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RA: Independent Living Services for Older Blind Individuals - FY 2007


CFDA Number: 84.177 - Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind

Program Goal: Support individuals with significant disabilities, including older individuals who are blind or severely visually impaired in the achievement of their independent living goals.

Objective 1 of 2: Through the provision of services (either directly or through contracts), increase the percentage of consumers receiving services funded through OB Title VII, Chapter 2 funds who report having access to services needed to improve their ability to live more independently and participate fully in their communities.
Indicator 1.1 of 1: Older blind individuals served by the program: Increase the percentage of Title VII, Chapter 2 consumers who report having access to previously unavailable assistive technology aids and devices, and increase the percentage of Title VII, Chapter 2 consumers who report improved ADL skills.
 
Measure 1.1.1 of 1: The percentage of Title VII, Chapter 2, consumers who report having access to previously unavailable assistive technology aids and devices; and the percentage of Title VII, Chapter 2, consumers who report improved ADL skills.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
AT ADL
AT ADL
2005
   
999 999
2006
   
999 999
2007
   
999 999

Source: Annual 7-OB reports.

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: July 2006
 
Explanation: The FY 2005 target is to establish a baseline. The FY 2006 target is the baseline plus 1 percent. The FY 2007 target is baseline plus 2 percent.
 
Objective 2 of 2: Improve the efficiency and transparency of the IL Title VII, Chapter 2 Older Blind Program
Indicator 2.1 of 1: Make Title VII, Chapter 2 data available to the public.
 
Measure 2.1.1 of 1: The number of months from data due to the release of the data to the public.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2005
 
7
2006
 
5
2007
 
5

Source: Annual 7-OB Report

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: July 2006
 
Explanation: This was a new measure for 2005.
 


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