10 days agoACL Awards Nearly $4M for 16 Disability Research Projects
The Administration for Community Living awarded $3,991,978 in first-year funding to 16 NIDILRR Field-Initiated Projects, supporting three-year research and development efforts. The completed awards span assistive technology, AI-enabled accessibility, rehabilitation, employment, and community living; organizations can monitor Grants.gov for future NIDILRR opportunities under number 93.433.
12 days agoACL Awards $4.7 Million for Disability and Rehabilitation Research
ACL’s NIDILRR announced seven Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects grants totaling approximately $4.7 million in first-year funding. These are awards, not open solicitations; their research areas and award levels may help organizations track priorities and prepare for future NIDILRR opportunities.
17 days agoHHS Awards $47.7M for Disability Research and ADA Network Programs
HHS announced $35.76 million for 68 FY2026 disability research, technology, training, and technical-assistance grants, alongside $11.07 million for 10 regional ADA National Network centers and $850,000 for its Knowledge Translation Center. These completed awards are not open solicitations, but recipients and funded projects may present partnership, subcontracting, and follow-on service opportunities.
58 days agoWayne County Schools Secure $39K Grant for Classroom Amplification Systems
Wayne County, Ohio schools are set to enhance classroom communication with a **$39,033** grant for amplification systems. This targeted investment aims to improve teacher welfare and student engagement in four districts, showcasing a growing focus on assistive technology in education.
167 days agoVection Technologies Secures $3.3M Contract for Accessibility Kiosks in Italy
Vection Technologies has won a **$3.3 million** contract from Media Comunicazione to install interactive accessibility kiosks in Italy, responding to the **European Accessibility Act**. This procurement underscores the increasing demand for accessible technology in public infrastructure, marking a significant shift toward inclusivity in public service technologies.
204 days agoKenya Unveils AI Initiative to Enhance Employment for Persons with Disabilities
The Kenyan government introduces the "Kenya AI for Disability Project" to combat the 1% employment rate of persons with disabilities. Collaborating with tech firms and a proposed **KES 100 million** fund, this initiative aims to foster inclusive digital innovation and skills training across the nation.