Independent Living for Blind Individuals, including Older Blind as authorized by Parts B and C, chapter 1 and 2 of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Services to promote independent living for legally blind state residents 55 years of age and older.

U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration 

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html?src=mr 

$34,300,000

$2,297,730 

For–profit and Not–for–profit corporations 

The U.S. Department of Education grants this formula funding to states with a required 10 percent state match. Some states choose not to match the entire amount or otherwise turn back some or all of the funds. Any funds turned back by states are distributed to other states based on an application process. 

September 30, 2011 

The guidelines for reporting have not yet been released. The U.S. Department of Education has informed states that reporting will be based on the calendar quarter and each state has 10 days after each calendar quarter to report. The first quarterly report is due no later than July 10, 2009. 

NYS Office of Children and Family Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped; State Education Department

www.recovery.ny.gov

www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/

www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cbvh/ 

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/ 

Thomas Tipple   Rosemary E. Johnson