Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities: Stepping-up Technology Implementation

 
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    CFDA#

    84.327S     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    U.S. Department of Education, OSERS: OSEP

    Summary

    The purposes of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program are to:

    • Improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology;
    • Support educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for students with disabilities;
    • Provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and
    • Provide accessible educational materials to students with disabilities in a timely manner.

     

     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Recipients of funding under this program must make positive efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

    Each applicant for, and recipient of, funding under this competition must involve individuals with disabilities, or parents of individuals with disabilities ages birth through 26, in planning, implementing, and evaluating the project.

    Contacts

    Terry Jackson, Program Manager

    Terry Jackson, Program Manager
    U.S. Department of Education
    Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education
    400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4081
    PCP
    Washington, DC 20202-2600
    202-245-6039
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants include:

    • State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
    • Local Educational Agencies, including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law
    • Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
    • Public agencies
    • Private nonprofit organizations
    • Freely associated states
    • Indian tribes or tribal organizations
    • For-profit organizations

    Deadline Details

    Applications must be submitted by January 20, 2015.

    Award Details

    Approximately $1,000,000 is available in total funding. Individual awards will range between $475,000 and $500,000 per year. Two (2) awards are expected to be made. Projects will last up to 48 months with an optional additional 12 months that will be based on performance. Cost sharing/matching is not required.

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