The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $307,080 Formula Grant to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) on December 21, 2024 under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (OIB) program (CFDA 84.177). This grant will enable ADES, operating as "Legal Services," to provide a range of independent living services for older individuals experiencing blindness or visual impairment in the state of Arizona.
The services supported by this Formula Grant include assessments, counseling, training, assistive technology assistance, and workforce support to enhance the autonomy, community integration, and quality of life for this target population. ADES plans to leverage partnerships with local organizations, such as St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and United Food Bank, to deliver these critical independent living services across the state. The overarching goal of the OIB program is to help older blind individuals maintain their independence and self-sufficiency through tailored support.
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