Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR)
The PAIR program supports the protection and advocacy system in each state to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with disabilities. In order to be eligible for advocacy services from the PAIR program, an individual with a disability must meet three criteria:
- The individual's concern must be beyond the scope of the Client Assistance Program (see # 84.161A, also under topical heading Rehabilitation), which is authorized under Sec. 112 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- The individual must be ineligible for services from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Protection and Advocacy of Developmental Disabilities (PADD) program (authorized under Part C of the DD Act).
- The individual also must be ineligible for the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program of HHS (authorized under the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act).
Each PAIR program must set annual priorities and objectives to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in each state. Although the objectives and priorities vary from state to state to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in each state, most PAIR programs set priorities and objectives aimed at reducing barriers to education, employment, transportation, and housing. In addition, PAIR programs advocate on behalf of individuals with significant disabilities to promote community integration and full participation in society.
Types of Projects
Eligible systems have the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies or approaches to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Protection and advocacy systems may be housed in public or private entities as designated by the governor.
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
PCP, Room 5098
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202-245-6488
Email: samuel.pierre@ed.gov
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Revised Instructions for Completing SF-425 for CAP, OIB, and PAIR (DCL-20-01)
RSA transmits a copy of the SF-425 and revised instructions for completing the form for the following formula award programs: Client Assistance Program; Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB); and Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR).
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PD-05-01
Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind
PD-14-06
Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program (PAIR) Report.
PD-15-04
OMB Approval of the Assurances for the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program, OMB 1820-0625.
Contact
Samuel Pierre
Email: samuel.pierre@ed.gov
Legislation, Regulations, and Sub-Regulatory Guidance
Legislation
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA
SEC. 509. PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS (PDF 791KB).
Regulations
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 381 — Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights
Sub-Regulatory Guidance
PD-15-04 — "OMB Approval of the Assurances for the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program, OMB 1820-0625"
Jan 28, 2015 — PDF (26KB)
PD-14-06 — "Announcement of OMB Approval for Report Form RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program (PAIR) Report"
Sep 30, 2014 — PDF (99KB)
PD-11-03 — "Instructions for completing the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for other formula grant award programs"
Oct 26, 2010 — PDF (80KB)
PD-05-01 — "Liquidation of Obligations Under RSA’s Formula Grants."
Mar 8, 2005 — PDF (31KB)
See also: Frequently Asked Questions on Period of Performance for Formula Grant Awards.
Funding
Total Awards to RSA Grantees
CFDA Number | Program | Number of Awards FY-2020 | Current Awards FY-2020 | Total Awarded FY-2019 | Total Awarded FY-2018 |
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84.240 | Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) | 57 | $2,462,920 | $17,332,300 | $17,332,300 |
Applicant Information
Required Forms
The following forms are required:
Form Number and Title | |
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ED 80-0013 Form—Certification Regarding Lobbying | PDF (65K) |
Form 1820-0520—Assurances | MS Word (42K) |
Eligibility
Who May Apply: Protection and Advocacy Systems as established under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000.
Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR)
CFDA Number: 84.240
Program Type: Formula Grants
Program Description
The PAIR program supports the protection and advocacy system in each state to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with disabilities. In order to be eligible for advocacy services from the PAIR program, an individual with a disability must meet three criteria:
- The individual's concern must be beyond the scope of the Client Assistance Program, which is authorized under Sec. 112 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- The individual must be ineligible for services from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Protection and Advocacy of Developmental Disabilities program (authorized under Part C of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and the Bill of Rights Act of 2000).
- The individual also must be ineligible for the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness program of HHS (authorized under the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act).
Each PAIR program must set annual priorities and objectives to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in each state. Although the objectives and priorities vary from state to state to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in each state, most PAIR programs set priorities and objectives aimed at reducing barriers to education, employment, transportation, and housing. In addition, PAIR programs advocate on behalf of individuals with significant disabilities to promote community integration and full participation in society.
Eligible systems have the authority to pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies or approaches to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Protection and advocacy systems may be housed in public or private entities as designated by the governor.