The State of Iowa Department for the Blind received a $135,149 Formula Grant award under the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (CFDA 84.177) program. This grant funding enables the agency to provide a range of independent living services to older individuals in Iowa who are blind or visually impaired. Services supported by the award include assessments, counseling, training, assistive technology, and workforce assistance to help this population maintain independence, integrate into their communities, and improve their quality of life. As the designated state agency for vocational rehabilitation and independent living services for the blind in Iowa, the Department for the Blind will utilize this one-year grant, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, to deliver these critical services across the state.
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