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93.613:  Mental Retardation: President's Committee on Mental Retardation

Objectives:  To advise and assist the President on all matters pertaining to mental retardation; study national, State and local efforts; help coordinate Federal activities; facilitate communication between Federal, State and local agencies; inform the public about mental retardation; and mobilize support for related activities.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

93.613 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  General public.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  General public.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

93.613 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Not applicable.

Award Procedure:  Not applicable.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Not applicable.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

93.613 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 27.005 Federal Employment for Individuals With Disabilities;
• 53.001 Employment Promotion of People with Disabilities.

93.613 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not applicable.

93.613 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Type of Assistance:  Dissemination of Technical Information.

Obligations:  (Salaries) FY 99 $590,637; FY 00 est $467,047; and FY 01 est $481,058.

Budget Account Number:  75-1536-0-1-506.

Authorization:  Executive Order 11776, March 28, 1974; Executive Order 12994, March 21, 1996.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Available from PCMR: "The New Morbidity: Recommendations for Action and an Updated Guide to State Planning for the Prevention of MR and Related Disabilities Associated with Socioeconomic Conditions," 1993; Report to the President, "The National Effort to Prevent Mental Retardation and Related Developmental Disabilities," 1993. The National Reform Agenda and People with Mental Retardation: Putting People First (1994); Report to the President: The National Reform Agenda and Citizens With Mental Retardation: A Journey of Renewal for All Americans (1994); The Journey to Inclusion: A Resource Guide for State Policy Makers (1995). Voices and visions; Building Leadership for the 21st Century (1997) Opportunities for Excellence; Supporting the Frontline Worker (1996) Looking There To The Next Generation (1998) With A Little Help from My Friends 1998) Collaborations For Inclusion in 1995 Report to the President (1995).

93.613 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Executive Director, President's Committee on Mental Retardation, Washington, DC 20201. Phone: (202) 619-0634.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

93.613 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Not applicable.

93.613 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Not applicable.

Audits:  Not applicable.

Records:  Not applicable.