Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded $131,917 to the Education & Early Development Alaska Department (Administrative Services Division) through a Formula Grant under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports Alaska's state-level Client Assistance Program (CAP), which provides advocacy, counseling, and legal representation services to individuals with disabilities seeking to access vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act.

The program delivers comprehensive client services including advising and informing clients and client-applicants about available rehabilitation benefits, assisting individuals in understanding their service options, and supporting them in resolving disputes with service providers. As a formula-based grant distributed to state-designated agencies, this funding enables the Alaska program to maintain ongoing operations that help individuals with disabilities effectively exercise their rights within the rehabilitation services system and navigate access to appropriate support services.