Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Business Enterprises Program Oklahoma - Visual Services Division received a $150,000 Formula Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187), the award funds collaborative supported employment services designed to assist individuals with the most significant disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment outcomes. The awardee delivers services including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, employment placement assistance, workplace accommodations, assistive technology support, and ongoing employment support services.

The funding supports the Department of Rehabilitation Services' mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with vision impairments, while facilitating community participation and economic independence. As the recipient of a statutory formula-based allocation under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework, the Oklahoma awardee maintains collaborative partnerships with public and private nonprofit organizations to implement employment integration initiatives. Financial and programmatic records must be maintained for three years following final financial report submission in compliance with 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 and relevant provisions of 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 363.