Formula Grant H177B230062

The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WV DRS) was awarded a $225,000 Formula Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind program (CFDA 84.177). The grant will support WV DRS in providing independent living services to older individuals who are blind in West Virginia from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Services may include improving access to transportation, assisting with daily living activities, helping secure or maintain benefits, and expanding community-based supports. The funding will also be used to improve and expand existing independent living services for this target population and conduct outreach activities to enhance public awareness of available resources.