National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Illinois 2017
General Information
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
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? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 08 | 04 | 12 |
| Approved Not made | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Rejected | 28 | 01 | 29 |
| Total | 38 | 05 | 43 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $18,780 | Highest Income: | $101,952 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $618,062 | 12 | $51,505 |
| 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 |
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| Number of Loans | 00 | 03 | 02 | 03 | 03 | 01 | 12 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 25% | 16.67% | 25% | 25% | 8.33% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 12 | 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 | 12 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 16 | $232,105 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 12 | $232,105 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 3% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 12 | 3.75% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 09 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 03 |
| 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 | 12 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 02 | $10,552 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 02 | $10,800 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 08 | $210,753 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 12 | $232,105 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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? | 00 |
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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 |
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D. Anecdote
Lisa was the victim of a brutal beating when a man approached her in front of her home and put a gun in her face. As a result, PTSD was her constant companion and complicated her life to such a degree that she could no longer perform normal, everyday tasks without fear and panic. Thankfully things are beginning to improve for Lisa with the help of Hazel, her PTSD dog. Lisa writes: Hazel has made such a difference in my life and provides comfort when I am triggered by any number of things that set my nerves on end. Trips to stores are still difficult, but now I don't cry, or feel like being ill, most times. She provides a physical barrier when I am uncomfortable with strange people, and gives me physical comfort when I am upset. She can sense it sometimes before I even know I've been triggered and helps me deal with the unease and panic. It is very difficult to put into words just what an impact she has had on my life. She is an amazing creature and I don't know how I got along without her. Thank you so very much for affording me the ability to get Hazel. There are really no words to describe how she has changed my life, and I can't find the words to fully express my thanks and gratitude for your help in bringing Hazel into my life.
Stephen recently got his third loan from IATP! He explained that he needed new hearing aids for a few reasons: 1) “I got tired of my girlfriend’s dirty looks every time I could not hear her.” 2) “My grand dog is fourteen years old and unable to hear so I need to be able to hear for him!” and 3) The main reason is his grandsons - “I need to be able to hear these two call me Grandpa.” Stephen also rated the IATP staff at four stars plus.
E. 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 | 02 | 08 | 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 | 02 | 10 | 12 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 02 | 10 | 12 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 02 | 10 | 12 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 12 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 12 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
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 | 748 |
| C. Total | 748 |
| 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 | 748 |
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
| 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
| 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 | 67 | $41,756 | $0 | $41,756 |
| Hearing | 20 | $3,702 | $0 | $3,702 |
| Speech Communication | 29 | $82,825 | $0 | $82,825 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 | $550 | $0 | $550 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 216 | $74,153 | $132 | $74,021 |
| Daily Living | 292 | $18,593 | $0 | $18,593 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 07 | $6,746 | $299 | $6,447 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 55 | $3,895 | $0 | $3,895 |
| Computers and Related | 53 | $22,044 | $0 | $22,044 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 | $1,415 | $0 | $1,415 |
| Total | 748 | $255,679 | $431 | $255,248 |
D. Anecdote
Sharon had spent 9 months in a rehab facility following a stroke. After a home visit was made by a therapist, Sharon was told that she could not return home until she could gain access to the only bathroom which was on the second floor. A desperate call was made to the Illinois Assistive Technology Program's Reuse Program. Fortunately, a stair lift had been donated to the agency and was installed and ready for Sharon on her release date. Today, Sharon is enjoying the opportunity to live independently in her own home.
E. 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. | 78 | 07 | 512 | 597 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 20 | 00 | 131 | 151 |
| 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 | 98 | 07 | 643 | 748 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 98 | 07 | 643 | 748 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 98 | 07 | 643 | 748 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 745 | 99.6% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 0.13% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.27% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 748 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,238 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 68 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 99 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 104 |
| Total | 1,509 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 191 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 226 |
| Representative of Education | 768 |
| Representative of Employment | 04 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 209 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 107 |
| Representatives of Technology | 04 |
| Total | 1,509 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 149 |
| Hearing | 82 |
| Speech Communication | 789 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 334 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 58 |
| Daily Living | 163 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 104 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 147 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 14 |
| Total | 1,840 |
E. Anecdote
Laura has borrowed many different switch activated toys for her son. He is six years old with traumatic brain injury. Laura recently borrowed the Mini Popper. The day after she received it, she sent the following e-mail and video. “I have loaned out a number of toys from your organization for my son to play with. The one we received yesterday is by far the best yet! I thought you might get a kick out of seeing how much he likes this one!!! It has him smiling and talking. Thanks again for this service. It allows us access to toys he would not otherwise get to enjoy!”
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 641 | 27 | 237 | 905 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 202 | 03 | 78 | 283 |
| Subtotal | 843 | 30 | 315 | 1,188 |
| Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
| Subtotal | 845 | 30 | 316 | 1,191 |
| Nonrespondent | 21 | 01 | 25 | 47 |
| Total | 866 | 31 | 341 | 1,238 |
| Performance on this measure | 98.18% | 97.88% | 94.81% | |
G. 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. | 95 | 03 | 33 | 131 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 93 | 08 | 25 | 126 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 4. Subtotal | 189 | 11 | 60 | 260 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 189 | 11 | 60 | 260 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 08 | 00 | 03 | 11 |
| 8. Total | 197 | 11 | 63 | 271 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 97.32% | 100% | 96.85% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,443 | 95.63% |
| Satisfied | 08 | 0.53% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 58 | 3.84% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,509 | |
| Response rate % | 96.16% |
I. Notes:
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 285 |
| Hearing | 41 |
| Speech Communication | 134 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 128 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 49 |
| Daily Living | 189 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 30 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 03 |
| Computers and Related | 100 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 31 |
| Total # of Devices Loaned | 990 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 703 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 489 |
| Representatives of Education | 660 |
| Representatives of Employment | 06 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 112 |
| Representative of Community Living | 42 |
| Representative of Technology | 16 |
| Total | 2,028 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 44 |
| Service Provider | 80 |
| Vendor | 497 |
| Repair Service | 01 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 622 |
D. Anecdote
Jane, (pictured above) was visiting IATP’s Demostration Center with a post-polio support group when she spotted the ball pit in the sensory room. She commented that she had always wondered what it would feel like to be in one. We crossed one thing off of her bucket list. The joy on her face spoke more than words could have ever said. It’s never too late to try something new.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 379 | 89 | 496 | 964 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 01 | 12 | 19 |
| Subtotal | 385 | 90 | 508 | 983 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 04 | 06 |
| Subtotal | 386 | 91 | 512 | 989 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 386 | 91 | 513 | 990 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.74% | 98.9% | 99.03% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,022 | 99.7% |
| Satisfied | 06 | 0.3% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 2,028 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 173 | 12 | 553 | 738 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 113 | 08 | 156 | 277 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 04 | 05 |
| 4. Subtotal | 287 | 20 | 713 | 1,020 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 287 | 20 | 713 | 1,020 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 08 | 00 | 03 | 11 |
| 8. Total | 295 | 20 | 716 | 1,031 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 97.29% | 100% | 99.58% | 98.93% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 1,020 | 116 | 733 | 1,869 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 208 | 04 | 90 | 302 |
| Subtotal | 1,228 | 120 | 823 | 2,171 |
| Have not made a decision | 03 | 01 | 05 | 09 |
| Subtotal | 1,231 | 121 | 828 | 2,180 |
| Nonrespondent | 21 | 01 | 26 | 48 |
| Total | 1,252 | 122 | 854 | 2,228 |
| Performance on this measure | 98.08% | 98.36% | 96.37% | 97.44% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 60 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 147 |
| Representatives of Education | 524 |
| Representatives of Employment | 150 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 125 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 291 |
| Representatives of Technology | 205 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,502 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | 198 | 49 | 1,502 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 333 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 33 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 554 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 501 |
| Transition | 81 |
| Total | 1,502 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The Family Resource Center on Disabilities asked IATP to conduct a training entitled, 'Breaking Barriers to Assistive Technology.' There were 42 participants, mostly parents and family members of children with disabilities and a few service providers. The training included information on what AT is, how to choose AT, some of the barriers to receiving/funding AT and some ideas for solutions. This included a list of resources for both finding and funding AT. One thing that made the training unique is that the attendees had two underserved groups that made up a large part of the trainees. There were 21 Spanish speaking individuals located in a separate room with a translator, and then a group of 5 Chinese speaking individuals that had a translator in another room and then the remaining English speaking attendees were in the third room. The training was video and audio captured so that each of the attendee groups heard the presentation at the same time.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP was asked to conduct AT Training and Transition with with staff members from the DSCC (Division of Specialized Care for Children) in three areas of Illinois: Fairview Heights, Peoria, and Carbondale. Addressed in this training was the importance of assistive technology as students transitioned from school into higher education, employment and independent living. One of the more important parts of this training was how to corporate AT into any health needs that student might have since the clientele for this agency are all students with health issues and many times are students classified as medically fragile. This training also included how to work with the school districts to get assistive technology addressed in the transition plan. A total of 52 staff were trained with the majority being nurses and social workers.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
IATP conducted a “How to Make Accessible Documents’ training for staff of Seneca High School. This training was a direct result of several presentations IATP had been doing in relation to ICT Accessibility and web accessibility. Based on a previous website accessibility audit Seneca High School decided to provide training to key staff and teachers on how to make accessible source documents and pdf’s. IATP offers a hands-on training on how to create accessible source documents using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. This particular training was chosen due to its great impact, besides conducting the ICT training IATP staff will be working with the superintendent and teachers to create a curriculum for students that integrates accessibility as a core value in STEM classes. If this future piece is successful we will be training students at a young age of the importance of creating accessible documents, programs and web applications.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 306 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 248 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 554 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 11.67% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 16.67% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 48.33% |
| Representative of Community Living | 8.33% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
IATP worked with an Illinois school district to develop a curriculum that integrates ICT accessibility into core STEM classes. Based off of an ICT training, Seneca High School thought that it would be a good idea to provide teaching opportunities for their students. The superintendent of Seneca feels that this is a skill that will only benefit the students and find this endeavor exciting and provides opportunities for his students to be at the forefront of technology.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP’s Reuse Director was contacted by a staff member of the Great Lakes Caring Agency requesting suggestions and ideas on how to ensure that individuals being released from Nursing Homes and the hospitals could obtain needed AT to ensure that they are safe in their homes since processing requests for AT devices through insurances such as Medicare and Medicaid was not lining up with their release date. Jane Teeter, Director of Reuse for IATP arranged for several of the staff of Great Lakes Caring Agency to come in for a tour of the AT Demonstration Center and discuss the best options. After the tour staff had a greater understanding of what AT was available to assist individuals. Jane provided them with technical assistance in developing and implementing a procedure at Great Lakes Caring Agency that upon receiving a patient referral the lead staff would meet with the individual to receive services and then work with Jane to determine if the needed AT was available through IATP.
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. IATP partnered with the Mary Bryant Home, DHS/DRS/BBS,Talking Books & the Braille Center and the Lions Club to host a Low Vision Fair in Springfield, Illinois. The event featured 27 vendors of AT for low vision and blind and attracted over 200 participants. IATP produced flyers to promote the event, staff were featured on Good Day Marketplace, advertised on all of the newspaper and radio community calendars. In addition, a press release was sent to surrounding cities papers and radio stations. All of the partners shared the Low Vision Fair Flyer with their customers.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 975 | 72 | 1,047 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 923 | 111 | 1,034 |
| Representative of Education | 2,155 | 151 | 2,306 |
| Representative of Employment | 25 | 05 | 30 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 134 | 07 | 141 |
| Representative of Community Living | 522 | 22 | 544 |
| Representative of Technology | 156 | 01 | 157 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 4,890 | 370 | 5,260 |
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.
IATP along with the University of Illinois Systems, Ethics and Compliance Office had open and candid conversations about accessibility requirements in regards to digital documents. Conversations included discussions about needed compliance not only just for the web but content on the web. These conversations lead to an understanding and the development of concepts and procedures the Ethics and Compliance Office are implementing for documents they create and post. As an example of these policies and new procedures the Ethics and Compliance Office was able to produce a new video and supporting document "Protecting Minors on Campus."
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.)
Based upon IATP’s ICT Accessibility discussions with the Ethics and Compliance Office, ECO implemented the installation of software that promotes the creation of accessible source documents. ECO also created default templates that help organize the content contributors, so that they have the same look and feel across all documents. As a result of making accessibility a priority for all digital documents ECO created a procedure that implemented document experts receiving “train the trainer” training on how to make accessible documents, and show staff the importance of accessibility. As well as training the document experts would also act as document reviewers, which added a layer of compliance checking to any document before it was posted to the web. An example of this policy and procedure can be seen in the latest release of “Protecting Minors on Campus” video and supporting documentation ( https://www.ethics.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=1216&pageId=517742 ).
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Technology (ICT accessibility and AT
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
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $63,190 | Technical Assistance |
| Public/State Agency | $491,777 | Training |
| Public/State Agency | $863,841 | Reuse |
| Public/State Agency | $20,131 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $63,190 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $126,381 | Training |
| Public/State Agency | $126,381 | Demonstration |
| Public/State Agency | $259,197 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $20,000 | Demonstration |
| Amount: $2,034,088 |
B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)
| 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).
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