Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Social Services Missouri, operating as the Missouri Assistive Technology Counsel, received a Formula Grant award of $849,971 from the Administration for Community Living (Center for Integrated Programs) under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports comprehensive statewide initiatives to improve access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups in Missouri. Key deliverables include technology device demonstrations, training programs, accessibility initiatives, financial assistance mechanisms, device loan programs, and financial counseling services designed to enhance independence and accessibility for people with disabilities throughout the state.

As a prime recipient of this formula-based allocation, the Missouri Assistive Technology Counsel serves as the designated state administrative entity responsible for implementing and managing the AT program infrastructure in collaboration with community-based organizations and state agencies. The program's beneficiaries include individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations providing disability services. This award represents sustained federal investment in Missouri's assistive technology capacity, continuing a consistent funding stream under the same program through fiscal year 2026.