Federal Grant Award Summary

The Disability Law Center of Virginia received a Formula Grant award of $282,705.00 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CAP), CFDA 84.161, with an award date of October 1, 2025, and a completion date of September 30, 2026. The organization will deliver client assistance services to individuals with disabilities in Virginia seeking to access and navigate vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act. Services include legal representation, advocacy, and counseling to inform clients of available benefits and assist them in understanding their rights and resolving disputes with rehabilitation service providers.

As Virginia's designated protection and advocacy system, the Disability Law Center will maintain comprehensive case records and client information while ensuring compliance with applicable Education Department General Administrative Rules and Client Assistance Program regulations (34 CFR part 370). The award supports the organization's core mission of advancing legal rights and civil rights protections for vulnerable populations with disabilities, enabling clients and client-applicants to effectively exercise their rights within the rehabilitation services system. Funding is available for obligation during the one-year performance period, with any unobligated funds eligible for carryover into the subsequent fiscal year.