Protection and advocacy of individual rights (pair)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Disability Rights Michigan $493,268 on October 1, 2025, under the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) program (CFDA 84.240). The award funds protection and advocacy services for individuals with disabilities in Michigan who are ineligible for services from other protection and advocacy programs or whose problems fall outside the scope of the Client Assistance Program. Disability Rights Michigan, operating as Advocacy For People With Disabilities and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, serves as Michigan's designated protection and advocacy system. The award covers the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with work performed at the recipient's Lansing location. This formula grant supports the organization's legal advocacy, rights protection, and support services ensuring that individuals with disabilities can exercise their legal and constitutional rights, access community services, and participate fully in civic life.