Readers Aid Program (RAP)
New York State Education Law, specifically Education Law Section 4210, to provide financial assistance to eligible college students with disabilities. Funded by New York State, RAP is administered by the Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services–Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). The program supports eligible students by helping them access necessary services and resources to achieve their educational and employment goals, promoting their academic success.
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Eligible students must be New York State residents.
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Eligible students must also be matriculated or pursuing a certificate program at a New York State higher education institution approved by the NYS Board of Regents.
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Eligible students must be hearing and/or visually impaired.
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Full and Part time eligible students can enroll to receive services.
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The following services funding can cover reader, note-taking, sign language interpreting, assistive technology, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), FM Loop, etc
NOTE: Readers Aid Program funds cannot be used for tuition, maintenance fees, tutoring, guide services, or textbooks.
Apply for funding:
Student’s Application:
Sign up to be on the Readers Aid Program listserv: (link to form)
Contact information:
New York State Education Department
Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services –Vocational Rehabilitation
89 Washington Avenue, Room 580 EBA
Albany, NY 12234
Email: readersaidaccesvr@nysed.gov
Phone: 518-408-4947