Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Governors Commission on Disability received a Formula Grant award of $666,874 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports New Mexico's comprehensive statewide assistive technology program serving individuals with disabilities of all ages.

The funded program delivers technology-related assistance services including assistive technology assessments, device loan programs, equipment demonstrations, training initiatives, and comprehensive technology access support. These services are designed to expand access to assistive technology and enable individuals with disabilities throughout New Mexico to achieve greater independence and improve quality of life. As a state-designated recipient under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (as amended in 2004), the Commission administers this federally supported initiative to bridge technology gaps and enhance accessibility for disabled residents across the state.