Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights NM received a Formula Grant award of $188,180 from the Administration on Disabilities (part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618). The award, obligated on October 1, 2025, with a project period extending through September 30, 2030, funds comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout New Mexico.

Under this award, Disability Rights NM delivers voter education and assistance services, including voter registration support, ballot access guidance, and polling place accessibility information. The organization also provides training to election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for serving this population. Additionally, Disability Rights NM conducts advocacy and technical assistance activities related to Help America Vote Act implementation, assists individuals with disabilities in filing complaints through state-based administrative grievance procedures, and helps states and governmental entities improve the physical accessibility of polling locations. The organization also provides education regarding accessible voting equipment and systems to inform voters and election officials of available resources.