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Independent Living Services Program - 2004

CFDA Numbers: 84.132 - Centers for Independent Living
84.169 - Independent Living_State Grants
84.177B - Services for Older Blind Individuals


Goal 8: Individuals with significant disabilities served by Title VII, Chapter 1, programs will achieve consumer determined independent living goals, and Independent Living Services will be provided and activities will be conducted to improve or expand services to older individuals who are blind.
Objective 8.1 of 4: Increase the number of individuals with significant disabilities who are served by and benefit from the Title VII, Chapter 1, programs.
Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: Number of goals set and achieved by consumers: The number of consumer goals set and achieved in all service areas measured.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Number of consumer goals set and achieved in all service areas measured
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997 62.30  
1998 65  
1999 67 62.50
2000 63 63
2001 64 63
2002   75
2003   80
2004   80


  		Additional Source Information: RSA - 704 Annual Performance Report

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002
Data Available: December 2003

 

Objective 8.2 of 4: Improve access to personal assistance services (PAS), housing, transportation, and community-based living
Indicator 8.2.1 of 2: Individuals who leave nursing homes and other institutions for community-based housing
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
The number of individuals who leave nursing homes and other institutions for community-based housing
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1997 74  
1998 1,671  
2000 1,372 850
2001 1,777 900
2002   900


  		Additional Source Information: RSA 704 Report, 2002.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2001
Data Available: May 2003
Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED.

Limitations: Grantees may interpret definitions differently. We are providing training and technical assistance.

 
Indicator 8.2.2 of 2: The number of individuals at risk of entering nursing homes and other institutions who are receiving IL services and can remain at home.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
The number of individuals at risk of entering nursing homes and other institutions who are receiving IL services and can remain at home.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1999   8,500
2000 18,306 8,500
2001 23,983 9,000
2002   9,500


 

 

Objective 8.3 of 4: Increase the amount of funds in addition to title VII that support chapter 1 grantees.
Indicator 8.3.1 of 1: Increased funding from alternative sources: A high number of CILs will have greater than 25 percent of their budget from sources other than Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B, and a high percentage of states will contribute more than the required minimum match for Title VII, Chapter 1, Part C.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Number of CILs that have greater than 25 percent of their budget from sources other than Title VII, Chapter 1, Part A, and percentage of states that contribute more than the required minimum match for Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B.
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
  Number of CILS Percent of States Overmatch Part B Number of CILS Percent of States Overmatch Part B
1997 74 80    
2000 66   75 80
2001     76 80
2002     76 80
2003     76 80
2004     80 80


  		Additional Source Information: Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (7-OB Report)

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002
Data Available: May 2003
Program and budget staff or two program staff visually scan data for errors and compare to prior year's data.

 

Objective 8.4 of 4: Provide chapter 2 services to increasing numbers of individuals who are older and severely visually impaired, and increase consumer satisfaction
Indicator 8.4.1 of 1: Increased number of individuals served:: The number of older and severely visually impaired individuals served will increase annually.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
Individuals receiving services
Year Actual Performance Performance Targets
1994 14,968  
1995 22,103  
1996 26,846  
1997 31,460  
1998 36,280  
1999 38,150 28,500
2000 47,596 35,000
2001   40,000
2002   41,000
2003   63,000
2004   68,000


  		Additional Source Information: Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (7-OB Report), 1997.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002
Data Available: May 2003
Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED.
Research and Training Center and program staff review data

Limitations: Targets based on estimates of program funding level.

 

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