Mental Retardation-President's Committee on Mental Retardation (93.613)
Program
93.613 Mental Retardation-President's Committee on Mental Retardation
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Executive Order 11776, March 28, 1974; Executive Order 12994, March 21, 1996.
Program Number
93.613
Last Known Status
Active
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.
Types of Assistance
Advisory Services and Counseling.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Not applicable.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
General public.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
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
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
President's George W. Bush recently appointed 21 new members to the President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR), The President's "New Freedom Initiative" is the central theme for the Committee. This initiative is intended to remove the barriers to full community integration for person with disabilities. Consistent and supportive of the President's New Freedom Initiative, four subcommittees were formed: (1) Family, (2) Education, (3) Employment, (4) Public Awareness and (5) Technology; and national goals have been established to serve and support people with mental retardation henceforth referred to under the synonym of people with intellectual disabilities.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 02 $448,054; FY 03 est $514,224; and FY 04 est $580,393.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
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).
Related Programs
27.005, Federal Employment for Individuals With Disabilities; 53.001, Employment Promotion of People with Disabilities.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Executive Director, President's Committee on Mental Retardation, Washington, DC 20447. Telephone: (202) 619-0634.
Web Site Address
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/pcmr
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
