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Projects of National Significance: Economic Mobility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), under the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks proposals for Projects of National Significance focused on economic mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Scope of Work: - Projects to support economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - May include: - Transition support for youth - Funding for employment and postsecondary education opportunities - Provision of assistive technology devices to support employment - Emphasis on measurable outcomes: - Policy change - Leadership development - Increased knowledge of supports - Improved access to data resources - Eligibility: - Educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofits may apply - Foreign entities are not eligible - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named - Main service: Developmental Disabilities Project Services (policy advocacy, leadership development, resource creation) - Unique Requirements: - Projects must demonstrate measurable impact in economic mobility and inclusion - Cooperative agreement funding instrument - Place of Performance: - Administration for Community Living (federal office)

Description

This funding opportunity supports projects under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act aimed at achieving economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Projects may focus on aiding transition youth, funding employment and postsecondary education opportunities, and assisting with assistive technology to meet employment goals. The initiative seeks to promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Funded projects will work toward specific outcome measures related to policy change, leadership roles, knowledge of supports, and data resource access.

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