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RA: Independent Living Centers and State Grants - 2004

CFDA Numbers: 84.132 - Centers for Independent Living
84.169 - Independent Living_State Grants


Program Goal: 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 3: 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
64.40
75
2003
63
80
2004
 
80


Explanation: The annual 704 Report is used to collect data. Grantees are given 90 days after the close of the fiscal year to submit data. We anticipate 2004 data will be available by summer 2005.   		Additional Source Information: RSA - 704 Annual Performance Report

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003 - 2004
Data Available: March 2005

 

Objective 8.2 of 3: 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
2,012
900
2003
1,996
 


Explanation: The annual 704 Report is used to collect data. Grantees are given 90 days after the close of the fiscal year to submit data. We anticipate 2004 data will be available by summer 2005.   		Additional Source Information: RSA 704 Report, 2002.

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003 - 2004
Data Available: March 2005
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
21,439
9,500
2003
21,656
 


Progress: The annual 704 Report is used to collect data. Grantees are given 90 days after the close of the fiscal year to submit data. We anticipate 2004 data will be available by summer 2005.

  		Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003 - 2004
Data Available: March 2005

 

Objective 8.3 of 3: 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 95
75 80
2001
88 93
76 80
2002
84 97
76 80
2003
71 84
76 80
2004
   
80 80


Explanation: Indicator and measure written incorrectly. Correct Indicator-Increased funding from alternative sources: A high percentage of CILs will have greater that 25% of their budget from sources other than Title VII, chapter 1, part C, and a high percentage of states will contribute more than the required minimum match for Tittle VII, chapter 1, part B. Correct Measure-Percentage of CILs that have greater than 25% of their budget from sources other than Title VII, chapter 1, part C funds, and the percentage of states that contribute more that the required minimum match for Title VII, chapter 1, part B funds. The annual 704 Report is used to collect data. Grantees are given 90 days after the close of the fiscal year to submit data. We anticipate 2004 data will be available by summer 2005.   		Additional Source Information: For CILs - 704 Report Part 2; for DSUs 704 Report Part 1

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003 - 2004
Data Available: March 2005
Program and budget staff or two program staff visually scan data for errors and compare to prior year's data

 

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