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RA: Independent Living Centers - FY 2007


CFDA Number: 84.132 - Centers for Independent Living

Program Goal: To promote and support a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.
Objective 1 of 3: Through the provision of IL services (including the four IL core services), increase the percentage of CIL consumers 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 2: Increase the percentage of CIL consumers who report having access to previously unavailable transportation, health care, and assistive technology.
 
Measure 1.1.1 of 1: As a result of direct services provided by a CIL (including referral to another service provider), the percentage of CIL consumers who report having access to previously unavailable transportation, appropriate accommodations to receive health care services, and/or assistive technology resulting in increased independence in at least one significant life area.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Transportation Appropriate Accommodations for Health Care Services Assistive Technology
Transportation Appropriate Accommodations for Health Care Services Assistive Technology
2006
     
999 999 999
2007
     
999 999 999

Source: RSA Annual Performance Report.

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: March 2007

Limitations: Data are self-reported.
 
Explanation: The FY 2006 target is to establish a baseline. The FY 2007 target is to maintain the baseline.
 
Indicator 1.2 of 2: Increase the percentage of CIL consumers moving out of institutions.
 
Measure 1.2.1 of 1: Through the provision of IL services (including the four IL core services) the percentage of CIL consumers who move out of institutions into a community-based setting.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Percentage of CIL consumer moving out of institutions
Percentage of CIL consumer moving out of institutions
2006
 
999
2007
 
999

Source: RSA Annual (704 Part 1).

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: May 2007

Limitations: Data is self-reported by CILs.
 
Explanation: The FY 2006 target is to establish the baseline . The 2007 target is the baseline plus 1 percent.
 
Objective 2 of 3: Increase the percentage of community services available to persons with disabilities.
Indicator 2.1 of 1: Increase the percentage of community services available to persons with disabilities.
 
Measure 2.1.1 of 1: The percentage of CILs with CIL staff, board members and/or consumers creating/participating on community committees, in advocacy initiatives, in public information campaigns, and/or other community events designed to increase the accessibility to transportation, develop relationships with health care providers, increase the availability /access to assistive technology and/or increase the compliance with applicable laws/regulations governing the number of affordable accessible housing units within the community.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
 
Transportation Appropriate Health Care Accommodations Assistive Technology Housing
Transportation Appropriate Health Care Accommodations Assistive Technology Housing
2006
       
999 999 999 999
2007
       
999 999 999 999

Source: RSA Annual Performance Report (704 Report).

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: March 2007

Limitations: Data are self-reported.
 
Explanation: The FY 2006 target is to establish a baseline for each category. The FY 2007 targets are to maintain the baselines.
 
Objective 3 of 3: Improve the efficiency and transparency of the Centers for Independent Living Program.
Indicator 3.1 of 1: Improve the efficiency and transparency of the Centers for Independent Living Program.
 
Measure 3.1.1 of 1: The number of months from due date to the release of CIL data to the public.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2004 7  
2005   5
2006   5
2007   5

Source: Office records and files.

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: July 2006
 
Explanation: FY 2004 data established the baseline.
 


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Last Modified: 01/27/2006