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 Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded Bpsos Center For Community Advancement, Inc. $600,000 under the Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities program (CFDA 16.529) on August 1, 2026.

The recipient will provide direct services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people. The award funds training delivery to domestic violence victim services providers, law enforcement, and intellectual and developmental disabilities service systems; development of accessible digital safety tools; and caregiver education. The period of performance runs through July 31, 2029, with work performed in Westminster, California.

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) provide direct services to survivors; 2) provide training to domestic violence victim services providers, law enforcement, and intellectual and developmental disabilities service systems; 3) develop accessible digital safety tools; and 4) provide caregiver education.