Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Assessment, counseling, job placement and independent living services	40,029	33,479	33,645
Cases in remunerated employment	2,638	2,704	2,705
People with disabilities employed	2,711	2,799	2,800
Processed applications for new services	11,471	10,188	10,189

*Refers to people with disabilities that have obtained paid employment (competitive, self-employed or employed by a company administered by a state agency).
**Refers to people that obtain unpaid employment (competitive, self-employed or employed by a company administered by a state agency, housekeeper or employee of a family).
The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

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Provide services to people with physical, mental, cognitive or sensory disabilities so they prepare themselves and obtain or secure employment in accordance with their capabilities, interests, abilities, concerns, resources, priorities and choice.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $88,915,000. This amount includes $17,684,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $600,000 from the State Special Fund and $70,631,000 in Federal Funds.

Operational Expenses reflect an increase of $1,241,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to a redistribution of funds aligned under the Donations, Subsidies and Distributions expense category. In addition, per Act 116-2011, there was an increase of 1% in employer contributions to the Retirement Administration System.


Resources from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund will help the agency comply with requirements established by federal and state laws in the areas of: development, training and rehabilitation people with disabilities. Training services include: enrollment to universities, academies and vocational schools. In addition, other complementary services are provided such as: training materials, financial support, transportation, housing, readers for the blind, interpreters for the deaf and consumer assistance. Moreover, physical renovations, wheel chairs, vehicle modifications, establishing microbusinesses and technological equipment services are offered. The proposed budget will help the agency provide services to 33,645 participants and employ at least 2,800. Matching federal funds will be used for operational expenses.


State Special Funds are received through an inter-agency agreement between the Agency and the State Insurance Fund Corporation and will be used, as authorized by Act 182 of May 1, 1951, as amended, to provide benefits to injured workers.

Contributing Federal Programs include: Independent Living State grant, Rehabilitation Services Vocational Grant, Supported Employment Services for Individuals with Severe Disabilities and Rehabilitation Training State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit.