Formula Grant 2601CTPAVA

Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc. received a formula grant award of $188,180 from the Administration on Disabilities (also known as the Administration for Community Living) under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, funds comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Connecticut.

Under this award, Disability Rights Connecticut delivers voter education and training, provides direct assistance to individuals with disabilities seeking to participate in the electoral process, and offers training to election officials and poll workers on best practices for serving voters with disabilities. The organization also advocates for Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation compliance, assists individuals with disabilities in filing voting-related complaints and pursuing grievance procedures, advises governmental entities on polling place physical accessibility, and provides technical assistance and training on accessible voting equipment and systems. These activities collectively support the Protection and Advocacy System's mission to remove barriers to electoral participation and promote voting rights for Connecticut's disability community.