National AAC Peer Support Leadership Coalition Development

The contract seeks to establish and manage a national leadership coalition composed entirely of augmentative and alternative communication users to steer the strategic direction, equity efforts, and community engagement for a federally supported program. This coalition will serve as the primary advisory body, ensuring that the voices and lived experiences of AAC users directly shape program design, implementation, and evaluation. The initiative emphasizes authentic representation, empowering individuals who rely on AAC to lead rather than merely participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives. The subcontract is issued under the Administration for Community Living within the Department of Health and Human Services and is classified under NAICS code 813410, indicating a focus on advocacy and similar organizations. The solicitation was posted in June 2026 with a response deadline in July 2026, and performance is expected to occur at a national level without a specified physical location. While no set-aside provisions or point of contact are listed, the effort is grounded in equity and inclusion, aiming to build sustainable, user-led leadership structures that can influence policy and practice across the disability and communication support landscape.