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

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded $410,776 to the Education & Workforce Development Cabinet (operating as OVR & Octe) on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind formula grant (CFDA 84.177). The award funds independent living services for older individuals who are blind in Kentucky, including services to improve or expand assistance to this population. The Cabinet, a Kentucky state government entity headquartered in Frankfort, delivers the services through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Office of the Blind. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Frankfort, Kentucky. The formula grant is awarded annually on the basis of an approved state application and is subject to reallotment at fiscal year end if the state does not expend its full allotment.