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Independent Living in New York State: A Needs Assessment
Publication Date: December 2008
Publisher(s): Center for Governmental Research Inc.
Author(s): Maria Ayoob; Bethany Welch; Donald Pryor
Funder(s): New York Association on Independent Living
Funder(s): New York Association on Independent Living
Topic: Health (Health services for the disabled)
Keywords: Human Services; Program Evaluation; Health
Type: Report
Coverage: New York
Abstract:
A network of 35 nonprofit Independent Living Centers operate some 50 sites in NY that serve residents with disabilities. NYS has found these nonprofit organizations save taxpayers millions of dollars annually in avoided institutionalized care costs. In 2008, the centers' statewide association engaged CGR to conduct a needs assessment. CGR identified underserved geographic areas, significant inequities in operating costs and resources across regions, and barriers that impact some rural, immigrant and racial/ethnic populations. CGR offered recommendations for the future.