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

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Administracion Rehabilitacion Vocacional $357,106 on October 1, 2025, under the 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 in Puerto Rico, including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, and assistive technology support. Performance occurs at 140 Av. Carlos E. Chardón, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918, through September 30, 2026. Administracion Rehabilitacion Vocacional, the commonwealth's designated state vocational rehabilitation agency, delivers comprehensive rehabilitation and independent living services to individuals with disabilities across Puerto Rico, focusing on employment preparation, skill development, and community integration to promote self-sufficiency and full participation in mainstream society. The organization receives federal grant support from multiple programs, including the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services program and Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities, alongside this Independent Living Services award. The formula grant is conditioned on an approved ILOIB application and assurances contained in 34 CFR 367.31.