Access-technology: advancing career choices for employment success in technology fldoe 2024 - 2029

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $9,961,460 Project Grant under the Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) program to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) for the "ACCESS-TECHNOLOGY: ADVANCING CAREER CHOICES FOR EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS IN TECHNOLOGY" initiative. This 5-year project (October 2024 - September 2029) aims to improve employment, education, and transition outcomes for individuals with disabilities by developing innovative approaches to transform subminimum wage employment, enhance competitive integrated employment, and increase access to advanced technology careers. FAU has partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to provide technical expertise, evaluation support, and training for the project. Key activities include creating evidence-based practices, providing integrated services, facilitating community integration, and developing replicable models to support meaningful employment and career advancement for individuals with disabilities.