Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
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 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 20 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 121 |
C. Total Served | 141 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 141 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 141 | $17,625 | $17,625 | $17,625 |
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 and transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 141 | $987,000 | $17,625 | $969,375 |
SHARP received a letter from an audiologist requesting assistance for a patient in purchasing hearing aids. The individual has severe hearing loss in the right ear. He had applied for a hearing aid through the Starkey HEAR Now program and was qualified, but unable to afford the $125 application fee due to his limited income. The individual had researched possible funding resources in his community, but was unable to locate any that were readily assisting low-income individuals at this time. SHARP was able to provide the assistance needed in covering the application fee ($125) for HEAR Now. Both the audiologist and the patient were grateful for the assistance received to help in his pursuit of better communication and improved quality of life.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 141 | 141 |
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 | 141 | 141 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 141 | 141 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 141 | 141 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 138 | 97.87% |
Satisfied | 03 | 2.13% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 141 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
None to report at this time
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 2,504 |
C. Total | 2,504 |
Performance Measure | |
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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 | 2,504 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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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 |
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 |
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Vision | 10 | $5,745 | $0 | $5,745 |
Hearing | 276 | $10,964 | $0 | $10,964 |
Speech Communication | 18 | $36,734 | $0 | $36,734 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 17 | $8,218 | $0 | $8,218 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 753 | $177,094 | $40 | $177,054 |
Daily Living | 1,343 | $153,453 | $116 | $153,337 |
Environmental Adaptations | 39 | $7,156 | $0 | $7,156 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 34 | $8,225 | $0 | $8,225 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 14 | $4,189 | $0 | $4,189 |
Total | 2,504 | $411,778 | $156 | $411,622 |
Mr. EW was a patient in the Health Connections Care Transition Program, a 90 day care continuum program following discharge from the hospital assisting patients in the community with health coaching, community resource needs and connection to a Primary Care Physician and Medical Home. He was referred following an assessment based on an evidence based risk stratification scoring survey and meeting the definition of a vulnerable patient in the Louisville Community. Mr. EW has End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension and Heart Failure. He requires hemodialysis several times a week at a local dialysis center. The center is about six blocks from his home but he was unable to walk the distance to his appointment and home. During the care planning process, his nurse identified the need for transportation assistance to medical appointments, a new pair of glasses, a hospital bed and a shower chair. A Community Health Worker was immediately assigned to his case to assist him with getting the support needed so that he could stay at home, care for himself and get to his dialysis center. Using local services, Bethany assisted him in contacting all local agencies and making application for services. The role of Health Connections is to assist patients AND educate them on navigation of our complex medical system. It was through the enTECH Center located at Spalding University that Bethany was able to obtain the needed resources. The enTECH CARAT program was able to provide him with a motorized wheelchair. You will see him driving his wheelchair to and from his dialysis appointments and other services near his home. To quote Mr. EW, “No one has ever helped me like your team. This is HUGE and has changed my life”.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 211 | 62 | 1,949 | 2,222 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 21 | 01 | 193 | 215 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 14 | 17 |
4. Subtotal | 235 | 63 | 2,156 | 2,454 |
5. None of the above | 07 | 01 | 42 | 50 |
6. Subtotal | 242 | 64 | 2,198 | 2,504 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 242 | 64 | 2,198 | 2,504 |
9. Performance on this measure | 97.11% | 98.44% | 98.09% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 2,381 | 95.09% |
Satisfied | 121 | 4.83% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.04% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.04% |
Total Surveyed | 2,504 | |
Response rate % | 99.96% |
None to report at this time
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,370 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 05 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 32 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 66 |
Total | 1,473 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 29 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 303 |
Representative of Education | 65 |
Representative of Employment | 01 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,013 |
Representatives of Community Living | 45 |
Representatives of Technology | 17 |
Total | 1,473 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 26 |
Hearing | 15 |
Speech Communication | 219 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 262 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 315 |
Daily Living | 98 |
Environmental Adaptations | 426 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 462 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 400 |
Total | 2,223 |
A 3 year-old-child who could not use her hands needed a way to control an iPad, choose music and play songs. Redwood’s ATRC loaned the family a goose neck switch that could be hooked to the child’s wheelchair and a Blue 2 Bluetooth switch interface that could be used with the family’s iPad. The switch and interface helped the child overcome the barrier of not being able to control her environment and make choices. There was collaboration with the child’s nurse, mother and speech therapist as the AT staff trained them on how to use the equipment and checked in to see if the equipment was working well for the child. The loan of this equipment improved the child’s opportunity to learn. She now uses her head to activate the goose neck switch to pause, play and skip through tracks on her favorite sound track “Frozen”. She is also starting to use 2 switches to control her environment. This loan led to making a decision to purchase these items. Learning to use the goose neck switch and interface improved the child’s access to education and she can now use the new skills she has developed on educational activities.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 107 | 02 | 1,239 | 1,348 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 22 | 22 |
Subtotal | 107 | 02 | 1,261 | 1,370 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 107 | 02 | 1,261 | 1,370 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 107 | 02 | 1,261 | 1,370 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 66 | 00 | 22 | 88 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 06 | 00 | 08 | 14 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
4. Subtotal | 73 | 00 | 30 | 103 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 73 | 00 | 30 | 103 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 73 | 00 | 30 | 103 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,297 | 88.05% |
Satisfied | 168 | 11.41% |
Satisfied somewhat | 07 | 0.48% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.07% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 1,473 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Nothing to report at this time
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 05 |
Hearing | 03 |
Speech Communication | 378 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 300 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 65 |
Daily Living | 01 |
Environmental Adaptations | 02 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 02 |
Computers and Related | 298 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 1,054 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 1,041 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 787 |
Representatives of Education | 1,230 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 78 |
Representative of Community Living | 25 |
Representative of Technology | 04 |
Total | 3,165 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 1,347 |
Service Provider | 970 |
Vendor | 10 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 2,327 |
An individual with a hearing, speech and visual impairment, needed a better way to communicate on the phone and when out in the community. Redwood’s ATRC Coordinator demonstrated various telephone options from the Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) cabinet, discussed signaler options, wireless devices and also looked at several augmentative communication options. After weighing the pros and cons of all these options, the individual made a decision to get an iPad with the communication apps Proloquo4Text and Proloquo2Go. It was felt that this option could be used with an existing cell phone and would allow the individual to be understood over the phone and when face-to-face with others when out in the community. The iPad and augmentative communication apps overcome the individual’s speech and hearing barriers. The size of the iPad screen helps to overcome the individual’s visual impairment.Redwood ATRC collaborated with the Kentucky Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in helping the individual complete and submit an application for this wireless device and specialized apps. The ability to communicate by telephone or in person while out in the community improves the individual’s ability to communicate with others as well as improving the quality of life. The ability to communicate by telephone and in person while out in the community improves the individual’s access to community living and telecommunications/information technology.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 942 | 04 | 90 | 1,036 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
Subtotal | 944 | 04 | 92 | 1,040 |
Have not made a decision | 06 | 01 | 06 | 13 |
Subtotal | 950 | 05 | 98 | 1,053 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 950 | 05 | 99 | 1,054 |
Performance on this measure | 99.37% | 80% | 92.93% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 3,106 | 98.14% |
Satisfied | 56 | 1.77% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.06% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.03% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 3,165 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
None to report at this time
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 277 | 62 | 2,112 | 2,451 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 27 | 01 | 201 | 229 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 00 | 14 | 18 |
4. Subtotal | 308 | 63 | 2,327 | 2,698 |
5. None of the above | 07 | 01 | 42 | 50 |
6. Subtotal | 315 | 64 | 2,369 | 2,748 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 315 | 64 | 2,369 | 2,748 |
9. Performance on this measure | 97.78% | 98.44% | 98.23% | 98.18% |
ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 1,049 | 06 | 1,329 | 2,384 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 24 | 26 |
Subtotal | 1,051 | 06 | 1,353 | 2,410 |
Have not made a decision | 06 | 01 | 06 | 13 |
Subtotal | 1,057 | 07 | 1,359 | 2,423 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 1,057 | 07 | 1,360 | 2,424 |
Performance on this measure | 99.43% | 85.71% | 99.49% | 99.42% |
ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 644 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 80 |
Representatives of Education | 728 |
Representatives of Employment | 144 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 369 |
Representatives of Community Living | 686 |
Representatives of Technology | 44 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 2,695 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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2,454 | 156 | 85 | 2,695 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 2,023 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 82 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 412 |
Transition | 178 |
Total | 2,695 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
KATS Coordinating Staff in conjunction with staff from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Office for the Blind provided training at an employer workshop held in Louisville, KY and sponsored by OVR, OFB and Kentuckiana Works. In attendance where Human Resources staff from DCL Logistics, United Bank, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing, Leggett and Platt Furniture Manufacturing, Cintas, LG&E, Norton Healthcare, Republic Bank, and Smithfield Packaged Meats Division, among others. The topics covered in this training included an overview of Assistive Technology, Universal Design, Workplace accommodations, Essential job functions, ADA, and Job Accommodation Network. Attendees were also presented with brief case study videos showing how assistive technology and simple, low cost workplace accommodations have been used in employment situations throughout the state. There were 32 employers, VR counselors, Office of Employment and Training and Kentuckiana Works staff in attendance. (see:www.katsnet.org/docs/EmployerWorkshop.pptx)
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Redwood ATRC staff (ATRC Coordinator, ATRC Librarian and Director) gave a presentation to 19 service coordinators at the Northern Kentucky First Steps Point of Entry. The presentation reviewed the process for requesting assistive technology loans and purchases and focused on the transition from First Steps to the schools with an explanation of how assistive technology is provided during transition.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
KATS Coordinating Staff were asked to provide training to the statewide ADA and EEO Coordinators at their quarterly meeting in Frankfort. Specifically, KATS was asked to provide an overview training and ADA and other laws and regulations as they apply to websites and electronic documents. This was also an opportunity for KATS to review the state's Accessible Information Technology Law and how it applies to both websites and documents as well as procurement of good and services. There were approximately 32 in attendance.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 60 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 22 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 82 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
None to report at this time
Education | 21% |
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Employment | 14% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 14% |
Representative of Community Living | 21% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
KATS Coordinating Center staff provided technical assistance to the Region 2 Chief Information Officer (CIO) group, which covers 22 school districts in KY. Several of the Region 2 districts had recently recieved formal complaints from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in regards to their website accessibility. Technical assistance provided included training on ADA and website accessibility (see: www.katsnet.org/docsRegion2CIOADA.pptx), direct one-on-one and group consultation, providing literature on building and maintaining accessible websites and documents, guidance and consultation with regards to including accessibility language in contracts for goods and services and developing accessibility policies covering electronic documents and information. During group consultation, KATS staff met with each districts content managers. During the consult session, each content manager brought a laptop computer and was able to bring up their districts website(s) and was able to make live change
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
None to report at this time
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. One of the KATS ATRC's was featured in two WHAS Crusade for Children (http://whascrusade.org/) spotlight videos. These videos ran during the annual donation drive on WHAS and are also available to view on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoDv2OSHyDU, which features Milo the Robot, which was purchased with WHAS grant funds, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcYQ9UEYD6A, which features Ava, who was born with Spina Bifida and utilizes the center for training and equipment.These videos brought awareness to the center and its services to a statewide audience.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 2,502 | 05 | 2,507 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 2,620 | 88 | 2,708 |
Representative of Education | 5,255 | 48 | 5,303 |
Representative of Employment | 104 | 13 | 117 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 18,580 | 18 | 18,598 |
Representative of Community Living | 1,066 | 01 | 1,067 |
Representative of Technology | 1,768 | 38 | 1,806 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 31,895 | 211 | 32,106 |
None to report at this time
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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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?
Technology (ICT accessibility and AT
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?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Private | $350 | State Financing |
Private | $71,257 | Device Loan |
Private | $2,000 | Reuse |
Amount: $73,607 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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None to report at this time
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