The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency was awarded a $406,221 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to provide Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (OIB) program. This 1-year award, effective October 1, 2024, supports the agency's delivery of comprehensive independent living services designed to enhance the autonomy, community integration, and quality of life for older individuals experiencing blindness or visual impairment in Georgia. Key services include assessments, counseling, training, assistive technology support, and workforce assistance to promote self-sufficiency and independent living skills for this target population. As the designated state agency for administering vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency may sub-award portions of the funding to local government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions to expand service delivery statewide.
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