Independent living services for older individuals who are blind (OIB)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Idaho Commission for Blind $225,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Services—Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind formula grant program (CFDA 84.177).

The award funds independent living services for older individuals who are blind in Idaho, with performance extending through September 30, 2026, and place of performance in Boise, Idaho. The formula grant program provides independent living services as described in 34 CFR Section 367.3(b), including activities to improve or expand services for older blind individuals and efforts to improve public understanding of their needs and capabilities.

The Idaho Commission for Blind, operating as the designated state agency, administers this annual formula award alongside the Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126), which provided $3.796 million in the same award cycle. The commission delivers vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, assistive technology support, and independent living services statewide.