Idaho Commission for the Blind outlines vocational, independent‑living and summer programs; discusses funding mix

Officials from the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired gave a presentation to the Senate committee describing the agency’s programs, service footprint and funding mix, and answered senators’ questions about budgets and demographics.

Beth Cunningham, administrator of the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, said the commission has served Idahoans who are blind or visually impaired since 1967 and “empowers people with disabilities who are blind or visually impaired by providing vocational rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve self fulfillment through quality employment and independent living.” She described services for adults, seniors and youth delivered statewide from offices in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Pocatello and Twin Falls.

Cunningham said vocational rehabilitation services help clients set…