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Find similar grantsOlder Individual Blind Grants (OIB) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Human Services. The Older Individual Blind Grant Program (OIB) provides services for individuals ages 55 or older in Illinois who have severe visual impairments that make competitive employment difficult.
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Quintero, Secretary Rehabilitation Services Reports Rehabilitation Services Annual Report 2023 Bureau of Customer and Community Services Customer and Community Blind Services (BCCBS) Older Individual Blind Grants (OIB) Older Individual Blind Grants (OIB) The Older Individual Blind Grant Program (OIB) provides services for individuals ages 55 or older whose severe visual impairment makes competitive employment difficult to obtain but for whom independent living goals are feasible.
These services are open to all citizens of Illinois who meet the criteria; they do not need to be VR customers. provide independent living services. conduct activities that will improve or expand services for individuals.
conduct activities to improve public understanding of the barriers faced by individuals. help the individuals served adjust to their blindness by increasing their ability to care for their individual needs. Qualified Centers for Independent Living Centers throughout the state of Illinois implement this grant.
The services implemented through this grant will enhance the ability of older blind individuals to access information and resources, to receive rehabilitation technology and the training to utilize devices that promote Independent Living opportunities.
The DeafBlind contract is funded through Title XX and services are available for all citizens of Illinois who are DeafBlind and need assistance in the following areas: independent living skills, outreach to professionals who serve this population. There are no age restrictions for use of this contract.
The services provided are designed to help persons served by this program to promote independence by increasing their ability to care for individual needs. Currently the program works with six (6) non-profit organizations to provide Deafblind and Sign Language services to the Deafblind and Deaf population.
OIB and DeafBlind FY 23 Program Highlights 2,280 people were served successfully through the Older Individual Blind Grant Program in federal FY22, and we are on the way to serving even more individuals in FY24. OIB and DeafBlind Vision for FY24 Our primary goal for FY24 is to continually improve our processes.
We are working to improve communication with the grantees and to make our report collection processes electronic, accessible, and easily compliable. The goals and driving factors to shaping the program for FY23 include moving forward despite COVID restrictions to ensure all consumers are provided with the best service possible.
Division of Rehabilitation Services will work continue to work closely with all our Providers to maintain open communication and support necessary to ensure all programs are successful. Illinois Department of Human Services JB Pritzker, Governor · Dulce M. Quintero, Secretary
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified Independent Living Centers throughout Illinois; services target Illinois citizens aged 55+ with severe visual impairment for whom independent living goals are feasible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Older Individual Blind Grants (OIB) is funded by Illinois Department of Human Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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