(1) Older blind services are services determined by qualified staff to be necessary to assist a consumer with maintaining or increasing independence consistent with a consumer's priorities, concerns, abilities, interests, and choice.

(2) Older blind services include:

(a) outreach;

(b) low vision assessment, instruction, and assessment equipment;

(c) low vision aids and equipment;

(d) services and equipment fostering mobility and self-sufficiency;

(e) mobility training, Braille instruction, and other services and equipment to help an older individual who is blind adjust to blindness;

(f) independent living skills training;

(g) information and referral services;

(h) peer counseling;

(i) individual advocacy training;

(j) supportive services;

(k) rehabilitation teaching services;

(l) training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities; and

(m) any other appropriate service designed to assist with daily living activities.

(3) Services may be made available in the discretion of the program to enhance a consumer's independence, productivity, and to further the quality of life, and independence of consumers as a group. Those services include, but are not limited to:

(a) community awareness programs to enhance understanding and integration into society; and

(b) activities to help improve public understanding of problems of consumers.

(4) Services provided to an individual consumer must be provided in accordance with the independent living plan.