| 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 |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 55 | 11 | 66 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 55 | 11 | 66 |
| Lowest Income: | $3,840 | Highest Income: | $60,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $744,138 | 66 | $11,275 |
| 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 | 58 | 07 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 66 |
| Percentage of Loans | 87.88% | 10.61% | 0% | 1.52% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 66 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | 0% | |
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 66 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 66 | $7,920 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 66 | $7,920 |
| Lowest | 0% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 0% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | 66 | 0% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 66 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 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 | 66 |
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 13 | $1,560 |
| Hearing | 07 | $840 |
| 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 | 46 | $5,520 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 66 | $7,920 |
| Number Loans in default | 94 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $7,861 |
| 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 |
|---|
Rhea S. is 48-year-old single mother of three. Two of the children have disabilities and are in middle school and one is in high school. Through the Financial Loan program she obtained three laptops for the family, a tablet and free internet service for one year. Rhea has taken a few classes to learn how to use her her computer and plans to take more classes. She is so grateful that her family can easily access technology to find resources for her family as well as provide a computer for each of her children to easily do their schoolwork.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 33 | 08 | 25 | 66 |
| 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 | 33 | 08 | 25 | 66 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 33 | 08 | 25 | 66 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 33 | 08 | 25 | 66 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 07 | 10.61% |
| Satisfied | 02 | 3.03% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 57 | 86.36% |
| Total Surveyed | 66 | |
| Response rate % | 13.64% |
Please note that we decided to write off a large number of loans that spanned several years. These were carried and we just couldn't collect them. Strategies were drawn up on how to minimize having this happen to this magnitude in the future.
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 1,282 |
| C. Total | 1,282 |
| 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 | 1,282 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 15 | $2,250 | $1,800 | $450 |
| Hearing | 30 | $11,500 | $1,200 | $10,300 |
| Speech Communication | 06 | $2,578 | $0 | $2,578 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 36 | $14,739 | $0 | $14,739 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,352 | $239,760 | $0 | $239,760 |
| Daily Living | 1,531 | $170,543 | $0 | $170,543 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 05 | $2,337 | $0 | $2,337 |
| Computers and Related | 65 | $11,110 | $7,452 | $3,658 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 3,040 | $454,817 | $10,452 | $444,365 |
We were proud to assist an Honor Fight to Washington D.C. We provided 20 veterans with travel chairs. They were able to make the trip and get to many of the memorials. Upon their return the chairs were re-sanitized and provided to others in need. This year much of our reuse durable medical equipment went to the survivors of Hurricane Harvey.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 44 | 17 | 1,221 | 1,282 |
| 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 | 44 | 17 | 1,221 | 1,282 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 44 | 17 | 1,221 | 1,282 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 44 | 17 | 1,221 | 1,282 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 05 | 0.39% |
| Satisfied | 624 | 48.67% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.08% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 652 | 50.86% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,282 | |
| Response rate % | 49.14% |
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 192 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 06 |
| Total | 198 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 175 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 07 |
| Representative of Education | 10 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 04 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 01 |
| Total | 198 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
|---|
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 16 |
| Hearing | 16 |
| Speech Communication | 225 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 18 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 07 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 05 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 10 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total | 297 |
Mario is a seven year old who is nonverbal. He is desperate to fit in with his peers and to be more social. Many communication devices were tried before finding one that both worked functionally as well as aesthetically. With the loan program, one was found that allowed him to communicate. At the beginning of the loan, he was able to copy with full sentences, imitating sequences and model conversations. His therapist shared that he was able to hold a conversation and was thriving both in school as well as socially. She said “Your short term device loan program made possible that Mario has the opportunity to choose for an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices that is useful for him”.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 87 | 09 | 45 | 141 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 16 | 03 | 16 | 35 |
| Subtotal | 103 | 12 | 61 | 176 |
| Have not made a decision | 07 | 00 | 06 | 13 |
| Subtotal | 110 | 12 | 67 | 189 |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| Total | 111 | 12 | 69 | 192 |
| Performance on this measure | 93.09% | 100% | 89.31% | |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 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 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 5. None of the above | 03 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 05 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 05 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 40% | NaN% | 0% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 153 | 77.27% |
| Satisfied | 21 | 10.61% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 24 | 12.12% |
| Total Surveyed | 198 | |
| Response rate % | 87.88% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 163 |
| Hearing | 330 |
| Speech Communication | 173 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 108 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 17 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 02 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 726 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
| Total # of Devices Loaned | 1,520 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,411 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 71 |
| Representatives of Education | 19 |
| Representatives of Employment | 06 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 24 |
| Representative of Community Living | 22 |
| Representative of Technology | 02 |
| Total | 1,555 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 530 |
| Service Provider | 351 |
| Vendor | 67 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 948 |
Mathew graduated high school in 2010. He attended a community college but had to drop out because of poor grades. He decided to try again and through a series of referrals came to one of our demonstration centers. We discovered that he had an undiagnosed hearing loss (hereditary) that responded well to intervention. He was referred to Vocational Rehabilitation for hearing aids and while he was waiting borrowed an FM system to use in classes until his technology was available for him. Today he is in a University and planning to get an advanced degree. Being able to hear has changed his life. He now sees a future.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 190 | 57 | 1,181 | 1,428 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 23 | 08 | 18 | 49 |
| Subtotal | 213 | 65 | 1,199 | 1,477 |
| Have not made a decision | 20 | 00 | 13 | 33 |
| Subtotal | 233 | 65 | 1,212 | 1,510 |
| Nonrespondent | 06 | 00 | 04 | 10 |
| Total | 239 | 65 | 1,216 | 1,520 |
| Performance on this measure | 89.12% | 100% | 98.6% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,171 | 75.31% |
| Satisfied | 369 | 23.73% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.06% |
| Nonrespondent | 14 | 0.9% |
| Total | 1,555 | |
| Response rate % | 99.1% |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 79 | 25 | 1,246 | 1,350 |
| 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 | 79 | 25 | 1,246 | 1,350 |
| 5. None of the above | 03 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 82 | 25 | 1,247 | 1,354 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 82 | 25 | 1,247 | 1,354 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 96.34% | 100% | 99.92% | 99.7% |
| 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 | 277 | 66 | 1,226 | 1,569 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 39 | 11 | 34 | 84 |
| Subtotal | 316 | 77 | 1,260 | 1,653 |
| Have not made a decision | 27 | 00 | 19 | 46 |
| Subtotal | 343 | 77 | 1,279 | 1,699 |
| Nonrespondent | 07 | 00 | 06 | 13 |
| Total | 350 | 77 | 1,285 | 1,712 |
| Performance on this measure | 90.29% | 100% | 98.05% | 96.55% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 96 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 141 |
| Representatives of Education | 384 |
| Representatives of Employment | 26 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 75 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 55 |
| Representatives of Technology | 60 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 837 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 77 | 115 | 837 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 276 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 05 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 22 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 146 |
| Transition | 388 |
| Total | 837 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Bridging Apps was developed at Easter Seals of Greater Houston. Trainings have occured throughout the State to teach how to use the incredibly valuable resource.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Sponsorship of transition training at annual conference for the Educators and Technology Specialists. One session "Toolkit for Transition: Preparing students for post secondary Education. This session focused on QIAT and the Toolkit for Transition (T4T).
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Online archived training on how to make Adobe PDF documents accessible for persons with disabilities.
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 04 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 06 |
| No known outcome at this time | 04 |
| Nonrespondent | 08 |
| Total | 22 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 45.5% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Not Met |
ITC training has been promoted for the sessions that are hosted and archived by Association of Assistive Technology Access Programs. It is extremely difficult to have people report outcomes after the training. We are fortunate to have Knowbility who hold a wide range of training programs on this topic throughout the State. They have a wealth of talent and knowledge and we believe this area is in great hands.
| Education | 20% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Representative of Community Living | 80% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
We have been actively involved as a member of the Disability Task Force to Texas Department of Emergency Management. This year has been extremely busy contending with Hurricane Harvey. Getting people the care and technology they need(ed) continues.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
A 16 year old in school who uses a communication aid was not being allowed to take it home or use it outside of the school setting. We assisted the parents and student to call for an Individualized Transition Plan and ask to include preparing her for community living. This was a successful argument and she is now able to use her communication aid outside of the school.
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. The Texas Technology Access Program hosts the Assistive Technology Pavilion at Abilities Expo in Houston. In a three day period over 4,500 adults (16 and up) and a significant number of children attend the Expo.
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 37 | 01 | 38 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 09 | 01 | 10 |
| Representative of Education | 25 | 00 | 25 |
| Representative of Employment | 44 | 00 | 44 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 40 | 06 | 46 |
| Representative of Community Living | 22 | 00 | 22 |
| Representative of Technology | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 179 | 08 | 187 |
| 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 |
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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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