DHS Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind
CSFA Number: 444-30-0189
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DRS
Agency Contact
Holly Cunningham
(217) 843-0659
Holly.Cunningham@illinois.gov
Short Description
The purpose of the Older Blind Program is to provide 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. Allowable services are described in 34 CFR Section 367.3(b) of the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind program. Funds are used to provide independent living services, conduct activities that will improve or expand services for these individuals and conduct activities to improve public understanding of the challenges of these individuals. Services are designed to help persons served under this program to adjust to their blindness by increasing their ability to care for their individual needs.
Federal Authorization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VII, Chapter 2; Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, and 97; Program Regulations in 34 CFR Parts 367 and selected sections of 34 CFR 364 and 365, listed in 34 CFR 367.4;
Illinois Statue Authorization
Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act [20 ILCS 2405]; 20 ILCS 2407; 89 ILCS 507; 89 ILCS509; 89 ILCS 511
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Not Applicable
Objective
The purpose of the Older Blind Program is to provide 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. Specifically: 1. Provide assistive technology devices and aids. As defined in Section 3(4) of the Assistive Technology Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-364), "assistive technology device means any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities." Assistive technology devices may include such items as canes, slates, insulin units, CCTV's, computers, adaptive software, magnifiers, adaptive cooking items, adaptive recreational items, handwriting guides, Braillers, large button telephones, etc. 2. Provide assistive technology services and training. As defined in Section 3(5) of the Assistive Technology Act of 2004 (PL 108-364), "assistive technology service means any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device." Services may include the evaluation of assistive technology needs of an individual, services related to acquisition of technology, costs of loan programs, maintenance and repair of assistive technology, training or technical assistance for the individual or professionals related to the use of assistive technology, programs to expand the availability of assistive technology, low vision therapy services related to the use of optical aids and devices, and other services related to the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. 3. Provide community orientation and mobility (O & M) services or travel training (i.e. learning to access public or private transportation and to travel safely and as independently as possible in the community with or without the use of mobility aids and devices). 4. Provide communication skills training (e.g. reading and writing Braille, keyboarding and computer literacy, computer skills training, using the telephone, handwriting guides, telling time, using readers, use of audio and tactile technologies for home, recreational or educational use; etc.). Training in the use of newspaper reading services and radio services should be included. 5. Provide personal management and daily living skills training (e.g. training in the use of adaptive aids and assistive technology devices for personal management and daily living, blindness and low vision alternative techniques for food preparation, grooming and dress, household chores, medical management, shopping, recreational activities, etc.) 6. Provide supportive services (e.g. reader services, transportation, support service providers, interpreters, etc.) while actively participating in the program or attaining independent living goals. 7. Provide advocacy training or support network activities such as consumer organization meetings, peer support groups, etc. 8. Provide individual counseling and support group meetings in your location or in the community to assist them in adjusting to visual impairment and blindness. 9. Provide information and referral to other service providers, programs, and agencies (e.g. senior programs, public and private social service programs, faith-based organizations, consumer groups, etc.) to enhance adjustment, independent living, and integration. 10. Provide information and referral services to any individuals requesting information about low vision or blindness for whom this is the only service provided. 11. Provide community awareness events/activities to individuals for whom this was the only service provided. Information and training to other professionals, general public, friends and relatives.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Not Applicable
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Individuals; Government Organizations; Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Consistent with 34CFR Part 367, the State may make sub-awards to public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations; or contracts with individuals, entities, or organizations that are not public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations. Applicant entities will not be eligible for a grant award until they have pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, www.grants.illinois.gov Grantee Links tab. Registration and pre-qualification are required annually. Grantees must complete all outlined requirements prior to receiving a grant award from the State of Illinois. Additional requirements are made available in the Notification of Funding Opportunity.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The purpose of the Older Blind Program is to provide 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.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
All entities are required to register with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, www.grants.illinois.gov/portal to be eligible apply for a grant, How To Access The Grantee Portal. An Illinois.gov public account authenticates the relationship between the individual and the organization they represent, How to create an Illinois.gov Public Account. The following information is required to complete registration: 1.The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. The UEI number is a unique twelve-character number that identifies your organization. It is a tool of the federal government to track how federal money is distributed. If your organization does not have a UIE number, use the SAM.GOV online registration to receive one free of charge: https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration. Beginning in March/April of 2022 UIE numbers replaced the old DUNS numbers issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). 2.Organization's federal employer identification number (FEIN); 3.Organization type; 4.Illinois Secretary of State File ID (required for non-profits, for-profits and limited liability corporations); 5.Organization's name 6.Organization's mailing address; 7.Organization's primary email address; 8.Organization's primary phone number 9.Organization's fiscal year-end date Entities are federally required to have an active SAM.gov entity registration, How to register with SAM.gov. Illinois uses SAM.gov automation to determine qualification status based on the entity's registration. Refer to GATA Administrative Rules on Grantee Pre-qualification Status: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000A00700R.html. An entity may apply for a grant award prior to qualified status. The entity must be in "qualified status" based on the Grantee Portal by the Application Review Date. See #18 in the NOFO Transmittal. [Non-competitive applications aren't subject to MBR so the more generic term Application Review Date vs. Merit Based Review Date may be appropriate.] The Grantee Portal will indicate in red if a status is not qualified. Links for self-remediation help are provided in the Portal. 1.Current SAM.gov account; 2.Current FEIN 3.Good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State (Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html 4.Not on the Illinois Stop Payment List; 5.Not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List; 6.Not on the DHFS Sanctioned Party List. State agencies are federally required to evaluate the risk posed by each applicant. Risk assessments are a pre-award requirement and include two components: fiscal and administrative and programmatic. Illinois uses an Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) to complete the fiscal and administrative component. Entities are required to access, complete and submit the ICQ through the Grantee Portal for the state fiscal year associated with the grant funding. The ICQ and the programmatic risk assessment must be accepted by the state and approved before a grant award can be executed.The programmatic risk assessment will be completed and scored by the state project officer and if necessary remediation will be required as necessary.
Preapplication Coordination
Consistent with 34CFR Part 367, the State may make sub-awards to public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations; or contracts with individuals, entities, or organizations that are not public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations. Applicant entities will not be eligible for a grant award until they have pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, www.grants.illinois.gov Grantee Links tab. Registration and pre-qualification are required annually. During pre-qualification, verifications are performed including a check of federal Debarred and Suspended status on the Illinois Stop Payment List and good standing with the Secretary of State. An automated email notification is sent to the entity alerting them of “qualified” status or providing information about how to remediate a negative verification (e.g., inactive UEI, not in good standing with the Secretary of State). A federal Debarred and Suspended status cannot be remediated. Applicants must be pre-qualified, therefore, applications from entities that have not completed the GATA pre-qualification process prior to the due date of this application will NOT be reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding. A statement indicating the applicant has completed Pre-Qualification steps and is currently Pre-Qualified will be required with the application. The Provider’s proposed budget must be entered into the CSA system. The completed budget must be electronically signed and submitted in the CSA system, and a printed copy of the signed and submitted budget must be included with the application. To do this, the following is required: at a minimum, the applicant agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or equivalent, or the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or equivalent must be registered in the CSA system to electronically sign the required budget documents prior to submission. Budgets not submitted as described here and by the due date and time will not be considered. 3. The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and System for Award Management (SAM) Each applicant is required to: a) Be registered in SAM before submitting the application. The following link provides a connection for SAM registration: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/; b) provide a valid UEI number in its application; and c) continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times in which the applicant has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency. DHS may not make a Federal pass-through or State award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time DHS is ready to make the award, DHS may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive the award and use that determination as a basis for making the award to another applicant. 4. Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) Each applicant is required to: (i) Be registered in SAM before submitting its application; (ii) provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application; and (iii) continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by the Department. The Department may not make an award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the Department is ready to make an award, the Department may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award and use that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant. Please refer to Section C. Eligibility Information & Grant Funding Requirements for additional information and detail regarding SAM. The pre-award process includes a financial and administrative risk assessment utilizing an Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) and a Programmatic Risk Assessment (PRA). The PRA must be completed for each separate grant for which an applicant intends to apply and is completed and scored by the State’s Project Officer. The Department may NOT issue a Notice of Award or a Grant Agreement to any applicant that does not have a submitted and approved ICQ. While this is NOT required prior to submitting the application, it is required prior to the Department issuing an award. These grantee pre-award requirements are mandated by Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). Grantees must complete these requirements prior to receiving a grant award from the State of Illinois. Additional requirements are made available in the Notification of Funding Opportunity.
Application Procedures
Application forms requirements : 1. Each applicant is required to submit a Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (UGA). a. Application content requirements: Submit the completed application materials as a single word document to: DHS.grantapp@illinois.gov. i. Specifically, the subject line of the email MUST state: •Entity Name, •Funding Opportunity Number, •Contact ii. The submission must be in the following order: -Summary Data Sheet (Table of Contents) -Uniform State Grant Application -Program Narrative -Attachments to include (Not included in narrative page limit) - Attachment A: Organization Chart -Attachment B: Resumes of Key Personnel -Attachment C: Job Descriptions of staff charged to the Proposal -Attachment D: Physical Space Information Attachment E: Linkage Agreements with other Service Providers & Referral Source -Attachment F: Copy of Current Approved Federal or State Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, if applicable 2. Each applicant is required to submit a Program Narrative which includes all areas as detailed in Section E: Application Review Information below, consistent with the following technical guidelines. a. The Program Narrative must include headers consistent with the criteria listed in Section E (Program Design and Implementation, Agency Qualification and Organizational Capacity, Budget Costs and Justification, Community Identification and Customer Projection) and be sequentially page numbered. 3. Each applicant must submit their budget through the CSA tracking system. a.The CSA budget and included narrative should express and support the submitted program narrative. b.The budget should be prepared to reflect the full 12-month grant cycle and be consistent with the total amount requested. 4. Each applicant must have a current The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and System for Award Management (SAM) Account. (See Section C.1.h-i) a.Application format requirements: All documents must be typed single space using 12-point Arial font with 1-inch margins on all sides and at 100% magnification. b.Be on 8 1/2 x 11-inch page size. c.The entire application and program narrative packet should be in black typeface on a white background. 5. Other unique programmatic application requires: Each applicant must adhere to the following submission dates and times and methods: a.To be considered for award, all application materials must be in the possession of the DHS-DRS by the posted timeframe. Materials that must be submitted via email will be electronically date and time stamped upon arrival. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their application package arrives at the appropriate email address before the submission deadline date and time. b.Application materials will only be accepted electronically. Those that are delivered by any other means, and/or late will not be accepted and will be immediately disqualified. IDHS-DRS is under no obligation to review applications that do not comply with the above requirements. There will be no exceptions. Applicants will receive an email to notify them that the application was received within 72 hours of receipt, and if it was received by the due date and time. The email reply will be sent to the original sender of the application materials. Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered for review and funding.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
The applicant must additionally submit the following: a. Program Plan and Narrative - The program narrative at a minimum must include the categories to be evaluated in the merit review process: i.Need: Community Identification and Customer Projection ii.Capacity: Agency Qualifications iii.Quality: Program Design and Implementation iv.Other: Budget Costs and Justification b. Budget i. The budget and narrative must tie fiscal activity to program objectives and deliverables and demonstrates that all proposed costs are: 1.Reasonable and necessary 2.Allocable, and 3.Allowable as defined by program regulatory requirements and the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), as applicable. ii. the applicant must submit a budget using the appropriate IDHS designated template/system (presently CSA). c. Other as applicable: d. Electronic and Other submission addresses: Email: DHS.grantapp@illinois.gov
Award Procedures
All competitive grant applications are subject to merit-based review. Review criteria is based upon the requirements set forth in the following: •44 IL Adm. Code 7000.350 - Merit Based Review of Grant Applications (http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html.) •the IDHS Merit Based Review Manual. As dictated by the authoritative references above, the following minimum review criteria apply: •Need: Identification of stakeholders, facts and evidence that demonstrate the proposal supports the grant program purpose. •Capacity: The ability of an entity to execute the grant project according to project requirements. •Quality: The totality of features and characteristics of a service, project or product that indicated its ability to satisfy the requirements of the grant program. •Other unique program criteria.
Deadlines
Applicants are required to submit a complete electronic version of their Proposal Narrative, Application, Budget, and Attachments. All documents submitted must comply with the applicable requirements of the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act Standards as posted at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/iitaa on or before the stated deadline. Application dates are stated in the NOFO transmittal. Any application not fully submitted by the Application End Date will not be considered. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal or State holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Submission Method: Acceptable Proof of Timely Submission: Email or Another Electronic Platform with Electronic time date and stamp
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
30-45 days
Appeals
In accordance with GATA Administrative Rules, Section 350, Merit Based Review of Grant Applications, a merit-based application review is required for competitive (discretionary) Grants and Cooperative Agreements, unless prohibited by State or federal statute. http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html Under a competitive grant, the evaluation process may be subject to appeal. Evaluation scores or funding determinations/outcomes cannot be appealed. Refer to the Merit Based review Appeal Process as stated in GATA Administrative Rules, Section g: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html Other specific appeals instructions: 1. Competitive program grant appeals are limited to the merit based evaluation process only. Evaluation scores may not be protested; only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. 1.An appeal must be submitted in writing to the Division. 2.An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days after the date of publication of the grant award. iii. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: 1.The name and address of the appealing party; 2.Identification of the grant (i.e. CSFA Number); and 3.A statement of reasons for the appeal.
Renewals
Funding may be renewed for up to three years, subject to appropriation. Renewal is conditional on meeting performance measures, timely compliance with reporting requirements, and compliance with any corrective action plan or findings.
Formula Matching Requirements
Not Applicable
Uses and Restrictions
The purpose of the Older Blind Program is to provide 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. Allowable services are described in 34 CFR Section 367.3(b) of the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind program. Funds are used to provide independent living services, conduct activities that will improve or expand services for these individuals and conduct activities to improve public understanding of the problems of these individuals. Services are designed to help persons served under this program to adjust to their blindness by increasing their ability to care for their individual needs. Unallowable activities dictated by the funding terms: Awards cannot be used to pay for alcoholic beverages; and cannot be used to pay for entertainment, which includes costs for amusement, diversion, and social activities. A grantee hosting a meeting or conference may not use grant funds to pay for food for conference attendees unless doing so is necessary to accomplish the legitimate meeting or conference business. Grantees must receive written pre-approval to use grant funds to host a meeting or conference that includes food. Furthermore, all meeting or conference materials or publicity of any nature paid for with grant funds must include appropriate disclaimers, such as: The contents of this (insert type of publicity or public action) must identify the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services as the sponsoring agency and must not be released without prior written approval from the State's Authorized Representative. The publicity or public action must also include a provision that the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services nor is it an endorsement. For purposes of this provision, publicity includes: notices, informational pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the grantee individually or jointly with others, with respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from the grant agreement or subsequent amendments. Costs of contributions and donations, including cash, property, and services are unallowable as is the cost of organized fund raising. Depreciation on equipment purchased by the State/Federal government directly or through a grant is an unallowable cost. Other prohibitions related can be found in the GATA Legislation 30 ILCS 708 and 2 CFR 200 Federal Uniform Guidance. •Restrictions on Pre-award Costs •There are no unique and regulatory programmatic restrictions
Reports
Reporting – The following post-State Award reporting requirements apply: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Monthly Financial Report: A Monthly Grant Invoice (MGI) is required initiate payment. The MGI will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer at the beginning of the contract period. Training and technical assistance on the completion of the form will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer. MGIs are accepted by fax or email to the DRS Contract Project Officer within 15 working days of the beginning of the month for the previous month of service. Financial documentation to support the MGI must be submitted when requested by the DRS Contract Project Officer. Failure to provide financial documentation when requested will suspend payment for services. Customer Information: A Customer Tracking Report (CTR) is required to be submitted with the MGI. The CTR will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer at the beginning of the contract period. Training and technical assistance on the completion of the form will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer. CTRs are accepted by fax or email to the DRS Contract Project Officer within 15 working days of the beginning of the month for the previous month of service. CTRs include customer demographic and service related information. Additional data elements may be added during the contract period as deemed necessary to support reporting requirements. Grantees will be expected to comply with any added reporting fields on the CTR for all customers. Quarterly Financial & Performance Monitoring: The Periodic Financial Report (PFR) is a standard, uniform statewide financial reporting format used by all State agencies in Illinois to collect financial information from recipients of State grant awards. The PFR will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer at the beginning of the contract period. Training and technical assistance on the completion of the form is available from the DRS Contract Project Officer. PFR’s are to be sent by fax or email to the DRS Contract Project Officer within 15 calendar days of the beginning of the month for the previous three months of service. A final PFR shall be required at the completion of the grant term. For final PFRs, the reporting period end date shall be the end date of the project/grant award The Periodic Performance Report (PPR) is a standard, uniform statewide performance progress reporting format used by all State agencies to in Illinois collect performance information from recipients of State grant awards. The PPR is based on existing federal forms and meets State and federal requirements under GATA. The PPR is to be submitted by the Grantee to the OIB Project Officer. PPR’s are to be sent by fax or email to the DRS Contract Project Officer within 15 calendar days of the beginning of the month for the previous three months of service. Payments will be made in accordance with an approved Uniform Grant Budget, completion of all reporting requirements, and adherence to the minimum threshold for acceptable performance as outlined in the contract via the reimbursement method. The report deadlines for FY22 are as follows: For the Quarter Ending September 30, 2022 to October 15, 2022 For the Quarter Ending December 31, 2022 to January 15, 2023 For the Quarter Ending March 31, 2023 to April 15, 2023 For the Quarter Ending June 30, 2023 to July 15, 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey: A Customer Satisfaction Survey is required to measure and monitor customer satisfaction and met need. The Survey will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer at the beginning of the contract period. Training and technical assistance on the completion of the form will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer. All customers detailed on the CTR must be surveyed at case closure. A return rate of 25% is required. Deadlines for providing copies of Customer Satisfaction Surveys are as follows: For the Quarter Ending September 30, 2022 to October 15, 2022 For the Quarter Ending December 31, 2021 to January 15, 2023 For the Quarter Ending March 31, 2023 to April 15, 2023 For the Quarter Ending June 30, 2023 to July 15, 2023 Customer Satisfaction Surveys will only be accepted by email to the DRS Contract Project Officer. Annual A 7OB Form is required to measure and monitor financial and performance standards. The 7OB Form will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer at the beginning of the contract period. Training and technical assistance on the completion of the form will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer. The 7OB Forms are accepted by an electronic means that will be determined at the beginning of the contract period by DRS Contract Project Officer. This form is due by October 30 of each year. Financial Closeout Report: A Final Reconciliation is the final financial closeout of the award. The Financial Reconciliation will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer by January 31 of contract period. Training and technical assistance on the completion of the form will be provided by the DRS Contract Project Officer. Financial Reconciliations will only be accepted by email to the DRS Contract Project Officer no later than July 7.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 Auditing Standards
Records
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.430 Record Retention
Account Identification
0081 444 30 4900 05 00
Obligations
Approximately $1.8M annually
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1-$150,000
Program Accomplishments
The following categories require reporting of program accomplishments: Orientation and Mobility training Assistive Technology Communication skills Daily living skills Supportive services (reader services, transportation, personal Advocacy training and support networks Counseling (peer, individual and group) Information, referral and community integration Other IL services Specific reporting: 1. Number of individuals receiving AT (assistive technology) services and training 1,007 2. Number of individuals receiving AT (assistive technology) services and training who maintained or improved functional abilities that were previously lost or diminished as a result of vision loss. (closed/inactive cases only) 3196 3. Number of individuals for whom functional gains have not yet been determined at the close of the reporting period. 660 4. Number of individuals who received orientation and mobility (O & M) services 294 5. Of those receiving orientation and mobility (O & M) services, the number of individuals who experienced functional gains or maintained their ability to travel safely and independently in their residence and/or community environment as a result of services. (closed/inactive cases only) 303 6 . Number of individuals for whom functional gains have not yet been determined at the close of the reporting period. 171 7. Number of individuals who received communication skills training 734 8. Of those receiving communication skills training, the number of individuals who gained or maintained their functional abilities as a result of services they received. (Closed/inactive cases only) 279 9. Number of individuals for whom functional gains have not yet been determined at the close of the reporting period. 413 10. Number of individuals who received daily living skills training 921.00 11. Number of individuals that experienced functional gains or successfully restored or maintained their functional ability to engage in their customary daily life activities as a result of services or training in personal management and daily living skills. (closed/inactive cases only) 370 12 . Number of individuals for whom functional gains have not yet been determined at the close of the reporting period. 571 13. Number of individuals served who reported feeling that they are in greater control and are more confident in their ability to maintain their current living situation as a result of services they received. (closed/inactive cases only) 575 14. Number of individuals served who reported feeling that they have less control and confidence in their ability to maintain their current living situation as a result of services they received. (closed/inactive cases only) 5 15. Number of individuals served who reported no change in their feelings of control and confidence in their ability to maintain their current living situation as a result of services they received. (closed/inactive cases only) 84 16. Number of individuals served who experienced changes in lifestyle for reasons unrelated to vision loss. (closed/inactive cases only) 137 17. Number of individuals served who died before achieving functional gain or experiencing changes in lifestyle as a result of services they received. (closed/inactive cases only) 32
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VII, Chapter 2; Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, and 97; Program Regulations in 34 CFR Parts 367 and selected sections of 34 CFR 364 and 365, listed in 34 CFR 367.4; 2 CFR 200; 20 ILCS 2405; 20 ILCS 2407; 30 ILCS 70; 89 ILCS 507; 89 ILCS509; and 89 ILCS 511.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Not Applicable
Headquarters Office
Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services 809 Commercial Ave Springfield, Illinois 62703
Program Website
Not Applicable
Example Projects
Not Applicable
Published Date
10/1/2020
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2019 : $1,173,466
FY 2020 : $1,164,784
FY 2021 : $1,155,730
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
46CDD03258-46CDD03258CENTER FOR SIGHT & HEARING IMP07/01/202406/30/2025230,243
46CDD03624-46CDD03624SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CENTER FOR07/01/202406/30/2025207,600
46CDD03267-46CDD03267IMPACT INC07/01/202406/30/2025155,700
46CDD03265-46CDD03265LINC INC07/01/202406/30/2025155,700
46CDD03261-46CDD03261LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR07/01/202406/30/2025150,000