This $9,961,460 federal Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) program. The grant, titled "ACCESS-TECHNOLOGY: ADVANCING CAREER CHOICES FOR EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS IN TECHNOLOGY", aims to develop and implement model demonstration projects that enhance competitive integrated employment, education, and transition services for individuals with disabilities.
Key activities under this 5-year grant include transforming subminimum wage employment, improving post-school outcomes, and increasing access to advanced technology careers for youth and adults with disabilities. The grant was awarded to Florida Atlantic University, which is partnering with the University of Wisconsin System to provide technical expertise, training, and evaluation support for the project. The sub-award to the University of Wisconsin System totals $355,000 over the 5-year period to assist with activities such as developing the project evaluation plan, analyzing data, and providing vocational rehabilitation policy guidance.
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