Goal 8: To provide assistance and information to help individuals with disabilities secure the benefits available under the Vocational Rehabilitation State grants program and other programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended |
Objective 8.1 of 1: Accurately identify problem areas requiring systemic change and engage in systemic activity to improve services under the rehabilitation act. |
Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: Effects of systemic change: By FY 2008, the percentage of CAPs that report changes in policies and practices as a result of their efforts will increase to a rate of 55%. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target met Explanation: Performance percentage based on reporting of successful systemic change activity by 30 out of 56 CAPs. A baseline of 43% was established in FY 1999. |
Additional Source Information: CAP FY 2002 performance report, RSA-227, narrative section. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: April 2004 Validated By: No Formal Verification. Limitations: Data will be limited because it is self-reported and in a narrative format. The data submitted are reviewed by program specialists, but data validity will be unattainable. |
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Indicator 8.1.2 of 2: Alternative dispute resolution (ADR): Through FY 2008, the percentage of cases resolved through the use of ADR will be maintained at a rate of 84%. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Explanation: A more accurate method of calculation, beginning with FY 2001 data, utilizes a more expansive definition of ADR-related services. A baseline rate of 84% and performance targets have been established based on FY 2001 and 2002 data. |
Additional Source Information: CAP performance report, RSA-227 Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: April 2004 Validated By: No Formal Verification. Appropriate reviews of annual data are conducted by ED program specialists. On-site compliance reviews are conducted and random sampling of on site files is cross-checked with reported data for verification. Limitations: The collection instrument does not contain known data limitations. |