Side-by-side Comparison of Changes to Annual Progress Reporting Form

Side-by-Side Comparison of Changes to:

Annual Progress Reporting Form

Change in Language – passive language and terminology is changed to more direct language; unnecessary references are deleted, and requests for specific data is clarified. In order to preserve consistency, all numerals are replaced with the corresponding word.

Table of Contents – the words “Job Training” is inserted for Section 6.

General Information – The field “Tribal Agency with Fiscal Responsibility for the Grant:” is deleted. The field “Signed?” is replaced with “Telephone” under the “Authorized representative” section. The field “Signature Date:” is replaced with “E-mail” under the “Authorized representative” section. The “Note:” is revised and mailing information at the bottom of this section is deleted since grantees are required to submit an ED 524B form with original signature from the authorized representative.

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 1a. – the word “Indicate” is replaced with “Enter;” the word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Indicate the grant amount awarded by RSA for the current reporting period. Do not include carry-over funds. If a six-month report is being submitted, enter the grant amount awarded for the entire fiscal year in 1a and enter 0 (zero) in 1b.”	“Enter the grant amount awarded by RSA for the reporting period. Do not include carry-over funds. If a six-month report is being submitted, enter the grant amount awarded for the entire fiscal year in 1a, and enter 0 (zero) in 1b.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 1b. – the word “Indicate” is replaced with “Enter.” The word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Indicate the match contribution for the current reporting period. Enter 0 (zero) for 6-month reports.”	“Enter the match contribution for the reporting period. Enter 0 (zero) for six-month reports.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 1c. – the words “total project funding” are replaced with the words “the total cost of the project.”
Original	Revised
“Add Line 1a plus Line 1b, which equals total project funding.”	Add Line 1a plus 1b, which equals the total cost of the project.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 2 – sentence structure is modified for clarity. The word “current” is deleted. The words “American Indian with disabilities” are replaced with “eligible individuals.” The words “an AIVRS project does not have” are deleted. The words “are unavailable” are inserted. The words, “to provide services to all eligible American Indians with disabilities who apply” are replaced with “to provide services to all eligible individuals who apply.” The words, “American Indians” are replaced with “individuals.”
Original	Revised
“Was an Order of Selection in effect at any time during the current reporting period? An Order of Selection consists of priority categories that determine the order in which eligible American Indians with disabilities are provided services, in the event that an AIVRS project does not have the sufficient fiscal or personnel resources to provide services to all eligible American Indians with disabilities who apply. Eligible individuals are assigned to priority categories based on the significance of their disability and American Indians with the most significant disabilities are placed in the highest priority category.”	“Was an Order of Selection in effect and approved by RSA for any time during the reporting period? An Order of Selection consists of priority categories that determine the order in which eligible individuals are provided services, in the event that sufficient fiscal or personnel resources are unavailable to provide services to all eligible individuals who apply. Eligible individuals are assigned to priority categories based on the significance of their disability and individuals with the most significant disabilities are placed in the highest priority category.

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 3a. – language is modified for a more direct question and to add the phrase “and first year”.
Original	Revised
“Was the current reporting period started with any carry-over funds? Enter N/A for 6-month reports.”	“Did the reporting period start with any carry-over funds? Enter N/A for six-month and first year reports.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 3b. – language is modified for a more direct question.
Original	Revised
“If yes, report the dollar amount with which the current reporting period started.”	“If yes, enter the dollar amount.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 3c. – the word “current” is deleted. The numeral “6” is replaced with the word “six.”
Original	Revised
“Were there carry-over funds at the end of the current reporting period? Enter N/A for 6-month reports.”	“Were there carry-over funds at the end of the reporting period? Enter N/A for six-month reports.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 3d. – the word “report” is replaced with “enter.” The words “at the end of the current reporting period” are replaced with “the amount of carry-over funds.”
Original	Revised
“If yes, report the dollar amount at the end of the current reporting period. If the amount of carry-over funds is not yet available, estimate the carry-over funds.”	“If yes, enter the dollar amount of carry-over funds. If the amount of carry-over funds is not yet available, estimate the amount of carry-over funds.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 4a. – the word “indicate” is replaced with “Enter.” The word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Indicate any program income generated for the current reporting period. Enter 0 (zero) if none.”	Enter any program income generated for the reporting period. Enter 0 (zero) if none.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 4b. – the word “Indicate” is replaced with “Enter.” The acronym “AIVRS” is deleted. The word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Indicate the total amount of cash funding in support of the AIVRS grant received during the current reporting period from sources other than program income (4a), grant award (1a), or match contribution (1b). Enter 0 (zero) if no other funding was provided.”	“Enter the total amount of cash funding in support of the grant received during the reporting period from sources other than program income (4a), grant award (1a), or match contribution (1b). Enter 0 (zero) if no other funding was provided.”

Section 1. Budget and Narrative: question 5a. – the word “current” is deleted. The letter “s” is deleted on the word “includes.”
Original	Revised
“During the current reporting period, were changes made to the budget due to programmatic changes? Examples of programmatic changes under 34 CFR 80.30 (d)(1)-(4) includes revision of the scope or objectives of the project and changes in key personnel. If no, skip to Section 2, Project Goals and Objectives.”	“During the reporting period, were changes made to the budget due to programmatic changes? Examples of programmatic changes under 34 CFR 80.30 (d)(1)-(4) include revision of the scope or objectives of the project and changes in key personnel. If no, skip to Section 2, Project Goals and Objectives.”

Section 3. Serving American Indians with Disabilities: question 1. – the words “the project” is inserted. The world “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Enter the total number of individuals proposed to serve under an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) during the current reporting period.”	“Enter the total number of individuals the project proposed to serve under an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) during the reporting period.”

Section 3. Serving American Indians with Disabilities: question 2. – the word “eligible” is deleted. The word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Enter the actual number of eligible individuals who received services under an IPE during the current reporting period.”	“Enter the actual number of individuals who received services under an IPE during the reporting period.”

Section 3. Serving American Indians with Disabilities: question 2a becomes question 2b and question 2b becomes question 2a. Question 2c – the words “that have been carried forward into the current grant” is inserted and the second sentence is deleted.
Original	Revised
“2a. Enter the number of individuals who received services under an IPE developed in a prior reporting period. For 6-months and first year reports, enter zero (0). 2b. Enter the number of individuals who received services under an IPE developed during this reporting period. 2c. Enter the number of individuals served under an IPE developed under a previous grant cycle. Enter one of the following: 1) the number of individuals served under an IPE developed under a prior grant that have been carried forward into the current grant and that are not being served under a no-cost extension; or 2) the number of individuals served under and IPE developed under a prior grant that are being served under the prior grant’s no-cost extension.”	“2a. Enter the number of individuals who received services under an IPE developed during this reporting period. 2b. Enter the number of individuals who received services under an IPE developed in a prior reporting period. For six-month reports and first year projects enter zero (0). 2c. Enter the number of individuals served under an IPE developed under a previous grant cycle that have been carried forward into the current grant.”
Section 3. Serving American Indians with Disabilities: question 3 – the words “the project” are inserted. The words “receive services” are replaced with “serve.” Parenthesis are inserted and the words “in the online reporting form” are deleted
Original	Revised
“Of the total number of individuals proposed to receive services under an IPE, what percent actually received services under an IPE? This field is automatically calculated in the online reporting form.”	“Of the total number of individuals the project proposed to serve under an IPE, what percent actually received services under an IPE?”

Section 3. Serving American Indians with Disabilities: question 4 – the words “the project” are inserted. The word “item” is replaced with “Question.” The words, “using 4a and 4b below” are inserted. The words “In the box below,” are inserted.
Original	Revised
“Compare the number proposed to serve (item 1) with the number actually served (item 2). For 6-month reports, compare the number in item 2 with one half of the number in item 1. Please explain below if:”	“Compare the number the project proposed to serve (Question 1) with the number actually served (Question 2) using 4a or 4b below. For six-month reports, compare the number in Question 2 with one half of the number in Question 1. In the box below, please explain if:”

Section 3. Serving American Indians with Disabilities: questions 4a and 4b – the word “current” is deleted in both questions.
Original	Revised
“4a. The number actually served is substantially fewer than the number proposed for this current reporting period; or 4b. The number actually served substantially exceeds the number proposed for this current reporting period.”	“4a. The number actually served is substantially fewer than the number proposed for this reporting period; or 4b. The number actually served substantially exceeds the number proposed for this reporting period.”
Section 4. VR Services: the instructions are turned into bullet points.
First bullet point – the words “(VR) services provided to American Indians with disabilities during the current reporting period” are replaced with “services provided during the reporting period.”
Original	Revised
“Indicate the vocational rehabilitation (VR) services provided to American Indians with disabilities during the current reporting period.”	“Indicate the vocational rehabilitation services provided during the reporting period.”
Second bullet point – the word “was” is deleted. The word “/similar” is inserted and the word “benefits” is replaced with “service.”
Original	Revised
““Services provided” means the service was provided by project staff, purchased with any type of project funds, or procured from another source, such as comparable benefits.”	““Services provided” means services provided by project staff, purchased with any type of project funds, or procured from another source, such as comparable/similar services.
Third bullet point – the word “Check” is replaced with “Choose.” The word “current” is deleted. The word “listed” is deleted. The words, “during the current reporting period” are deleted.
Original	Revised
“Check “Yes” in the first set of columns if, during the current reporting period, the listed service was provided. If the service was not provided during the current reporting period, check “No.””	“Choose “Yes” in the first set of columns if, during the reporting period, the service was provided. If the service was not provided, choose “No.””
Fourth bullet point – the word “check” is replaced with “choose.” The word “federal” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“If the service was provided, check “Yes” or “No” in the second set of columns to indicate whether the service was paid for in part or in full with funds other than federal AIVRS funds.”	“If the service was provided, choose “Yes” or “No” in the second set of columns to indicate whether the service was paid for in the part or in full with funds other than AIVRS funds.”

Section 4. VR Services: first set of columns title – the word “current” is deleted. Second set of columns title – the word “federal” is deleted.
First set of columns:
Original	Revised
“Services provided during current reporting period.”	“Services provided during the reporting period.”
Second set of columns:
Original	Revised
“If yes, was service paid for in part or full with funds other than federal AIVRS funds?”	“If Yes, was service paid for in part or full with funds other than AIVRS funds?”

Section 4. VR Services: questions 22 thru 24 are removed from this section and placed in Section 5.A. Educational Goals.

Section 5. Part A. Educational Goals: instructions – the word “current” is deleted. The word “exited” is replaced with “ended their participation in.”
Original	Revised
“Report the number of persons who achieved an intermediate educational goal for the purpose of increasing the skills needed for employment. Include all persons who achieved each of the following educational goals during the current reporting period, regardless of whether they exited the program or not.”	“Report the number of persons who achieved an intermediate educational goal for the purpose of increasing the skills needed for employment. Include all persons who achieved each of the following educational goals during the reporting period, regardless of whether or not they ended their participation in the program.”

Section 5. Part A. Educational Goals: questions 1 and 1a – 1e become questions 4 and 4a – 4e. Questions 22, 23, and 24 from Section 4 now become questions 1, 2, and 3 in Section 5.
Question 1 – The words “eligible” and “current” are deleted.
Original	Revised
“Total number of eligible individuals enrolled in a two-year post-secondary education program during the current reporting period.”	“Total number of individuals enrolled in a two-year post-secondary education program during the reporting period.”
Question 2 – The words “eligible” and “current” are deleted
Original	Revised
“Total number of eligible individuals enrolled in a four-year post-secondary education program during the current reporting period.”	“Total number of individuals enrolled in a four-year post-secondary education program during the reporting period.”
Question 3 – The words “eligible” and “current” are deleted.
Original	Revised
“Total number of eligible individuals enrolled in one or more training programs during the current reporting period.”	“Total number of individuals enrolled in one or more training programs during the reporting period.”
Question 4 – a period is inserted after the first sentence and “item 1” is replaced with “question 4.”
Original	Revised
“Total achieving an intermediate educational goal Of the total number reported in item 1 above, how many:”	“Total achieving an intermediate educational goal. Of the total number reported in question 4 above, how many:”
Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcomes: The definition “Employment Outcome” is revised to be consistent with the definition found in Section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Definition “Exited the AIVRS Program:” is deleted and language is modified in subsequent questions that is consistent with language used in Section 101(a)(10)(C)(iii)(I)-(II) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The phrase “Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended” is inserted.
Original	Revised
“Employment Outcome:Entering or retaining full-time or, if appropriate, part-time competitive employment in the integrated labor market, the practice of a profession, self-employment, homemaking, farm or family work (including work for which payment is in kind rather than cash), extended employment in a community rehabilitation program, supported employment, or other gainful work.”	“Employment Outcome: The term "employment outcome" means, with respect to an individual‑‑ entering or retaining full‑time or, if appropriate, part-time competitive employment in the integrated labor market; satisfying the vocational outcome of supported employment; or satisfying any other vocational outcome the Secretary may determine to be appropriate (including satisfying the vocational outcome of self-employment, telecommuting, or business ownership), in a manner consistent with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. An individual is considered to have achieved an employment outcome after the individual has ended participation in the program by maintaining the employment for 90 days and no longer needing vocational rehabilitation services. Post-employment services are provided subsequent to achievement of an employment outcome and are not considered an additional outcome.”

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: questions 1 and 1a – 1f become questions 2 and 2a – 2f and question 2 becomes question 1.

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: new question 1 – the word “proposed is deleted; the words “the project proposed” are inserted; the words “who were expected to obtain” are replaced with “to achieve.” The word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Enter the proposed number of individuals who are expected obtain an employment outcome during the current reporting period.”	“Enter the number of individuals the project proposed to achieve an employment outcome during the reporting period.”

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: new question 2 – the word “total” is replaced with “actual.” The words “exited the AIVRS program after achieving” is replaced with “achieved.”
Original	Revised
“Enter the total number of individuals who exited the AIVRS program after achieving an employment outcome. If the answer is none, enter a zero “0” in the box.”	“Enter the actual number of individuals who achieved an employment outcome. If the answer is none, enter a zero (0) in the box.”

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: questions 2a – 2f – all question marks (?) are changed to periods (.). The words “a vocational” is replaced with “an employment.” Citations for definitions of “extended employment” and “supported employment” are inserted to questions 2d and 2e.

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: question 3 – the word “obtain” is replaced with “achieve.” The words “during the current reporting period” are deleted.
Original	Revised
“Of the total number of individuals proposed to obtain an employment outcome during the current reporting period, what percent actually obtained an employment outcome?”	“Of the total number of individuals proposed to achieve an employment outcome, what percent actually achieved an employment outcome.”

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: question 4 – the word “eligible” is deleted. The words “who exited the AIVRS program” is replaced with “ended their participation in.” Sentence is clarified.
Original	Revised
“Number of eligible individuals who exited the AIVRS program during the current reporting period after receiving services under an IPE and who did not achieve an employment outcome during the current reporting period (formerly Status 28).”	“Number of individuals who received services under an IPE but ended their participation in the program without achieving an employment outcome (formerly Status 28).”

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: question 5 – the words “the project” is inserted. The word “item” is replaced with “question.” The words, “using 5a or 5b.” are inserted.
Original	Revised
“Compare the number of employment outcomes proposed (item 2) with the number actually achieved (item 1). For 6-month reports, compare the number in item 1 with one half of the number in item 2.”	“Compare the number of employment outcomes the project proposed (Question 1) with the number actually achieved (Question 2) using 5a or 5b. For six-month reports, compare the number in Question 2 with one half of the number in Question 1.”

Section 5. Part B. Employment Outcome: questions 5a and 5b – the word “current” is deleted from these questions.

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: description of section – the word “reported” is replaced with “entered.” The words “will be” is replaced with “is.” The words “or near” are inserted. The word “tribal” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Data reported in this section will be used to provide supplemental information for reporting on the Job Training Common Measures. Goal: To improve employment outcomes of American Indians with disabilities who live on reservations by providing effective tribal VR services. Objective: To ensure that eligible American Indians with disabilities receive VR services and achieve employment outcomes consistent with their individual strengths, resources, abilities, capabilities, priorities, concerns, and informed choice.”	“Data entered in this section is used to provide supplemental information for reporting on the Job Training Common Measures. Goal: To improve employment outcomes of American Indians with disabilities who live on or near reservations by providing effective VR services. Objective: To ensure that eligible American Indians with disabilities receive VR services and achieve employment outcomes consistent with their individual strengths, resources, abilities, capabilities, priorities, concerns, and informed choice.”

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: Definitions – the term “Exiting the AIVRS Program:” is deleted.

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: instructions – the words, “type in” are replaced with “enter.” Parentheses are inserted.
Original	Revised
“Please type in the appropriate number for each question. For questions that ask for a dollar amount, enter whole dollars only, i.e., round the amount to the nearest dollar and do not enter cents.”	“Please enter the appropriate number for each question. For questions that ask for a dollar amount, enter whole dollars only (i.e., round the amount to the nearest dollar and do not enter cents).

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: question 1 – the words “Enter the” are inserted.
Original	Revised
“Number of individuals whose employment outcomes resulted in earnings.”	“Enter the number of individuals whose employment outcomes resulted in earnings.”

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: question 2 - the words “Of the group specified in question 1,” are deleted. The word “indicate” is replaced with “enter.”
Original	Revised
“Of the group specified in question 1, indicate the average weekly earnings of the individuals whose employment outcomes resulted in earnings.”	“Enter the average weekly earnings of those individuals whose employment outcome resulted in earnings.”

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: Question 3 – the words “Of the individuals reported in item 1” are deleted. The word “specify” is replaced with “enter.” The words “their entry into the AIVRS program.” are replaced with “eligibility determination.” Question 3a – the words “Of the number of specified in item 3” are deleted. The word “indicate” is replaced with “enter.” The words “at entry in the AIVRS program” are replaced with “at the time of eligibility determination.” Question 3b – the words “Of the number of specified in item 3” are deleted. The word “indicate” is replaced with “enter.” The words “exit from the AIVRS program” is replaced with “achieving an employment outcome.”
Original	Revised
3. Of the individuals reported in Item 1, specify the number of individuals who had earnings at the time of their entry into the AIVRS program. 3a. Of the number specified in Item 3, indicate the average weekly earnings at entry in the AIVRS program. 3b. Of the number specified in Item 3, indicate the average weekly earnings at the time of exit from the AIVRS program.”	“3. Enter the number of individuals who had earnings at the time of eligibility determination. 3a. Enter the averagely weekly earnings at the time of eligibility determination. 3b. Enter the average weekly earnings at the time of achieving an employment outcome.”

Section 6. Job Training and Common Measures: question 4 - the words “Enter the” are inserted. The question is modified for simplification and clarification.
Original	Revised
“Number of individuals whose case record has not been closed, but have not received a project service for 90 consecutive calendar days. The following services are excluded: follow-up services or regular contact with the participant or employer to obtain information regarding the individual’s employment status or need for additional services after the individual has achieved an employment outcome.”	“Enter the number of individuals who did not receive any services for 90 consecutive calendar days, but whose case record was still open during the reporting period (exclude individuals whose services were temporarily interrupted due to reasons such as the receipt of medical treatment or institutionalization).”

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: question 5 - the words “Of the number in Item 1” are replaced with “During the reporting period.” The words “indicate” is replaced with “enter.” The word “eligible” is deleted. The word “still” is inserted. The numeral 3 is replaced with the word “three.” The sentences after “;” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Of the number in Item 1, indicate the number of eligible individuals who were employed 3 months after achieving the employment outcome; the number who were employed 3 months after achieving an employment outcome (formerly ‘Status 26’).	“During the reporting period, enter the number of individuals who were still employed three months after achieving an employment outcome (formerly Status 26).”

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: question - the words “Of the number in Item 1” are replaced with “During the reporting period.” The words “indicate” is replaced with “enter.” The word “eligible” is deleted. The word “still” is inserted. The numeral 6 is replaced with the word “six.” The sentences after “;” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“Of the number in Item 1, indicate the number of eligible individuals who were employed 6 months after achieving the employment outcome; the number who were employed 6 months after achieving an employment outcome (formerly ‘Status 26’).	“During the reporting period, enter the number of individuals who were still employed six months after achieving an employment outcome (formerly Status 26).”

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: question 7 - the words “Of the number in Item 1” are deleted. The word “indicate” is replaced with “enter.” The word “exited after achieving” is replaced with “achieved.”
Original	Revised
“Of the number in Item 1, indicate the number of individuals who exited after achieving an employment outcome during the current or prior reporting period, and who have received post-employment services in the current reporting period.”	“Enter the number of individuals who achieved an employment outcome during the current or prior reporting period and who have received post-employment services in the current reporting period.”

Section 6. Job Training Common Measures: question 8 - the words “Of the number in Item 1” are deleted. The word “indicate” is replaced with “enter.” The words “exited after achieving” is replaced with “achieved.” The parenthetical statement is inserted “(excludes prior grant cycles).” The words “and received vocational rehabilitation services in the current reporting period” are replaced with “were determined eligible, and received services in the current reporting period.”
Original	Revised
“Of the number in Item 1, indicate the number of individuals who exited after achieving an employment outcome during the current or prior reporting period, but have reapplied and received vocational rehabilitation services in the current reporting period.”	“Enter the number of individuals who achieved an employment outcome during the current or prior reporting period (excludes prior grant cycle), but have reapplied, were determined eligible, and received services in the current reporting period.”

Section 7. Interaction with State VR Agency or Agencies: additional elements – in order to increase RSA’s understanding of collaborative efforts with the State VR Agency or Agencies, two additional elements are inserted.

1. During the reporting period, was a collaborative agreement entered into or participated in with the State VR Agency or Agencies?

2. Of the number of individuals served under an IPE during this reporting period, how many were jointly served with the State VR Agency or Agencies?

Section 7. Interaction with State VR Agency or Agencies: descriptions – the words “interactions with” are inserted. The words “you interacted with” are deleted. The word “current” is deleted. The sentence “Use only the ones that you need starting with Agency 1” is replaced with “If additional space is needed, please feel free to utilize space in the Executive Summary of the 524B form.”
Original	Revised
“List the State VR Agency or Agencies you interacted with during the current reporting period in boxes Agency 1 through Agency 4 below, as appropriate. List the State name and Agency (Combined/General/Blind; e.g., UTAH combined). Space is provided for interactions with up to four Agencies. Use only the ones that you need starting with Agency 1.”	“List the interactions with the State VR Agency or Agencies during the reporting period in boxes Agency 1 through Agency 4 below, as appropriate. List the state name and agency (Combined/General/Blind; e.g., Utah Combined). Space is provided for interactions with up to four Agencies. If additional space is needed, please feel free to utilize space in the Executive Summary of the 524B form.”

Section 7. Interaction with State VR Agency or Agencies: instructions – A. the words “. Examples of interactions might include” is replaced with “including, but not limited to,”. B. the words “. Examples of concerns or issues might include” is replaced with “such as.” C. is reduced to one sentence.
Original	Revised
“A. Describe or give examples of interactions. Examples of interactions might include training/cross training; serving on the State Rehabilitation Council; working jointly with the same individual; referrals; or having a VR representative on the project Advisory Board. B. Describe or give examples of concerns or issues. Examples of concerns or issues might include lack of a cooperative agreement or non-representation on the State Council. If no concerns exist, enter ‘None’. C. Fill out the satisfaction rating scale. For the rating scale, rate the overall satisfaction with interactions with the agency, taking into consideration all interactions.”	“A. Describe or give examples of interactions including, but not limited to, training/cross training; serving on the State Rehabilitation Council; working jointly with the same individual; referrals; or having a VR representative on the project Advisory Board. B. Describe or give examples of concerns or issues such as lack of a cooperative agreement or non-representation on the State Council. If no concerns exist, enter “None”. C. Rate the overall satisfaction of interactions with the agency.”

Section 7. Interaction with State VR Agency or Agencies: confidential statement is revised.
Original	Revised
“The information provided in this section is for use by your project officer and is confidential.”	“This information is for use by RSA and is held confidential.”

Section 7. Interaction with State VR Agency or Agencies: boxes – instructions in the box for C is revised by deleting the words “1 to 5.”

Section 8. Evaluation: all personal pronouns are deleted. A. the word “current is deleted. The word “your” is replaced with “the approved Grant application.” B. the word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“A. Briefly describe your self-evaluation efforts and the results of those efforts for the current reporting period. Include, at a minimum, the specific evaluations described in your application. B. Briefly describe any other independent evaluation effort and results for the current reporting period. If none were conducted, enter “none”. C. Please list any future evaluation plans. If none were planned, enter “none”. D. Please describe the most effective activities and services you provided in meeting your project goals and tell why they are effective. Examples might include developing new approaches for service provision, native healing, advisory board activities, outreach collaboration with particular state rehabilitation counselor or administrator, or being involved with the one-stop program.”	“Briefly describe self-evaluation efforts and the results of those efforts for the reporting period. Include, at a minimum, the specific evaluations described in the approved Grant application. B. Briefly describe any other independent evaluation effort and results for the reporting period. If none were conducted, enter “none”. C. Please list any future evaluation plans. If none were planned, enter “none”. D. Please describe the most effective activities and services provided in meeting project goals and tell why they were effective. Examples might include developing new approaches for service provision, native healing, advisory board activities, outreach, collaboration with particular state rehabilitation counselor or administrator, or being involved with the one-stop program.”

Section 9. Consumer Satisfaction: 1. The “If no” sentence is deleted and the word “current” is deleted. Instructions – parenthesis are inserted, the words “your project officer” are deleted, the word “held” is inserted, and the word “current” is deleted. The word “evaluations” is replaced with “activities” and the word “current” is deleted.
Original	Revised
“This section refers to activities conducted for the purpose of determining consumer satisfaction with project services. 1. Did the grant application say that consumer satisfaction activities would be conducted during the current reporting period? If no, review entered data before clicking on Save and Mark as Complete and Submit to RSA. 2. Were any consumer satisfaction activities conducted during the current reporting period? The information provided in this section is for use by your project officer and is confidential. If yes, describe in the box below the types of consumer activities conducted during the current reporting period. If no, but the application stated that consumer satisfaction evaluations would be conducted in the current reporting period, explain in the box why the activities were not conducted.”	“This section refers to activities conducted for the purpose of determining consumer satisfaction with project services. 1. Did the grant application say that consumer satisfaction activities would be conducted during the reporting period? 2. Were any consumer satisfaction activities conducted during the reporting period? (The information provided in this section is for use by RSA and is held confidential.) If yes, describe in the box below the types of consumer activities conducted during the reporting period. If no, but the application stated that consumer satisfaction activities would be conducted in the reporting period, explain in the box why activities were not conducted.”

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