| Goal 8: To increase availability of, funding for, access to, and provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. |
| Objective 1 of 2: THROUGH SYSTEMIC ACTIVITY, IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND AVAILABILITY OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO REQUIRE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. |
| Indicator 8.1.1 of 4: Information: The number of individuals with disabilities who receive information about AT will increase by 10 percent annually. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded.
Explanation: In FY00 data collection methods were inconsistent. 34 States voluntarily used the proposed new web-based format; 6 States used the old, expired format and 16 States used a proprietary format. OMB approved the new electronic reporting system in February, 2002. All grantees will utilize the new web system to report FY02 data. The FY00 actual performance number represents the aggregate of all reports from States that reported on this element including web hits. |
Additional Source Information: 56 state projects have submitted an annual performance report to the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Frequency: Annually. Validated By: Private/Public Agencies. Nationally recognized organization was awarded a technical assistance (TA) grant to review existing data collection instrument as to validity, reliability, and accuracy and will revise, refine as necessary, and develop new and improved GPRA-responsive procedures for collecting data. Limitations: All states had been using same instrument since 1996. While we have been able to capture some useful data and are able to report on this particular GPRA indicator, the process is cumbersome, burdensome and does not take advantage of web based capabilities. This instrument expired in FY98. FY99 data reflects lack of consistent definitions, high rates of non-response, lack of current data and a smaller sample size. NIDRR a Web-based collection instrument was approved by OMB in 2-02. Improvements: New web-based system will be implemented for next reporting cycle (02). |
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| Indicator 8.1.2 of 4: Trained professionals: The number of professionals trained to provide AT services will increase by 5 percent annually. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded.
Explanation: This number represents a compilation of data collected from States reporting on this element - using different reporting strategies as noted above. |
Source: Other Survey/Research Additional Source Information: 56 state projects have submitted an annual performance report to the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Frequency: Annually. Validated By: No Formal Verification. Limitations: The new web based system will facilitate periodic and regular updates whereby each State will routinely enter current data. Aggregated data will be easier to analyze and report. Improvements: New web-based system will be implemented for next reporting cycle (02). |
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| Indicator 8.1.3 of 4: Barrier reduction: Annually, grantees activities will result in legislative and policy changes that reduce barriers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge.
Explanation: FY00 data extremely difficult to analyze this element given the different and inconsistent mechanisms used by States to report the data. It appears that approximately 50% of the States reported successful barrier reduction however, the nature of the barrier reduction was broken down by type and nature by some of the States; therefore, States frequently made more than one change though counted once in each category - actual % of States affecting barrier change is significantly higher. For example, |
Frequency: Annually. Validated By: NCES/Federal Statistical Agencies. NIDRR has developed accurate strategies for collecting and reporting barrier reduction related data that incorporate useful definitions. Limitations: Same as described in 1.1 and 1.2. |
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| Indicator 8.1.4 of 4: Individuals who receive loans: The number of individuals with disabilities who receive loans per $1 million invested will meet or exceed the baseline. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge.
Data available on 469 loan applicants per 3.8 million in Federal grants. Explanation: Preliminary analysis of data collected from 6 States funded in FY00 utilizing web-based system. |
Additional Source Information: Annual web-based reporting system. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2001. Data Available: August 2002. Validated By: Experienced Public/Private Entity. Data will be supplied by the new reporting instrument. No formal verification will be applied. |
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| Objective 2 of 2: THROUGH PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY, INCREASE ACCESS TO AND FUNDING OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES 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. | |||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge.
No FY 1999 data available. Explanation: Survey of 56 P&As will be completed and analyzed on or before April 1, 2002, the first day of the new grant cycle. |
Frequency: Annually. Validated By: No Formal Verification. Limitations: Data not yet available. However, data will be collected as part of annual performance reporting requirements. |
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