FY2026 (pava) hava protection & advocacy: voting access

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $188,180 to Disability Rights Iowa on October 1, 2025, under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities–Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems (CFDA 93.618) formula grant program for the period of performance October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030.

Disability Rights Iowa, Iowa's state Protection and Advocacy system, will ensure full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities through education, training, and direct assistance to voters. The recipient will provide education and training to election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers regarding the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices in working with individuals with disabilities. Disability Rights Iowa will assist individuals with disabilities in filing complaints under Iowa's state administrative grievance procedure and represent individuals with disabilities in related hearings. The recipient will also participate in advocacy and education efforts surrounding HAVA implementation, provide assistance to governmental entities regarding polling place physical accessibility, and obtain training and technical assistance on voting issues including accessible voting equipment and systems.

Performance occurs in Iowa.