Formula Grant H161A260063

Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Ohio received $380,181 in federal funding under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CAP), CFDA 84.161, administered by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, supports the organization's delivery of critical advocacy and advisory services to individuals with disabilities in Ohio. Under this formula grant, Disability Rights Ohio provides counseling, legal representation, and advocacy assistance to help clients and client-applicants understand their rights and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act, navigate vocational rehabilitation and independent living service systems, and resolve disputes with service providers.

As Ohio's designated Protection and Advocacy system, Disability Rights Ohio utilizes CAP funding to ensure individuals with disabilities can effectively exercise their rights and access appropriate rehabilitation services. The program maintains client records and case documentation to track services delivered and demonstrates compliance with Education Department General Administrative Rules regarding financial management and record-keeping. This formula grant represents one component of the organization's comprehensive federal funding portfolio supporting multiple protection and advocacy initiatives across disability populations statewide.