Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #281FY0001 Visually Impaired Independent Resource Center
Requester:		Brenda Ann Gillis			Organization:		20/200 Fellowship, Inc.
Project Title:		Visually Impaired Independent Resource Center			Date Submitted:		2/15/01 4:13:38 PM
Sponsors:		Ken Pruitt
Statewide Interest:		Improve delivery of blind services in a community based program
Recipient:		20/200 Fellowship, Inc.			Contact:		Brenda Ann Gillis
		PO Box 1208			Contact Phone:		(561) 221-0485
		Port Salerno 34992-1208
Counties:		Martin, St. Lucie
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Independent resource center for the visually impaired living on the Treasure Coast. Current services provided are located 40 to 70 miles away. Program has been designed to bridge the gap between existing services and the real time needs of blind consumers.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Successfully enhance and measure the delivery of existing services. Develop a profile of the blind community residing on the Treasure Coast. Reenforce and assist blind adults in obtaining employment.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$100,000
Total cost of the project:			$250,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations and Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$120,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$30,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Division of Blind Services request for Enhancement of current services
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Martin County Board of Commissioners
	Meeting Date:		12/19/00