National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

American Samoa 2017

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:
American Samoa Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4561
City:
Pago Pago
State:
American Samoa
Zip Code:
96799
Program Email:
nlpeau@gmail.com
Phone:
6846991371
TTY:
6846991376

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
American Samoa Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4561
City:
Pago Pago
State:
American Samoa
Zip Code:
96799
Program URL:

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Mailing Address:
City
State:
Zip Code:
Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Peau Nathaniel
Title:
AT Specialist
Phone:
6846991371
E-mail:
nlpeau@gmail.com
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Galea'i Poumele
Title:
VR Director
Phone:
6846991371
E-mail:
apisap26@gmail.com
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Galea'i Poumele
Title:
Director
Phone:
6846991371
E-mail:
apisap26@gmail.com

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? No
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? 00


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? 00

D. Anecdote

Impact Area

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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

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:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 02
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 23
C. Total 25

Performance Measure
D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Reassignment/Refurbishment and Repair and Open Ended Loans - 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
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 25

If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:

B. Device Exchange Activities

Device Exchange
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 02 $1,200 $0 $1,200
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 02 $1,200 $0 $1,200

C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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 02 $300 $0 $300
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 04 $800 $0 $800
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 17 $8,000 $0 $8,000
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 23 $9,100 $0 $9,100

D. Anecdote

Many of our clients come back to us for either updates on there IOS or to exchange old out dated equipment and the exchange is always positive.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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 04 02 19
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 04 00 02 06
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 17 04 04 25
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 17 04 04 25
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 17 04 04 25
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 22 88%
Satisfied 03 12%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 25
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) 00
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 00
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 00
Total 00

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

Loans By Borrower Type
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Individuals with Disabilities 00
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 00
Representative of Education 00
Representative of Employment 00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 00
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 00
Total 00

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 00

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 00
Hearing 00
Speech Communication 00
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00
Daily Living 00
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 00
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total 00

E. Anecdote

No anecdote available

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 00 00 00 00
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 00 00 00 00
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 00 00 00 00
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 00 00 00 00
Performance on this measure NaN% NaN% NaN%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

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. 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%

H. Customer Satisfaction

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%

I. Notes:

This activity is included in the State Plan, but no device loans were conducted or reported for this fiscal year.

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Demonstrations by Device Type
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 07
Hearing 02
Speech Communication 04
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 05
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 02
Daily Living 03
Environmental Adaptations 04
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 02
Computers and Related 20
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 04
Total # of Devices Loaned 53

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 84
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 60
Representatives of Education 15
Representatives of Employment 05
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 05
Representative of Community Living 05
Representative of Technology 06
Total 180

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 68
Service Provider 04
Vendor 05
Repair Service 02
Others 00
Total 79

D. Anecdote

Device demonstrations have always been a highlight of our awareness program. Many participants either have never seen the devices or knew about them but never afforded the opportunity to see the devices in action.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 28 14 11 53
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 28 14 11 53
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 28 14 11 53
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 28 14 11 53
Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 145 80.56%
Satisfied 30 16.67%
Satisfied somewhat 05 2.78%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 180
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

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. 13 04 02 19
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 04 00 02 06
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 17 04 04 25
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 17 04 04 25
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 17 04 04 25
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100% 100%
ACL Performance Measure 75% 75% 75% 75%
Met/Not Met Met Met Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 28 14 11 53
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 28 14 11 53
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 28 14 11 53
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 28 14 11 53
Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100% 100%
ACL Performance Measure 70% 70% 70% 70%
Met/Not Met Met Met Met Met

Training

A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 134
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 80
Representatives of Education 39
Representatives of Employment 08
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 12
Representatives of Community Living 23
Representatives of Technology 00
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 296

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
00 296 00 296

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 54
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 46
Combination of any/all of the above 196
Transition 00
Total 296

B. Description of Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:

Throughout the year AT Specialist Nathaniel Peau conducts training for transition students but also for employers and potential employees as well. Some of those trainings are on AT software but also on ergonomics as it pertains to the work environment. These trainings has proved to be useful in gaining confidence not only in employers for their employees but also for Special needs employees in their ability in the workplace.

Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

As stated before trainings are conducted for transition students who are either transitioning into higher education or those transitioning into the workforce. These trainings are primarily focused on AT software but occasionally requests are made for certain and specific AT devices for mobility and also the use of electronic devices.

Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

All AT trainings have some aspect of information and the acquiring of these devices. Things related to funding and also the use of such devices are routinely discussed.

D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure

IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received Number
IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies 42
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 04
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 46
Performance Measure Percentage 100%
RSA Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 40%
Employment 10%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 0%
Representative of Community Living 0%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 50%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

American Samoa Assistive Technology Program provides technical assistance throughout the Territory. AT Specialist Nathaniel Peau is the primary provider of these technical assistance activities. Tech Assistance are provided free of charge and range from software loading to hardware repair. American Samoa Assistive Technology Program will continue to provide these services to not only clients but also employers who employ the Special Needs Community.

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

Students transitioning to higher education commonly request assistance to load software programs onto their devices and also require help understanding and using these programs.

C. Notes:

Public Awareness

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. Public Awareness for our program is very important but surprisingly simple in American Samoa. On the island there are only two radio stations and two newspapers, advertisement are done on all these platforms and because the size of our island is relatively small information gets around fairly easily which is why our demonstrations and technical assistance programs are so successful. I would say 80 percent of our participants come because of these public awareness activities the rest are reached through social media and also word of mouth.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 54 38 92
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 40 36 76
Representative of Education 43 00 43
Representative of Employment 26 04 30
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 31 02 33
Representative of Community Living 18 09 27
Representative of Technology 02 00 02
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 214 89 303

Notes:

State Improvement Outcomes

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

A. State Improvements

1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.


2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?


B. State Improvements

1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.


2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Additional And Leveraged Funds

Additional and Leveraged Funds

Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? No

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds

B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)

Non-State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds Individuals Served Other Outcome

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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This FY17 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.


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