| 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? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 05 | 09 | 14 |
| Approved Not made | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Rejected | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| Total | 07 | 12 | 19 |
| Lowest Income: | $11,256 | Highest Income: | $61,164 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $400,603 | 14 | $28,615 |
| Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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| Number of Loans | 04 | 06 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 14 |
| Percentage of Loans | 28.57% | 42.86% | 7.14% | 14.29% | 7.14% | 0% | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 14 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | 0% | |
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 14 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 14 | $153,203 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 14 | $153,203 |
| Lowest | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 6.25% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | 14 | 5.76785714285714% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 11 |
| 6.1% to 8.0% | 03 |
| 8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
| 10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
| 12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
| 14.1% + | 00 |
| Total | 14 |
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 05 | $19,520 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 02 | $6,899 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 07 | $126,784 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 14 | $153,203 |
| Number Loans in default | 05 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $649,165 |
| 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 |
|---|
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
An young man needed an adapted vehicle to pursue a college education. With the support of vocation rehabilitation he was able to combine VR services and an mPower Loan to buy a vehicle that would accommodation his disability and enable him to be independent driving to school. Independent transportation is essential in Maine as there is not public transit service in the area where this man lives and attends college. His goal is to complete college studies, get an on the job internship experience and eventually work full time.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 07 | 08 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 11 | 12 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 13 | 14 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 00 | 13 | 14 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 84.62% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 13 | 92.86% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 7.14% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 14 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 03 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 446 |
| C. Total | 449 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 03 |
| 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 | 446 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 02 | $1,750 | $40 | $1,710 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 03 | $5,250 | $40 | $5,210 |
| 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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 282 | $122,308 | $20,340 | $101,968 |
| Daily Living | 289 | $34,528 | $5,963 | $28,565 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 08 | $6,487 | $1,559 | $4,928 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 01 | $500 | $118 | $382 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 580 | $163,823 | $27,980 | $135,843 |
The ALLTECH Spurwink Reuse store in Bangor got a call from a social worker from St Joseph's Hospital;. They had a patient who was going home and needed a bariatric commode and walker. The man lived in a rural town with very limited home care services. His family went to ALLTECH and bought the bariatric commode and walker for him at a discount price. With these devices at his home he was safer and more independent with this personal care/toileting needs and mobility around the house.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 445 | 446 |
| 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 | 01 | 00 | 445 | 446 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 445 | 446 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 00 | 445 | 446 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 449 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 449 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 252 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 27 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 569 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 47 |
| Total | 895 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 727 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 21 |
| Representative of Education | 99 |
| Representative of Employment | 08 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 27 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 11 |
| Representatives of Technology | 02 |
| Total | 895 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 21 |
|---|
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 31 |
| Hearing | 16 |
| Speech Communication | 77 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 136 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 308 |
| Daily Living | 337 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 88 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 77 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 12 |
| Total | 1,082 |
A group home personal support provider contacted CARES to inquire about borrowing hearing amplification devices for a woman with the intellectual disability who is hard of hearing. We loaned out three amplifier devices over several months for her to try out in her home environment. She also had some sensory issues and could not tolerate the feel of the devices near her ears. This eliminated several devices. After trying different devices, she found a pair that worked for her with the right amplifier. Now she is awaiting funding through medicaid waiver to purchase the AT device that best suits her need. With the new device she will be more able to interact with her support staff, family and others living in her home.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 62 | 15 | 104 | 181 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 02 | 23 | 25 |
| Subtotal | 62 | 17 | 127 | 206 |
| Have not made a decision | 13 | 12 | 17 | 42 |
| Subtotal | 75 | 29 | 144 | 248 |
| Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
| Total | 77 | 29 | 146 | 252 |
| Performance on this measure | 81.26% | 58.62% | 87.41% | |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 51 | 11 | 339 | 401 |
| 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. | 21 | 00 | 221 | 242 |
| 4. Subtotal | 72 | 11 | 560 | 643 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 72 | 11 | 560 | 643 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 72 | 11 | 560 | 643 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 839 | 93.74% |
| Satisfied | 53 | 5.92% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.11% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.22% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 895 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 09 |
| Hearing | 05 |
| Speech Communication | 58 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 20 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 484 |
| Daily Living | 350 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 21 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 54 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 10 |
| Total # of Devices Loaned | 1,011 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 850 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 31 |
| Representatives of Education | 99 |
| Representatives of Employment | 06 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 12 |
| Representative of Community Living | 25 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 1,023 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 78 |
| Service Provider | 10 |
| Vendor | 794 |
| Repair Service | 02 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 884 |
A home care worker contacted Pine Tree Society Communication Pathway program for a demo of a communication device prior to a device being acquired for a young man. This man had been an AAC user since childhood and is now 32 years old. His current device is broken, obsolete and unrepairable. He wanted to learn about the newer tech and see what his options were. Out staff met with this man and his caregivers to show several AAC device options, he tried them out and was able to decide on which device he wanted to get. From there, he could work with his speech path to get the documentation needed for funding of his new AAC device.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 38 | 05 | 836 | 879 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 03 | 110 | 113 |
| Subtotal | 38 | 08 | 946 | 992 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 19 | 19 |
| Subtotal | 38 | 08 | 965 | 1,011 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 38 | 08 | 965 | 1,011 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 98.03% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 952 | 93.06% |
| Satisfied | 71 | 6.94% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 1,023 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 53 | 11 | 791 | 855 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 21 | 00 | 222 | 243 |
| 4. Subtotal | 74 | 11 | 1,016 | 1,101 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 6. Subtotal | 74 | 11 | 1,018 | 1,103 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 74 | 11 | 1,018 | 1,103 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.8% | 99.82% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 100 | 20 | 940 | 1,060 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 05 | 133 | 138 |
| Subtotal | 100 | 25 | 1,073 | 1,198 |
| Have not made a decision | 13 | 12 | 36 | 61 |
| Subtotal | 113 | 37 | 1,109 | 1,259 |
| Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
| Total | 115 | 37 | 1,111 | 1,263 |
| Performance on this measure | 86.96% | 67.57% | 96.58% | 94.85% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Not Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 47 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 28 |
| Representatives of Education | 178 |
| Representatives of Employment | 40 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 168 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 119 |
| Representatives of Technology | 37 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 617 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | 153 | 21 | 617 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 144 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 30 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 55 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 376 |
| Transition | 12 |
| Total | 617 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The Maine CITE staff created a webinar geared for community case managers on the topic of "AT for Managing Medications". We worked with the state association of community service providers to promote the availability of this webinar. As a follow up to this webinar event, we were invited to do a live workshop at the DHHS state meeting on AT for Community Living with more that 60 attendees at the training workshop.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Maine CITE staff worked with the State VR Agency to plan and present a webinar training event to their 27 statewide High School Transition VR counsellors. We presented information about AT devices that impact transition skills development for students with disabilities who are moving on to living independently or going on to post secondary school and/or work. Resources were included in the webinar about state wide AT providers, Medicaid waivers that include AT as well as other alternative funding sources.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Maine CITE staff presented a workshop to the regional Word Press group on "Web Accessibility and Word Press". The session highlighted disability data, regulatory standards, how to make content accessible, the importance of developing for mobile devices and the session offered ICT resources including mainecite.org/accessible-web-design/
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 32 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 12 |
| No known outcome at this time | 11 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 55 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 80% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
| Education | 25% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 10% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 25% |
| Representative of Community Living | 30% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
This year, the Maine CITE staff worked with our four AT Demo & Loan statewide service provider agencies. The TA project involved working with them to update their individual AT device inventories and merge them into one central inventory on a new website -- www.at4maine.org. Over 8 months we work with these AT professionals to purge old AT, identify new AT to be purchased and update the inventories. Next on our agenda is to work with them for promoting info about the new site and drive consumer traffic to this new AT online resource.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Maine CITE continues to be a collaborative stakeholder in the State Money Follows the Person program administered through the DHHS. The "Homeward Bound Program" assists individuals who are in nursing homes to create transition plans and move back into their community. Over 3 years more than 110 people have been served by the program and transitioned back home. This year we worked with the state staff to analyze these individual's transition plans and use of AT --- more than 90% of them used some type of AT to return to the community. This program is set for continued funding through 2018 and we will continue in a TA role for the staff
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. This year, Maine CITE purchased advertising space in the "Wiser Living" magazine published in Maine and geared to the boomer/aging market. It was a full page info ad in a 130 page magazine that promoted information about Maine CITE and Assistive Technology. It had pictures of AT and gave examples of AT used for staying active in the community and living at home safer and more independently. We also promoted our AT information website and getatstuf.com for AT exchanges. This magazine is published 4 times a year and is dropped at no charge in southern Maine at the agencies on aging, doctors offices, health clinics, libraries, senior colleges and other public locations. The magazine circulation is 150,000.
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 220 | 464 | 684 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 241 | 223 | 464 |
| Representative of Education | 63 | 17 | 80 |
| Representative of Employment | 19 | 00 | 19 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 137 | 64 | 201 |
| Representative of Community Living | 100 | 99 | 199 |
| Representative of Technology | 16 | 00 | 16 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 796 | 867 | 1,663 |
| 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 |
|---|
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?
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? | No |
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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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