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

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the South Carolina Commission For The Blind $522,270 under the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) program on October 1, 2025, for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The recipient operates as the state agency delivering independent living services to older individuals who are blind, including mobility training and transportation support. Work is performed in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a formula grant under CFDA 84.177, allocated annually to eligible states that submit an approved application containing required assurances. The program funds independent living services as defined in the program regulations, including activities to improve or expand services and enhance public understanding of independent living for this population.