Note on this table: the numbers shown represent the sum of awards made during the fiscal year to RSA grantees. There may be additional set-asides for the program which are not shown. Note on this table: the numbers shown represent the awards made during the fiscal year to RSA grantees. Funds are used to provide independent living services to older individuals who are blind, to conduct activities that will improve or expand services for these individuals, and to conduct activities to improve public understanding of the problems facing these individuals.
For example, services are provided to help persons served under this program adjust to their blindness by increasing their ability to care for their independent living needs e. Grantees are State VR agencies for persons who are blind and visually impaired or, in States that do not have a separate agency for persons who are blind, grantees are State VR agencies that serve all individuals with disabilities.
However, the Rehabilitation Act contains a provision allowing all Title VII grantees to carry over unobligated funds for an additional fiscal year. Grantees must obtain approval from the Secretary of an application that meets the requirements of section h of the Rehabilitation Act and 34 C.
Program Description. Types of Projects Funds are used to: provide independent living services to older individuals who are blind; conduct activities that will improve or expand services for these individuals; and conduct activities to improve public understanding of the problems facing these individuals.
Program Contact. Funding type. CFDA code. Program for Award. Read more about HB Grantee for Award. Arkansas Division of Services for the Blind.
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons. Florida Division of Blind Services. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
The VA has a longstanding memorandum of agreement with the Department Defense to provide specialized rehabilitation for active duty Service Members who become visually impaired and are in need of specialized care. Injuries to either the eyes or brain may result in vision loss. The program offers transitional assistance, case management and outreach services to all Veterans who have served after September 11, in their transition to civilian life.
For more information about the various programs available for recent returning service members, log on to the Returning Service members web site. Adaptive Equipment and Technology Blind Rehabilitation Service Veterans are provided with the adaptive equipment and technology they need to regain and maintain their independence.
How much control of your life you want is up to you, as are the methods you choose to employ. For example, you might use magnification, computers with optical character recognition , and online banking to handle your money.
Or you might allow a family member to pay your bills. You might choose to use a reader to read your mail or use technology to do it. The choice is up to you. If you like to control how, where, and when you accomplish tasks, you might opt to attend classes or spend time at a rehabilitation center to master the skills you will need. Many vision rehabilitation professionals hold graduate degrees in their areas of expertise.
In addition, many also hold specialized certifications. ACVREP also provides a searchable database you can use to check the certification credentials of your service providers. It will not help you locate additional non-certified service providers in your state. AOTA provides a database of specialty certified low vision practitioners. That depends upon the agency that provides your vision rehabilitation services and the type and length of training you require:.
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