National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Nevada 2017

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
http://adsd.nv.gov/Programs/Physical/ATforIL/Nevada_Assistive_Technoloyg_Collaborative_(NATC)/Nevada
Mailing Address:
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 200
City:
Reno
State:
Nevada
Zip Code:
89521
Program Email:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.gov
Phone:
7756870835
TTY:
7756882969

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Aging and Disability Services Division
Mailing Address:
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 200
City:
Reno
State:
Nevada
Zip Code:
89521
Program URL:
http://adsd.nv.gov/Programs/Physical/ATforIL/Nevada_Assistive_Technoloyg_Collaborative_(NATC)/Nevada

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Mailing Address:
City
State:
Zip Code:
Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Rosenlund, John
Title:
Social Services Program Specialist III
Phone:
7756870835
E-mail:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.gov
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
John Rosenlund
Title:
Social Services Program Specialist III
Phone:
7756870835
E-mail:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
John Rosenlund
Title:
Social Services Program Specialist III
Phone:
7756870835
E-mail:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.gov

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

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 08 03 11
Approved Not made 00 00 00
Rejected 07 03 10
Total 15 06 21

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $15,600 Highest Income: $129,600

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$459,912 11 $41,810

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
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 00 05 03 01 01 01 11
Percentage of Loans 0% 45.45% 27.27% 9.09% 9.09% 9.09% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 08 72.7272727272727%
Partnership Loans 0%
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 00 0%
With loan guarantee only 00 27.2727272727273%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 03 0%
Total 11 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 08 $56,712
Partnership Loans 03 $97,116
Total 11 $153,828

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 1%
Highest 4.08%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
20 11 1.84%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 09
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 02
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 11

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
Type of AT Number of Devices Financed Dollar Value of Loans
Vision 00 $0
Hearing 01 $6,531
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 10 $147,297
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 11 $153,828

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 01
Net loss for loans in default $22,113

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? 01
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity? last resort activity
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 118
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 16
C. Total Served 134

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 134

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

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 07 $10,358
Hearing 29 $62,031
Speech communication 03 $3,408
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 06 $14,515
Daily living 35 $73,372
Environmental adaptations 105 $597,524
Vehicle modification and transportation 44 $267,281
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 229 $1,028,489


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

D. Anecdote

AFP-CARE Loan: A consumer wanted to apply for a wheelchair van. She had been injured in a vehicle accident and requires a wheelchair for mobility. Following a divorce she had all debts left to her including a home equity line of credit that she was not aware off. She had no choice but to declare Bankruptcy. Because of her injuries and the loss of her home, she had no choice but to move in with her mother. Living in a rural area there were no transportation options unless her mother was able to find someone to assist getting her in and out of the vehicle. The potential options were discussed at length. The consumer’s mother applied for a loan with our partner bank although it was declined. The reason for declining was reviewed by the program and justification was determined reasonable. All the factors fit into the MICRO Loan program which was approved. The consumer’s mother was able to pay the difference for the purchase of the accessible modified van. The consumer can now receive transportation safely and efficiently. Both the consumer and her mother were very pleased that we were able to look at all avenues to assist in removing barriers to the AT that was needed.

Impact Area

AT/IL Program (Last Resort): A consumer with multiple disabilities had suffered a stroke and was in rehabilitation facility. She was not able to discharge home due to barriers to get into the home, to access the bathroom/shower area, no accessible transportation available the area, and visual barriers. Without services she would have been transferred to a care facility. She was referred the Nevada’s Assistive Technology for Independent Living program where her Independent Living Goals were established. Program staff began immediately looking at all potential AT solutions that could be possible for her to accomplish her goals: to return home, to be able to access the home, to be able to address her self-care needs, to be able to be transported in her mobility device, and to be able to read printed and online writing. With leveraged state resources a ramp was installed into the home and the bathroom was remodeled with a roll-in shower, a widened doorway and an accessible sink. Additionally resources also provided an appropriate rolling shower/commode chair and funding resources towards an accessible modified vehicle. Her vision improved sufficiently with corrective lenses and no additional AT was necessary. The result was that the consumer’s goals were met and she was able to return home. It was stated that everything was magnificent.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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 00 35 35
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 05 00 99 104
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 06 06
4. Subtotal 05 00 140 145
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 05 00 140 145
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 05 00 140 145
9. Performance on this measure 100% NaN% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 44 30.34%
Satisfied 07 4.83%
Satisfied somewhat 03 2.07%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 91 62.76%
Total Surveyed 145
Response rate % 37.24%

G. Notes:

The Assistive Technology for Independent Living (AT/IL) program receives state funding to make direct AT purchases. The program can assist consumers develop their goals, identify barriers, provide potential AT solutions, and explain the options that they have to obtain the AT solutions. The program has been focused in supporting individuals with disabilities to live in their community by funding home access modifications, vehicle modifications, and AT needed for necessary activities of daily living. The program prioritizes consumers who are in need of services to transition from institutional living to the community setting or a high risk of being institutionalized.

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 1,044
C. Total 1,044

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 1,044

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

Device Exchange
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

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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 04 $1,092 $0 $1,092
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 1,407 $257,970 $0 $257,970
Daily Living 1,251 $124,871 $0 $124,871
Environmental Adaptations 420 $10,678 $0 $10,678
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 06 $6,358 $0 $6,358
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 3,088 $400,969 $0 $400,969

D. Anecdote

A consumer did not have a way to read his mail and therefore no ability to independently pay his bills. He had no privacy and required enlisting other people for reading his mail and paying bills. His independence is very important to him. With the open ended loan of a CCTV he can now independently pay his bills, read his mail and read other materials. He was very grateful for the access and independence the CCTV has provided him.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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. 06 09 200 215
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 01 00 588 589
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 120 120
4. Subtotal 07 09 908 924
5. None of the above 00 00 120 120
6. Subtotal 07 09 1,028 1,044
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 07 09 1,028 1,044
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 88.33%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 388 37.16%
Satisfied 20 1.92%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.1%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 635 60.82%
Total Surveyed 1,044
Response rate % 39.18%

G. Notes:

Challenges experienced - NATC was unable to report all the consumers served under Reuse and Open-Ended loans. Performance measure data was missed during portion of the reporting period. NATC community partner called all recipients of services once the issue was identified. The data reported within this section only represents consumers that contact could be established with. Procedures are in process to prevent a loss of data in the future. Reutilization of AT in Nevada makes a huge impact to those with limited or no resources available. The availability of appropriate, used AT prevents a larger waitlist to the statewide Assistive Technology for Independent Living (AT/IL) program. NATC community partners maintained two refurbish/repair/recycle programs in the two largest populated areas within the state.

Device Loan

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) 93
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 15
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 54
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 01
Total 163

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

Loans By Borrower Type
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Individuals with Disabilities 121
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 21
Representative of Education 05
Representative of Employment 00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 06
Representatives of Community Living 04
Representatives of Technology 06
Total 163

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 14

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 62
Hearing 05
Speech Communication 18
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 11
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 20
Daily Living 10
Environmental Adaptations 02
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 58
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total 186

E. Anecdote

A consumer began engagement with the NATC project in Northern Nevada, the Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center. She has a significant vision impairment and was interested in smart devices and how they can help her be more independent in areas including transportation, print access, independent living, and other areas that assist her with getting things done. Early last year the project me with her and began the process of supporting her goals. The NATC project loaned several devices. At the same time the consumer started attending our Vision Impaired User Group that meets weekly to discuss, in a peer to peer mentoring setting, how iOS technology can improve independent living. From the start she learned quickly and soon was playing a peer leadership role within the group. After becoming knowledgeable about accessibility applications for people who are blind or vision impaired. The consumer has significantly improved her goals and is participating in many activities and social events that she previously did not. Now that she is doing more she is asking more questions about equal access to certain programs and services and has a better understanding of her own civil rights when it comes to access to websites, forms, and general print material offered or required by service providers both in the public and private sector. The impact is significant when she shared her experiences with other members of the group and general community in presentations. Consumer "A" went on to acquire a smart phone through a community resource and NATC partner and is continuing to excel in this modern and mobile world.

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 10 14 32 56
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 05 09 11 25
Subtotal 15 23 43 81
Have not made a decision 03 02 07 12
Subtotal 18 25 50 93
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 18 25 50 93
Performance on this measure 83.33% 92% 86%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

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. 10 08 29 47
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 01 01 01 03
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 03 05 00 08
4. Subtotal 14 14 30 58
5. None of the above 05 00 05 10
6. Subtotal 19 14 35 68
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 02 02
8. Total 19 14 37 70
9. Performance on this measure 73.68% 100% 82.64%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 144 88.34%
Satisfied 12 7.36%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 07 4.29%
Total Surveyed 163
Response rate % 95.71%

I. Notes:

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Demonstrations by Device Type
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 114
Hearing 17
Speech Communication 44
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 23
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 41
Daily Living 36
Environmental Adaptations 20
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 23
Computers and Related 153
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 09
Total # of Devices Loaned 480

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 415
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 113
Representatives of Education 08
Representatives of Employment 03
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 12
Representative of Community Living 03
Representative of Technology 18
Total 572

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 122
Service Provider 266
Vendor 171
Repair Service 03
Others 03
Total 565

D. Anecdote

The project worked with a consumer with multiple disabilities that had barriers to complete her school work, getting things done, and working on her art. She was shown a number of different AT devices which assisted her in choosing what was best for her needs. The AT enabled her to record lectures, take notes in a more accessible and usable manner, manage her tasks with homework, and helped with her drawing. She was also able to borrow these through device loan and ensure they were the solution she was seeking. She continues to improve with the use of the devices and is seeking resources to acquire the items herself.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 47 138 222 407
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 07 05 04 16
Subtotal 54 143 226 423
Have not made a decision 04 12 35 51
Subtotal 58 155 261 474
Nonrespondent 00 00 06 06
Total 58 155 267 480
Performance on this measure 93.1% 92.26% 84.64%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 459 80.24%
Satisfied 66 11.54%
Satisfied somewhat 07 1.22%
Not at all satisfied 02 0.35%
Nonrespondent 38 6.64%
Total 572
Response rate % 93.36%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

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. 16 17 264 297
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 07 01 688 696
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 03 05 126 134
4. Subtotal 26 23 1,078 1,127
5. None of the above 05 00 125 130
6. Subtotal 31 23 1,203 1,257
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 02 02
8. Total 31 23 1,205 1,259
9. Performance on this measure 83.87% 100% 89.46% 89.52%
ACL Performance Measure 75% 75% 75% 75%
Met/Not Met Met Met Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 57 152 254 463
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 12 14 15 41
Subtotal 69 166 269 504
Have not made a decision 07 14 42 63
Subtotal 76 180 311 567
Nonrespondent 00 00 06 06
Total 76 180 317 573
Performance on this measure 90.79% 92.22% 84.86% 87.96%
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

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 200
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 30
Representatives of Education 56
Representatives of Employment 05
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 20
Representatives of Community Living 08
Representatives of Technology 00
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 319

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
319 00 00 319

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 09
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 24
Combination of any/all of the above 236
Transition 50
Total 319

B. Description of Training Activities

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

In late June of 2017 the project delivered a training titled Producing Inclusive Documents. The training focused on the creation of accessible documents and had the following goals and objectives. The goal of this introductory training was to think of inclusion and accessibility as we created text based documents that met Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines as covered under WCAG 2.00 AA. The objectives were that participants leave with an understanding of accessibility and have a working knowledge of what the standards require, and why, and have the ability to create a final document that was accessible to people with disabilities.

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

Training was provided to a UNLV class for students preparing to teach high school. The class was focused on training the teachers to start the transitioning process, when to start, where to go and how to support the student to transition from public school to either college or employment.

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

In the late fall of 2016 the project offered training to our DD Partners which included the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities which houses the NATC project, the Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center, and DD Council. The training focused on improving knowledge, skills, and abilities of these partners to have a more accessible and usable presence on the internet, and the ability to understand the need for and achieve equal access to Information and Communication Technology,. The idea was to train a small group of stakeholders and their staff in order to model services that are more user friendly and accessible to people with disabilities as a whole. The training was well received and the project continues to expand to include additional agencies within the State that offer services to people with disabilities.

D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure

IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
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 20
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 24
Performance Measure Percentage 100%
RSA Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 6%
Employment 25%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 19%
Representative of Community Living 13%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 37%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

The technical assistance initiated with a consumer that has a significant disability which drastically impact keyboarding. She needed assistance in trying to retain her Real Estate business but had barriers filling in and completing online forms and documents. Over several months working with the Northern Nevada Association of Realtors to address the shortfall of the software they used. The consumer was included in identifying the barriers from a functional perspective, then those barriers were researched to identify fixes of the problem that would ease the keyboarding requirement. The project worked with the Realtors Association, their attorneys and IT department. Improvements were made by the Association that reduced the barriers.

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

The Vision Impairment User Group (VI) receives technical assistance at the groups weekly meetings. The group is made up of AT Users with various levels of vision impairment. Some participants have dual sensory impairments. The group was initially focusing on their own needs for modern technology however is now transitioning to a systems change role. They are speaking with administrators, lawmakers, and other agency and service providers to improve outcomes for people with disabilities in Nevada. Making a difference with web based services and programs, and demanding equal access to other online services. They have become self advocates and have expanded their knowledge of AT and develop strategies that assist both the public and private sectors in addressing actual needs.

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. In October of 2016 the NATRC attended the Technology and Disability Expo at the University of Nevada, Reno. The purpose of the conference was to provide information and resources that are available to young adults with disabilities who might be thinking about post-secondary education. The project had a booth where items were on display and available for demonstration and loan. It was an opportunity to get the word out about the project and the NATC collaborative. At least 100 individuals attended with around half that stopping by the booth for a variety of reasons. Low vision teachers from the local school district also attended and were very connected to the resources available to them and their students through NATC. The project produced continued engagement of several of the attendees on an ongoing basis.

2. During Disability Awareness month an event was coordinated with a local Mobility Center. Approximately 80 people attended the event with a wide range of disabilities. A variety of AT devices were brought for hands on demonstrations. An overall presentation was given on how AT Devices can reduce or eliminate barriers to individuals with disabilities. Awareness was increased and participation brought several new users of the Nevada Assistive Technology Exchange project.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 287 246 533
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 179 185 364
Representative of Education 10 08 18
Representative of Employment 18 18 36
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 138 126 264
Representative of Community Living 29 19 48
Representative of Technology 03 00 03
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 664 602 1,266

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.

The Assistive Technology Council initiated a subcommittee, the Statewide Web Accessibility Taskforce (SWAT), that included individuals from the community. The purpose was to bring attention to the Governor’s Office that the State's web based services and programs were not accessible by people with certain disabilities. A letter was written and sent to the Governor’s Office and as a result there is now forward movement within the State to improve access and universal design of its public facing internet presence. The State's Chief Information Officer and Enterprise IT Department has established an open line of communication with the individuals that have championed the issue.


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.)

It is too early to report any changes to policies, practices, and procedures. The State's Chief Information Officer and Enterprise IT Department have only recently engaged with members of the taskforce. However, simply opening the lines of communication have been a significant step in the state.


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

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
State Appropriations$1,028,489State Financing
Amount: $1,028,489

B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)

Non-State Plan Activities
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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This FY17 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.


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