[nfbmi-talk] more bsbp from spil

[Christine Boone]

Gosh I wonder when that group will convene as stipulated in this State Plan language? 

Boone Christine Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 1, 2013, at 7:57 AM, "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net> wrote:

> 1.7 Independent Living Services for Individuals who are Older Blind – 34 CFR 364.28
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> Describe how the DSU seeks to incorporate into, and describe in, the State plan any new methods or approaches for the provision of IL services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under the Older Individuals who are Blind program and that the DSU determines to be effective.
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> The Independent Living Services Program for individuals who are 55 years of age or older and blind, or visually impaired is administered by BSBP thru Blind Field Services and Independent Living teachers, a specialized unit of the DSU.
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> The Older Blind program is referred to as the Older Individuals who are Blind Program (OIB).  Services are available statewide through BSBP with individualized or specialized services made available through a fee for services agreements.  
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> BSBP staff is responsible for the majority of case processing functions related to service provision for eligible consumers.  BSBP staff ensure maximum service availability for eligible individual’s provision for eligible consumers thru local partnerships.  Independent Living Services (ILS) are provided both in-home as well as in the community.
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> Independent Living Services training is available through individualized plans for independence.  Blindness and low-vision techniques are taught.  Assistive technology and equipment may be loaned or purchased to consumers for use in their home and/or community.
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> For those individuals seeking assistance with low-vision or blindness skills training but do not meet federal eligibility, appropriate referrals will be made to Centers for Independent Living and/or other community resources.
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> Due to limited availability of funds for OIB services consumers, stakeholders and advocates  will convene with the DSU and SILC and in partnership with the Blind Advisory Committee and the CIL Network to gather input and recommendations for the future of OIB focusing on the most efficient and effective use of OIB funds to serve consumers statewide
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