Vision rehabilitation therapy personnel preparation: educating students to work with individuals who are blind or have low vision in the state-federal VR service system
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- H129P250008
- Recipient
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Western Michigan University UEI J7WULLYGFRH1
- Awarding agency
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Department of Education
- Obligated
- $194,624
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 84.129 Rehabilitation Long-Term Training
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $174,773.00 Federal
- $19,851.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
Western Michigan University received a $194,624 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program (CFDA 84.129) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The grant supports the "Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Personnel Preparation" initiative, which educates students to work with individuals who are blind or have low vision within the state-federal vocational rehabilitation (VR) service system. This specialization falls under the program's rehabilitation of individuals who are blind or have low vision track (84.129P), addressing identified personnel shortages in this critical service area.
The project delivers academic training and financial support to prepare qualified vision rehabilitation therapy personnel for employment in state-federal VR agencies. In accordance with program requirements, at least 65 percent of grant funds ($126,506 minimum) must be directed toward scholarships covering student stipends, tuition, fees, books, supplies, and travel. The curriculum and training model are designed to align with state-federal VR service delivery priorities and meet the regulatory evaluation criteria outlined in 34 CFR Parts 385 and 386.
Quick answers
Who received award H129P250008?
H129P250008 was awarded to Western Michigan University by Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (Department of Education) on October 1, 2025.
How much is award H129P250008 worth?
$194,624 has been obligated on H129P250008: $174,773 in federal funding and $19,851 in non-federal funding.
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