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RFP - Grants for Developmental Disabilities Issues 2010

  • YEAR CREATED: 2010
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
The document provides information about four different Request for Proposals (RFPs) issued by the Council on Developmental Disabilities. RFP #4 is for a demonstration project called "Naturally Occurring Living Communities: Aging In Place Demonstration." The purpose is to provide services and supports to people with developmental disabilities who are aging and living independently or with their chosen neighbors. The project is based on the Beacon Hill Village aging-in-place model and applicants are expected to adapt this concept. The funding available for the first year is $40,000, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. Applicants are required to provide a 25% match of the total cost each year. The project also emphasizes the importance of involving young people with developmental disabilities and their families in the decision-making process. RFP #5 focuses on working with architects, developers, and landlords to incorporate universal design in housing. The goal is to increase awareness and create housing options that are easily modified for people with developmental disabilities. The activities include promoting visitable SmartHomes that incorporate universal design features and conducting a public awareness campaign. The funding and match requirements are the same as RFP #4. The project also highlights the importance of using and respecting administrative processes to ensure the inclusion of young people with developmental disabilities. RFP #6 is for a transportation demonstration with a transit district. The purpose is to improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of public transportation for people with developmental disabilities. The activities involve funding a demonstration with a transit district to explore wheelchair accessible cooperative transportation models. The funding and match requirements are the same as RFP #4. The project also emphasizes the importance of involving young people with developmental disabilities and their families in the decision-making process. RFP #7 aims to enable youth with developmental disabilities under the age of 21 to become advocates locally, statewide, and nationally. The goal is to develop new leaders in the disability advocacy movement. The activities involve funding an entity to support young people with developmental disabilities in becoming activists. The funding and match requirements are the same as RFP #4. The project highlights the importance of using and respecting administrative processes to ensure the inclusion of young people with developmental disabilities and their families. Overall, the document provides an overview of the initiatives, their purposes, expected outcomes, eligible applicants, funding available, match requirements, and the importance of involving young people with developmental disabilities and their families in the decision-making process and administrative processes.
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