On August 2, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announced a $950,000 grant to establish and operate the Accessible Technology Action Center. The center will facilitate and promote the use of accessible technology in the hiring, employment, retention and career advancement of individuals with disabilities.

The initial award will be for 12 months, with the possibility of up to another four years of funding. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2012.