Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Wisconsin, Inc. received a $104,884 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 award supports protection and advocacy services designed to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring, utilizing, and maintaining assistive technology (AT) and assistive technology services. As Wisconsin's designated Protection and Advocacy system, Disability Rights Wisconsin delivers legal representation, systems change advocacy, information and referral services, and dispute resolution activities to enhance independence and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities and other disability populations.

The grant funds are distributed as part of a nationwide formula allocation administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, with 57 total awards issued to designated protection and advocacy agencies across all states and territories. Disability Rights Wisconsin's award reflects the formula-based methodology tied to state population and demographics, positioning the organization to continue its critical intermediary role in connecting vulnerable populations with federal protections and advocacy resources related to assistive technology access and utilization.