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Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing D11A04.01 Executive Direction

Program Description The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing promotes the general welfare of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the State. The specific statutory responsibilities include: (1) providing, advocating, and coordinating the adoption of public policies, regulations, and programs that will benefit deaf and hard of hearing individuals; (2) improving access to communication and to existing services and programs for deaf and hard of hearing individuals; (3) providing direct services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals as appropriate; (4) increasing public awareness of the needs and issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals; (5) working with State and local agencies to ensure access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to safety and emergency services; (6) developing a referral service for deaf and hard of hearing individuals; (7) serving as an information clearinghouse on the needs and issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals; (8) working to increase access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to educational, health, and social opportunities; (9) working with private organizations, the federal government, and other units of State government to promote economic development for deaf and hard of hearing individuals; (10) working to eliminate the underemployment and unemployment of deaf and hard of hearing individuals; (11) providing a network through which services provided by State and federal programs can be channeled; and (12) promoting compliance with State, local, and federal laws and policies protecting and serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Appropriation Statement

Number of Authorized Positions

2017 Actual A

3.00

2018 ppropriation

3.00

2019 Allowance

3.00 Number of Contractual Positions 0.50 0.50 0.50

01 02 03 04 06

Salaries, Wages and Fringe Benefits Technical and Special Fees Communications Travel Fuel and Utilities

318,386 11,188 1,631 3,138

84

321,139 16,190 2,783 3,500

0

327,462 17,128 1,384 4,033

0 08 09 10 11 13

Contractual Services Supplies and Materials Equipment - Replacement Equipment - Additional Fixed Charges

Total Operating Expenses Total Expenditure

70,191 461

0 1,421

20,688 97,614

427,188

45,931 4,688

0 5,000 1,578

63,480 400,809

46,612 500

1,000 1,000 1,578

56,107 400,697

Net General Fund Expenditure Total Expenditure

427,188 427,188

400,809 400,809

400,697 400,697

http:D11A04.01

3 Year Position Summary Classification Title FY 2017 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2019

Positions Expenditures Positions Appropriation Positions Allowance

D11 - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing D11A0401 - Executive Direction

Exec Aide VI 1.00 110,373 Exec Asst I Exec Dept 2.00 110,046

Total D11A0401 3.00 220,419

1.00 110,373 2.00 110,046 3.00 220,419

1.00 110,373 2.00 110,046 3.00 220,419

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