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OBJECTIVE XO. V

To study, asscus, and make recommendations
for 1) general and special policy and imple-
mentation considerations, and 2) demonstration
projects to tort frasibility of service methods
to meet rehabilitation needs of DISH.

Task 12. Identify ! uro rams for coordination of problemsolving esserts to meet the 12ad5 OF 175H

How can efforts to prepare DSH for VR be
measured?

Cost and benefit factors and other processes for measuring the coct and fapact of rehabilitating DSH for improved functioning in activities of daily living must be identified.

How can efforts to rehabilitate DSH for ADL
be measured?

Cost and benefit factors and other processes for measuring the cost and impact of rehabilitating IMSH for improved functioning in activities of daily living ust be identified.

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OBJECTIVE XD, V: (cont.)

Task 14. Identify rennerch and demonstration requirements and

Question A.

Lend:

Question B.

Lead:

Question C.

Lead:

Question D.

Lend:

What substantive findings of the study suggest or require further development or testing through research and/or demonstration projects?

Subjects for research and demonstrations may include rehabilitation methods thich result free specific study findings; adaptations of new technological advances in service delivery systems; programs worthy of replication for evaluation; analysis concerning budgets, benefits, naagement, and the general economics of cerving sil.

What priority should be assigned to sub-
atentive topics identified for further
rescarch and/or demonstration?

A ranking or scaling of research and
demonstration areas similar to those utilized
by WM progress in preparir, strategies for
directed research might be prepared. Pri-
orities may be assigned within categories
of research relating to the study's objectives.

What methodologies, models, approaches, or
similar considerations of research and
demonstration practice should be utilized
in developing protocols for the suggested
R&D projects?

Particular attention might be dram to R&D
methods used by or discovered by the con-
tractor during the study.

What model approaches identified during the study are ready for immediate implementation by rehabilitation agencies serving the ISH?

Model approaches might be identified and abstracted in a manner similar to approaches uned by Research Utilization staff of SRS and RV projects in State VR agencies.

4.

A study and analysis of the possible coordination of programs within 9 vhich do contribute or night contribute to meeting the comprehensive service needs of LH as determined by the findings of the study.

b. Collect data on costs and benefits (rehabilitation success rates, ZDL success rates, etc.) needed to compare and catinate the Federal budgetmy cricct of providing comprehensive scrvice needs to 11.3, both on a chort and long term basis.

c. Prepare an initial cost/benefit analysis based on the various service alternatives found needed to cerva 15 providing a rationale for choosing the "best" alternative.

d. On the basis of findings, offer suggestions or designs for demonstrations or experiments to test and validate significant tenucus findings concerning model delivery systems or approaches, conto, benefits, program coordination, etc.

e. Suggest report recommendations which can be considered by the Department for the final report. These should treat matters of policy as a primary focus.

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4.

5.

Location of Work and Necessary Travel:

The study must address the comprehensive service needs of IMSH
on a national scope (that is, not every State need be included,
but the study, by design, must be representative of the national
problem). It is understood that the örganization or consortium
conducting the study will be required to engage in extensive travel
to perform the various activities necessary to develop information
of national scope and significance. Periodic travel to coordinate
the study with the central office.of RSA in Washington will be
essential.

Number and Type of Personnel Needed:

It is expected that the study will require a level of effort of about 20 'an years.

6.

Period of Performance and the Sequence of Work

The final draft report must The Contract will begin on June 30, 1974. Submittal of be submitted to SRS no later than January 15, 1975. appendices and technical backup reports shall be completed by no later than May 31, 1975. Final printing and distribution shall also be completed no later than May 31, 1975.

A "preliminary schedule" detailing the activities of this study is
depicted on page 25 and reflects the approximate time frames for the
various intermediate elements in the Contract Scope of Work. The
Contractor agrees to provide by no later than July 30, 1974, a. "final es
specifying firm dates for completion of the individual elements detailed
The "final schedule" shall be submitted
in the "preliminary schedule."
to SRS for review, and upon acceptance by the project officer will be
incorporated herein by a modification to this Contract.

The dates for submittal of the Final Report (January 15, 1975) and
the completion of the Contract (May 31, 1975) are firm requirements.
These critical dates are based on the Congressional requirement of a
report due on February 1, 1975, and shall not be changed unless there
is a Congressional extension of the report due date. In the event
Congress extends the report due date of February 1, 1975, the budget,
period of performance and completion dates specified in the Contract
may be renegotiated at the request of either party.