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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
PROGRAM MISSION:
To promote maximum integration in the community and independence of persons
with disabilities by ensuring access to County programs, services, and
facilities. Technical assistance
activities that identify barriers (e.g., architectural, procedural,
communication, and information), the development of plans to eliminate these
barriers, and advocacy for the resources needed to accomplish barrier removal
are provided. This Office has the lead
responsibility for ensuring that the County complies with federal and state
disability rights mandates, including the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). This Office relies heavily on
feedback from the disability community for input and priorities on plans and activities,
particularly the County Board appointed Disability Advisory Commission, for
which staffing support is provided.
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Office for
Persons with Physical Disabilities
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FY 2002
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FY 2003
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FY 2004
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% Change:
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Actual
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Adopted
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Proposed
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'03 to '04
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Personnel
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$64,354
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$81,181
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$90,251
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11%
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Non-Personnel
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61,564
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56,093
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59,909
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7%
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Total Expenditures
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125,918
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137,274
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150,160
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9%
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Revenue
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6,575
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8,750
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8,750
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Net Tax Support
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$119,343
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$128,524
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$141,410
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10%
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Authorized FTEs
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1.5
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1.5
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1.5
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Funded FTEs
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1.5
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1.5
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1.5
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SIGNIFICANT BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS:
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The increase in personnel expenses results from normal step increases ($1,326)
and reclassification of a part-time position ($7,744).
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The increase in non-personnel expenses is the result of
higher costs for sign language interpretation services ($1,017), rent ($295)
and telephone charges ($2,504).
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Revenue is
from the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services to support mandated
activities of the Disability Advisory Commission, which acts as Arlington
County's Disability Services Board.
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The
Disability Advisory Commission recommends the allocation of funding to support
nonprofit organizations and to leverage state Rehabilitative Services Incentive
Funds to carry out the mission of the Office.
The agencies and allocations appear in the Regionals section of the
budget, Section N. The Commission bases
its recommendations on the review, by a citizen and staff committee, of
proposals received.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Objectives:
To increase access for persons with disabilities to County facilities and
services by meeting required accessibility standards, providing consultation
and technical assistance, and assisting the County departments and offices on
disability laws and accommodation options, and assisting the Disability
Advisory Commission to be effective.
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FY
2001
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FY
2002
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FY
2003
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FY
2004
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FY
2004
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Actual
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Actual
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Estimate
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Estimate
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Target
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Mission Outcome Measures
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Number/percent
of major use County facilities meeting required accessibility standards
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46/71%
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48/74%
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51/78%
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60/92%
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65/100%
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Percent of
users satisfied with sign language services (survey)
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N/A
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95%
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80%
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95%
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95%
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Work
Load Measures
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Number of
consultations provided to County departments and agencies
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20
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27
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30
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30
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25
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The number
of major use county facilities is based on those identified in the County's
1993 American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Buildings constructed or renovated
extensively after that date meet required accessibility standards. Staff reviews the ADA Transition Plan
annually to address new facility requirements and incorporate building and
program access changes.
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Consumers
with hearing impairments have the opportunity to select sign language
interpreters who meet their specific needs.
Staff arranged for contract sign language interpreter services on 215
occasions in FY 2002 to accommodate the communication needs of members of
the public and employees.
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