RSA-704 Part II for CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH -- DISABILITIES - H132A930803 report through September 30, 2011

Subpart I - Administrative Data

Sources and Amounts of Funds and Resources

Indicate amount received by the DSU as per each funding source. Enter 0 for none.

Item 1 - All Federal Funds Received

(A) Title VII, Ch. 1, Part B

8,660

(B) Title VII, Ch. 1, Part C

207,597

104,000

(D) Other Federal Funds

246,000

Item 2 - Other Government Funds

(E) State Government Funds

145,760

(F) Local Government Funds

255,550

Item 3 - Private Resources

(G) Foundations, Corporations, or Trust Grants

10,000

(H) Donations from Individuals

9,178

(I) Membership Fees

(J) Investment Income/Endowment

11,500

(K) Fees for Service (program income, etc.)

927,073

(L) Other resources

38,800

Item 4 - Total Income

Total income

1,964,118

Item 5 - Pass-Through Funds

Amount of other funds received as pass through funds to consumers (include funds, received on behalf of consumers, that are subsequently passed on to consumers, e.g., personal assistance services, representative payee funds, Medicaid funds, etc.)

646,612

Item 6 - Net Operating Resources

[Total Income (Section 4) minus Pass-Through Funds amount (Section 5) = Net Operating Resources

1,317,506

Subpart II - Number and Types of Individuals With Significant Disabilities Receiving Services

Section A - Number of Consumers Served During the Reporting Year

(1) Enter the number of active CSRs carried over from September 30 of the preceding reporting year

481

(2) Enter the number of CSRs started since October 1 of the reporting year

183

(3) Add lines (1) and (2) to get the total number of consumers served

664

Section B - Number of CSRs Closed by September 30 of the Reporting Year

(1) Moved

(2) Withdrawn

(3) Died

(4) Completed all goals set

129

(5) Other

146

(6) Add lines (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) +(5) to get total CSRs closed

341

Section C - Number of CSRs Active on September 30 of the Reporting Year

Section D - IL Plans and Waivers

Indicate the number of consumers in each category below.

(1) Number of consumers who signed a waiver

350

(2) Number of consumers with whom an ILP was developed

314

(3) Total number of consumers served during the reporting year

664

Section E - Age

Indicate the number of consumers in each category below.

(1) Under 5 years old

(2) Ages 5 - 19

(3) Ages 20 - 24

(4) Ages 25 - 59

415

(5) Age 60 and Older

204

(6) Age unavailable

(7) Total

664

Section F - Sex

Indicate the number of consumers in each category below.

(1) Number of Females served

369

(2) Number of Males served

295

(3) Total

664

Section G - Race and Ethnicity

Indicate the number of consumers served in each category below. Each consumer may be counted under ONLY ONE of the following categories in the 704 Report, even if the consumer reported more than one race and/or Hispanic/Latino ethnicity).

(1) American Indian or Alaska Native Number of Consumers

(2) Asian Number of Consumers

(3) Black or African American Number of Consumers

(4) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Number of Consumers

(5) White Number of Consumers

488

(6) Hispanic/Latino of any race or Hispanic/Latino only Number of Consumers

131

(7) Two or more races Number of Consumers

(8) Race and ethnicity unknown Number of Consumers

(9) Total

664

Section H - Disability

Indicate the number of consumers in each category below.

(1) Cognitive

113

(2) Mental/Emotional

103

(3) Physical

272

(4) Hearing

(5) Vision

(6) Multiple Disabilities

160

(7) Other

Section I - Individuals Served by County During the Reporting Year

List each county within the CIL's service area, as indicated in the CIL's application for Part C funds and the approved SPIL. Add additional rows as necessary. For each county, indicate how many individuals residing in that county were served by the CIL during the reporting year.

County name	Number of county residents served
Adams	48
Boulder	559
Gilpin	1
Jefferson	20
Broomfield	36

Subpart III - Individual Services and Achievements

Section A - Individual Services and Achievements

For the reporting year, indicate in the chart below how many consumers requested and received each of the following IL services. Include all consumers who were provided services during the reporting year through Part B funds, either directly by DSU staff or via grants or contracts with other providers. Do not include consumers who were served by any centers that received Part C funds during the reporting year.

Services	Consumers Requesting Services	Consumers Receiving Services
(A) Advocacy/Legal Services	233	94
(B) Assistive Technology	24	13
(C) Children's Services	0	0
(D) Communication Services	5	4
(E) Counseling and Related Services	3	2
(F) Family Services	0	0
(G) Housing, Home Modifications, and Shelter Services	6	4
(H) IL Skills Training and Life Skills Training	130	86
(I) Information and Referral Services	1,468	1,390
(J) Mental Restoration Services	0	0
(K) Mobility Training	1	1
(L) Peer Counseling Services	87	66
(M) Personal Assistance Services	16	3
(N) Physical Restoration Services	0	0
(O) Preventive Services	1	0
(P) Prostheses, Orthotics, and Other Appliances	1	0
(Q) Recreational Services	1	1
(R) Rehabilitation Technology Services	0	0
(S) Therapeutic Treatment	0	0
(T) Transportation Services	0	0
(U) Youth/Transition Services	0	0
(V) Vocational Services	44	33
(W) Other Services	37	3

Section B - Increased Independence

Item 1 - Goals Related to Increased Independence in a Significant Life Area

Indicate the number of consumers who set goals related to the following significant life areas, the number whose goals are still in progress, and the number who achieved their goals as a result of the provision of IL services.

Significant Life Area	Goals Set	Goals Achieved	In Progress
(A) Self-Advocacy/Self-Empowerment	164	48	106
(B) Communication	6	5	1
(C) Mobility/Transportation	12	3	9
(D) Community-Based Living	94	20	67
(E) Educational	10	1	6
(F) Vocational	68	11	51
(G) Self-care	24	10	13
(H) Information Access/Technology	11	5	5
(I) Personal Resource Management	88	31	56
(J) Relocation from a Nursing Home or Institution to Community-Based Living	8	4	2
(K) Community/Social Participation	44	4	39
(L) Other	6	2	4

Item 2 - Improved Access To Transportation, Health Care and Assistive Technology

(A) Table

In column one, indicate the number of consumers who required access to previously unavailable transportation, health care services, or assistive technology during the reporting year. Of the consumers listed in column one, indicate in column two, the number of consumers who, as a result of the provision of IL services (including the four core services), achieved access to previously unavailable transportation, health care services, or assistive technology during the reporting year. In column three, list the number of consumers whose access to transportation, health care services or assistive technology is still in progress at the end of the reporting year.

Area	Number of Consumers Requiring Access	Number of Consumers Achieving Access	Number of Consumers Whose Access is in Progress
(A) Transportation	5	3	2
(B) Health Care Services	24	12	12
(C) Assistive Technology	32	21	7

Note: For most IL services, a consumers access to previously unavailable transportation, health care and assistive technology is documented through his or her CSR. In some instances, consumers may achieve an outcome solely through information and referral (I&R) services. To document these instances as successful outcomes, providers are not required to create CSRs for these consumers but must be able to document that follow-up contacts with these consumers showed access to previously unavailable transportation, health care and assistive technology.

(B) I&R Information

To inform RSA how many service providers engage in I&R follow-up contacts regarding access to transportation, health care services or assistive technology, please indicate the following:

Follow-up contacts with I&R recipients

The service provider did engage in follow-up contacts with I&R recipients to document access gained to previously unavailable transportation, health care or assistive technology.

Section C - Additional Information Concerning Individual Services or Achievements

Please provide any additional description or explanation concerning individual services or achievements reported in subpart III, including outstanding success stories and/or major obstacles encountered.

CPWD celebrated the success of an increased number of individuals transitioning from nursing homes as well as more folks accessing employment.

Subpart IV - Extent of CIL Compliance with the Six Evaluation Standards

Section A - Compliance Indicator 1: Philosophy

Item 1 - Consumer Control

(A) Board Member Composition

Enter requested governing board information below.

Total Number of Board Members

Number of Board Members with Significant Disabilities

(B) Staff Composition

Enter requested staff information in the table below.

	Total Number of FTEs	FTEs Filled by Individuals with Disabilities	FTEs Filled by Individuals from Minority Populations
Decision-Making Staff	1	1	0
Other Staff	27	14	7

Item 2 - Self-Help and Self-Advocacy

Briefly describe how the CIL has promoted self-help and self-advocacy among individuals with significant disabilities during the reporting year.

Our volunteer days, Thanksgiving Feast and various holiday gatherings celebrate inclusion and diversity. We continue to hire people with significant disabilities who represent the Center successfully, including our Community Transition Services coordinator, Peer Group Assistant, and Executive Director, sending a message of pride, power and success through effort among staff and consumers. We have defined consumer rights and responsibilities, including the motivation to set goals and work on them as a requisite for services. Fostering self=help and self-advocacy is an integral part of our working with people motivated to move out of nursing homes a priority.

Item 3 - Peer Relationships and Peer Role Models

Briefly describe how, during the reporting year, the CIL has promoted the development of peer relationships and peer role models among individuals with significant disabilities.

CPWD peer groups engage in topics and activities such as self-determination, self-advocacy, and community organizing to affect systemic change. One of the CPWD facilitated peer groups is part of our Independent Living Program, supporting one another to develop independent living skills such as budgeting/bill paying and opportunities to volunteer and support other organizations in the community such as the food bank. We not only host the Boulder TBI support group meetings every month, but also have a number of staff who attend the Boulder and Longmont TBI support group meetings. The Longmont Peer support group has morphed into the participant ownership and mentorship stage, with one of the group members facilitating meetings. We also have over 20 low vision peer support groups operating on a regular basis throughout our catchment area. Furthermore, CPWD recently added a Youth Leadership and Transition peer support group that is taking shape nicely.

Item 4 - Equal Access

(A) Briefly describe how, during the reporting year, the CIL has ensured equal access of individuals with significant disabilities, including communication and physical access, to the center's services, programs, activities, resources, and facilities, whether publicly or privately funded. Equal access, for the purposes of this indicator, means that the same access is provided to any individual with a significant disability regardless of the individual's type of significant disability.

The CPWD facility is fully accessible. In addition to the usual accessible features (automatic doors, wide doorways, lever door handles, accessible bathrooms, etc.), CPWD recently added Public Access Videophones (PAVs) in all 3 office locations to make video relay service and a computer with Internet connection available for consumer use. We present programs and workshops in collaboration with other organization and make sure to do so in accessible locations. We often meet with people in the community, whether library or nursing facility. CPWD is located near a bus stop, we recommend and offer travel training to augment community inclusion and integration efforts. We have an excellent relationship with the local paratransit and Medicaid transit provider. CPWD has staff who travel daily as part of the jobs to provide services to people in other counties and in the mountain regions of our catchment area. We respond to inquiries about our services within 72 hours, have developed a more efficient intake process and are working to further define our role in the community. We maintain staffing levels with Certified Nursing Assistants to meet regulatory requirements and accommodate larger groups of people with various disabilities. We have taken measures to address accommodations for people with chemical sensitivities in our office, including replacing flooring, and posting notices restricting the use of perfumes, fragrances, etc.

(B) Briefly describe how, during the reporting year, the CIL has advocated for and conducted activities that promote the equal access to all services, programs, activities, resources, and facilities in society, whether public or private, and regardless of funding source, for individuals with significant disabilities. Equal access, for the purposes of this indicator, means that the same access provided to individuals without disabilities is provided in the center's service area to individuals with significant disabilities.

CPWD has taken a leading role in our area concerning accessibility at polling sites. We provide accessibility surveys and are currently working with the City of Boulder ADA Transition coordinator along with a team of builders and planners toward goals for ADA accessibility compliance. We advocate with individuals to increase access. CPWD offers accessibility consultation to local businesses and organizations; which includes a �sensitivity training� that focuses on attitudinal and cultural dissonance barriers. We assist individuals to access Community Development Block Grant funds used for barrier-free home modifications provided to eligible recipients. CPWD supports the City of Lafayette, CO in its "Building an Accessible Community" mandate and ongoing efforts through the National League of Cities to promote visitability and accessible communities throughout the nation.

Item 5 - Alternative Formats

Briefly describe how, during the reporting year, the CIL has ensured the availability in alternative formats of all of its written policies and materials and IL services, as appropriate.

All of our written materials are available in digital, taped, or Braille format on request. We have a brailler on-site at our North Metro office. A requirement of our Broader Transitions program is that a C.N.A. be available during program hours, so there is always a trained person available to provide personal assistance to consumers with physical disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations upon request to address communication or other individual needs for access to our information and/or services. CPWD recently added Public Access Videophones (PAVs) in all 3 office locations to make video relay service and a computer with Internet connection available for consumer use.

Section B - Compliance Indicator 2: Provision of Services on a Cross-Disability Basis

Briefly describe how, during the reporting year, the CIL has ensured that IL services are provided to eligible individuals with a diversity of significant disabilities and individuals who are members of populations that are unserved or underserved, without restrictions based on the particular type or types of significant disability and in a manner that is neither targeted nor limited to a particular type of significant disability.

CPWD provides services to any individual who makes a service request, meets RSA requirements to be identified as a person with a disability, and is motivated to set goals and work on them. We market our independent living services in a wide range of media, including community radio stations and Spanish language publications. Our Community Transition Services (CTS) program reaches unserved or underserved folks living in nursing homes through a coordinated effort with the State of Colorado, County governments and nursing facilities. Agencies often refer people for our services who are not eligible for services elsewhere for one reason or another. CPWD is in communication and regular conference with a wide variety of agencies discussing topics from Representative Payee rules to organizing paperwork for Sec 8 Housing voucher recertifications, the result is better communication, collaboration and referrals and it allows CPWD to identify gaps in services and work with the people who fall through them.

Section C - Compliance Indicator 3: Independent Living Goals

Item 1 - Consumer Information

Briefly describe how, during the reporting year, the CIL has ensured that consumers have the opportunity to develop and achieve their goals (either with or without an ILP) and that the consumer has the opportunity to express satisfaction with the center and such consumer satisfaction results are evaluated by the center.

During the reporting year we have begun focusing on our use of person-centered planning as a tool for identifying goals and action steps to reach the goals based on the proven effective model for doing so. We use person-centered planning to bring together a support circle. The process is facilitated in a manner that affords the person with the decision-making power to determine a plan of action with input and options presented by those in the support circle. Setting goals with on-going encouragement through peer support and expressed recognition of our right to choose and direct our own supports affords folks with a wonderful opportunity to build self-esteem and feel less vulnerable and reliant upon others good-will and charity as prescribed. The opportunity for people to accomplish goals creates constructive momentum, we work with people to maintain that momentum through continued support. It is the sense of accomplishment that allows people to break out of the culture of dependency and the accompanying internalized oppression. Our independent living skills options are there as a tool for the choosing and can greatly augment the ability for folks to achieve their goals. At least once a year, CPWD provides all active consumers with a Consumer Satisfaction

Survey. The survey is anonymous. Questions are designed to elicit responses that show where the consumer is in the pursuit of independence. Consumer comments are encouraged. The results, including comments, are shared with staff. During the reporting year CPWD has made a concerted effort to address concerns of consumers and stakeholders who seek active dialog with the Center.

Briefly describe how, during the reporting year, the CIL ensured that each consumer's CSR contains all of the required information.

During the reporting year, CPWD hosted both the Designated State Unit (Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - DVR) and the U.S. Dept. of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) as they performed separate on-site monitoring reviews for compliance. The findings focused on the CSR contents, as a result and as part of the corrective action plan, we have gone over and edited all of the documents in our entire intake packet to insure full compliance.

Item 2 - Consumer Service Record Requirements

Section D - Compliance Indicator 4: Community Options and Community Capacity

Item 1 - Community Activities Table

Summarize the community activities involving the CIL's staff and board members during the reporting year. For each activity, identify the primary disability issue(s) addressed as well as the type of activity conducted. Describe the primary objective(s) and outcome(s) for each activity. Add more rows as necessary.

Issue Area	Activity Type	Hours Spent	Objective(s)	Outcome(s)
Transportation	Community/Systems Advocacy	5.00	Increase availability in Longmont	Improved communication with Call-n-Ride.
Transportation	Outreach Efforts	5.00	Increase availability in Longmont	Additional person working on Latino outreach.
Health care	Community/Systems Advocacy	312.50	Implement Olmstead and retain Medicaid Services and Supports.	Commitments from Donald Berwick, the Colorado Governor, and the heads of state agencies to include our community in decisions on Medicaid policy. People with disabilities directly confronted state dec
Assistive technology	Community/Systems Advocacy	74.00	Ensure equal access to the polls.	Enforcement with the Colorado Secretary of state, review of voting equipment.
Assistive technology	Collaboration/Networking	86.75	Provide quality information on resources for people with low vision.	Built partnerships for consumers with low vision.
Housing	Community Ed. and Public Info.	39.00	Improve housing options for people with disabilities.	Collaborated with local agencies to demonstrate the size of the homeless problem in our community.

Item 2 - Consumer Service Record Requirements

For the community activities mentioned above, provide additional details such as the role of the CIL staff board members and/or consumers, names of any partner organizations and further descriptions of the specific activities, services and benefits.

During the reporting year, CPWD hosted a successful Boulder City Council Candidates forum, with 12 of 13 candidates addressing a well-attended room of people with policy questions related to Independent Living for people with disabilities. Questions ranged from systems change in transportation to housing and visitability. CPWD continues to participate in the Foothills United Way Volunteer Day and Day of Caring. Our Garden Party (in our accessible community garden) and Autumn Harvest Feast have become perennial community events. We hosted a family-night for the first time this past year as well.

Section E - Compliance Indicator 5: IL Core Services and Other IL Services

In addition to the data provided in Subpart III, describe how information and referral services and the other IL core and other IL services are provided to those who request such services in formats accessible to the individual requesting the services. Describe any innovative practices (not mentioned elsewhere in this report) to enhance the availability and effectiveness of IL services.

IL services were documented and provided in the formats requested by the consumers during the period for the reporting year. CPWD provides reasonable accommodations upon request, including specific requests for communication in writing, follow up emails in particular formats, etc.

Section F - Compliance Indicator 6: IL Resource Development Activities

Briefly describe the CIL's resource development activities conducted during the reporting year to expand funding from sources other than chapter 1of title VII of the Act.

This past fiscal year CPWD identified several new funding sources including grants from the City and County of Broomfield, Adams County, the Longmont Community Foundation, Anschutz Family Foundation, Community Gardens, Schlessman Family Foundation, and others. The CTS nursing home transition program was set up to bring in fee-for-service funds by billing Medicaid $850 for every person we work with who remains in the community for 30 days after leaving a nursing facility. We were able to maintain our local funding and will have greater local funding in coming year. Fee for service programs, including Broader Options transition (IL Skills training), Employment (VR and SSA fee-for-service) and Personal Assistance Services were expanded in during the reporting year. Both individual and corporate contributions, including our fundraising efforts with Colorado Gives Day, were increased this past fiscal year.

Subpart V - Annual Program and Financial Planning Objectives Edit

Section A - Section A - Work Plan for the Reporting Year

Item 1 - Achievements

Discuss the work plan's proposed goals and objectives and the progress made in achieving them during the reporting year

GOAL 1: Expand our presence and capacity throughout the catchment area and strengthen collaborative relationships with other human service and social justice organizations..

ACTION: Establish a satellite office in the Denver North Metro area, build capacity and expand services out of our Longmont satellite office.

RESULT: North Metro office opened and operating in Thornton, Colorado.

GOAL 2: Monitor state budget for potential cuts to long term care (HCBS/Home Health) and cuts to IL services funding.

ACTION: Continue working with the Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living (ACCIL) to monitor IL service funding and work with the PACCA association to monitor Medicaid long term care (HCBS/Home health) funding.

RESULT: The CPWD E.D. is the Board Secretary for both the ACCIL and PACCA.

GOAL 3: Brand and market IL services to unserved/underserved populations.

ACTION: Work to engage consumers and stakeholders to define our role in the community and not only the services we provide, but also the IL consumer-driven model. Identify gaps in services and work collaboratively to fill them.

RESULT: The formation of a �Develop a Clear Identity� team as part of our current 3 year Strategic Plan, this committee meets monthly and is currently developing an orientation packet for new hires, consumers and the community at large.

GOAL: Concentrate efforts in budgeting to add additional staff and increased salaries to retain and attract employees.

OBJECTIVE 1: Increase staffing levels, particularly to address the need for another IL Specialist.

RESULT: We were able to increase our current level of staffing, adding 2 full time positions and 3 part-time positions, including an IL Specialist.

GOAL: In support of the new SPIL, develop a systems change network in our catchment area and the state of Colorado.

OBJECTIVE 1: Reaching the broader disability community of Boulder and Broomfield counties in support of systems advocacy.

RESULT: We were successful with several strategies for reaching the broader disability community including the opening of a new office in Thornton and increased collaboration with other organizations around community organizing and systemic advocacy.

OBJECTIVE 2: Collaborate with other CILs in Colorado in the development of a Systems Change Network throughout Colorado.

RESULT: CPWD partnered with the rest of the CILs in Colorado through the Association of Centers for Independent Living (ACCIL), Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to work collaboratively toward the goals set out in the current State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). CPWD also continues to participate in the PACCA association of 5 home health providers to advocate for systems change at the state level, particularly around equity in Medicaid Long Term Care billing rates.

GOAL: CPWD will continue to advocate for more affordable, accessible, integrated housing.

OBJECTIVE 1: CPWD will continue national grass-roots advocacy efforts with HUD, collaboration with local housing authorities, community housing development organizations and landlords to promote and develop affordable, accessible, integrated housing opportunities for people with disabilities.

RESULT: CPWD staff engage in grass-roots advocacy efforts to support our right to move from congregate facilities into the community. CPWD continues in successful collaboration with area housing authorities and participation in coalitions and efforts to combat homelessness.

OBJECTIVE 2: CPWD will designate nursing facility transition as a core service and agency priority.

RESULT: CPWD maintains a nursing facility transition

preference for our housing vouchers (CPWD remains the only local PHA to have this preference); we have a full time Community Transition Services (CTS) specialist supported by a team that includes the E.D., Community Organizer, Sec 8 Housing Specialist, Nursing Supervisor and an intern, we are engaged in committee discussions at the state level to promote and coordinate CTS efforts statewide.

Item 2 - Challenges

Describe any substantial challenges or problems encountered by the CIL, and the resolutions/attempted resolutions.

Funding and capacity-building challenges remain a constant challenge, as well as our ability to establish a definitive role in the community among other agencies, consumers and stakeholders. The development and implementation of a 3 year Strategic Plan allows us to begin making decisions with regard to revenue generation and resource allocation as well as agency cohesion, defining our role in the community and our direction for the future. Supplementing federal and state funding has been an ongoing challenge that relates directly to our ability to provide adequate services to meet the needs in our community. Additionally, Medicaid reimbursements are particularly low for home health aides and this inhibits our ability to recruit and retain home health aides. Housing remains a huge barrier to independent living and the center worked over the reporting period to successfully advocate for additional affordable, accessible, integrated housing.

Item 3 - Comparison with Prior Reporting Year

As appropriate, compare the CIL's activities in the reporting year with its activities in prior years, e.g., recent trends.

Activities during the current reporting year focused much more upon agency-wide coordination among and between the different programs. Of primary focus and concern were tightening procedures, policies and protocols, particularly in the finance department and HUD program. More focus on systemic advocacy, peer mentorship and leadership as well as working with youth in transition from school. Another new and exciting development has to do with our Wellness program to realize and promote access to alternative healing therapies and activities.

Section B - Work Plan for the Year Following the Reporting Year

Item 1 - Annual Work Plan

List the CIL's annual work plan goals, objectives and action steps planned for the year following the reporting year.

GOAL: Develop a Clear Identity

OBJECTIVE: Form a strategic planning committee made up of staff members from different programs to work on the objectives of this strategic planning goal.

ACTION: Development of an orientation packet that includes IL history and philosophy to be tailored for incoming staff, consumers and the community at large

GOAL: Get Internal Act Together

OBJECTIVE: Form a strategic planning committee made up of staff members from different programs to work on the objectives of this strategic planning goal.

ACTION: Policy review, editing/updating, and development agency-wide.

GOAL: Expand and Develop Fundraising and Marketing.

OBJECTIVE: Form a strategic planning committee made up of staff members from different programs to work on the objectives of this strategic planning goal.

ACTION: Collaborative fundraising efforts and partnering with supporters and stakeholders.

GOAL: Community Activism and Leadership

OBJECTIVE: Form a strategic planning committee made up of staff members from different programs to work on the objectives of this strategic planning goal.

ACTION: Increased CPWD involvement in statewide systemic advocacy issues.

Item 2 - SPIL Consistency

Explain how these work plan goals, objectives and action steps are consistent with the approved SPIL.

The above goals are consistent with the SPIL. CPWD Executive Director is representing the Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living on the SPIL committee. CPWD remains committed to mirroring the SPIL goals and strategies in our approach to marketing our services and meeting the needs of our consumers locally.

Subpart VI - Training And Technical Assistance Needs Edit

Training and Technical Assistance Needs

Please identify the CIL's training and technical assistance needs. For each category, choose up to 10 Priority Needs - Rate items 1-10 with 1 being most important.

Advocacy/Leadship Development

General Overview

Community/Grassroots Organizing

Individual Empowerment

Systems Advocacy

Legislative Process

10 - Least important

Applicable Laws

General overview and promulgation of various disability laws

Americans with Disabilities Act

Air-Carrier"s Access Act

Fair Housing Act

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

Medicaid/Medicare/PAS/waivers/long-term care

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended

Social Security Act

Workforce Investment Act of 1998

Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999

Government Performance Results Act of 1993

Assistive Technologies

General Overview

Data Collecting and Reporting

General Overview

704 Reports

Performance Measures contained in 704 Report

Dual Reporting Requirements

Case Service Record Documentation

Disability Awareness and Information

Specific Issues

Evaluation

General Overview

CIL Standards and Indicators

Community Needs Assessment

Consumer Satisfaction Surveys

Focus Groups

Outcome Measures

Financial: Grant Management

General Overview

Federal Regulations

Budgeting

Fund Accounting

Financial: Resource Development

General Overview

Diversification of Funding Base

Fee-for-Service Approaches

For Profit Subsidiaries

Fund-Raising Events of Statewide Campaigns

Grant Writing

Independent Living Philosophy

General Overview

Innovative Programs

Best Practices

Specific Examples

Management Information Systems

Computer Skills

Software

Marketing and Public Relations

General Overview

Presentation/Workshop Skills

Community Awareness

Network Strategies

General Overview

Electronic

Among CILs & SILCs

Community Partners

Program Planning

General Overview of Program Management and Staff Development

CIL Executive Directorship Skills Building

Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution

First-Line CIL Supervisor Skills Building

IL Skills Modules

Peer Mentoring

Program Design

Time Management

1 - Most important

Team Building

Outreach to Unserved/Underserved Populations

General Overview

Disability

Minority

Institutionalized Potential Consumers

Rural

Urban

SILC Roles/Relationship to CILs

General Overview

Development of State Plan for Independent Living

Implementation (monitor & review) of SPIL

Public Meetings

Role and Responsibilities of Executive Board

Role and Responsibilities of General Members

Collaborations with In-State Stakeholders

CIL Board of Directors

General Overview

Roles and Responsibilities

Policy Development

Recruiting/Increasing Involvement

Volunteer Programs

General Overview

Option Areas and/or Comments

Subpart VII - Additional Information

Section A - Other Accomplishments, Activities and Challenges

Describe any additional significant accomplishments, activities and/or challenges not included elsewhere in the report, e.g., brief summaries of innovative practices, improved service delivery to consumers, etc.

The culture at CPWD is becoming much more consumer-driven and based in the history and philosophy of the IL movement.

Section B - Additional Information

Provide additional information, comments, explanations or suggestions not included elsewhere in the report.

We got quite a boost in the areas of Title VII compliance with on-site monitoring reviews by both the state and the federal government this year, not to mention state Medicaid compliance reviews, intensive work with the auditors and HUD, as well as various grant reports - all helped us get our ship in better shape.

Subpart VIII - Signatures

Signatures

As the authorized signatories, we will sign, date and retain in our files a copy of this 704 Report and the separate Certification of Lobbying form ED-80-0013 (available in MS Word and PDF formats) for this center for independent living.

Please sign and print the names, titles and telephone numbers of the CIL director and board chair.

Center Director

Name and Title

Ian Engle - Executive Director

Signed

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

12/30/2011

Center Board Chairperson

Name and Title

Barbara Boyer - Board Presdent

Signed

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

12/30/2011

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