UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON RLTT PROGRAM SUMMARY

The University of Scranton received a $222,142 Project Grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program (CFDA 84.129) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development and implementation of an academic training program designed to address personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. The funded project provides comprehensive training and educational initiatives to prepare qualified rehabilitation professionals who can deliver specialized services to individuals with various disability conditions and support their achievement of competitive integrated employment and independent living outcomes.

As a component of the broader RLTT program mission, the University of Scranton's training project contributes to the federal initiative to increase the supply of skilled vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists. The award funds curriculum development, instructional delivery, and student support within the institution's rehabilitation training framework, positioned to address critical workforce gaps identified by the Department of Education. This project aligns with the program's emphasis on developing comprehensive training approaches that incorporate emerging service delivery methods and competencies needed to serve individuals with diverse disability conditions effectively.