Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Aging & Disability Services received a formula grant award of $127,500 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports the development of collaborative supported employment services delivered in partnership with public and private nonprofit organizations to help individuals with the most significant disabilities achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

As a state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency, Connecticut's Department of Aging & Disability Services will utilize these formula-based grant funds to supplement VR services and facilitate the transition of eligible consumers into supported employment positions. The program emphasizes collaborative service delivery models that connect individuals with significant disabilities to job placement, ongoing support, and community-integrated employment opportunities through established partnerships with service providers and employers in the Hartford, Connecticut region.