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? | Equipment lease program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 04 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 04 |
C. Total Served | 08 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 08 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
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Vision | 05 | $12,500 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 03 | $12,000 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
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 | 08 | $24,500 |
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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The robot rental program has been a tremendous success, allowing us to help students who are not able to physically attend schools be able to stay up with their school work and remain in social contact with their peers. We were able to expand the program to 3 different school districts this year.
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. | 07 | 00 | 01 | 08 |
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 | 07 | 00 | 01 | 08 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 07 | 00 | 01 | 08 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 07 | 00 | 01 | 08 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 05 | 62.5% |
Satisfied | 02 | 25% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 12.5% |
Total Surveyed | 08 | |
Response rate % | 87.5% |
One client was never really able to get the robot rental up and running due to the health of the client and did not respond to the survey.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 81 |
C. Total | 81 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Reassignment/Refurbishment and Repair and Open Ended Loans - Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients | 00 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 81 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 81 | $76,500 | $5,100 | $71,400 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 81 | $76,500 | $5,100 | $71,400 |
One client from Cleveland, John C., wrote, "I am very pleased with my computer other than offering some more programs with the computer. Thank you for your assistance in getting me a computer to help enhance my education and hopefully lead to employment!"
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. | 34 | 08 | 29 | 71 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 04 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 41 | 08 | 29 | 78 |
5. None of the above | 03 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 44 | 08 | 29 | 81 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 44 | 08 | 29 | 81 |
9. Performance on this measure | 93.18% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 30 | 37.04% |
Satisfied | 06 | 7.41% |
Satisfied somewhat | 07 | 8.64% |
Not at all satisfied | 04 | 4.94% |
Nonrespondent | 34 | 41.98% |
Total Surveyed | 81 | |
Response rate % | 58.02% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 83 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 04 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 07 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 03 |
Total | 97 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 05 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 16 |
Representative of Education | 45 |
Representative of Employment | 02 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 21 |
Representatives of Community Living | 07 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 |
Total | 97 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 10 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 75 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 07 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 23 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 118 |
Kathy S. wrote, "As a speech language pathologist, I truly having Assistive Technology of Ohio as a resource. The library allows me to try out different switches and devices with my clients and helps me make accurate recommendations to them on which ones to purchase and use in their home. They are a tremendous help to me."
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 | 26 | 00 | 17 | 43 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 03 | 11 | 19 |
Subtotal | 31 | 03 | 28 | 62 |
Have not made a decision | 07 | 00 | 01 | 08 |
Subtotal | 38 | 03 | 29 | 70 |
Nonrespondent | 06 | 00 | 07 | 13 |
Total | 44 | 03 | 36 | 83 |
Performance on this measure | 73.99% | 100% | 83.46% |
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. | 06 | 00 | 04 | 10 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
4. Subtotal | 08 | 00 | 06 | 14 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 08 | 00 | 06 | 14 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 08 | 00 | 06 | 14 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 63 | 64.95% |
Satisfied | 17 | 17.53% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 2.06% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 2.06% |
Nonrespondent | 13 | 13.4% |
Total Surveyed | 97 | |
Response rate % | 86.6% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 04 |
Hearing | 00 |
Speech Communication | 00 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 02 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 00 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 06 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 03 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 05 |
Representatives of Education | 06 |
Representatives of Employment | 01 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 15 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 03 |
Service Provider | 00 |
Vendor | 00 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 03 |
We conducted device demonstrations on CCTVs and our Robot program. In one case, in Youngstown, we showed and demonstrated multiple visual devices to an elderly woman, who ultimately purchased a handheld Ruby Magnifier.
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 | 03 | 00 | 02 | 05 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 03 | 00 | 03 | 06 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 03 | 00 | 03 | 06 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 03 | 00 | 03 | 06 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 07 | 46.67% |
Satisfied | 03 | 20% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 13.33% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 03 | 20% |
Total | 15 | |
Response rate % | 80% |
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. | 41 | 08 | 30 | 79 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 00 | 04 | 14 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 05 | 00 | 02 | 07 |
4. Subtotal | 56 | 08 | 36 | 100 |
5. None of the above | 03 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 59 | 08 | 36 | 103 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 59 | 08 | 36 | 103 |
9. Performance on this measure | 94.92% | 100% | 100% | 97.09% |
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 | 29 | 00 | 19 | 48 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 03 | 12 | 20 |
Subtotal | 34 | 03 | 31 | 68 |
Have not made a decision | 07 | 00 | 01 | 08 |
Subtotal | 41 | 03 | 32 | 76 |
Nonrespondent | 06 | 00 | 07 | 13 |
Total | 47 | 03 | 39 | 89 |
Performance on this measure | 72.34% | 100% | 79.49% | 76.4% |
ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met | Met | Met | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 00 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 05 |
Representatives of Education | 17 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 18 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 40 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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15 | 25 | 00 | 40 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 40 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
Transition | 00 |
Total | 40 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Assistive Technology of Ohio supports and helps funds trainings in the area of speech language pathology, specifically in training SLPs and family members on how to use the LAMP system that is on augmentative and alternative communication devices.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Many of those attending are helping transition family members from grade school to high school or to day habilitation programs.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
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 | 20% |
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Employment | 20% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 15% |
Representative of Community Living | 15% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
We have a staff professional who is a liaison to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and the state VR program, known as the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Our staffer has 17 years experience with direct knowledge regarding people with disabilities and assistive technology. He provided insight to the councils and departments on the ways in which people with disabilities live independently with the aid of technology and how these entities can incorporate technology into their grants and programs in order to maximize the effectiveness of their resources.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
One of the areas of focus for the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council has been the transitioning of people with disabilities from school to work, and the transitioning from institutional settings to community living. Our staffer advises the council on the ways that technology can be used to make independence more attainable.
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 we made an effort to reach out to school districts more than we ever had in the past. We printed up copies of our annual report and mailed them to each of the 612 school superintendents in the state of Ohio. The purpose was to familiarize them with our services and to promote our new programs directed at schools. The efforts were very productive as they generated numerous referrals and helped us expand our reach throughout the state. We intend to repeat this effort in January as it was so successful for us.
2. We have also taken strides toward becoming more integrated in the Ohio State University community by reaching out to the schools of social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy and gerontology. We are moving to new space in the coming months which will be much bigger and more conducive to clinical work and public involvement. We are very excited about our growth potential and the new programs we have developed and the opportunities to use the resources of Ohio State University to help us grow.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 1,550 | 275 | 1,825 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 850 | 125 | 975 |
Representative of Education | 120 | 10 | 130 |
Representative of Employment | 45 | 00 | 45 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 250 | 60 | 310 |
Representative of Community Living | 250 | 120 | 370 |
Representative of Technology | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Unable to Categorize | 500 | 00 | 500 |
Total | 3,575 | 600 | 4,175 |
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? | 01 |
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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.
We administer a statewide program of adaptive toy lending libraries that are offered within local, county libraries in Ohio. The purpose of the program is to introduce technology to children with severe disabilities in the rural areas of our state that might not otherwise access either our services or those of the public library.
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.)
Every individual library creates their own policies regarding the checking out and tracking of devices. We attempt to gather survey information by attaching stickers with our web address on them, asking users to complete an online survey for us.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Public/State Agency | $25,581 | Demonstration |
Amount: $25,581 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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The state dollars are used to purchase devices that are part of our loan libraries, but we do not track which devices are purchased with which types of funds as far as overall number of loans or types of individuals served. This presents a challenge as to reporting precisely how many people were served with our state expenditure, which represents roughly 4% of our overall budget.
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