Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Oregon received a $188,180 Formula Grant award 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 across Oregon. The organization will deliver voter registration assistance, ballot accessibility support, polling place accessibility guidance, and education regarding accessible voting equipment and systems. Additionally, Disability Rights Oregon will provide training to election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for working with this population, conduct advocacy and technical assistance activities related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation, and assist individuals with disabilities in filing complaints and pursuing grievance procedures related to voting access issues.

As a state-designated Protection and Advocacy System, Disability Rights Oregon will also provide direct legal representation and support for individuals with disabilities seeking to exercise their electoral rights and participate fully in the voting process. These services align with the federal program's mandate to promote self-determination, community integration, and full participation in civic life for individuals with disabilities.