Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1126FY0001 RFB&D Learning Through Listening
Requester:		Christine McCarthy			Organization:		Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
Project Title:		RFB&D Learning Through Listening			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 7:28:01 PM
Sponsors:		Gustavo Barreiro
Statewide Interest:		Florida residents of all ages who have print disabilities will receive equal access to education.
Recipient:		Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Florida Unit			Contact:		Christine McCarthy
		6704 S.W. 80th Street			Contact Phone:		(305) 666-0552 20
		Miami 33143
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Educational outreach provided by Learning Through Listening Services covering K - postgraduate for the states identified as having a large print disabled population
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
To meet the educational needs of Florida's print disabled children and adults through taped and digital audio books.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$275,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1169
Specific Appropriation Title:
Amount to be reduced:			$275,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$1,059,250
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$779,520		Total In-Kind Amount:		$596,655
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2001		Amount:		$230,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$275,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Education, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Education
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Research, State Disability statistical documentation
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/17/01