The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against…

The Office on Violence Against Women awarded the Alabama Unified Judicial System's Administrative Office of Courts $600,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities program (CFDA 16.529).

The award funds four core activities: establishment of a secure, on-demand video remote interpreting system; development of American Sign Language video guides; statewide training for judges, clerks, and court staff; and adoption of statewide protocols for providing remote ASL services. These deliverables support enhanced services to individuals with disabilities and deaf people experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and caregiver abuse.

The recipient is the Administrative Office of Courts, the administrative arm of the Alabama Unified Judicial System, located in Montgomery, Alabama. Performance occurs at the Montgomery location. The period of performance runs from the award date through July 31, 2029. The assistance type is a Project Grant. The obligated amount is $600,000.

The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the americans with disabilities act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and deaf people and to enhance direct services to such individuals. The project will support the following activities: 1) establish a secure, on-demand video remote interpreting (VRI) system; 2) develop american sign language (ASL) video guides; 3) deliver statewide training for judges, clerks, and staff; and 4) adopt statewide protocols for providing remote ASL services.