National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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

Lead Agency

Implementing Entity

Program Director and Other Contacts

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Certifying Representative

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

3. Loan Type

4. Interest Rates

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

6. Defaults

Activity 1

2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded

G. Notes:

If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:

G. Notes:

I. Notes:

Loan period for schools is 28 days.

G. Notes:

B. Description of Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:

AzTAP sponsored two in-depth pre-conference workshops as part of its annual conference. 30 Individuals (mostly OTs, PTs and SLPs) attended Access or Activations: Rethinking the Approach for Access and Mobility. The workshop content focused on effective strategies for functional seating and mobility and why some strategies are ineffective for functional movement and independence. 40 persons including educators, school-based therapists and VR Counselors attended Apps & AT Across the Curriculum: Supporting Diverse Learners in a UDL Environment with Google and iOS to learn how to Identify and explore and implement technologies that support learning in a UDL environment and provide access to AEM (Accessible Educational Materials) including digital textbooks and worksheets.

Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

As part of a private school summer camp program for students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and similar conditions, AzTAP was asked to provide an Assistive Technology (AT) Lab experience for 21 students who were transitioning to college. The students spent several hours in the AT Center with hands on access to AT devices and gained knowledge about assistive technology in the categories of reading, writing, sensory modulation, executive function, hearing, vision, computer access and augmentative and alternative communication. The students were very engaged and reported that they valued this experience. The camp counselor and its participants sent our program individualized notes describing how they benefited from the experience. As one student said :It sowed me The notes indicated that students believed the information would help them get through school and work easier in the future, as well as understand how assistive technology helps others with a variety of disabilities.

Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

AzTAP promoted the availability of ATAP ICT webinars and encouraged registration by use of periodic email blasts, newsletter and information posted on the training section of our website. It was strongly recommended to all of our conference speakers that they ensure accessibility of their presentations by participating in one of the document accessibility presentations and several did.

E. Notes:

We have reviewed and revised internal tracking procedures to better obtain outcome data from ICT training participants

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

A nonprofit sports association wanted to expand their adaptive sports program in northern Arizona by applying for a federal adaptive recreation grant through the Veteran's Affairs Department. AzTAP staff provided technical assistance regarding development of the grant proposal that addressed purchase and management of assistive technologies for adaptive skiing and snowboarding and training of adaptive ski instructors knowledgeable in the use and implementation of these assistive technologies.

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

Last Spring, the AzTAP Program Director met with representative from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and Employment First to explore strategies for strengthening a collaboration among our organizations to ensure Employment First Initiatives address assistive technology issues for high school students with disabilities as part of the transition process as they exit school and move towards post-secondary education, employment and independent living. Subsequently the director regularly attends monthly Employment First meetings to provide input and recommendations.

C. Notes:

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. AzTAP annually hosts an annual state wide assistive technology conference. The 2017 multi-strand conference was a partnership between AzTAP and its parent organization, the Institute for Human Development. In addition to more than 50 assistive technology sessions, program content included Evidenced Based Practice and Native American Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation. 567 persons attended the 2.5 day conference; the Exhibit Hall had 55 AT vendors and was open at no cost to the general population for a full afternoon and early evening so that consumers and family members could learn about a wide range of assistive technology devices and services. Participants included educators, therapists, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors, Tribal VR counselors from many Tribal entities across the US, Developmental Disability service providers and consumers and family members. Feedback was overall highly positive as reflected in the following comments extracted from the conference evaluations: “Keeps getting better every year! Great job!” “One of the best conferences I’ve ever attended.” “Very organized, excellent staff, great closing speaker.” “The presenters for all the sessions that I attended were outstanding. Thank you!!!”“The closing session was wonderful, what a way to close the conference. I am impressed.”

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