### Question
What does older individual who is blind mean?


### Answer
**Older individual who is blind** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 796j*:

> an individual age 55 or older whose significant visual impairment makes competitive employment extremely difficult to attain but for whom independent living goals are feasible

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 796j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER REHABILITATION SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER VII-INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING > Part B-Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind**

