The federal Formula Grant award of $279,652.00 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 award recipient, Protection & Advocacy System, Inc., is a non-profit organization based in Wyoming that provides legal representation, advocacy, training, education, and support services to individuals with disabilities, including those with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries. The funding will enable Protection & Advocacy System to continue delivering a comprehensive range of services designed to protect the rights, enhance the quality of life, and promote the self-advocacy of people with developmental disabilities in Wyoming. These services include investigating abuse and neglect incidents, ensuring voting accessibility, providing assistive technology support, and advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities to live independently and be fully integrated into their communities.
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