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

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Oregon State Commission for the Blind $395,931 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, including services described in 34 CFR Section 367.3(b). The funding covers the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Portland, Oregon. The Oregon Commission for the Blind, a state government agency serving as the designated state administrator for federal rehabilitation and independent living programs, is the direct recipient. The commission retains authorization to sub-award portions of its funding to local workforce boards, non-profit organizations, and community partners to expand service delivery capacity across Oregon, though no sub-awards are documented in the current award history.