Topical Heading

Rehabilitation
Program Title

Client Assistance Program

Also Known as
CAP
CFDA # (or ED #)
84.161A
Administering Office
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Who May Apply (specifically)
States may apply.
Type of Assistance (by category)
Formula Grants
Appropriations
Fiscal Year 2004 $11,996,799
Fiscal Year 2005 $11,901,024
Fiscal Year 2006 $11,781,990
Fiscal Year 2006 Awards Information
Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
Number of New Awards Anticipated: 56
Range of New Awards: 54,782–$1,231,548
Legislative Citation
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title I, Part B, Sec. 112; 29 U.S.C. 732.
Program Regulations
34 CFR 370
Program Description
The purpose of this program is to advise and inform clients, client applicants, and other individuals
with disabilities of all the available services and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, and of the services and benefits available to them under Title I of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition, grantees may assist and advocate for clients and client appli-
cants in relation to projects, programs, and services provided under the Rehabilitation Act. In pro-
viding assistance and advocacy under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act, a CAP agency may provide
assistance and advocacy with respect to services that are directly related to employment for the cli-
ent or client applicant.
Types of Projects
Agencies designated by the governor to provide CAP services help clients or client applicants pur-
sue concerns they have with programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act. The governor may des-
ignate a public or private entity to operate the CAP.
Education Level (by category)
Adult
Education Level (specifically)
Young Adult
Subject Index
Advocacy, Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Laws, Vocational Rehabilitation

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Contact Information
Name: James Billy
E-mail Address: james.billy@ed.gov
Mailing Address: U.S. Department of Education, OSERS
Rehabilitation Services Administration
400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Rm. 5089 PCP
Washington, DC 20202-2800
Telephone: (202) 245-7273
Fax: (202) 245-7590
Links to Related Web Sites
http://www.ed.gov/programs/rsacap/index.html

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