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Assistive Technology Program - 2003

CFDA Number: 84.224 - Assistive Technology


Goal 8: To increase availability of, funding for, access to, and provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services.
Objective 8.1 of 2: Through systemic activity, improve access to an availability of assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities who require assistive technology
Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: Barrier reduction: Annually, grantees activities will result in legislative and policy changes that reduce barriers.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Percentage of grantees responsible for legislative and policy change resulting in barrier reduction
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997 95  
1998 95  
1999 88 95
2000 50 95
2001   95
2002   95
2003   95


 
Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002
Data Available: December 2003
Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED.

 
Indicator 8.1.2 of 2: Individuals who receive loans: The number of individuals with disabilities who receive loans per $1 million invested.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Approved Loans
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2000 229  


 
Additional Source Information: Annual web-based reporting system.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2001 - 2002
Data Available: December 2003
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 

Objective 8.2 of 2: Through protection and advocacy, increase access to and funding of assistive technology deveices and services for persons with disabilities.
Indicator 8.2.1 of 1: Funding sources: The number of individuals receiving protection and advocacy services resulting in AT device and/or service will increase 5 percent annually.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
- No Targets And Performance Data -


 
Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2001 - 2002
Data Available: December 2003
Validated By: No Formal Verification.

 

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