Federal Grant Award Summary

University Legal Services, Inc. received a $131,917 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) for the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this award, the organization delivers comprehensive client assistance services to individuals with disabilities seeking to access vocational rehabilitation and independent living services. These services include legal representation, advocacy, counseling, and informational support to help clients understand their rights and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act, navigate the rehabilitation service system, and resolve disputes with service providers.

As a protection and advocacy organization operating in Washington, D.C., University Legal Services utilizes CAP funding to ensure that individuals with disabilities can effectively exercise their legal rights and access appropriate rehabilitation support. The program maintains detailed records of clients and client-applicants served and operates under applicable Education Department General Administrative Rules and Client Assistance Program Regulations (34 CFR Part 370). This formula grant represents a continuation of the organization's ongoing federal portfolio supporting vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and those involved in the criminal justice system.