MSU Rehabilitation Counseling Project Summary

Michigan State University received a $222,202.28 Project Grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program (CFDA 84.129) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The MSU Rehabilitation Counseling Project supports academic training initiatives designed to address personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services. The grant funds the development and delivery of specialized training programs that prepare rehabilitation counseling professionals to serve individuals with disabilities across various conditions, including physical disabilities, mental health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, blindness, and hearing impairments.

Under this award, Michigan State University develops comprehensive curriculum and training methodologies to increase the qualified workforce in rehabilitation counseling and related specialties. The project aligns with the RLTT program's broader mission to enhance the capacity of rehabilitation professionals to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive integrated employment and independent living outcomes. As a prominent land-grant research institution, MSU leverages its institutional expertise and infrastructure to deliver high-quality academic training that addresses critical workforce gaps identified by the Department of Education.