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 | 08 | 03 | 11 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 07 | 03 | 10 |
Total | 15 | 06 | 21 |
Lowest Income: | $15,600 | Highest Income: | $129,600 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$459,912 | 11 | $41,810 |
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 | 00 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 11 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 45.45% | 27.27% | 9.09% | 9.09% | 9.09% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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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% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 08 | $56,712 |
Partnership Loans | 03 | $97,116 |
Total | 11 | $153,828 |
Lowest | 1% |
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Highest | 4.08% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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20 | 11 | 1.84% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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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 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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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 |
Number Loans in default | 01 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $22,113 |
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 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | last resort activity |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 118 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 16 |
C. Total Served | 134 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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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:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
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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 |
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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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.
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.
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 | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
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.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 1,044 |
C. Total | 1,044 |
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 | 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:
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 | 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 |
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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 |
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.
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. | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
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.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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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 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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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 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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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 |
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.
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 | 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% |
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. | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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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 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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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 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 122 |
Service Provider | 266 |
Vendor | 171 |
Repair Service | 03 |
Others | 03 |
Total | 565 |
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.
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 | 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% |
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% |
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. | 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 |
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 |
Type of Participant | Number |
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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 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|
319 | 00 | 00 | 319 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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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 |
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.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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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 |
Education | 6% |
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Employment | 25% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 19% |
Representative of Community Living | 13% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 37% |
Total | 100% |
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.
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.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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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 |
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.
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
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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State Appropriations | $1,028,489 | State Financing |
Amount: $1,028,489 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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