The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has awarded a $117,396 Formula Grant to the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (OIB) program (CFDA 84.177). This grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, supports DCF in providing comprehensive independent living services to older individuals in Kansas experiencing blindness or visual impairment. The key services delivered through this funding include assessments, counseling, training, assistive technology support, and workforce assistance aimed at enhancing the autonomy, community integration, and quality of life for this population. DCF collaborates with sub-awardees such as the State of Kansas, Kansas State University, and local food banks to deliver these critical independent living services across the state.
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