The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded a $238,730 Formula Grant to the Center For Legal Advocacy doing business as The Legal Center For People With Disabilities And Older People. The award is provided under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618) and will support services from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026.
Under this award, the Legal Center will provide education, training, and assistance to ensure full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the organization will work to educate and train individuals with disabilities on voting rights and help ensure they can exercise their right to vote through the provision of advocacy services as needed. The funding furthers the goals of Section 291 of the Help America Vote Act, which aims to promote voting access for citizens with disabilities.
Generated 1/6/24, 2:36 PM