The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded a $862,940 Formula Grant to Disability Rights Texas under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618). The award period is from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026.
Under this award, Disability Rights Texas will provide services to ensure full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities in Texas. This includes education, training, and assistance activities aimed at promoting voting access and rights for people with disabilities. The funding will also support advocacy efforts to protect voting rights and access consistent with Section 291 of the Help America Vote Act, which established protection and advocacy systems to further these goals.
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