Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Disabilities (within the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living) awarded Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. a formula grant of $188,180 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 the Center's comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Oklahoma.

The funded activities encompass voter education and direct assistance, including voter registration support, ballot access guidance, and polling place accessibility assessments. The Center provides training to election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for serving this population. Additionally, the award supports advocacy and technical assistance related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation, assistance to individuals with disabilities in filing complaints through state administrative grievance procedures, and education on accessible voting equipment and systems. As Oklahoma's designated Protection and Advocacy System, the Center leverages this funding to promote electoral participation and accessibility improvements to polling locations across the state.