| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
| 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 |
|---|
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
| Total Surveyed | 00 | |
| Response rate % | NaN% |
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 78 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 4,413 |
| C. Total | 4,491 |
| 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 | 4,491 |
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 | 02 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 16 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 01 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 37 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 79 | $12,250 | $0 | $12,250 |
| Daily Living | 62 | $13,460 | $0 | $13,460 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 08 | $9,401 | $0 | $9,401 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 01 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 04 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 210 | $35,111 | $0 | $35,111 |
| 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 | 87 | $25,878 | $0 | $25,878 |
| Hearing | 708 | $47,726 | $0 | $47,726 |
| Speech Communication | 108 | $122,274 | $0 | $122,274 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 341 | $75,908 | $0 | $75,908 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 3,074 | $1,646,434 | $0 | $1,646,434 |
| Daily Living | 2,480 | $329,549 | $0 | $329,549 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 371 | $137,865 | $0 | $137,865 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 30 | $8,000 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Computers and Related | 261 | $90,353 | $0 | $90,353 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 94 | $25,193 | $0 | $25,193 |
| Total | 7,554 | $2,509,180 | $0 | $2,509,180 |
An Assistive Technology/TRAID Center was able to match a family with an individual who was donating few hospital beds, mattresses, trapezes, and bed rails so they could bring their parents home, who were previously residing in a nursing home and rehab facility. In addition, the family was provided multiple items from Assistive Technology/TRAID including wheelchair cushions, reclining wheelchairs, chair and bed alarms, various activities for daily living items for eating, dressing, and sitting as well as communication devices.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 344 | 99 | 1,484 | 1,927 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 179 | 13 | 530 | 722 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 210 | 29 | 1,280 | 1,519 |
| 4. Subtotal | 733 | 141 | 3,294 | 4,168 |
| 5. None of the above | 02 | 17 | 87 | 106 |
| 6. Subtotal | 735 | 158 | 3,381 | 4,274 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 215 | 217 |
| 8. Total | 737 | 158 | 3,596 | 4,491 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 99.46% | 89.24% | 91.6% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 3,777 | 84.1% |
| Satisfied | 378 | 8.42% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 49 | 1.09% |
| Not at all satisfied | 06 | 0.13% |
| Nonrespondent | 281 | 6.26% |
| Total Surveyed | 4,491 | |
| Response rate % | 93.74% |
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 4,777 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 903 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 1,503 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 286 |
| Total | 7,469 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 2,218 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 3,111 |
| Representative of Education | 532 |
| Representative of Employment | 101 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 983 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 491 |
| Representatives of Technology | 33 |
| Total | 7,469 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 60 |
|---|
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 201 |
| Hearing | 242 |
| Speech Communication | 438 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 568 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 3,674 |
| Daily Living | 2,422 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 240 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 19 |
| Computers and Related | 387 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 578 |
| Total | 8,769 |
Due to the Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center Assistive Technology/TRAID program, 15 individuals could return home from nursing home placements because of equipment loan. 13 of the individuals had been in a nursing facility for less than 3 months and they required various ADL, seating, positioning, and mobility devices to return home. 1 individual had been in a facility for more than 2 years, and 1 individual had been in a facility for more than 7 years. In addition, at least 68 individuals were diverted from nursing home placements through use of the loan center.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 671 | 83 | 2,986 | 3,740 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 57 | 09 | 197 | 263 |
| Subtotal | 728 | 92 | 3,183 | 4,003 |
| Have not made a decision | 28 | 10 | 635 | 673 |
| Subtotal | 756 | 102 | 3,818 | 4,676 |
| Nonrespondent | 18 | 00 | 83 | 101 |
| Total | 774 | 102 | 3,901 | 4,777 |
| Performance on this measure | 94.83% | 90.2% | 82.21% | |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 330 | 80 | 1,059 | 1,469 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 95 | 07 | 247 | 349 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 100 | 41 | 451 | 592 |
| 4. Subtotal | 525 | 128 | 1,757 | 2,410 |
| 5. None of the above | 13 | 16 | 185 | 214 |
| 6. Subtotal | 538 | 144 | 1,942 | 2,624 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 05 | 63 | 68 |
| 8. Total | 538 | 149 | 2,005 | 2,692 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 97.58% | 86.93% | 88.61% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 6,501 | 87.04% |
| Satisfied | 705 | 9.44% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 67 | 0.9% |
| Not at all satisfied | 13 | 0.17% |
| Nonrespondent | 183 | 2.45% |
| Total Surveyed | 7,469 | |
| Response rate % | 97.55% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 237 |
| Hearing | 354 |
| Speech Communication | 560 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 453 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 3,518 |
| Daily Living | 2,564 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 237 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 29 |
| Computers and Related | 558 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 194 |
| Total # of Devices Loaned | 8,704 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 2,957 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 3,607 |
| Representatives of Education | 606 |
| Representatives of Employment | 148 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 1,146 |
| Representative of Community Living | 829 |
| Representative of Technology | 129 |
| Total | 9,422 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 618 |
| Service Provider | 969 |
| Vendor | 511 |
| Repair Service | 118 |
| Others | 226 |
| Total | 2,442 |
A Regional Assistive Technology/TRAID Center staff demonstrated a variety of toys and switches for an Early Intervention therapist. The therapist was looking for toys to target specific skill development and the TRAID staff helped her identify toys and suggested strategies for positioning to promote success. The therapist ultimate goal is to teach cause and effect, and promote problem solving, communication and the development of fine motor skills by using the right toys.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 1,331 | 275 | 4,135 | 5,741 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 158 | 40 | 357 | 555 |
| Subtotal | 1,489 | 315 | 4,492 | 6,296 |
| Have not made a decision | 164 | 49 | 400 | 613 |
| Subtotal | 1,653 | 364 | 4,892 | 6,909 |
| Nonrespondent | 320 | 95 | 1,380 | 1,795 |
| Total | 1,973 | 459 | 6,272 | 8,704 |
| Performance on this measure | 75.47% | 68.63% | 71.62% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 8,395 | 89.1% |
| Satisfied | 897 | 9.52% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 0.05% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.01% |
| Nonrespondent | 124 | 1.32% |
| Total | 9,422 | |
| Response rate % | 98.68% |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 674 | 179 | 2,543 | 3,396 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 274 | 20 | 777 | 1,071 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 310 | 70 | 1,731 | 2,111 |
| 4. Subtotal | 1,258 | 269 | 5,051 | 6,578 |
| 5. None of the above | 15 | 33 | 272 | 320 |
| 6. Subtotal | 1,273 | 302 | 5,323 | 6,898 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 05 | 278 | 285 |
| 8. Total | 1,275 | 307 | 5,601 | 7,183 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 98.67% | 87.62% | 90.18% | 91.58% |
| 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 | 2,002 | 358 | 7,121 | 9,481 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 215 | 49 | 554 | 818 |
| Subtotal | 2,217 | 407 | 7,675 | 10,299 |
| Have not made a decision | 192 | 59 | 1,035 | 1,286 |
| Subtotal | 2,409 | 466 | 8,710 | 11,585 |
| Nonrespondent | 338 | 95 | 1,463 | 1,896 |
| Total | 2,747 | 561 | 10,173 | 13,481 |
| Performance on this measure | 80.71% | 72.55% | 75.44% | 76.4% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Not Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 5,868 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 6,063 |
| Representatives of Education | 3,604 |
| Representatives of Employment | 1,836 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,559 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 1,929 |
| Representatives of Technology | 625 |
| Unable to Categorize | 254 |
| TOTAL | 21,484 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,558 | 16,012 | 168 | 21,738 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 2,180 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 1,030 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 499 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 14,332 |
| Transition | 3,697 |
| Total | 21,738 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Day of different abilities: As part of an education curriculum for future teachers, students at the State University at Plattsburgh were challenged to investigate, explore, and question their own attitudes toward people unlike them; investigate their world view; and investigate what it means to teach in a democratic society (systems of dominance and oppression; civic engagement; advocacy). Ninety five (95) teacher candidates participated. Participants selected a simulation for their most dominant sense and using assistive technology, ventured onto the campus to educate others and to later reflect about their privileges as an able-bodied/able-minded person and how their perspective around abilities and access changed following the exercise. The students later wrote a reflection paper on the day.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Assistive Technology/TRAID Center in NYC has seen an expansion on training requests and presence as a community resource in a variety of venues. Professionals and families are requesting more specialized trainings. Parents of teens and young adults in particular are concerned about the use of social media and transition. As a result of this identified need, TRAID provided a training, which examined how people with disabilities use Social Media and addressed the usage concerns including safety issues. Parents appreciated the opportunity to share their experiences including the benefits and challenges of Social Media to ease transition.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The Long Island Assistive Technology/TRAID Center focused on Early Intervention over the summer and at the start of the school year. They are known to be as accommodating as possible working with the Department of Health, school districts, center-based programs and the families they serve to meet AT needs. They have done their best to enable a student transitioning from CPSE to CSE to keep LICOP’s loaner equipment including but not limited to iPads with Proiloquo2go for the summer. For example, TRAID enables equipment to be kept over the summer, when center-based programs are not in session so children can still use the equipment they need and will get from the school district once school is in session. School districts and families appreciate this as well. Often with augmentative communication devices, they are loaned again in a facility before it is even returned, the speech teacher will erase the child’s person speech file and it gets transferred loaned to another student starting in their program to see if it is appropriate for them. The individuals we serve, their families, and professionals that work with them are most appreciative of our commitment to assistance, open-mindedness, and flexibility in serving people with disabilities.
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 197 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 204 |
| No known outcome at this time | 50 |
| Nonrespondent | 48 |
| Total | 499 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 80.4% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
| Education | 41% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 19% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10% |
| Representative of Community Living | 19% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 11% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Earlier this year Assistive Technology/TRAID center located in the University of Plattsburgh organized an Assistive Technology Expo at Clarkson University to provide technical assistance to various vendors on various devices that are being used for education and recreational purposes.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Assistive Technology/TRAID center in Long Island has placed a precedence on technical assistance to help students who are preparing for post-secondary transition from school. The center has coordinated in the past and continue to coordinate with school districts in the regions to provide ongoing technical assistance at school special education/parent teacher meetings as well as Transition Fairs. This center has also coordinated a series of meetings with their regions employment centers to improve collaboration on assistive technology and employment supports as students transition from school to work.
Describe in detail at least one and no more than two innovative or high-impact public awareness activities conducted during this reporting period. Highlight the content/focus of the awareness information shared, the mechanism used to disseminate or communicate the awareness information, the numbers and/or types of individuals reached, and positive outcomes resulting from the activity. If quantative numbers are available regarding the reach of the activity, please provide those: however, quantative data is not required.
1. Public Awareness Activities Estimated Number of individuals Reached Newsletters 53192 Other print materials 44780 Listservs 100752 Internet information 182129 PSA / Radio / TV 10488 Presentations, expos, conferences * 24319 Other 726 TOTAL SERVED 416386
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 9,817 | 1,731 | 11,548 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 45,894 | 3,064 | 48,958 |
| Representative of Education | 12,125 | 3,086 | 15,211 |
| Representative of Employment | 5,374 | 1,775 | 7,149 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 2,744 | 1,025 | 3,769 |
| Representative of Community Living | 5,696 | 1,380 | 7,076 |
| Representative of Technology | 2,688 | 1,219 | 3,907 |
| Unable to Categorize | 6,099 | 1,437 | 7,536 |
| Total | 90,437 | 14,717 | 105,154 |
For the unable to categorize section 6099 is from consumers, family, reps and others for AT Device/Service. And 1,437 is also from consumers, family, reps and others for AT Funding/Policy/Practice
| 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 |
|---|
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $500,000 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $100,000 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $510,000 | Device Loan |
| Amount: $1,110,000 |
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
|---|
This additional state funding has been awarded to the Assistive Technology/TRAID centers from the New York State Department of Health (Money Follows the Person $500,000 and Early Intervention $100,000) and the State Education Department (Access VR $500,000). These funds have been sub-allocated to the TRAID centers for purchases of devices for the loan program.
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