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

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the State of Maryland Department of Education $560,096 on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind program (CFDA 84.177), a formula grant providing independent living services to older individuals who are blind.

The award funds independent living services as described in 34 CFR Section 367.3(b), including activities to improve or expand services for this population and public awareness efforts. Performance runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Baltimore, Maryland. The Maryland Department of Education, through its Education Division, administers the award and distributes sub-grants to local partners and non-profit organizations throughout Maryland to deliver comprehensive independent living support, vocational rehabilitation, and community integration services to blind seniors across the state.