Formula Grant 2302SCILCL

The federal Formula Grant award of $244,532.00 was provided by the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) program (CFDA 93.432). The grant was awarded to Walton Options For Independent Living Inc., a non-profit organization that operates a statewide network of centers in South Carolina to deliver advocacy, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and other services that empower individuals with significant disabilities to live independently within their communities. The award supports Walton Options' provision of the core independent living services mandated under the Rehabilitation Act, including information and referral, skills training, and peer support, to promote equal access, self-determination, and full community participation for individuals with disabilities across the state. Additionally, through sub-awards from Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Walton Options provides assistive technology demonstrations, lending libraries, counseling, training, and accessibility services for the disability community.