Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Ohio received a Formula Grant award of $253,150 from the Administration on Disabilities under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities–Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This award supports comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Ohio. The organization delivers voter registration assistance, polling place accessibility guidance, accessible voting equipment education, and physical accessibility improvements to polling locations. Additionally, Disability Rights Ohio provides training for election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities, assists individuals with disabilities in filing complaints related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation, and pursues grievance procedures to address voting access barriers.

The Protection and Advocacy System utilizes these funds to advance electoral access through education and direct assistance to voters with disabilities, advocacy and technical assistance related to HAVA compliance, and support for individuals in navigating state-based administrative complaint procedures. This formula grant represents the state's allocation of annual funding distributed to Protection and Advocacy Systems nationwide to fulfill the mandate under Section 291 of HAVA to promote voting access and participation for individuals with disabilities.