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RA: Independent Living Services for Older Blind Individuals - FY 2005


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

Program Goal: Support individuals with significant disabilities, including older blind individuals served by Independent Living programs, 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: 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 technnology 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

Source: Annual 7-OB reports.

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: July 2006
Review of 7-0B reports by regional staff.
 
Explanation: The FY 2005 target is to establish a baseline. This is a new measure for the OB program in 2005. The FY 2006 target is the baseline plus 1 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: Number of months from data due date to the release of data to the public.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2005
 
7
2006
 
5

Source: Annual 7-OB report.

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: July 2006

Limitations: Data are self-reported.
 
Explanation: The FY 2005 target is to establish a baseline.
 

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