Ed Dept Keeps Client Aid Forms as Is
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the Client Assistance Program without changing the form. If you’re involved with this program, you can share your thoughts by June 16, 2025. This keeps things smooth and saves time, with no new costs or hassles.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Client Assistance Program offers advocacy
You can get advice and advocacy from the Client Assistance Program (CAP) about services and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act (as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This explicitly includes students with disabilities under section 113 and individuals employed at subminimum wage under section 511. CAP can provide representation to help protect your rights in dealings with programs and services.
CAP informs underserved people about ADA help
CAP agencies may provide information about assistance and benefits under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, especially for people who have been traditionally unserved or underserved by vocational rehabilitation programs. The information is focused on services that are directly related to helping applicants or eligible individuals find or keep employment.
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