SILC Quarterly Report Submitted by the Division of Services for the Blind January 2015 – March 2015 During the third quarter, the NC Division of Services for the Blind has served 239 individuals through the ILR program. The Older Blind Independent Living Program has served 413 individuals this fiscal year for a total of 652 individuals being served thus far this fiscal year. IL Service breakdown Advocacy 22 Assistive Technology 156 Guidance and Counseling 68 IL training 134 Orientation and Mobility 45 Transportation 45 ILOB Service Breakdown Advocacy 56 Assistive Technology Aids/Devices 156 Assistive Technology Training 137 Counseling (peer, individual, group) 151 Daily Living Skills Training 255 During the past quarter, 8 mini center classes were held in local communities providing training to 95 participants. Mini centers are community based learning programs in which individuals receive instruction in adaptive living skills, safe travel, safety, money management, labeling, cooking, meal planning, computer technology, peer support, and adjustment counseling and much more. DSB is still actively involved in one nursing home transition.