Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Pennsylvania received a $278,616 Formula Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services 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 Pennsylvania.

Under this grant, Disability Rights Pennsylvania delivers voter education and direct assistance services, including voter registration support and ballot access guidance; training for election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for accessibility; advocacy and technical assistance related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation; assistance to individuals with disabilities in filing complaints and pursuing grievances through state administrative procedures; guidance to governmental entities on physical accessibility improvements at polling locations; and training on accessible voting equipment and systems. These activities collectively ensure that individuals with disabilities can participate fully in the electoral process while supporting Pennsylvania's compliance with federal voting access requirements.