Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Washington received a $140,025 Formula Grant award from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy program (CFDA 93.843), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This funding supports protection and advocacy services designed to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring, utilizing, and maintaining assistive technology (AT) and assistive technology services. As Washington State's designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system, the organization delivers comprehensive services including legal representation, systems change advocacy, information and referral services, and dispute resolution activities focused on enhancing independence and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities and other disability populations.

The grant supports Disability Rights Washington's ongoing systemic and individual advocacy efforts across multiple disability categories throughout Washington State. Services include investigating incidents of abuse and neglect, providing legal counsel and representation related to assistive technology access, promoting accessibility standards, and facilitating community integration and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This award represents one of 57 Formula Grant awards distributed nationally under this program in Fiscal Year 2026 to designated protection and advocacy agencies across all states and territories, with award values ranging from $10,026 to $173,484 based on state populations and demographics.