Federal Grant Award Summary

The Center for Disability Law and Policy received a Formula Grant award of $418,172.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The grant funds the delivery of legal advocacy and support services to individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania, enabling the organization to operate as the state's designated Client Assistance Program (CAP).

Under this award, the Center provides direct legal representation, counseling, and advocacy services to clients and client-applicants navigating vocational rehabilitation and independent living service systems. Services include advising individuals on their rights and available benefits under the Rehabilitation Act, assisting them in understanding their service options, and supporting dispute resolution with service providers. As a prime grant recipient with no documented subcontractors, the organization maintains comprehensive client case records and operational accounts in accordance with applicable federal regulations and Education Department General Administrative Rules.