SECTION 612:10-11-1. Purpose

(a)   Older Blind Independent Living Services (OB) is a formalized program of services with the purpose of enhancing the ability of an individual with severe vision loss to live independently and function within his/her family and community even when he/she cannot gain or regain skills to fully perform duties of a homemaker. Older persons who have vision loss remain more independent when they learn new skills to help them adjust to blindness and make the most of their remaining vision. Through one-on-one instruction, they remain independent or reach this goal which increases confidence, self-esteem and quality of life.

(b)   Personal adjustment services through OB are defined as services that allow control of one's life based on the choice of acceptable options which minimize reliance on others in decision making and in performing every day activities.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2186, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1652, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1832, eff 7-1-11]