The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded $600,000 to the Alabama Parent Education Center, Inc. under the Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (CFDA 84.235) on October 1, 2025. The award funds the "Independent Futures That Work! The Region B-2 Parent Information and Training Program," a parent information and training initiative serving individuals with disabilities and their families in the Region B-2 area. The program will operate through September 30, 2026, and is headquartered in Wetumpka, Alabama.
This project grant supports parent education and training activities designed to expand and improve rehabilitation services and related support systems for individuals with disabilities. As part of OSERS's broader portfolio of demonstration and training projects authorized under the Rehabilitation Act, the program will provide information and training resources to parents and families, contributing to systems-level improvements in service delivery and family engagement within the region. The award represents a standard regional parent information and training center grant within the $300,000 to $600,000 funding range typical for such initiatives under this federal grant program.