Approved as amended by HHS/CDC's 8/6/98 memorandum to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
1,290
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1,330
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This is a follow-up study of a group of persons who, as 10 year old children, were part of an earlier study of a group of conditions referred to as developmental disabilities. These conditions include mental retardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, and vision impairment. The purpose of the present data collection effort is to characterize, through structured in-person interviews, the present-day status of these young adults in terms of health status, living arrangements, socialization, employment, quality of life, service utilization, and independence.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.