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Inviting applications for National Accessible Data Center

Rebecca Sheffield

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 1:09 PM

National Accessible Data Center - An Exciting Opportunity for Innovation in Accessibility!

Please consider applying, and help us spread the word about The Rhonda Weiss National Technical Assistance Center To Improve State Capacity To Collect, Report, Analyze, and Use Accurate IDEA Data in Accessible Formats (The Accessible Data Center)
Published: 7-12-2022
Links to application information:

Notice Inviting Applicationshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14853/applications-for-new-awards-technical-assistance-on-state-data-collection-the-rhonda-weiss-national
Final Priority with responses to commentshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14852/final-priority-and-requirements-technical-assistance-on-state-data-collection-the-rhonda-weiss

Deadline for Applications:
8-22-2022
Outcomes:
The Accessible Data Center must achieve, at a minimum, the following expected outcomes:

Improved accessibility of the IDEA Part B and Part C data reported and published under IDEA sections 616 and 618;
Increased capacity of States to collect, report, analyze, and use high-quality IDEA Part B and Part C data in accessible formats;
Development of an open license, accessible software program, for the publication of dynamic data products (consistent with the open licensing requirement in 2 CFR 3474.20https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-3474.20); and
Development and documentation of a knowledge base related to the accessible reporting and dynamic presentation of data.

Award:
The Department will not make an award exceeding $3,000,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. Applications will be accepted for project periods of up to 60 months.
Eligible Applicants:
State Education Agencies and LAs under Part C of the IDEA; Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; Institutes of Higher Education; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
For more information:
Please review the Notice Inviting Applicationshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14853/applications-for-new-awards-technical-assistance-on-state-data-collection-the-rhonda-weiss-national and/or contact: Rebecca Smith, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 5038B, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5076. Telephone: (202) 258-9436. Email: rebecca.smith@ed.gov mailto:rebecca.smith@ed.gov .

National Accessible Data Center - An Exciting Opportunity for Innovation in Accessibility! Please consider applying, and help us spread the word about The Rhonda Weiss National Technical Assistance Center To Improve State Capacity To Collect, Report, Analyze, and Use Accurate IDEA Data in Accessible Formats (The Accessible Data Center) Published: 7-12-2022 Links to application information: * Notice Inviting Applications<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14853/applications-for-new-awards-technical-assistance-on-state-data-collection-the-rhonda-weiss-national> * Final Priority with responses to comments<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14852/final-priority-and-requirements-technical-assistance-on-state-data-collection-the-rhonda-weiss> Deadline for Applications: 8-22-2022 Outcomes: The Accessible Data Center must achieve, at a minimum, the following expected outcomes: 1. Improved accessibility of the IDEA Part B and Part C data reported and published under IDEA sections 616 and 618; 2. Increased capacity of States to collect, report, analyze, and use high-quality IDEA Part B and Part C data in accessible formats; 3. Development of an open license, accessible software program, for the publication of dynamic data products (consistent with the open licensing requirement in 2 CFR 3474.20<https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-3474.20>); and 4. Development and documentation of a knowledge base related to the accessible reporting and dynamic presentation of data. Award: The Department will not make an award exceeding $3,000,000 for a single budget period of 12 months. Applications will be accepted for project periods of up to 60 months. Eligible Applicants: State Education Agencies and LAs under Part C of the IDEA; Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; Institutes of Higher Education; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations. For more information: Please review the Notice Inviting Applications<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/12/2022-14853/applications-for-new-awards-technical-assistance-on-state-data-collection-the-rhonda-weiss-national> and/or contact: Rebecca Smith, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 5038B, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-5076. Telephone: (202) 258-9436. Email: rebecca.smith@ed.gov<mailto:rebecca.smith@ed.gov> .