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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
appropriation; older individuals; blind
Purpose
Appropriates $1,000,000 in FY 2026 from the state General Fund (state GF) to the Department of Economic Security (DES) for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program.
Background
The Independent Living Older Blind Program (ILOB) established within DES helps persons who are blind or visually impaired achieve goals for independent living. ILOB services may include rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility services, and orientation and adjustment to blindness services.
An individual may be eligible to receive ILOB services if the individual: 1) is at least 55 years old and has a significant visual impairment; 2) has a visual impairment that substantially limits the individual's ability to be independent; 3) requires ILOB services to become or remain independent; and 4) is able and willing to participate in ILOB services (DES).
S.B. 1001 appropriates $1,000,000 in FY 2026 from the state GF to DES.
Provisions
1. Appropriates $1,000,000 in FY 2026 from the state GF to DES for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
January 14, 2026
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