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84.343:  Assistive Technology: State Grants for Protection and Advocacy

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Objectives:  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.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

84.343 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.

84.343 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication 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.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Contact the Program Office for information.

Examples of Funded Projects:  The first awards under this program will be made in fiscal year 2000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Average award in fiscal year 1999 was $50,000.

84.343 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

84.343 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

The Department made 56 grant awards in fiscal year 1999.

84.343 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $2,686,000; FY 00 est $2,680,000; and FY 01 est $2,680,000.

Budget Account Number:  91-0301-0-1-506.

Authorization:  Assistive Technology Act of 1998, Title I, Section 102, Public Law 105-394.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Contact the Program Office for this information.

84.343 INFO 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 Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Carol Cohen. Phone: (202) 205-5666.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

84.343 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.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used to support protection and advocacy services related to assistive technology services and devices.

84.343 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 Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive 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.