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? | 01 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | STAR administers Minnesota's centralized reasonable accommodation fund for Executive Branch agencies |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 112 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
C. Total Served | 112 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 112 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 00 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Executive branch agencies have a legal responsibility to provide reasonable accommodations, therefore this information should be excluded.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
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Vision | 04 | $14,120 |
Hearing | 106 | $132,289 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 02 | $7,467 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 112 | $153,876 |
How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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Since this activity is excluded from performance measures, we do not have an anecdote to share.
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 | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 112 | 100% |
Total Surveyed | 112 | |
Response rate % | 0% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 05 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 193 |
C. Total | 198 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 05 |
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 | 193 |
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 | 02 | $3,265 | $0 | $3,265 |
Hearing | 02 | $628 | $0 | $628 |
Speech Communication | 01 | $9,364 | $0 | $9,364 |
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 | 05 | $13,257 | $0 | $13,257 |
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 | 03 | $6,166 | $2,995 | $3,171 |
Hearing | 05 | $1,458 | $0 | $1,458 |
Speech Communication | 184 | $479,858 | $1 | $479,857 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | $275 | $0 | $275 |
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 | 193 | $487,757 | $2,996 | $484,761 |
A thirty-one-year-old male with low vision was having trouble seeing printed documents at work. After consulting with our partner in Southern Minnesota, he borrowed an electronic desktop magnifier through our open-ended loan program. Thanks to this device, he can efficiently magnify paperwork and other printed materials during the work day. Extra features such as changing the font size, font style, and background contrast have increased his productivity, and he is now able to keep up with his work demands.
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 | 02 | 189 | 191 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
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 | 02 | 191 | 193 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 02 | 191 | 193 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 02 | 191 | 193 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 196 | 98.99% |
Satisfied | 01 | 0.51% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.51% |
Total Surveyed | 198 | |
Response rate % | 99.49% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 365 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 13 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 43 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 12 |
Total | 433 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 134 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 109 |
Representative of Education | 107 |
Representative of Employment | 11 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 29 |
Representatives of Community Living | 22 |
Representatives of Technology | 21 |
Total | 433 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 32 |
Hearing | 16 |
Speech Communication | 76 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 129 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 24 |
Daily Living | 80 |
Environmental Adaptations | 39 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 59 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 30 |
Total | 485 |
We received a phone call from a man who is legally blind. For the past three years, he has been unable to read printed materials or shop independently. After discussing possible options with our AT Specialist, he made an appointment for a demonstration of assistive technologies designed for individuals with vision loss. During his visit to our office, various devices, including video magnifiers, were demonstrated. After trying several of the products, he borrowed the MyReader by Orcam. This product includes a small camera that attaches to the frame of eyeglasses; using simple gestures, the user activates the device which instantly recognizes and discreetly reads printed and even electronic text in most environments. A free thirty-day loan of the MyReader, allowed the borrower to read books, newspapers, and even product labels when shopping and convinced him that this was the product he needed to regain his independence.
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 | 118 | 27 | 145 | 290 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 47 | 03 | 19 | 69 |
Subtotal | 165 | 30 | 164 | 359 |
Have not made a decision | 03 | 00 | 02 | 05 |
Subtotal | 168 | 30 | 166 | 364 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 168 | 30 | 167 | 365 |
Performance on this measure | 98.21% | 100% | 98.41% |
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. | 15 | 03 | 11 | 29 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 12 | 00 | 03 | 15 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 01 | 19 | 22 |
4. Subtotal | 29 | 04 | 33 | 66 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 31 | 04 | 33 | 68 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 31 | 04 | 33 | 68 |
9. Performance on this measure | 93.55% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 368 | 84.99% |
Satisfied | 52 | 12.01% |
Satisfied somewhat | 10 | 2.31% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.23% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 0.46% |
Total Surveyed | 433 | |
Response rate % | 99.54% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 09 |
Hearing | 10 |
Speech Communication | 22 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 39 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 06 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 37 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 125 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 112 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 42 |
Representatives of Education | 05 |
Representatives of Employment | 11 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 24 |
Representative of Community Living | 02 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 196 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 12 |
Service Provider | 29 |
Vendor | 27 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 68 |
A 74-year old female diagnosed with Parkinson’s contacted one of our partners. Hand tremors were making it difficult for her to use her laptop and she was wondering if there were any alternatives to a standard mouse that would make it easier for her to use her computer. Our partner demonstrated the Kensington Turbo Mouse and the Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse. She tried both devices on her laptop to determine which one best met her needs. She was impressed with how well she was able to use the trackball. Staff provided her with information on where to purchase the trackball, which she immediately bought. She was grateful for the help and felt that she would not have been able to find a mouse alternative on her own without a lot of trial and error and wasting money buying items that didn’t meet her needs.
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 | 18 | 65 | 37 | 120 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Subtotal | 18 | 68 | 37 | 123 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Subtotal | 18 | 68 | 39 | 125 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 18 | 68 | 39 | 125 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 94.87% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 175 | 89.29% |
Satisfied | 20 | 10.2% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.51% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 196 | |
Response rate % | 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. | 15 | 05 | 200 | 220 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 12 | 00 | 05 | 17 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 01 | 19 | 22 |
4. Subtotal | 29 | 06 | 224 | 259 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 31 | 06 | 224 | 261 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 31 | 06 | 224 | 261 |
9. Performance on this measure | 93.55% | 100% | 100% | 99.23% |
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 | 136 | 92 | 182 | 410 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 47 | 06 | 19 | 72 |
Subtotal | 183 | 98 | 201 | 482 |
Have not made a decision | 03 | 00 | 04 | 07 |
Subtotal | 186 | 98 | 205 | 489 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 186 | 98 | 206 | 490 |
Performance on this measure | 98.39% | 100% | 97.57% | 98.37% |
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 | 10 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 23 |
Representatives of Education | 33 |
Representatives of Employment | 60 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 126 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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120 | 00 | 06 | 126 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 00 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 60 |
Transition | 66 |
Total | 126 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
STAR's AT specialist was invited to St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota to talk to 34 occupational therapy students about assistive technology and related services. Post-lecture evaluations revealed that 33 students gained new knowledge and that all students felt the information would be useful to them in the future.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Training titled, Managing Time for Teens and Young Adults, was provided to foster independence and provide tools to help teens and young adults complete school and work tasks on time. The training was available on-site as well as online via live streaming to encourage attendance statewide. Participants were introduced to a variety of tools (devices and apps) that help with managing time, such as understanding and monitoring the passage of time and breaking tasks into manageable steps as well as helping participants understand their preferences and biases about time and time management. Each participant received a handout to help them match their needs with appropriate time management tools.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
STAR did not conduct ICT training during 2017; however, we collaborated with our state's Office of Accessibility to develop e-learning modules, which are now available to the public and state employees. (See https://mn.gov/mnit/programs/accessibility/training/) We hope to work with our Office of Accessibility to promote the e-learning modules and provide additional support and training to state grantees and state vendors during 2018 and will collect data needed for our ICT performance measure.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 00 |
Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 70.8% |
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Employment | 9.94% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Representative of Community Living | 18.01% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 1.24% |
Total | 99.99% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
STAR facilitates a cross-agency AT workgroup tasked with establishing a common framework for considering assistive technology across state agencies that serve individuals of all ages with disabilities. Wrapping up its first full year, the workgroup will soon launch an online AT Guide that satisfies AT Action Items listed in Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan. The purpose of the Guide is to provide AT consumers, their family and caregivers as well as the professional who serve them, information about person-centered approach to considering, implementing and funding assistive technology to meet AT needs in all environments during the course of a lifetime.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
STAR participated in a focus group to help ARRM (a non-profit association of more than 200 providers, businesses, and advocates of community-based services that support people with disabilities) explore a wide-range of technology (e.g., assistive, health, and monitoring) to increase independent living. STAR continues to meet and work with ARRM to promote awareness of and training around assistive technology.
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. STAR’s program director presented information about the Minnesota’s AT Act program and its services to Partners in Policymaking Class 34 (Minnesota), which had 32 graduates. Partners in Policymaking is a program for self-advocates, families, and caregivers that teaches leadership skills, and the process of developing positive partnerships with elected officials and other individuals who make the policy decisions about disability-related services.
2. STAR staff conducted a presentation for state agency ADA coordinators to increase their awareness of STAR’s services and how assistive technology can increase, improve, and maintain functional needs of workers with disabilities.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 42 | 01 | 43 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 59 | 01 | 60 |
Representative of Education | 05 | 00 | 05 |
Representative of Employment | 17 | 00 | 17 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 40 | 02 | 42 |
Representative of Community Living | 12 | 05 | 17 |
Representative of Technology | 09 | 00 | 09 |
Unable to Categorize | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Total | 186 | 09 | 195 |
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?
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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