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 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded $579,532 to Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Inc. (SPAN) under the Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (CFDA 84.235) on October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026. This Project Grant funds REAL Transition Partners to provide technical assistance and support services through Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers in Regions A-1 and A-2. The primary objective is to enhance access to vocational rehabilitation (VR) services for families and youth with disabilities while supporting participants in achieving independent living goals.

Through this award, SPAN leverages its established expertise in parent advocacy and family engagement to strengthen PTI Center operations across the designated regions. The funded initiative aligns with OSERS's broader demonstration and training portfolio, which supports projects that expand rehabilitation service delivery and increase systems-level coordination. As a tax-exempt parent information and advocacy organization with substantial experience managing federally-funded initiatives, SPAN is well-positioned to deliver training, technical assistance, and resource coordination that connects families and transition-age youth to vocational rehabilitation services and independent living support programs.