CFDA Number: | 84.904A - Helen Keller National Center |
Program Goal: Individuals who are deaf-blind will become independent and function as full and productive members of their local community. |
Objective 8.1 of 2: ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND RECEIVE THE SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND TRAINING THEY NEED TO BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE. |
Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: Services to consumers at headquarters: By 2008, the training program at headquarters will increase the number of adult consumers who have achieved successful employment to 45% or less restrictive setting outcomes to 75%. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Additional Source Information: Internal client caseload reports summarized in the HKNC Annual Report. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2004 - 2005 Data Available: October 2005 Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED. Each consumer's final transition plan will include information on employment and living situation to which he/she is returning. Limitations: Data are based upon self-reported data from the grantee and are not independently verified. Follow-up services are limited due to budgetary restraints. |
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Indicator 8.1.2 of 2: Services to consumers at headquarters: To increase the percentage of training goals achieved by consumers participating in the training program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Explanation: 90% represents the percent of training goals achieved by all 98 adult consumers served during the 2004 program year. These measurable instructional objectives are mutually developed by the consumer and his/her instructors. |
Additional Source Information: Internal client caseload reports summarized in the HKNC Annual Report. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2004 - 2005 Data Available: October 2005 Review of consumer Individualized Training Plans (ITP) Limitations: Data is based upon self-reported data from the grantee and is not independently verified. |
Objective 8.2 of 2: ENSURE THAT DEAF-BLIND CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE HOME COMMUNITY. |
Indicator 8.2.1 of 1: Regional services to consumers and families: Helen Keller National Center will maintain or increase the number of consumers and family members served through its regional offices. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Explanation: The number of consumers, families, professionals, and organizations/agencies served fluctuates from year to year. In establishing the targets, trend data were used from prior years. |
Additional Source Information: HKNC Annual Report. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2004 - 2005 Data Available: October 2005 Validated By: No Formal Verification. HKNC regional reps maintain client case summary files that indicate activity with individual consumers, family members, professionals, organizations and agencies. Limitations: Client case summary reports do not measure the level of service provided or impact of the services on the lives of the consumers and family members. |