Modification: National Training Initiatives on Critical and Emerging Needs, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DD-0081

The purpose of the first priority area is to fund a consortium of UCEDDs that will work towards scaling up self-determination through the various stages of life by providing individuals with the skills to practice self-determination in multiple settings and situations. The purpose of the second priority area is to fund a consortium of UCEDDs that will impact on the emerging practices supporting the participation of youth and young adults with developmental disabilities in post-secondary education programs.

National Training Initiatives on Critical and Emerging Needs, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DD-0081

The purpose of the first priority area is to fund a consortium of UCEDDs that will work towards scaling up self-determination through the various stages of life by providing individuals with the skills to practice self-determination in multiple settings and situations. The purpose of the second priority area is to fund a consortium of UCEDDs that will impact on the emerging practices supporting the participation of youth and young adults with developmental disabilities in post-secondary education programs.

Projects of National Significance: Family Support 360 for Military Families, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DN-0009

This funding opportunity will enhance the capabilities of families in assisting children with developmental disabilities to achieve their maximum potential; support the increasing ability of children with developmental disabilities to exercise greater choice and self-determination and to engage in leadership activities in their communities; and ensure the protection of children with developmental disabilities' legal and human rights.  For the purpose of this program announcement, the term "children" refers to individuals from birth to 25 years old.

Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) to Assist Protection and Advocacy Systems (P & As) to Establish or Improve Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DH-0034

The purpose of funds awarded under this announcement is to provide T/TA to P & As in their promotion of full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places; developing proficiency in the use of voting systems and technologies as they affect individuals with disabilities; demonstrating and evaluating the use of such systems and technologies by individuals with disabilities (including blindness) in order to assess the availability and use of such systems and technologies for such individuals; and providing T/TA for non-visual access. (At least one recipient must provide T/TA in this area.)

Notification of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Federal Allotments to State Developmental Disabilities Councils and Protection and Advocacy Systems Formula Grant Programs, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2009-ACF-ADD-DDC-0140

This notice sets forth FY 2009 individual allotments and percentages of the total appropriation to States administering the State Developmental Disabilities Councils and Protection and Advocacy Systems programs, pursuant to section 122 and section 142 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the Act) [P.L. 106-402, October 30, 2000]  The allotment amounts are based on the FY 2009 President’s Budget request and are contingent on Congressional appropriations for FY 2009.  If Congress enacts a different appropriation amount in FY 2009, these allotments will be adjusted accordingly. 

Help America Vote Act (HAVA) – Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities (VOTE), Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-VOTE-0135

This Program Instruction sets forth the requirements and conditions states must meet to receive funds under Sections 261 to 265 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), 42 U.S.C. 15421.

Help America Vote Act (HAVA) – Payments to Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As), Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-VOTEP-0136

The purposes of this Program Instruction are: 1) to set forth the conditions placed upon the Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) receiving funds under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), and 2) to require P&As to agree to the assurances in writing prior to receiving funds.

Modification: University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DD-0096

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 funds to make five-year grants to up to 17 entities designated as University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) to carry out four core functions: (1) interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education of students and fellows; (2) community services, including training, technical assistance, and/or demonstration and model activities; (3) research; and (4) dissemination of information. UCEDDs are interdisciplinary education, research and public service units of universities, or public or not-for-profit entities associated with universities that implement the four core functions addressing, directly or indirectly, one or more of the areas of emphasis (e.g., quality assurance, education and early intervention, child care, health, employment, housing, transportation, recreation and other services available or offered to individuals in a community, including formal and informal community supports, that affect their quality of life).

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ADD-DD-0096

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 funds to make five-year grants to up to 17 entities designated as University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) to carry out four core functions: (1) interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education of students and fellows; (2) community services, including training, technical assistance, and/or demonstration and model activities; (3) research; and (4) dissemination of information. UCEDDs are interdisciplinary education, research and public service units of universities, or public or not-for-profit entities associated with universities that implement the four core functions addressing, directly or indirectly, one or more of the areas of emphasis (e.g., quality assurance, education and early intervention, child care, health, employment, housing, transportation, recreation and other services available or offered to individuals in a community, including formal and informal community supports, that affect their quality of life).