| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
| 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 |
|---|
| 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. | 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 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
| Total Surveyed | 00 | |
| Response rate % | NaN% |
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 61 |
| C. Total | 61 |
| 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 | 06 |
| F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 55 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Excluded individuals were VR clients and VR provided their AT
| 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 | 02 | $4,765 | $0 | $4,765 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 13 | $42,343 | $0 | $42,343 |
| Daily Living | 11 | $7,535 | $0 | $7,535 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 37 | $18,500 | $0 | $18,500 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 63 | $73,143 | $0 | $73,143 |
A consumer contacted us regarding her mother who was being transferred to a nursing home. She loved to read and keep up with current events but because of her failing eye sight it was becoming an issue. She was already apprehensive about moving into a home. Through our reuse program we were able to provide her mother with a CCTV magnifier enabling her to read her favorite books, magazines and newspapers. She is now well adjusted to her new surroundings and enjoying the ability to do what she loves best.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 06 | 00 | 45 | 51 |
| 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. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 07 | 00 | 45 | 52 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 6. Subtotal | 07 | 00 | 48 | 55 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 07 | 00 | 48 | 55 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 93.75% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 61 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 61 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 82 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 40 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 89 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 02 |
| Total | 213 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 135 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 17 |
| Representative of Education | 38 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 22 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 213 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
|---|
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 45 |
| Hearing | 03 |
| Speech Communication | 52 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 67 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 70 |
| Daily Living | 26 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 34 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 44 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 |
| Total | 344 |
An ALS client lost his speech early in the course of the disease. He became very despondent over his lack of ability to communicate with his family and physicians. We tried various communication devices until we found one suitable for his needs. However, he had no funding source to purchase a device. We were able to loan him a device and he is no able to communicate with his family and care givers.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 82 | 00 | 00 | 82 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 82 | 00 | 00 | 82 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 82 | 00 | 00 | 82 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 82 | 00 | 00 | 82 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | NaN% | |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 123 | 00 | 00 | 123 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 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 | 123 | 01 | 00 | 124 |
| 5. None of the above | 05 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| 6. Subtotal | 128 | 01 | 00 | 129 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 8. Total | 130 | 01 | 00 | 131 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 95.13% | 100% | NaN% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 172 | 80.75% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 41 | 19.25% |
| Total Surveyed | 213 | |
| Response rate % | 80.75% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 12 |
| Hearing | 00 |
| Speech Communication | 203 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 252 |
| Daily Living | 03 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 98 |
| Computers and Related | 12 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Devices Loaned | 582 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 444 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 67 |
| Representatives of Education | 37 |
| Representatives of Employment | 01 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 21 |
| Representative of Community Living | 12 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 582 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 505 |
| Service Provider | 06 |
| Vendor | 00 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 511 |
We had a client whose hand movement was extremely jerky due to Friedreich’s Ataxia. Her desire was to work from home as an Avon Representative. She was having extreme difficulty typing. We were able to demonstrate a variety of keyboards and as a result found one she was able to use with ease.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 201 | 14 | 352 | 567 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 00 | 02 | 08 |
| Subtotal | 207 | 14 | 354 | 575 |
| Have not made a decision | 04 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 211 | 14 | 355 | 580 |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 212 | 14 | 356 | 582 |
| Performance on this measure | 97.64% | 100% | 99.44% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 471 | 80.93% |
| Satisfied | 86 | 14.78% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 25 | 4.3% |
| Total | 582 | |
| Response rate % | 95.7% |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 129 | 00 | 45 | 174 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 130 | 01 | 45 | 176 |
| 5. None of the above | 05 | 00 | 03 | 08 |
| 6. Subtotal | 135 | 01 | 48 | 184 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| 8. Total | 137 | 01 | 48 | 186 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 94.89% | 100% | 93.75% | 94.62% |
| 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 | 283 | 14 | 352 | 649 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 00 | 02 | 08 |
| Subtotal | 289 | 14 | 354 | 657 |
| Have not made a decision | 04 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 293 | 14 | 355 | 662 |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 294 | 14 | 356 | 664 |
| Performance on this measure | 98.3% | 100% | 99.44% | 98.95% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 334 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
| Representatives of Education | 53 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 309 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 08 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 704 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 448 | 00 | 704 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 653 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
| Transition | 51 |
| Total | 704 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Project START sponsored AT Awareness Week May 1 – 5 at various locations throughout the state. The mornings consisted of 3 presentations from Assistive Technology Professionals. After lunch the participants were divided into small groups. Each group rotated between the various vendors for product demonstrations and hands on activities with the many assistive technology devices and services available.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education Teachers and other Assistive Technology Professionals from the various school districts attended two, day long speech communication workshops geared toward preparing their students to transition to college, workforce or the community. The workshop included implementation strategies, programming and case studies
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
| 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 |
| Education | 52% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 16% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 12% |
| Representative of Community Living | 14% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 6% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
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. Project START participates annually in the Mississippi disAbility Mega Conference. It’s the state’s largest conference for people with disabilities, their families and professionals. Over the two day period, presenters and exhibitors share the latest information and innovations. There is a keynote each day followed by breakout sessions providing information for individuals and family members with disabilities where they learn about services that may benefit their lives in the future. Prior to the conference, local TV and radio stations provide on air interviews informing their audience of the upcoming conference. Newsletters and flyers are also distributed throughout the state. The conference is attended by over 500 participants.
2. Project START in conjunction with TK Martin Center on the campus of Mississippi State University sponsored Camp Jabber Jaw. The camp is designed for kids with special needs and who use augmentative and alternative communication technologies. This year’s theme was time travel. Every day of the week long camp, campers got to do hands on, fun activities with each time period. Parents and siblings are included in the week long camp and it provides an opportunity for them to interact with other families going through the same steps. WCBI TV in Columbus visited the camp and produced a news segment that aired during the week of the camp.
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 38 | 21 | 59 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 42 | 19 | 61 |
| Representative of Education | 68 | 12 | 80 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| Representative of Community Living | 51 | 15 | 66 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 235 | 95 | 330 |
| 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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