Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Disabilities awarded $188,180 to the Disability Law Center of Virginia 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 formula grant funds comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Virginia. The Center will deliver voter education and training; direct voting assistance to individuals with disabilities; training for election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices in serving this population; technical assistance and advocacy related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation; guidance on polling place accessibility and accessible voting equipment; and representation for individuals with disabilities filing complaints or grievances related to voting access under HAVA-mandated state administrative procedures.

As Virginia's designated Protection and Advocacy System, the Disability Law Center will leverage this funding to address barriers to electoral participation across multiple disability populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, and other conditions. The grant supports activities aligned with Section 291 of HAVA, which authorizes Protection and Advocacy Systems to promote voting access and ensure compliance with federal accessibility requirements for voting systems and polling locations.