Client assistance program (cap)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Disability Rights South Dakota $131,917 on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161), a formula grant supporting client assistance for individuals and applicants seeking vocational rehabilitation services.

Disability Rights South Dakota operates South Dakota's Client Assistance Program, providing advice and information to eligible individuals and applicants about available benefits under the Rehabilitation Act, including advocacy services and assistance in pursuing legal and administrative remedies to protect consumer rights. The program promotes understanding of rehabilitation services and ensures individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in connection with those benefits.

The award covers the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Pierre, South Dakota. Disability Rights South Dakota is a tax-exempt Protection and Advocacy System designated to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, and voting access barriers. The organization operates multiple federal grant programs across several federal agencies and also manages sub-grantee relationships to expand service capacity.