Real transition partners supports PTI centers in region a-1 and a-2 to support families and youth with disabilities in obtaining VR services and achieving their independent living goals

The Federation For Children With Special Needs, Inc. received a $300,000 Project Grant awarded October 1, 2025, by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (CFDA 84.235). This one-year award, concluding September 30, 2026, supports Real Transition Partners' efforts to strengthen Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers in Regions A-1 and A-2. The grant enables the awardee to provide enhanced training, technical assistance, and informational resources to families and youth with disabilities, facilitating their access to vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and supporting their achievement of independent living goals.

As a Massachusetts-based nonprofit specializing in supporting families of children with disabilities, the Federation delivers core services including parent information dissemination, training initiatives, and advocacy resources that help families navigate special education and rehabilitation systems. Through this award, the organization leverages its expertise in partnership development and stakeholder engagement to strengthen existing PTI Center infrastructure, ensuring expanded service capacity and improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities pursuing independent living and employment objectives within the designated regional service areas.