National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Nebraska 2017

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
https://atp.nebraska.gov
Mailing Address:
3901 N. 27th Street, Suite 5
City:
Lincoln
State:
Nebraska
Zip Code:
68521
Program Email:
atp@nebraska.gov
Phone:
402-471-0734
TTY:
402-4716052

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Nebraska Department of Education - Assistive Technology Partnership
Mailing Address:
3901 N. 27th Street, Suite 5
City:
Lincoln
State:
Nebraska
Zip Code:
68521
Program URL:
https://atp.nebraska.gov

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):
Orr, Tobias
Title:
Director
Phone:
402-471-0735
E-mail:
tobias.orr@nebraska.gov
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Orr, Tobias
Title:
Director
Phone:
402-471-0735
E-mail:
tobias.orr@nebraska.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
N/A
Title:
N/A
Phone:
N/A
E-mail:
N/A

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

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

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Orr, Tobias
Title:
Director
Phone:
402-471-0735
E-mail:
tobias.orr@nebraska.gov

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? Yes
Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? Yes

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 03 04 07
Approved Not made 01 00 01
Rejected 01 01 02
Total 05 05 10

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $9,396 Highest Income: $92,400

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$290,256 07 $41,465

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
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
Number of Loans 01 03 00 01 00 02 07
Percentage of Loans 14.29% 42.86% 0% 14.29% 0% 28.57% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 00 0%
Partnership Loans 0%
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 00 71.4285714285714%
With loan guarantee only 05 28.5714285714286%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 02 0%
Total 07 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 07 $103,904
Total 07 $103,904

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 3.5%
Highest 4%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
25 07 3.5%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 07
4.1% to 6.0% 00
6.1% to 8.0% 00
8.1% - 10.0% 00
10.1%-12.0% 00
12.1%-14.0% 00
14.1% + 00
Total 07

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
Type of AT Number of Devices Financed Dollar Value of Loans
Vision 00 $0
Hearing 00 $0
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0
Daily living 01 $3,000
Environmental adaptations 01 $35,000
Vehicle modification and transportation 05 $65,904
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 07 $103,904

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 00
Net loss for loans in default $0

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? 02
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity? telecommunications distribution
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 10
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 06
C. Total Served 16

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 16

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

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 04 $9,706
Hearing 01 $1,260
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0
Computers and related 11 $34,708
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 16 $45,674

Activity 2
How would you describe this state financing activity? Private Grant
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 46
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 00
C. Total Served 46

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 46

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

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 00 $0
Hearing 00 $0
Speech communication 02 $5,483
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 04 $4,205
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 31 $120,769
Vehicle modification and transportation 13 $69,543
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 50 $200,000

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

Tim who is legally deaf and blind was referred to the iCanConnect (iCC) program by the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. His wife made the phone call to the Program Coordinator to learn more about iCC services as Tim was unable to effectively use his telephone. He relied on her to relay messages for him at that time. Tim was interested in a smart phone, but was not familiar or comfortable with the technology. After being determined eligible for iCC, Tim met with an ICC Technology Specialist for a communication assessment. The Technology Specialist demonstrated the smart phone technology and provided recommendations for applications as well as built in accessibility options. Tim and his wife researched cell phone coverage and data plans that would meet their needs, and a device was selected and purchased using iCC program funds. The Technology Specialist met with Tim and his wife to deliver and provide initial set up for the device. Shortly after this appointment, and as Tim had the opportunity to practice using the phone, he identified his need for additional training as he wanted to learn to use more of the phone’s feature. The ICC Program Coordinator was able to establish a training plan with the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired located in a nearby town to assist him with ongoing training and additional non-ICC related services. Introductions were made to assist with the hand off of service provision for Tim. Thanks to the ICC program and other services Tim is able to communicate using his smart phone which increases his independence in the community that he lives in.

Impact Area

Deb is a 60-year-old female who lives alone on the main floor of her split-level home. She has a diagnosis of Arthritis, Sciatic Nerve pain and Heart Murmur. Deb uses a walker for very short distances, but has become more dependent on her scooter to get around. The scooter weighs 130lbs. The stairway to the basement and the garage are too narrow for a stair lift. Initially we explored options of installing a vertical platform lift at the porch and then pouring a concrete ramp, but this would have taken up the entire front yard and was not cost effective. A second idea was to install two vertical platform lifts; one at the first landing, and another at the retaining wall. This would have required extensive concrete work also. So, the second option was not cost effective either. The final design was building a large wooden landing above and filling in the existing garage door opening below with block and a new 36" door. A new vertical platform lift was installed over the existing ground level door where the lift was to be placed. By installing the lift at this location Deb can access the driveway and get to/from her vehicle and to/from her home while using her scooter. Thanks to the Enrichment Foundation Grant ($3,000.00) and Medicaid Waiver funds ($13,375.00) Deb is able to safely enter and exit her home. The total Entrance Modification was $16,375.00. The strength of this program is its ability to either fund independently or co-fund projects with other programs.

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. 01 05 35 41
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 01 22 23
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 03 03
4. Subtotal 01 06 60 67
5. None of the above 00 00 02 02
6. Subtotal 01 06 62 69
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 01 06 62 69
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 96.77%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 54 78.26%
Satisfied 13 18.84%
Satisfied somewhat 02 2.9%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 69
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 08
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 343
C. Total 351

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 351

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 03 $6,240 $1,000 $5,240
Daily Living 01 $400 $50 $350
Environmental Adaptations 02 $7,895 $0 $7,895
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 01 $11,000 $0 $11,000
Computers and Related 01 $899 $0 $899
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 08 $26,434 $1,050 $25,384

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 03 $5,477 $0 $5,477
Hearing 23 $3,700 $0 $3,700
Speech Communication 07 $24,553 $0 $24,553
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 07 $1,416 $0 $1,416
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 127 $96,330 $0 $96,330
Daily Living 144 $25,163 $0 $25,163
Environmental Adaptations 07 $1,005 $0 $1,005
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 02 $3,795 $0 $3,795
Computers and Related 23 $10,318 $0 $10,318
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 343 $171,757 $0 $171,757

D. Anecdote

ATP’s Reuse Program Coordinator was contacted by a staff person from Habitat from Humanity. Outside one of the homes the organization was demolishing was a vertical platform lift that had been left behind. Local vendors did not request it's return, and approved using it for another project. Weeks later ATP was contacted by the mother of a young veteran receiving medical care at a local Rehabilitation Hospital in another town an hours drive away. The discharge plan was for the veteran to return home to live in his parent's house and the family was working with the VA to identify permanent entrance modifications. Plans included a ramp in the front of the house but this was going to take time. As the holiday season was approaching, the mother had her own goals to bring her son home. The veteran's doctors would not release him from the hospital until there were two safe exits from the home. A 12 foot ramp was loaned to the family for the front entrance while they awaited VA funding for a permanent ramp installation. The Program Coordinator connected the mother with the staff at Habitat for Humanity to discuss the exchange of the vertical lift. With the help of handy friends of the family, the lift was installed in the garage entrance to the home. The veteran was able to return home for the holidays, remain home, and continue outpatient rehabilitation at a local hospital. To date, the permanent ramp installation has yet to be completed. Without the AT resources and connections made through the Assistive Technology Partnership this veteran very well could still be in the hospital a year later rather than in the comfort of his home rehabilitating with the support of family and friends.

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. 35 15 164 214
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 09 03 37 49
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 03 05 58 66
4. Subtotal 47 23 259 329
5. None of the above 03 01 06 10
6. Subtotal 50 24 265 339
7. Nonrespondent 09 02 01 12
8. Total 59 26 266 351
9. Performance on this measure 79.66% 88.46% 97.37%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 336 95.73%
Satisfied 09 2.56%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.28%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 05 1.42%
Total Surveyed 351
Response rate % 98.58%

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) 805
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 45
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 511
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 42
Total 1,403

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 250
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 479
Representative of Education 530
Representative of Employment 18
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 96
Representatives of Community Living 18
Representatives of Technology 12
Total 1,403

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 30

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 26
Hearing 40
Speech Communication 134
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 764
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 474
Daily Living 342
Environmental Adaptations 211
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 03
Computers and Related 311
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 23
Total 2,328

E. Anecdote

A father, that had recently been granted visitation with his children, called requesting a ramp to use for the entrance of his home. His sons both use wheelchairs and were unable to stay with him for an entire weekend because of accessibility issues with his home. The children's mother's house was modified as it was their primary residence. A 10 foot portable ramp was identified to be the appropriate height for the entrance, and the loan was processed. This father has requested a loan for a ramp on 2 separate occasions in order to accommodate his son's short term need. He has reported the quality of the visits have improved tremendously now that they are able to spend family time comfortably in the home and not always out in the community.

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 526 100 42 668
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 93 25 19 137
Subtotal 619 125 61 805
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 619 125 61 805
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 619 125 61 805
Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

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. 48 10 361 419
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 31 17 93 141
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 04 22 26
4. Subtotal 79 31 476 586
5. None of the above 10 00 00 10
6. Subtotal 89 31 476 596
7. Nonrespondent 02 00 00 02
8. Total 91 31 476 598
9. Performance on this measure 87.49% 100% 100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 1,311 93.44%
Satisfied 80 5.7%
Satisfied somewhat 11 0.78%
Not at all satisfied 01 0.07%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 1,403
Response rate % 100%

I. Notes:

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 11
Hearing 13
Speech Communication 46
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 96
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 55
Daily Living 23
Environmental Adaptations 13
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 98
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 03
Total # of Devices Loaned 358

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 319
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 117
Representatives of Education 409
Representatives of Employment 24
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 59
Representative of Community Living 46
Representative of Technology 13
Total 987

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 207
Service Provider 26
Vendor 62
Repair Service 00
Others 02
Total 297

D. Anecdote

A Liftware spoon was demonstrated with a young woman in her day service provider's facility. This device is a self-stabilizing utensil that comes with various attachments (fork, spoon, etc.) that is designed to assist individuals that experience hand tremors. The foods she was able to eat were limited due to her fine and gross motor skills. The Liftware spoon made it possible for the young woman to independently feed herself with a variety of food types. Referrals and information were given to the family who purchased the spoon through the vendor. Now the young lady has a much larger range of food options when independently feeding herself.

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 230 61 23 314
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 23 08 07 38
Subtotal 253 69 30 352
Have not made a decision 01 03 02 06
Subtotal 254 72 32 358
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 254 72 32 358
Performance on this measure 99.61% 95.83% 93.75%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 874 88.55%
Satisfied 107 10.84%
Satisfied somewhat 06 0.61%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 987
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. 84 30 560 674
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 40 21 152 213
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 03 09 83 95
4. Subtotal 127 60 795 982
5. None of the above 13 01 08 22
6. Subtotal 140 61 803 1,004
7. Nonrespondent 11 02 01 14
8. Total 151 63 804 1,018
9. Performance on this measure 84.11% 95.24% 98.88% 96.46%
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 756 161 65 982
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 116 33 26 175
Subtotal 872 194 91 1,157
Have not made a decision 01 03 02 06
Subtotal 873 197 93 1,163
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 873 197 93 1,163
Performance on this measure 99.89% 98.48% 97.85% 99.48%
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 58
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 370
Representatives of Education 1,312
Representatives of Employment 80
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 00
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 60
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 1,880

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
1,183 657 40 1,880

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 1,515
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 00
Combination of any/all of the above 60
Transition 305
Total 1,880

B. Description of Training Activities

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

ATP Education staff sponsored training for Unique Learning, a special education curriculum, offered at a reduced cost during their statewide buy program. Unique Learning System® is an award-winning, standards-based curriculum specifically designed so that students with special needs can access the general education curriculum. The personalized system allows teachers to spend more time engaging their students in valuable learning time by providing differentiated lesson materials, detailed lesson plans, standards alignments, and evidence-based teaching strategies with data-driven results. Eighty-five educators attended at locations across the state, (western (Ogallala), central (Kearney), and eastern Omaha.

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

ATP Education Specialists assisted at the statewide transition conferences. The Eastern area events focused on exploring work and education after graduation. More than 300 students attended break-out sessions exploring the possibilities for those who might be college bound, thinking about technical school, and options for supported employment. One of the most popular sessions was reviewing what is involved in leaving home and what you would need. The sessions included a discussion on simple gadgets useful for food preparation, using a symbol based shopping list, and how your cell phone can be an assistive tool.

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

In FY17 the Assistive Technology Partnership promoted 7 different IT training opportunities (webinars) on 3 separate occasions. These webinars were listed on our webpage and promoted through Constant Contact (email). In March we promoted a series of 5 different webinars focusing on Section 508 and Best Practices. In May we promoted a webinar put on by the Great Lakes ADA center comparing the 2000 Section 508 standards to the current revisions. In July we promoted a webinar discussing the revised Section 508 standards with a focus on hardware.

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 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

E. Notes:

In FY17 the Assistive Technology Partnership promoted 7 different IT training opportunities (webinars) on 3 separate occasions. These webinars were listed on our webpage and promoted through Constant Contact (email). Even though these webinars were promoted, we did not have anyone sign up and attend which is reflected in the lack of data we provided in the IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure.

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 95%
Employment 0%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 0%
Representative of Community Living 5%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 0%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) was contacted in October, 2016 by the City of Lincoln, Nebraska Urban Development requesting ADA assistance at the American Job Center they operate. An ATP Program Coordinator & the Director did an ADA walk thru with the Urban Development Director. The American Job Center is located in a former downtown Lincoln shopping center that has been reutilized for office and Community College educational uses. While the building meets basic ADA standards for arrival, point of entry and way finding, several areas to adjust were discovered to better allow interior flow within the Job Center. The interior is furnished with modular office panel systems and moveable furnishings. Moving a magazine rack, adjusting a book shelf, rotating a call station table were among the findings to allow improved interior maneuvering for persons using wheeled mobility devices or other ambulatory aides.

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

During the summer of 2017, an ATP Program Coordinator worked with South Sioux City Community Schools and provided technical assistance to help remodel a property the district purchased for their 18-21 year old Special Education students’ Cardinal House Transition Program. Previously the district leased a commercial building in their downtown. They had an opportunity to buy a newer ranch style house with large double detached garage on a lot immediately adjacent to their High School campus. ADA remodeling work included a ramp from the house to the garage area, new accessible kitchen, accessible floor coverings, door hardware, bathroom access, accessible laundry area, and an inclined platform lift to the finished lower level of the house. The large garage was converted to a workshop training facility for prevocational tasks. The driveway was expanded for staff parking and student accessible drop off.

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. In December 2016 ATP launched a newly designed web site. It was part of an overall rebranding of the agency. A new logo and tag line “Technology with a Purpose” has been part of all marketing, including the web site, stationery, display and print materials, consumer forms, etc. The web site navigation makes it easy to locate services and includes a contractor/vendor and equipment reuse page. The web site had more than 35,800 page views and more than 6,000 users this year. New visitors were 47%. The ATP site was awarded the 2016 Bronze Award in the Health/Human Service category by the Horizon Interactive Awards. The competition recognizes, promotes, and recognizes the best web sites for design from entries all over the world.

2. ATP exhibits annually at Husker Harvest Days. It is a 40 year old event held in central Nebraska (Grand Island). It is the world’s largest irrigated working farm show that features the latest equipment, supplies, and technologies. This is an opportunity to market ATP services to a broad audience including rural residents. Free exhibit space is provided in a tent for agencies. More than 100,000 attend the three day event. ATP displayed a new banner in their exhibit.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 540 330 870
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 210 250 460
Representative of Education 227 210 437
Representative of Employment 415 234 649
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 231 213 444
Representative of Community Living 138 74 212
Representative of Technology 378 432 810
Unable to Categorize 110 82 192
Total 2,249 1,825 4,074

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? Yes

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
Private$200,000State Financing
Public/State Agency$83,736Training
Federal$87,436Technical Assistance
Amount: $371,172

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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