Description

This grant opportunity is part of the Projects of National Significance (PNS) under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. It aims to fund projects that enhance economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The focus areas include:

• Assisting youth with I/DD in transition to adulthood.
• Supporting employment and post-secondary education opportunities.
• Providing assistive technology devices to help meet employment goals.
• Promoting self-determination, independence, productivity, and full community integration and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Supporting the development and reinforcement of national and state policies that improve the lives of people with I/DD, with involvement from families, guardians, advocates, and communities.

Projects funded under this announcement will work toward specific performance measures related to policy changes, leadership development, knowledge of supports, and data resource utilization. These include:

• Number of policies changed and advocacy activities conducted.
• Leadership roles and training for people with I/DD and their families.
• Increased knowledge of supports to achieve desired life outcomes.
• Creation and dissemination of data resources.