Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Arkansas Inc. received a $131,917 formula grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161) for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The award funds the organization's Client Assistance Program (CAP), which provides advocacy, counseling, and legal representation services to individuals with disabilities in Arkansas seeking to access vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act.

Through this funding, Disability Rights Arkansas Inc. delivers essential advisory and information services to clients and client-applicants, helping them understand available rehabilitation benefits, navigate service systems, and resolve disputes with service providers. As Arkansas's designated protection and advocacy system, the organization operates this state-level CAP to ensure individuals with disabilities can effectively exercise their rights and access appropriate support services within the vocational rehabilitation system.