Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind - Program Overview
Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (IL-OIB) helps people 55 and older with significant visual impairments live independently in the home and community.
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Customers
Our Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (IL-OIB) serve people 55 and older with significant visual impairments who need assistance with independent living skills, technology and support services.
To find out more or to speak to a specialist about OIB Services, please call the Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Helpline: 512-936-3388 or email oib.info@twc.texas.gov.
Authority & Funding
Independent living services for older individuals who are blind are provided through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration. The following federal statute and regulations govern the program:
Service
- Directory of Vocational Rehabilitation Services offices
- Contact TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Inquiries
- Call: 512-936-6400
- Email: vr.office.locator@twc.texas.gov
- Contact the OIB Helpline:
- Call: 512-936-3388
- Email: oib.info@twc.texas.gov
Report Fraud
- Report suspected fraud, waste or program abuse
800-252-3642
