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Indiana

Indiana

The Older Independent Blind Program expands independent living services for people who are age 55 and older and have a severe visual impairment.

Indiana Program Information

What are the eligibility requirements?

Services are available to individuals who are 55 and older. 

What documentation is required?

Individuals are encouraged to contact the contracting agency that services their county of residence for that agency's documentation requirements. 

Available services: 

Among the services provided are those to assist in correcting or modifying visual disabilities, including optical vision aids, in-home training, orientation and mobility, braille instruction, adaptive skills training, information and referral, peer counseling, and other appropriate services designed to assist an older individual who is blind with daily living activities. 

Services provided by individual OIB contractors are dependent upon budget parameters and available staffing. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the contracting agency that services their county of residence for specific services and availability. 

Program contact information: 

Individuals are encouraged to contact the contracting agency that services their county of residence. Please see list below. If an individual resides in a county not listed, they should reach out to Bosma Enterprises. 

Indiana Programs By County

  • Phone: 317-926-1660
  • AccessABILITY
  • Counties served: Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Crawford, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Jackson, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Shelby, Washington

  • Phone: 765-741-8332 or 866-741-3444
  • Future Choices, Inc.
  • Counties served: Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Howard, Madison, Randolph, Tipton, Jay

  • Phone: 800-889-3443
  • League for the Blind and Disabled, Inc.
  • Counties served: Adam, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wells, Whitley

  • Phone: 877-915-9455
  • WILL Center
  • Counties served: Clay, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Vigo