This waiver allows parents access to an array of family, home and community supports. A majority of states have not exercised this option. ADD is interested in awarding grant funds that will maximize opportunities for systems change through the collaboration with and strengthening of generic community action service organizations in order to ensure the provision of family support to families of children with disabilities. Key project personnel with direct life experience with living with a disability. Strong advisory components that consist of a majority of individuals with disabilities and a structure where individuals with disabilities make real decisions that determine the outcome of the grant.
Research reflects the principles of participatory action.
A description of how individuals with disabilities and their families will be involved in all aspects of the design, implementation, and evaluation of the project. Attention to unserved and inadequately served individuals, having a range of disabilities from mild to severe, from multicultural backgrounds, rural and inner-city areas, migrant, homeless, and refugee families, with severe disabilities. Collaboration through partnerships and coalitions. Development of the capacity to communicate and disseminate information and technical assistance through e-mail and other effective, affordable, and accessible forms of electronic communication. The four criteria that follow will be used to review and evaluate each application under this announcement.