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The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded a $1,400,000 Project Grant under the Assistive Technology Act (CFDA 93.464) program to the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF). This funding will support PATF's efforts to: 1) maintain and grow its diversified assistive technology (AT) loan portfolio in Pennsylvania, 2) expand AT lending programs and reach more communities in need across Kentucky, 3) develop a pilot artificial...

The Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. was awarded a $269,374 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy program (CFDA #93.843). The grant period is from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. Under this award, the Georgia Advocacy Office will provide protection and advocacy services to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring and utilizing assistive...

This Project Grant award of $1,400,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) Assistive Technology (CFDA 93.464) program aims to expand access to hearing aids and hearing assistive technology (HAT) financing for residents of Maryland. The Maryland Technology Assistance Program will partner with Centers for Independent Living and other organizations to increase awareness and usage of the state's Assistive Technology Loan Program (ATLP). Key...

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded Disability Advocates Inc., doing business as Disability Rights New York, a $486,350 Formula Grant under the ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy program (CFDA 93.843). The funding will support Disability Rights New York's provision of protection and advocacy services from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023. Specifically, the organization will assist individuals with...

This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $299,979 awarded on October 1, 2022 through the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of experiential learning opportunities centered on assistive technologies for undergraduate students at California State University, Northridge. The two-year award aims to engage students in project-based learning to design and prototype assistive technologies while building empathy for individuals with disabilities. Key services...

This federal Project Grant award of $249,999.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325) supports the University of Massachusetts Boston in preparing diverse personnel to provide related services in assistive technology for people with visual impairments. The award, effective from September 1, 2024 to...

This is a Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The $6,598,384 grant will provide funding for the Department of Human Services in Georgia to deliver alternative and enhanced transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities in large urbanized, small urbanized, and rural areas across the state. The key products and services to be provided through this...

This Project Grant award of $199,384 was provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology Grant Program (CFDA 64.051) to Abilitare Inc., a for-profit manufacturer, on Sep 26, 2023. The funding will support the development of the "ABILI GLASS" augmented reality-based assistive device to enhance home accessibility for veterans and servicemembers with disabilities. The project aims to create innovative solutions that aid...

This $84,512,097 federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the All Stations Accessibility Program (CFDA 20.533), will fund capital and planning projects to upgrade the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems along the MBTA's B and C branches in Massachusetts. The projects will ensure compliance with ADA regulations by enhancing station platforms and addressing barriers to...

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration totaling $775,176 provides funding under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to support transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in rural and small urban areas of Alaska. Specifically, the grant will fund purchase of services, operating assistance, rolling stock, and state administration activities from September...