2004 ACHIEVEMENTS 

• See the flier for our 2004 ADA Day (flier)

Attendant Training:

• 21 individuals were trained to become Home Health Aids – 100% completed the class.
• 18 individuals were trained to be State Tested Nurse Assistants, 88% passed the state test.
• 100% of placed individuals reached retention.                                
• 80% of individuals trained by Attendant Training are still in the home health field one year later.
• The average consumer satisfaction rating is 4.9 on a scale of 5. 

Community Employment:

• 130 individuals found work through the help of our Cleveland and Elyria offices.
• 100% of the positions met 5/7 of our quality standards: meets desired goal and skill level, matches desired hours, provides acceptable wages and benefits, reasonable travel time and opportunity for advancement.
• 69% of individuals referred for placement found jobs and 81% of those reached retention.
• The average wage consumers are earning is $8.33 per hour.
• The average consumer satisfaction rating is 4.5 on a scale of 5.

Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach (BPAO):

• 1157 individuals contacted the BPAO program for services, 86% followed through with their benefits analysis.
• 37 community presentations regarding benefits planning were held receiving an average 86% rating of very good or excellent.
• The average consumer satisfaction rating is 4.8 on a scale of 5.

The Doris Brennan Center for Disability Education and Advocacy:

• 12 consumer, family and service provider workshops were held to educate individuals in personal and systems advocacy.
• 34 advocacy group meetings were held to discuss significant disability related issues, 75% of participants worked to educate legislative staff on the issues.
• 190 individuals attended disability related community education forums and 86% reported increased knowledge as a result of the training.
• 53 individuals were provided assistance in applying for, or appealing denials from, Social Security or other disability benefits, so far 17% have received approvals.
• The average consumer satisfaction rating is 4.6 on a scale of 5.

Independent Living Services:
(Lorain and Erie Counties)

• 223 consumers were provided independent living services.
• 83% of participants in personal and systems advocacy activities reported an increase in self-advocacy skills.
• 1084 individuals called for information and referral resources, 91% of those individuals received follow up calls to ensure the information provided was helpful.
• Individuals who received independent living skills training achieved 69% of their chosen goals.
• 100% of consumers received peer support services.
• 79 individuals received low vision services, 76% achieved their goals and the remaining continue to receive services.
• The average consumer satisfaction rating is 4.7 on a scale of 5.

Job Link:

• 94% of students achieved their goals in independent living and employability skills.
• 94% remained in the program throughout the year.
• 94% learned about and utilized community resources.
• 88% participated in summer work.
• 71% of graduates found employment and 100% of those reached retention.
• The average consumer satisfaction rating is 4.6 on a scale of 5.

  

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