Technology and Adaptive Equipment for Community Integrated Employment Pilot Program
Technology and Adaptive Equipment for Community Integrated Employment Pilot Program funds technology for people with disabilities to pursue competitive integrated employment with less reliance on employment supports.
Funder: Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates: March 31, 2027 (Application submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per person, with limited exceptions; $500,000 total funding
Summary: Supports technology and adaptive equipment that reduce dependence on employment supports for people with disabilities pursuing competitive integrated employment.
Key Information: Only the first 25 applications received per month will be evaluated, up to 50 applications or until funds are expended.
Description
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DHHS/DSPD), administers this pilot to purchase or reimburse approved assistive technology and adaptive equipment. The technology must help a person with disabilities work in, or pursue, competitive integrated employment while reducing their dependence on employment services. Individuals receiving DSPD services or on its waiting list may apply, as may their caregivers or advocates.
Supported technology includes communication devices, tablets, applications, accessible chairs, and replacements for old or outdated equipment. The pre-approved list also covers home access, mobility, computer access, sensory access, time management, and workplace equipment. The pilot aims to measure reductions in employment-support hours and understand how technology affects participants’ employment.
