INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED AND OTHER DISABLED PERSONS
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act No. 207 of May 14, 1948, as amended, created the Industries of the Blind, Mentally Retarded Persons and Other Disabled People Corporation in conformance with Reorganization Plan No. 1 of July 28, 1995, as amended, and abscribed to the Secretariat.MISSION
Provide for the social and economic rehabilitation of blind, mentally retarded and impaired persons through remunerative work at non-profit workshops destined for the production of cleaning articles for public sale.
VISION
Effectively contribute to the social and economic rehabilitation of physically or mentally impaired persons. Remembering that, every human being can be changed in a positive way through active participation in tasks that develop their capacities and skills to the maximum. This will help them grow in the work environment, in a democratic society, characterized by advanced technology and vigorous industrial development with economic emphasis and where equal opportunity is guaranteed based on the concept and principles of free enterprise.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Corporation is composed of the following organizational units:
- Accounting and Finances
- Administration
- Production
- Office of Executive Director
- Office of the President
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The Corporation is located on San Rafael Street, Stop 20, Santurce.
PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE POSITIONS FILLED
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Sept./08 | Sept./09 | Sept./10 | Feb./11 | Proj. | |
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| Total amount of positions | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Data comes from the Agency's Certified Headcount Reports. Figures for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 were estimated during the budget formulation process.
PROGRAM
Training and Remunerated Employment for the Blind and other Disabled People
Program Description
Establish, develop and administer workshops that provide training, employment and any other service that is considered necessary for the rehabilitation of blind, mentally retarded and other disabled people of Puerto Rico.
| Statistical Data | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
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| Cleaning supplies sale income ($) | 190,260 | 400,000 | 200,000 | |
| Cleaning supplies units | 38,620 | 170,000 | 50,000 | |
| Mop sales income ($) | 38,626 | 60,000 | 60,000 | |
| Mops production (dozens) | 0 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
Customers
Blind, mentally retarded and people with other physical or mental disabilities of Puerto Rico
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Other staff | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 |
| Total, Positions | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $950,000. The funding includes $500,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, and $450,000 from Revenues from Internal Services.
The consolidated budget will permit the Corporation to continue providing work to blind, disabled and mentally retarded people so that they can achieve their economic and social rehabilitation. Act No. 47 of April 4, 2011, amends Article 2 of Act No. 207 of May 14, 1948. According to its dispositions, the President of the Corporation can delegate in a natural or judicial person, public or from the non-governmental sector, the administrative faculties necessary for the due functioning of the Corporation.
Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from the sale of mops and cleaning articles.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Program | ||||
| Operational Expenses | Actual | Actual | Budget | Adopted |
| Training and Remunerated Employment for the Blind and other Disabled People | 1,000 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 1,000 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total, Program | 1,000 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 550 | 155 | 50 | 500 |
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 345 | 450 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 1,000 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 1,000 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 642 | 487 | 592 | 592 |
| Rent and Utilities | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Purchased Services | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Other Expenses | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 0 | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 297 | 297 | 297 | 297 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 1,000 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total, Expense Category | 1,000 | 950 | 950 | 950 |