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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10213
    Reading Time:about 24 minutes

    The Department of Education is proposing a new priority to enhance the Rehabilitation Short-Term Training program, specifically the Client Assistance Program (CAP) Training. This initiative aims to improve the skills and knowledge of CAP professionals who help people with disabilities access better education, training, and job opportunities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Department is seeking comments on this proposal by March 22, 2021, and plans to use modern delivery methods like online and in-person training to ensure CAP professionals are well-equipped to meet the needs of their clients.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education wants to make a training program better so that people who help others with disabilities can learn new skills. They plan to use fun ways, like online classes and meetings, to help them do their jobs even better and are asking for ideas by March 22, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3188
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to provide training and technical assistance to state agencies and service providers to improve services and support for older adults who are blind, focusing on independence and self-sufficiency. Applicants have until March 17, 2025, to apply, and the funding available is estimated at $599,706 for a single cooperative agreement that will run for up to 60 months.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education wants helpers to teach and support older people who can't see well so they can live on their own. They are giving money to make this happen, and helpers have until March 2025 to ask for these funds.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9241
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    On January 14, 2025, the Department of Education published a notice inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program in the Federal Register. This notice corrects the application availability date, adds the deadline for submitting applications, and updates the deadline for intergovernmental review. The new application availability date is January 15, 2025, with a transmittal deadline of March 17, 2025, and an intergovernmental review deadline of May 16, 2025. The rest of the information in the original notice remains unchanged.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is letting people know that they made some changes to dates on a program that helps older people who are blind. The applications are now available on January 15, 2025, and must be sent by March 17, 2025, with reviews done by May 16, 2025.