National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Ohio 2017

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Assistive Technology of Ohio
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
atohio.engineering.osu.edu
Mailing Address:
1314 Kinnear Road Area 1700
City:
Columbus
State:
OH
Zip Code:
43212
Program Email:
atohio@osu.edu
Phone:
800-784-3425
TTY:
614-292-3621

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
The Ohio State University College of Engineering
Mailing Address:
1971 Neil Avenue #278
City:
Columbus
State:
OH
Zip Code:
4210
Program URL:
engineering.osu.edu

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):
William T. Darling
Title:
Director
Phone:
614-292-7721
E-mail:
darling.12@osu.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Darling, William
Title:
Principal Investigator
Phone:
614-292-6670
E-mail:
marras.1@osu.edu
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

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

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Sampathkumar, Geetha
Title:
Sponsored Program Officer
Phone:
614-247-6080
E-mail:
sampathkumar.11@osu.edu

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? No

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? 01
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity? Equipment lease program
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) 04
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 04
C. Total Served 08

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
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:

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 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


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

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.

Impact Area

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. 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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
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%

G. Notes:

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.

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 00
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 81
C. Total 81

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 81

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 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

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 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

D. Anecdote

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!"

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. 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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
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%

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) 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

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 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

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 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

E. Anecdote

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."

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 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%

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. 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%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
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%

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 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

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
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

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 03
Service Provider 00
Vendor 00
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 03

D. Anecdote

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.

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 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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
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%

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. 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

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 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

Training

A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
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

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
15 25 00 40

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
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

B. Description of Training Activities

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:

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:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 20%
Employment 20%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 15%
Representative of Community Living 15%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 30%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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.

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. 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.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
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

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? 01

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.

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


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
Public/State Agency$25,581Demonstration
Amount: $25,581

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).

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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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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