NC Division of Services for the Blind Goal 6 Report
Submitted 01/19/17 for October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016

Objective 6.2: DSB & DVR will provide Assistive Technology supports that will enable People with Disabilities to increase independence in their home and community 

Activities: 
* At a minimum, DSB will provide two (2) technology group trainings to consumers per year.

During this quarter, DSB ILR and ILOB programs provided five technology group training sessions during Mini Centers which also provide instruction on a wide range of daily living skills needs and provide peer counseling as well as resource information. Instruction on technology for communications, identifying objects, money identification and money management was provided.

* At a minimum, DSB & DVR will provide assistive technology training to a minimum of 100 participants in the community.

DSB ILR and ILOB programs provided AT group training sessions to 79 participants during this reporting period. A total of 193 DSB ILR and ILOB consumers received assistive technology services either in the home and/or in group trainings.

Objective 6.3: DSB & DVR will enable Veterans with disabilities to receive seamless supports and services that allow them to live independently.

Activities: 
* At a minimum, DSB & DVR will participate in five (5) events per year to increase communication and collaboration with the Veterans Administration and other programs serving veterans.

DSB participated in the following events during this reporting period. 90 participants attended.

1. Military Veterans Resource Coalition – Raleigh, NC Dec, 6, 2016 at Joint Force   
    Headquarters.  
2. Veterans Benefits & Resources Information Dec 9, 2016
3. 2016 Veterans Administration Caregivers Fair – Nov, 7, 2016 in Asheville, NC –   
    sharing information for veterans and family members who take care of veterans. 
4. Veterans Tri-County (Hoke, Richmond, Scotland) Stand Down in Raeford, NC (Hoke   
    County)– It is for Homeless vets and other vets with multiple agencies and 
    organizations sharing resource