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Older Independent Blind (OIB) Program

Grants are made to states under Title VII, Chapter II of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the WorkforA federal grant program supporting services for individuals age 55 or older with severe visual impairments

Grants are made to states under Title VII, Chapter II of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to support services for individuals age 55 or older whose severe visual impairment makes competitive employment difficult to obtain but for whom independent living goals are feasible.

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