§367.1. What is the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind program? — Inbound Citations

(a) The DSA may use funds awarded under this part for the activities described in § 367.1 and paragraph (b) of this section.

(a) Grant funds will be expended only for the purposes described in § 367.1;

A DSA may operate or administer the program or projects under this part to carry out the purposes specified in § 367.1, either directly or through—

(b) For purposes of § 367.1(a), IL services for older individuals who are blind include—

(i) Outreach services;

(ii) Visual screening;

(iii) Surgical or therapeutic treatment to prevent, correct, or modify disabling eye conditions; and

(iv) Hospitalization related to these services;

(2) The provision of eyeglasses and other visual aids;

(3) The provision of services and equipment to assist an older individual who is blind to become more mobile and more self-sufficient;

(4) Mobility training, Braille instruction, and other services and equipment to help an older individual who is blind adjust to blindness;

(5) Guide services, reader services, and transportation;

(6) Any other appropriate service designed to assist an older individual who is blind in coping with daily living activities, including supportive services and rehabilitation teaching services;

(7) IL skills training, information and referral services, peer counseling, individual advocacy training, facilitating the transition from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community-based residences with the requisite supports and services, and providing assistance to older individuals who are blind who are at risk of entering institutions so that the individuals may remain in the community; and

(8) Other IL services, as defined in § 367.5.