To support protection and
advocacy services through the systems established to provide protection and
advocacy services under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and bill of
Rights Act for the purpose of assisting the acquisition, utilization, or
maintenance of assistive technology or assistive technology services for
individuals with disabilities.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Funds may be used to support protection and advocacy services related to
assistive technology services and devices.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Designated protection and advocacy agencies in
States and outlying areas only.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Persons with disabilities who may benefit
from assistive technology services and devices.
Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Pre-application Coordination: This program is covered under E.O. 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Programs." An applicant should consult
the office or official designated as point of contact in his or her State to be
followed in applying for assistance has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by
the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute
on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and required by OMB Circular No.
A-102. Contact the Program Office for more information.
Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by Department of Education
staff.
Deadlines: Deadlines are published in the Federal Register. Contact
the program office for more information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Generally, 30 days.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Renewed annually for up to 6 years, subject to the
availability of appropriations.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory
formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards may be made for up to 6
years, subject to the availability of appropriations.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Progress reports shall be made on an annual basis. Final
reports shall be made at the end of the project period. Cash balance reports
will be required annually.
Audits: 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 stated in grant or contract terms and conditions, the
awardee shall mail accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs
incurred, review other applicable credits acquired under this grant.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 91-0301-0-1-506.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $2,680,000; FY 02 est $2,680,000; and FY
03 est $2,680,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Average award in fiscal
year 2001 was $50,000.
The Department made 56 grant awards in fiscal year 2001.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Contact the Program Office for this information.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: National Institute on Assistive Technology
Program, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Carol Cohen.
Telephone: (202) 205-5666.
Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA.
