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*[http://itech.dickinson.edu/wiki/index.php/Tri-County_Association_for_the_Blind] | '''''Problems the Agency Faces''''' | ||
Danette Blank, Executive Director at Tri-County, identifies the association's main problem as sources of funding for the agency. "We always need more money," she stated, "especially since the government on both the state and federal levels has cut our funding." The Tri-County Association for the Blind faces many expenses, which it depends on government funding, or donations to help pay off. For example, rent of the building, operating/utility costs, and wages all need to be paid. | |||
More importantly, the Association needs funding in order to maintain the services which it offers to those who are vision impaired. Many people who are either gradually going blind, or who are already blind, rely upon the agency not only for the material aids which it provides (such as magnifying glasses, Braille books, scented candles/aromatherapy, etc.), but they also rely upon the social support as well. This support system upon which the members of the Tri-County Association rely, is a valuable resource. | |||
Additionally, while many of the employees at the Association have their full sight, even more are visually impaired. They are able to work at the Association, while many businesses will not give them jobs, simply because of their handicaps. The agency needs to be able to pay their wages in order to keep valuable employees who are able to provide insight into their blindness to any potential members. | |||
'''''Potential Ways To Overcome the Problems''''' | |||
One ideal solution to overcome the problem of a lack of funding for Tri-County is to make citizens more aware of Tri-County's existence as an agency in an attempt to earn more donations, or to ask the most loyal donors for more money. Creating more fundraisers in an attempt to earn more sponsors is probably the most likely and efficient answer. The Association does, however, have an annual fundraiser, from which they receive much of their additional money. The Tri County's casino night is a renowned event throughout the Harrisburg area. The event, in addition to raising money for the Association, provides an enjoyable evening for both the seeing and non-seeing impaired. Volunteers are asked to arrive early to decorate for the special event. By incorporating the non-seeing impaired into the fundraiser, the Association is able to show how much their support is needed. | |||
Another solution would be an employee reduction, but this of course would be one of the last resorts since one of the biggest services Tri-County offers people with seeing impairments is employment. | |||
*[http://itech.dickinson.edu/wiki/index.php/Tri-County_Association_for_the_Blind Back to Tri County Main Page] | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:50, 5 May 2005
Problems the Agency Faces
Danette Blank, Executive Director at Tri-County, identifies the association's main problem as sources of funding for the agency. "We always need more money," she stated, "especially since the government on both the state and federal levels has cut our funding." The Tri-County Association for the Blind faces many expenses, which it depends on government funding, or donations to help pay off. For example, rent of the building, operating/utility costs, and wages all need to be paid.
More importantly, the Association needs funding in order to maintain the services which it offers to those who are vision impaired. Many people who are either gradually going blind, or who are already blind, rely upon the agency not only for the material aids which it provides (such as magnifying glasses, Braille books, scented candles/aromatherapy, etc.), but they also rely upon the social support as well. This support system upon which the members of the Tri-County Association rely, is a valuable resource.
Additionally, while many of the employees at the Association have their full sight, even more are visually impaired. They are able to work at the Association, while many businesses will not give them jobs, simply because of their handicaps. The agency needs to be able to pay their wages in order to keep valuable employees who are able to provide insight into their blindness to any potential members.
Potential Ways To Overcome the Problems
One ideal solution to overcome the problem of a lack of funding for Tri-County is to make citizens more aware of Tri-County's existence as an agency in an attempt to earn more donations, or to ask the most loyal donors for more money. Creating more fundraisers in an attempt to earn more sponsors is probably the most likely and efficient answer. The Association does, however, have an annual fundraiser, from which they receive much of their additional money. The Tri County's casino night is a renowned event throughout the Harrisburg area. The event, in addition to raising money for the Association, provides an enjoyable evening for both the seeing and non-seeing impaired. Volunteers are asked to arrive early to decorate for the special event. By incorporating the non-seeing impaired into the fundraiser, the Association is able to show how much their support is needed.
Another solution would be an employee reduction, but this of course would be one of the last resorts since one of the biggest services Tri-County offers people with seeing impairments is employment.
