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? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 12 | 23 | 35 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 12 | 23 | 35 |
Lowest Income: | $6,956 | Highest Income: | $146,640 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$1,399,925 | 35 | $39,998 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 04 | 12 | 10 | 03 | 02 | 04 | 35 |
Percentage of Loans | 11.43% | 34.29% | 28.57% | 8.57% | 5.71% | 11.43% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 35 | 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 | 35 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 35 | $248,093 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 35 | $248,093 |
Lowest | 3% |
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Highest | 7.99% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
---|---|---|
119 | 35 | 3.41342857142857% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 31 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 02 |
6.1% to 8.0% | 02 |
8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
14.1% + | 00 |
Total | 35 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 30 | $140,048 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 02 | $8,403 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 03 | $99,642 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 35 | $248,093 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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 |
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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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A customer used the Independence Fund to finance the purchase of a recreational wheelchair that would allow them to play soccer. This person is a paraplegic with limited movement of their arms. After obtaining the wheelchair, they were able to join a wheelchair league that traveled around the Northeast. In addition, the customer also used the Independence Fund to purchase a modified vehicle that they travel in for soccer and other independent daily living needs.
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 | 10 | 10 |
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 | 02 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 12 | 12 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 07 | 16 | 23 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 07 | 28 | 35 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 07 | 28 | 35 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 0% | 42.86% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 11 | 31.43% |
Satisfied | 23 | 65.71% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 2.86% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 35 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 12 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 11 |
C. Total | 23 |
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 | 23 |
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 | 07 | $42,650 | $1,700 | $40,950 |
Daily Living | 03 | $2,069 | $100 | $1,969 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 02 | $68,000 | $13,000 | $55,000 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 12 | $112,719 | $14,800 | $97,919 |
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 | 02 | $199 | $0 | $199 |
Speech Communication | 01 | $550 | $0 | $550 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 01 | $80 | $0 | $80 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 07 | $2,298 | $0 | $2,298 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 11 | $3,127 | $0 | $3,127 |
A woman with MS was having difficulty using the phone. Because of her condition, she could no longer hold a traditional handset up to her ear. Her husband is her primary caretaker, and when he leaves the home, she had no way of contacting him or emergency services, resulting in a safety issue as well as a loss of independence. The AT Program had a phone that had been discontinued, but was switch adapted, and would work perfectly for her situation. The AT Specialist worked with the family to find an appropriate switch, help them set up the phone with caller ID, and helped them to devise a functional set up. The phone costs $500, and they would not be able to afford the set up otherwise, as they do not qualify for Vermont’s Equipment Distribution Program. This phone has helped her to maintain her independence, and her peace of mind.
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 | 08 | 08 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
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 | 11 | 11 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 14 | 14 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 09 | 09 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 23 | 23 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 47.83% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 19 | 82.61% |
Satisfied | 01 | 4.35% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 4.35% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 8.7% |
Total Surveyed | 23 | |
Response rate % | 91.3% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 314 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 08 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 12 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 15 |
Total | 349 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 85 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 63 |
Representative of Education | 103 |
Representative of Employment | 09 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 82 |
Representatives of Community Living | 05 |
Representatives of Technology | 02 |
Total | 349 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 20 |
Hearing | 56 |
Speech Communication | 38 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 88 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 21 |
Daily Living | 64 |
Environmental Adaptations | 11 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 262 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 35 |
Total | 595 |
A client with hearing loss was referred to us through our collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation. She was not eligible for a hearing aid upgrade through VR services, and therefore was looking for alternative solutions. She works at a local courthouse that had just changed office layouts which made it impossible for her to meet the essential functions of her job because of her hearing loss. She borrowed a personal amplifier and neckloop that would work with her current hearing aids. This allowed her to use the phone independently again, to talk with consumers through a bullet proof glass partition, and participate in office conversations and meetings. She also advocated to have personal amplifiers for the public to use in court hearings.
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 | 101 | 22 | 64 | 187 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 24 | 17 | 27 | 68 |
Subtotal | 125 | 39 | 91 | 255 |
Have not made a decision | 35 | 02 | 17 | 54 |
Subtotal | 160 | 41 | 108 | 309 |
Nonrespondent | 04 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
Total | 164 | 41 | 109 | 314 |
Performance on this measure | 76.88% | 95.12% | 83.76% |
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 | 02 | 09 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 05 | 06 | 21 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 18 | 06 | 08 | 32 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 01 | 00 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 20 | 07 | 08 | 35 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 20 | 07 | 08 | 35 |
9. Performance on this measure | 90% | 85.71% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 289 | 82.81% |
Satisfied | 50 | 14.33% |
Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 1.43% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 05 | 1.43% |
Total Surveyed | 349 | |
Response rate % | 98.57% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 05 |
Hearing | 29 |
Speech Communication | 14 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 99 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 11 |
Daily Living | 11 |
Environmental Adaptations | 20 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 45 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 04 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 238 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 186 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 94 |
Representatives of Education | 72 |
Representatives of Employment | 89 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 45 |
Representative of Community Living | 15 |
Representative of Technology | 09 |
Total | 510 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 74 |
Service Provider | 177 |
Vendor | 307 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 23 |
Total | 581 |
A woman with ALS came for a demonstration of equipment to help with environmental control. Her family came as well. At this point in her disease progression, she only has her voice and head movement as access points. Her husband is a farmer, and leaves early in the morning for several hours to do chores, leaving her stranded in the dark every morning with nothing to do. She saw a demonstration of a voice controlled platform that connected to smart lights, a universal remote, and audio books. This allows for her to turn on her lights with her voice, and to start an audio book (or music, news, etc.) in the morning independently while she waits for him to return. We assisted with set up over the phone with her daughter, and were able to hear her operate the lights successfully.
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 | 76 | 85 | 55 | 216 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 02 | 02 | 07 |
Subtotal | 79 | 87 | 57 | 223 |
Have not made a decision | 05 | 04 | 05 | 14 |
Subtotal | 84 | 91 | 62 | 237 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 84 | 92 | 62 | 238 |
Performance on this measure | 94.05% | 94.57% | 91.94% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 436 | 85.49% |
Satisfied | 59 | 11.57% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.39% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.2% |
Nonrespondent | 12 | 2.35% |
Total | 510 | |
Response rate % | 97.65% |
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 | 20 | 27 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 05 | 09 | 24 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
4. Subtotal | 18 | 06 | 31 | 55 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 08 | 19 | 29 |
6. Subtotal | 20 | 14 | 50 | 84 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 09 | 09 |
8. Total | 20 | 14 | 59 | 93 |
9. Performance on this measure | 90% | 42.86% | 52.54% | 59.14% |
ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Not Met | Not Met | Not 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 | 177 | 107 | 119 | 403 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 27 | 19 | 29 | 75 |
Subtotal | 204 | 126 | 148 | 478 |
Have not made a decision | 40 | 06 | 22 | 68 |
Subtotal | 244 | 132 | 170 | 546 |
Nonrespondent | 04 | 01 | 01 | 06 |
Total | 248 | 133 | 171 | 552 |
Performance on this measure | 82.26% | 94.74% | 86.55% | 86.59% |
ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 20 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 42 |
Representatives of Education | 15 |
Representatives of Employment | 50 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 06 |
Representatives of Community Living | 44 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 177 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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86 | 91 | 00 | 177 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 58 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 36 |
Transition | 83 |
Total | 177 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Vocational Rehabilitation was restructuring how hard of hearing consumers would be served statewide. This included distributing the caseload to counselors that were less familiar with hearing loss and supports. The AT Program collaborated with the Deaf Services Coordinator, the VR Training Coordinator, and a rehab counselor for the deaf to devise a training that covered types of hearing loss, hearing aids (both surgical and non-invasive), hearing devices, funding opportunities, and new procedures/policies. VR is serving around 200 people with hearing loss statewide and this training provided them with knowledge to help them do that better.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The director and an AT specialist went to a community services program that is focused on providing career development employment opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. This was a 1.5 hour training that went through the history of assistive technology, an overview of the AT program, and a hands-on exploration of the CETT Process (adapted from Joy Zabala’s SETT process) which included 3 case studies and a report out section.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
N/A
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 | 0% |
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Employment | 3.6% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 56.9% |
Representative of Community Living | 4.5% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 35% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
TA was provided to Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living in collaboration with the Aging and Disability Resource Connection partners under the No Wrong Door initiative to create an equipment demonstration kit as well as a video training series that can be distributed to staff and the public alike. This project will increase AT awareness by partners working in the field as well as increase the geographical reach of the AT program.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
- TA was provided to VocRehab to develop enhanced AT Services as a part of their Linking Learning to Careers research project. This included development of a consultation model, procurement of AT for demonstration, training of AT staff and VR Counselors, etc. Enhanced Assistive Technology services are incorporated into the study to see how comprehensive AT services affect successful transition of Highschool students into post-secondary ed or the workforce.
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 were able to coordinate a visit with Congressman Peter Welch and his team. We shared several stories from our consumers, and how assistive technology improves their independence. For example, we demonstrated how someone with paralysis might be able to navigate an iPad using switch control. With some training, Congressman Welch was able to take a selfie using just the switches. It illustrated the determination that someone with a disability has to have in order to perform everyday tasks that we take for granted
2. For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we hosted a public Open House of our central Vermont tryout center. This gave the public an opportunity to tour the center, ask questions, learn about our services, and try out equipment. The Commissioner of the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living, a reporter from Vermont Public Radio, as well as many special educators, rehab specialists, family members, and state employees were in attendance. As a result, we were able to connect with the Agency of Digital Services, which became a technical assistance project.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 220 | 70 | 290 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 114 | 24 | 138 |
Representative of Education | 151 | 10 | 161 |
Representative of Employment | 99 | 05 | 104 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 217 | 18 | 235 |
Representative of Community Living | 97 | 22 | 119 |
Representative of Technology | 12 | 03 | 15 |
Unable to Categorize | 06 | 03 | 09 |
Total | 916 | 155 | 1,071 |
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.
A VATP AT Access Specialist worked with representatives from Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS), Department of Human Resources, Risk Management, VocRehab, and Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired to work on improving the procedures and policies around IT procurement, installation, and maintenance in regard to accessibility. Specifically, they addressed the problems that arose with the statewide implementation of a VoIP phone system, where users with varying disabilities could no longer use their phones.
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.)
As a result of this work, accessibility is considered throughout the procurement process and in reasonable accommodation procedures through HR. The policies, practices, and procedures will be published in the future.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Employment
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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Federal | $6,336 | Technical Assistance |
Federal | $4,087 | Technical Assistance |
Federal | $834 | Technical Assistance |
Amount: $11,257 | ||
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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Public/State Agency | $345 | Technical Assistance | 58 | Staff Training and plan development for VR |
Public/State Agency | $82,501 | Demonstration | 101 | VR Consumers provided with AT Consults & Training |
Private | $362 | Demonstration | 1 | Private Consultation for VNA Client |
Amount: $83,208 | Individuals Served: 160 |
Funding provided by VocRehab went to activities including: equipment purchases (which is equipment also used in our regular loan/demo pool), consultations, training of individual consumers, and staff training.
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