National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Alabama 2023
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
State Financing
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 0 |
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C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 0 |
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D. Anecdote
No anecdote available to report.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
| Total Surveyed | 00 | |
| Response rate % | NaN% |
G. Notes:
This year we started our AT Maker Program by acquiring tools and materials for projects such as switch adaptations and custom device fabrication. However, we were unable complete a service, so we have no data to report. We no longer have a partnership with our alternative financing program so data is not available for AFP.
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 5,174 |
| C. Total | 5,174 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients. | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 5,174 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance
B. Device Exchange Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 13 | $24,365 | $0 | $24,365 |
| Speech Communication | 01 | $18,500 | $0 | $18,500 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 4,034 | $1,428,480 | $0 | $1,428,480 |
| Daily Living | 2,734 | $805,883 | $0 | $805,883 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 54 | $4,414 | $0 | $4,414 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 05 | $7,459 | $0 | $7,459 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $177 | $0 | $177 |
| Total | 6,843 | $2,289,278 | $0 | $2,289,278 |
D. Anecdote
At his 6-year-old birthday party, Maverick broke his leg while playing with his friends. For eight long weeks, Maverick couldn’t put any weight on his leg. His parents began looking for a child-sized wheelchair, knowing he would need it to manage first grade. They couldn’t find one anywhere. During their search, they found the “We Share” project at Goodwill Gulf Coast, a reuse project of Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Because child-sized medical equipment is scarce, “We Share” staff got to work: they found a small adult wheelchair that had potential. Adjusting the height kept it as low to the ground as possible and a few tweaks to brakes, upholstery and arm rests made the chair like new. The final touch was an elevating leg rest so that Maverick could keep his leg straight out. Maverick was able to ride through the holidays in style!
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 13 | 89 | 4,923 | 5,025 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 01 | 70 | 73 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 54 | 54 |
| 4. Subtotal | 15 | 90 | 5,047 | 5,152 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 21 | 21 |
| 6. Subtotal | 15 | 90 | 5,068 | 5,173 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 15 | 90 | 5,069 | 5,174 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.57% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 5,091 | 98.4% |
| Satisfied | 83 | 1.6% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 5,174 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 28 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 02 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 06 |
| Total | 36 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Individuals with Disabilities | 04 | 02 | 06 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Representative of Education | 07 | 00 | 07 |
| Representative of Employment | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representatives of Technology | 08 | 04 | 12 |
| Total | 28 | 08 | 36 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Hearing | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Speech Communication | 05 | 02 | 07 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 06 | 02 | 08 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 06 | 01 | 07 |
| Daily Living | 27 | 01 | 28 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 13 | 07 | 20 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 60 | 14 | 74 |
E. Anecdote
Our program was invited to a training event for community rehabilitation partners to teach them more about assistive technology and our services. A participant of the training from Easterseals of Birmingham was excited to learn about our new lending library. After learning of our program she began borrowing items that she could use for her consumers as well as her own professional development. Her role is to provide job training services to consumers with disabilities and she commonly integrates technology into her activities but our lending library expanded her access to technology she would not have otherwise been able to use. She provided this photo of an individual trialing the Envision glasses which articulate visual information into speech. We are excited to have developed this partnership with such a valued service provider and we're so happy to see our trainings and loan programs grow in value this year.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 09 | 04 | 02 | 15 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 03 | 02 | 09 |
| Subtotal | 13 | 07 | 04 | 24 |
| Have not made a decision | 03 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 16 | 07 | 05 | 28 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 16 | 07 | 05 | 28 |
| Performance on this measure | 81.25% | 100% | 80% | |
G. Acquisition Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 02 | 01 | 04 |
| 4. Subtotal | 02 | 05 | 01 | 08 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 02 | 05 | 01 | 08 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 02 | 05 | 01 | 08 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 20 | 55.56% |
| Satisfied | 14 | 38.89% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 5.56% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 36 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
I. Notes:
We spent a significant portion of our year acquiring a physical location for our device inventory and purchasing equipment to increase inventory. The majority of our current inventory wasn't available for consumers to borrow until September of this fiscal year which impacted our short term loan data. Despite this we did see an increase in device loans from fiscal year 2022.
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 00 |
| Hearing | 00 |
| Speech Communication | 00 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 02 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 01 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Device Demonstrations | 03 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| Representatives of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00 | 06 | 06 |
| Representative of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 03 | 10 | 13 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 01 |
| Service Provider | 00 |
| Vendor | 02 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 01 |
| Total | 04 |
D. Anecdote
A nutritionist for the ADRS Children's Rehabilitation Services was grateful when we added the Obi Robot Feeder to our inventory. Although Obi will gladly send out a loaner device, their standard loan period is only for a week, which can present an issue if the consumer needs to reschedule. With the device being available for staff to demonstrate the nutritionist can utilize the device for feeding clinic with consumers interested in learning what is available for independent eating and the process is easier and less restrictive.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 13 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 13 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Our resources for staff and location for device demonstrations were severely limited this year which limited the number of demonstrations we could provide.
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 14 | 90 | 4,923 | 5,027 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 03 | 70 | 75 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 02 | 55 | 58 |
| 4. Subtotal | 17 | 95 | 5,048 | 5,160 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 21 | 21 |
| 6. Subtotal | 17 | 95 | 5,069 | 5,181 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 17 | 95 | 5,070 | 5,182 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 94.12% | 97.89% | 98.48% | 98.46% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 10 | 05 | 03 | 18 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 03 | 02 | 09 |
| Subtotal | 14 | 08 | 05 | 27 |
| Have not made a decision | 03 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 17 | 08 | 06 | 31 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 17 | 08 | 06 | 31 |
| Performance on this measure | 82.35% | 100% | 83.33% | 87.1% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.96% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 77 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 117 |
| Representatives of Education | 503 |
| Representatives of Employment | 334 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 400 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 91 |
| Representatives of Technology | 86 |
| Unable to Categorize | 226 |
| TOTAL | 1,834 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,004 | 132 | 698 | 1,834 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 1,386 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 03 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 238 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 54 |
| Transition | 153 |
| Total | 1,834 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
We were honored to co-present the inaugural AT Alabama Resource Expo and Learning Event. The two-day event was sponsored in part by the Department of Education Special Education Services and hosted by United Ability. We were asked to contribute our team’s expertise to assist with coordinating the innovative and high-impact event. The Learning Event provided 16 in-depth educational sessions on assistive technology. We had fantastic speakers from all over the country (and Canada!) and many experts from here in Alabama. A lunch and learn provided the opportunity to hear heartfelt live interviews with users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The event was attended by 125 educational and disability service providers and the overall atmosphere was full of excitement and inspiration.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
As a result of training provided to community rehabilitation partners statewide we were invited to provide a workshop for the Decatur Center for the Developmentally Disabled. We were able to provide a hands on training with assistive technology that will promote independence with their consumers who are participating in transitional living.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
We partnered with LunarLab, a local UI/UX design team, to provide a lunch and learn for Informational Technology accessibility. Our participants were primarily web developers who had not much experience with designing with inclusion in mind. Participants learned which website features can create barriers for individuals with disabilities and were provided suggestions on how to improve accessibility. We also created simulations to challenge them with tasks so they could experience what it is like to encounter real life accessibility challenges. Participants had an opportunity to trial multiple scenarios as a person using assistive technology.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 22 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 10 |
| No known outcome at this time | 11 |
| Nonrespondent | 11 |
| Total | 54 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 59.3% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Not Met |
E. Notes:
A major impact to our geographical data is a 500+ participant training that was hosted by another entity. We were not provided with participant's geographical data. Another issue that impacts both our geographic data and performance measures is that participants are less inclined to complete digital polls and/or surveys for remote trainings.
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 47% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 00% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 53% |
| Community Living | 00% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 00% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
APT AT is continuing to work with the ALS association to assist with improving the assistive technology services they provide through their organization. We are evaluating their procedures for AT donations and reallocation as well as auditing their set up and support process. We hope to provide suggestions they can use for planning so they may advocate for more resources to support their own device reuse program.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
C. Notes:
Public Awareness
Public Awareness Activities
Public Awareness Narratives
Describe in detail at least one and no more than two innovative or high-impact public awareness activities conducted during this reporting period. Highlight the content/focus of the awareness information shared, the mechanism used to disseminate or communicate the awareness information, the numbers and/or types of individuals reached, and positive outcomes resulting from the activity. If quantative numbers are available regarding the reach of the activity, please provide those: however, quantative data is not required.
1. Our inaugural AT Alabama event included a resource expo the evening before the learning event which was free and open to the public. It included 31 vendors demonstrating assistive technology and providing information on disability services. Attendees were able to try state of the art technology like adaptive video games, an eye gaze driven wheelchair, and 3D printing. We put together a social media campaign which went out daily before the event to let the public know about the vendors (including food trucks) they could expect. It was well attended by over 250 family members, individuals with disabilities, and service providers. The vendors were impressed with the constant flow of participants they had at their tables and the attendees provided positive feedback about their experiences. As a result of this event our program's social media following increased and we had several families connect with us after the event.
2. We expanded our efforts this year to share about our program on social media. Although we have limited staff we were able to get some additional support for content creation, particularly an Occupational Therapy student from a local university, and our page provided informative posts on the latest in technology and what we have available from our lending library and demonstration. Our Facebook data alone shows that our page was visited 5x more this year than last, our reach was 3x more, and our content was shared over 500 times.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 12 | 05 | 17 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 07 | 10 | 17 |
| Representative of Education | 06 | 01 | 07 |
| Representative of Employment | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| Representative of Community Living | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representative of Technology | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 42 | 21 | 63 |
Referral Types:
We made a particular effort to work with Alabama Department of Special Education to get information out about our services. As a result we saw an increase in referrals from schools who had heard about our services. We do still receive many of our referrals from disability service case managers who have their consumers contact us for funding information or for the reutilization programs.
Referral Sources:
22% of our referrals come from disability service providers which include case managers from Alabama Dept of Rehabilitation services and disability specific groups like the Alabama Head Injury Foundation or ALS association. These providers are a strong network for us in disseminating information. About 20% of our referrals come from a combined effort of information we've provided online via the website or social media.
Notes:
Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes
Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities
| Coordination/Collaboration activities are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR coordination/collaboration activities for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 1 |
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A. Coordination/Collaboration
1. As concisely as possible, describe the partnership initiative. What activities/services were provided? Who are the major collaborating organizations and what is their role? Who is served/benefited? What funding was used to implement the initiative?
This year we developed a new partnership with United Ability, a nonprofit in central Alabama whose mission is provide services that empower individuals to live full and meaningful lives. Through additional AT Act funding from FY 2022 we were able to contract with United Ability to add part time staff who directly worked with our program to develop our lending library and demonstration center and fulfill training requests. Due to state agency and funding limitations, we would otherwise only have 2 full time staff to support most of our activities but through this initiative we were able to use a portion of time from an additional project manager/assistive technology specialist, AT professional, and 3 program assistants. In addition, we were able to collaborate on projects of two of United Ability's speech language pathologists who brought innovative ideas for increasing assistive technology access across the state that impacted the areas of early intervention and augmentative communication.
2. As concisely as possible, describe the measurable results of the initiative and any lessons learned. How did access to AT change as a result of the coordination/collaboration/partnership? How did awareness of AT change as a result of the partnership? How did the reach of the state AT program change as a result of the partnership? What made the partnership successful? What would you change or wish you had done differently? Provided funding/resources are available, will the initiative continue or is this a one-time event? What advice would you give for replication of the initiative? Please include URL for initiative if available.
With the additional staff support we were able to achieve our goal of doubling our short-term loan and demonstration inventory by the end of the fiscal year. Together, we also fulfilled 53 training opportunities for 1,834 participants. Nearly 4x the impact from last year. The partnership also brought us the invaluable opportunity to cohost the inaugural AT Alabama Resource Expo and Learning Event which made it possible for our program's network to expand since United Ability is an established and well-known organization. Should we have additional funding in consecutive years we would love for the partnership to continue.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Employment; Community Participation and Integration; Recreation / Leisure; Health; Aging;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration; Training; Public Awareness;
Overview of State Improvement Activities
| State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 00 |
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Additional And Leveraged Funds
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | $41,040 | Device Loan | True |
| Federal | $37,808 | Demonstration | True |
| Amount: $78,848 |
For any leveraged funding reported above for which data could not be reported, please describe the extenuating circumstances that precluded data from being reported and efforts to remediate the situation in future reporting periods.
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All Section 4 AT Act grantees were awarded $80,000.00 in supplimental Public Health Workforce grant funding to increase the full-time equivalent (FTE) of staff withing the disability and aging network for public health professionals. Please document the status of these funds below. |
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C. Describe any unique issues with your data in this section (e.g., the reason why you were unable to report the number of individuals served with additional or leveraged funds).
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