The federal Formula Grant award, totaling $2,316,941.00, 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 was awarded to Disability Rights Texas, a non-profit legal protection and advocacy organization, to enable individuals with developmental disabilities in the state of Texas to achieve independence, productivity, and full community integration.
The funding supports a comprehensive range of services delivered by Disability Rights Texas, including legal advocacy, rights protection, benefits counseling, assistive technology support, rehabilitation, community integration initiatives, and systems change efforts. The organization also investigates incidents of abuse and neglect, provides legal assistance for fair housing and employment issues, and offers counseling on Social Security work incentives and benefits. Additionally, Disability Rights Texas conducts advocacy and training to improve accessibility and community integration, assists with obtaining assistive technologies, and works to ensure voting access for individuals with disabilities. The award has a two-year performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
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