This contract will be used to provide services to individuals who are blind or have low vision ages 18 through 54.
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. These activities can help individuals successfully restore and maintain their functional ability to engage in their customary life activities within their home environment.
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 awareness and community events throughout the fiscal year. Awareness events defined as occurring in the community (State, County and local fairs, Churches, Hospitals, Nursing Homes etc.) providing information about the program, about blindness and low vision, causes of low vision and blindness, impact of blindness on self, family members, friends, general public, professionals and others.)
Program and Financial Reporting Requirements:
A. Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit E, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 10.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 30 days after the quarter ends.
B. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 10.2 and no later than 30 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination.
C. Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit E, Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 11.1 and such reports must be submitted no later than 30 days after the quarter ends.
D. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Grantee agrees to submit a Close-out Performance Report, pursuant to Paragraph 11.2 and no later than 30 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination.
E. A Monthly Grant Expenditure Report (MGE) will be provided by the 15th of each month. This report is a new requirement for DFI grants. The report must include the number of consumers who participated in individual blind services along with their unique identification number. The number of people served versus identification numbers must match.
