Client assistance program (cap)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded $131,917 to Disability Rights Rhode Island on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161), a formula grant. The award supports the Client Assistance Program (CAP) through September 30, 2026, and funds services to assist eligible individuals and applicants for vocational rehabilitation and other programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act.

CAP provides eligible individuals and applicants with advice and information on available rehabilitation benefits, advocacy, and pursuit of legal and administrative remedies to protect their rights. Services include promoting understanding of rehabilitation services and benefits, advising individuals of their rights and responsibilities, and ensuring protection of those rights through individual or systemic advocacy.

Performance takes place in Providence, Rhode Island. Disability Rights Rhode Island, a nonprofit designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the state, serves as the recipient. The organization operates without identified subcontractors and delivers all services directly to eligible individuals seeking assistance.