Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Program Description

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) was established to advise and inform clients, client applicants, and other individuals with disabilities of all the available services and benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and of the services and benefits available to them under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Services include advising and informing individuals of their rights in direct connection with programs authorized under the Act, including advocacy services. CAP does not provide financial, housing or medical benefits directly to individuals with disabilities.

General Program Requirements

In order to be eligible for this program, you or a household or family member must be disabled.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To utilize the CAP services you must directly contact your state's CAP administering agency. Your state's CAP administering agency will determine your eligibility and further information will be provided to you at that time.

Please visit the following website for your state's contact information:
http://www.icdri.org/legal/CAP.htm
Program Contact Information
For more information on this program, please visit: Rm. 5096, PCP Washington DC http://www.ed.gov/programs/rsacap/index.html