Federal Grant Award Summary

The Center for Legal Advocacy, doing business as The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People, received a $188,180 Formula Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Disabilities under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities–Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This award supports Colorado's designated Protection and Advocacy System in ensuring full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities through comprehensive voting access initiatives.

Under this grant, the Center delivers voter education and assistance services, including voter registration support and ballot access guidance. Additionally, the Center provides training to election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for serving this population. The organization conducts advocacy and technical assistance activities related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation, assists individuals with disabilities in filing HAVA-related complaints, and provides guidance to governmental entities on polling place physical accessibility. The Center also offers training and education on accessible voting equipment and systems to ensure informed dissemination of information regarding voting accessibility options.