Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (702)
Mission
The mission of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is to empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their maximum levels of employment, education, and personal independence.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 9/14/2009
Last modified: 9/14/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $41,782,638 | $41,766,145 | 164 | 164 |
| 2006-2008 | $36,993,539 | $37,396,096 | 163 | 170 |
| 2004-2006 | $35,409,808 | $35,982,611 | 163 | 163 |
There are 1 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
| Measure | |
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To insure that 70% of vocational rehabilitation consumers achieve their employment goals and work satisfactorily for at least 90 days upon completion of their programs. |
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Ensure that 85% of consumers of Older Blind Grant training services report an increase in independence upon completion of their programs. |