To ensure that skilled
personnel are available to provide rehabilitation services to individuals with
disabilities through: (1) Vocational, medical, social, and psychological
rehabilitation programs; (2) supported employment programs; and (3)
independent living client assistance programs. To support projects that: (1)
Maintain and upgrade basic skills and knowledge of personnel employed; and (2)
increase the numbers of qualified personnel trained in providing
rehabilitation services.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Training grants are limited to support of education programs for personnel
such as rehabilitation counselors, administrators, independent living
specialists, audiologists, rehabilitation teachers for individuals who are
blind, rehabilitation technology specialists who provide vocational,
independent living, and client assistance services to individuals with
disabilities.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: State vocational rehabilitation agencies, and
other public or nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of
higher education may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals employed in positions related to
the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with
OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and with OMB Circular No.
A-21 for educational institutions.
Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from
coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Applications must be prepared and submitted in
accordance with the notice published in the Federal Register. Contact the
program office for more information. This program is eligible for coverage under
E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An
applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point
of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State
requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected
the program for review. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB
Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by panels of field readers.
Each panel will generally include two or more nonfederal members with experience
and training in the proposed area of training.
Deadlines: Deadlines will be published in the Federal Register;
contact the program office for application deadlines and information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range of approval/disapproval
time is approximately 120 to 160 days following the application deadline.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Renewals are available only through the new application
process. Projects with an approved multi-year project period may be continued
based on the availability of adequate funds and an annual review of
accomplishments to determine satisfactory performance.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Projects generally may be
supported for 1 to 5 years; funds are granted on a 12-month basis. Renewals are
subject to the availability of funds.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Annual financial and progress reports must be submitted as
required by grant award terms and conditions.
Audits: Institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations
are subject to the audit requirements of OMB Circular No. A-133. In accordance
with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997),
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations,"
nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in
Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that
year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal
awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted
in Circular No. A-133.
Records: As required by Education Department General Administrative
Regulations (EDGAR).
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 91-0301-0-1-506.
Obligations: (Grants and Contracts) FY 01 $300,000; FY 02 est
$300,000; and FY 03 est $300,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available.
Clearinghouse of rehabilitation training materials.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
For more information, contact the Program Office.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a list of
addressees.
Headquarters Office: Rehabilitation Services Administration, Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Timothy Muzzio. Telephone:
(202) 205-8926.
Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA.
