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

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry $1,281,543 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 to improve or expand such offerings and activities to enhance public understanding. The recipient is the state agency with administrative headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania serving as the parent entity. The award runs through September 30, 2026. As a formula grant, the award reflects an annual allotment to the state under an approved application; the state may be subject to reallotment at fiscal year end if the Commissioner determines the state will not expend its allotment. Recipients and subgrantees must retain records for three years and are subject to single or program-specific audit requirements under the Uniform Guidance if they expend $750,000 or more in federal awards annually.