| CFDA Number: | 84.224 - Assistive Technology |
| Goal 8: To increase availability of, funding for, access to, and provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. |
| Objective 8.1 of 2: Through systemic activity, improve access to an availability of assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities who require assistive technology. |
| Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: Barrier Reduction: Annually, grantees activities will result in legislative and policy changes that reduce barriers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target not met
Progress: All grantees did not report since response on new web-based data collection instrument for FY 02 was voluntary per Office of Management and Budget regulations; future years' reporting is mandatory for all grantees. Explanation: NIDRR has developed accurate strategies for collecting and reporting barrier reduction data that incorporate useful definitions. |
Source: Performance Report Contractor Performance Report Program: NIDRR. Contractor: RTI International. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED. |
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| Indicator 8.1.2 of 2: Individuals who receive loans: The number of individuals with disabilities who receive loans per $1 million invested will met or exceed the baseline. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge
Progress: Set baseline in FY00 Explanation: Analysis of grants made in FY00, analysed and reported in FY01. Analysis of grants made in FY01 completed in 02. report pending. |
Source: Performance Report Contractor Performance Report Program: NIDRR. Contractor: University of Illinois -Chicago. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2001 - 2002 Data Available: November 2003 Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED. |
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| Objective 8.2 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
Progress: With 34 of 56 State Protection and Advocacy entities reporting. Explanation: Informal survey used in absence of formal reporting instrument. Development of approved instrument in planning stages. Working closely with pertinent Dept agencies. Data will be collected as part of annual performance reporting requirements. |
Additional Source Information: Utilized annual performance reports submitted to the Secretary. Analysis reflects those States that reported on this indicator. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED. Improvements: Plans are underway to develop a formal reporting instrument that captures indicator. |
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