[nfbmi-talk] more bsbp from spil

[joe harcz Comcast]

Do you know of even one person who has ever had a formal Independent Living 
PLan fully developed, with informed consent and with all materials in 
appropriate modes of communication?

BSBP doesn't know the difference between an IL program and the OIB.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christine Boone" <christineboone2 at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] more bsbp from spil


> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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