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RA: Independent Living State Grants - FY 2007


CFDA Number: 84.169 - Independent Living State Grants

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 2: Through the provision of services (either directly or through grants and/or contracts), increase the percentage of consumers receiving services funded through IL Title VII, Part B 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 2: The percentage of Part B consumers who report having access to previously unavailable transportation, health care, and assistive technology provided by the DSU will increase.
 
Measure 1.1.1 of 1: The percentage of Part B 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: Source: RSA Annual 704 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 2007 target is to maintain the baseline.
 
Indicator 1.2 of 2: Increase the percentage of consumers reporting satisfaction with IL services.
 
Measure 1.2.1 of 1: The percentage of consumers receiving/who have received IL services reporting satisfaction with IL services received.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2006
 
999
2007
 
999

Source: State's consumer satisfaction survey (required by 34 CFR 364.38) collected every three years as an attachment to the State Plan for Independent Living.

Frequency: Other.

Next Data Available: March 2007

Limitations: Data are self-reported.
 
Explanation: The FY 2006 target is to establish a baseline. The 2007 target is to maintain the baseline.
 
Objective 2 of 2: Improve the efficiency and transparency of the IL Title VII, Part B Independent Living Program.
Indicator 2.1 of 1: Make Title VII, Part B data available to the public.
 
Measure 2.1.1 of 1: The number of months from data due date to the release of IL-Part B data to the public.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
2004 7  
2005   5
2006   5
2007   3

Source: Annual Part 1 704 Report.

Frequency: Annually.

Next Data Available: May 2006

Limitations: Data are self-reported.
 
Explanation: The FY 2004 data was used to establish the baseline.
 


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Last Modified: 01/27/2006