Governor's Commission On Disabilities

Governor's Commission On Disabilities is a Rhode Island state government entity registered with SAM.gov since August 2023, with its principal office located in Cranston, Rhode Island. The Commission operates as a specialized state agency focused on advancing the independence and community integration of individuals with disabilities throughout Rhode Island. Through its federal grant awards, the Commission provides comprehensive independent living services and support programs designed to enhance self-sufficiency and meaningful participation in community life for Rhode Islanders with significant disabilities.

The Governor's Commission On Disabilities has consistently received annual Formula Grant awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living under the Rehabilitation Act Subchapter B Independent Living Services Grants program (CFDA 93.369). This uninterrupted funding stream, which began in FY2021 and continues through FY2026, demonstrates the program's sustained federal support and importance. The Commission utilizes these grants to deliver a comprehensive array of independent living services including vocational assessments, skills training, assistive technology provision, workplace accommodations, and community integration initiatives. The most recent award in FY2026 provided $116,322 in funding to support these ongoing efforts. The grants enable the Commission to promote greater personal independence and professional development among individuals with disabilities, helping them achieve enhanced self-sufficiency and greater participation in their communities. The Commission operates as a prime grant awardee with no identified subcontractors or sub-awardee partnerships noted in the award history, indicating that it directly administers and delivers these independent living services to the Rhode Island disability community.