Formula Grant 2501NEPADD

This federal Formula Grant award of $694,629.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630). The grant funding supports the work of Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc., doing business as Disability Rights Nebraska, to enable individuals with developmental disabilities in Nebraska to achieve greater independence, productivity, and full community integration. Through this award, Disability Rights Nebraska provides comprehensive advocacy, legal representation, investigation, education, training, and direct service programs aimed at protecting the rights and promoting the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities across the state. Key services include investigating abuse and neglect, providing legal support and systemic litigation advocacy, ensuring voter accessibility, facilitating community inclusion and independent living initiatives, supporting access to assistive technology, offering employment counseling, and advocating for Social Security disability beneficiaries. This two-year grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, enables Disability Rights Nebraska to deliver critical disability rights support across multiple domains in Nebraska.