National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

New Mexico 2017

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
New Mexico Technology Assistance Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.tap.gcd.state.nm.us
Mailing Address:
625 Silver Ave. SW, Suite 100B
City:
Albuquerque
State:
NM
Zip Code:
87102
Program Email:
tracy.agiovlasitis@state.nm.us
Phone:
505-841-4464
TTY:
505-841-4467

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability
Mailing Address:
491 Old Santa Fe Trail, Lamy Building
City:
Santa Fe
State:
NM
Zip Code:
87501
Program URL:
www.gcd.state.nm.us

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):
Courtney-Peterson, Karen
Title:
Director
Phone:
505-476-0418
E-mail:
karen.courtney-peterson@state.nm.us
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Courtney-Peterson, Karen
Title:
Governor's Commission on Disability Director
Phone:
505-476-4018
E-mail:
karen.courtney-peterson@state.nm.us
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):
Agiovlasitis, Tracy
Title:
Program Manager
Phone:
505-841-4451
E-mail:
tracy.agiovlasitis@state.nm.us

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Courtney-Peterson, Karen
Title:
Director
Phone:
505-476-4018
E-mail:
karen.courtney-peterson@state.nm.us

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 07 01 08
Approved Not made 00 00 00
Rejected 02 01 03
Total 09 02 11

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $8,820 Highest Income: $97,680

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$443,850 08 $55,481

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 01 01 02 01 00 03 08
Percentage of Loans 12.5% 12.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 37.5% 100%

3. Loan Type

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

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 08 $198,651
Total 08 $198,651

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 2.8%
Highest 2.8%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
22 08 2.8%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 08
4.1% to 6.0% 00
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 08

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 00 $0
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 01 $4,850
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 07 $193,801
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 08 $198,651

6. Defaults

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? 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) 05
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 00
C. Total Served 05

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 05

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 00 $0
Hearing 00 $0
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0
Daily living 01 $500
Environmental adaptations 03 $1,762
Vehicle modification and transportation 01 $500
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 05 $2,762


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

Carla, a 20 year old woman who uses a motorized wheelchair to get around and ventilator to breathe, unexpectedly lost her mom last year. She now lives with her elderly grandparents and her social security income is $735/month. With funding from New Mexico vocational rehabilitation, Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, state procurement funds and her own financing through our state financial loan program, Access Loans NM, Carla was able to purchase a van with a lowered floor, in floor ramp, secure tie downs for her wheelchair and reduced effort steering. This adapted van allows her to attend the community college in pursuit of a degree in Radiology. While her education is the primary goal, she is now able to independently go to medical appointments, run errands and engage in social activities. Her independence and educational pursuit is made possible due to this financial loan.

Impact Area

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. 01 02 10 13
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 01 02 10 13
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 01 02 10 13
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 01 02 10 13
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 11 84.62%
Satisfied 02 15.38%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 13
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Our Last Resort fund, AT Community Fund, allows up to $500 toward needed adaptations in the life of a person with a disability. Provided to low income families, this small amount can be the difference between obtaining the access needed or not. It is often combined with other funding sources in New Mexico.

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 660
C. Total 660

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 660

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 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 287 $57,997 $0 $57,997
Daily Living 359 $12,649 $0 $12,649
Environmental Adaptations 08 $800 $0 $800
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 247 $78,640 $0 $78,640
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 03 $250 $0 $250
Total 904 $150,336 $0 $150,336

D. Anecdote

Eileen, a 75 year old woman who lives with her husband at the Zia Pueblo, was an active person who used to run marathons. Although she had diabetes and high blood pressure, these conditions didn't slow her down for most of her life. But in May 2017, she had a stroke that resulted in significant weakness in her left side, decreased muscle strength, walking instability, depression and fear of falling that limited her activity despite great progress in rehabilitation. Her doctor requested a motorized wheelchair and our Back In Use program was able to provide her with one, partnering with another community service to get it to her home. Eileen now gets out of the house independently, visits friends and family, socializes at the senior center and participates in traditional pueblo activities. Her overall health and well-being has improved significantly.

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. 74 51 464 589
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 07 00 20 27
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 03 00 41 44
4. Subtotal 84 51 525 660
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 84 51 525 660
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 84 51 525 660
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 487 73.79%
Satisfied 41 6.21%
Satisfied somewhat 02 0.3%
Not at all satisfied 01 0.15%
Nonrespondent 129 19.55%
Total Surveyed 660
Response rate % 80.45%

G. Notes:

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) 232
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 76
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 23
Total 346

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 139
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 49
Representative of Education 96
Representative of Employment 10
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 30
Representatives of Community Living 15
Representatives of Technology 07
Total 346

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 30

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 76
Hearing 61
Speech Communication 44
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 158
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 56
Daily Living 79
Environmental Adaptations 80
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 219
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 98
Total 871

E. Anecdote

Betty, a woman in her 60’s, was experiencing increasingly limited hand mobility coupled with severe pain and fatigue. She was having difficulty doing the required tasks of her job, entering information into a computer database at a medical office. She was successfully using speech-to-text recognition software to enter text information into the computer, but was having mixed results when trying to perform certain functions like tabbing and mouse controls. Since using a traditional mouse was out of the question, she borrowed several different types of ergonomic mice that she used at her office that were ineffective. She then borrowed two switches that required very light touch with a specific attachment to connect it to her computer. This allowed her control of the TAB and LEFT CLICK functions and were much easier for her to press. Betty was able to do her job efficiently and her employer purchased the equipment as a job accommodation.

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 129 14 57 200
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 08 03 13 24
Subtotal 137 17 70 224
Have not made a decision 03 00 04 07
Subtotal 140 17 74 231
Nonrespondent 01 00 00 01
Total 141 17 74 232
Performance on this measure 97.4% 100% 94.59%

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. 27 01 13 41
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 25 04 26 55
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 02 00 11 13
4. Subtotal 54 05 50 109
5. None of the above 02 00 03 05
6. Subtotal 56 05 53 114
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 56 05 53 114
9. Performance on this measure 96.43% 100% 94.34%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 264 76.3%
Satisfied 55 15.9%
Satisfied somewhat 19 5.49%
Not at all satisfied 08 2.31%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 346
Response rate % 100%

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 51
Hearing 19
Speech Communication 14
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 37
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 02
Daily Living 11
Environmental Adaptations 01
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 43
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 576
Total # of Devices Loaned 754

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 408
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 104
Representatives of Education 502
Representatives of Employment 405
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 368
Representative of Community Living 178
Representative of Technology 66
Total 2,031

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 11
Service Provider 22
Vendor 15
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 48

D. Anecdote

In April of 2017 NMTAP hosted a Hands-On Workshop for Assistive Technology in Taos. During this workshop, there was a session demonstrating various types of adaptive bicycles. A gentleman named John with both cognitive delays and mobility issues (used a scooter to get around) attended the session and tried out several different bicycles. After he tried them out, he told the NMTAP staff that he had good news and bad news. The good news was that he found a bike he loved that would be perfect for him, but the bad news was that he couldn’t afford to purchase one of his own. In September 2017, the NMTAP staff went to Taos for another training, and John was there – with a new yellow adaptive bicycle. John had created a GoFundMe page and reached out to his friends via social media to help him fund this piece of equipment. He raised the money for it in three days. Now John is able to use his bicycle as a means of transportation and an outlet for physical activity.

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 94 18 486 598
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 02 02 04
Subtotal 94 20 488 602
Have not made a decision 04 05 143 152
Subtotal 98 25 631 754
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 98 25 631 754
Performance on this measure 95.92% 80% 77.34%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 1,598 78.68%
Satisfied 329 16.2%
Satisfied somewhat 70 3.45%
Not at all satisfied 13 0.64%
Nonrespondent 21 1.03%
Total 2,031
Response rate % 98.97%

G. Notes:

The high number of individuals who have not made a decision if the adapted equipment will meet their needs was evaluating adaptive scuba equipment. This is primarily not due to the equipment actually working for them, but relative to their overall physical, financial and transportation resources available to obtain the equipment in our desert climate.

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. 102 54 487 643
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 32 04 46 82
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 05 00 52 57
4. Subtotal 139 58 585 782
5. None of the above 02 00 03 05
6. Subtotal 141 58 588 787
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 141 58 588 787
9. Performance on this measure 98.58% 100% 99.49% 99.36%
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 223 32 543 798
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 08 05 15 28
Subtotal 231 37 558 826
Have not made a decision 07 05 147 159
Subtotal 238 42 705 985
Nonrespondent 01 00 00 01
Total 239 42 705 986
Performance on this measure 96.65% 88.1% 79.15% 83.77%
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 375
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 101
Representatives of Education 443
Representatives of Employment 214
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 243
Representatives of Community Living 178
Representatives of Technology 54
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 1,608

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
1,144 464 00 1,608

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 1,450
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 01
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 72
Combination of any/all of the above 66
Transition 19
Total 1,608

B. Description of Training Activities

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

Larissa, a 12 year old student with several learning disabilities, and her mother lived in a small town in rural New Mexico. Larissa’s mother had purchased speech-to-text software with a microphone attachment for her to do her homework on the computer. While this is often a good accommodation, it was taking Larissa 4-5 hours each night to finish an assignment due to lack of understanding the software and possibly other challenges not identified. The family requested a training session with NMTAP and brought their entire desktop system in to the office for some in-depth training and problem solving. It was clear that the inaccuracy was due to no formal training and the use of a wireless microphone. The first action was to switch to a wired microphone for better reception and then several hours of training on the software was also provided. Larissa was excited to see the difference the training made, but reading the manual provided for home reference was difficult. NMTAP also showed them a “C-Pen”, a device that scans typed text and then verbalizes it. With this tool, Larissa could go through the training documents, scan them, and repeat what she heard to further solidify fluent use at home. She was able to dictate the same homework and complete the assignment in under two minutes! Larissa and her mother were very grateful for the training service and are happy that Larissa can confidently complete her homework now.

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

Teresa, is a 20 y/o Native American who graduated from a small town high school. She is challenged with a brain injury, Epilepsy and Specific Learning Disability. No one in her family ever went to college and it was anticipated that significant barriers would prevent her success in higher education. NMTAP staff loaned her a computer with speech to text software and trained her to use this for writing. Teresa is now enrolled at Luna Community College and is working on a certificate in Automotive Technology. She wants to pursue an Associate degree, then possibly a BS Degree to move towards a career in technology and engineering. The use of AT has helped her cross one important bridge - being able to write a college level paper. She currently has a 3.2 grade point average and is moving on to her second semester in January 2018.

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

NMTAP provided training in the area of IT and Telecommunications to the New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition (NMDCC). This organization is tasked with providing support to families and professional care providers that are working with individuals with disabilities with an overall goal of improving the quality of life for direct caregivers. They reached out to NMTAP in regards to accessibility training for documents and website accessibility. NMDCC was in the process of putting together a safety training manual and they wanted to make sure everything was being done to make it accessible before it went on the web. An NMTAP staff member provided training to the small staff. First, NMTAP did a top-to-bottom review of their current website and then provided the NMDCC with the recommended changes, to be implemented on their upcoming new website. Next, NMTAP provided an in-depth training session on how to make Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDFs accessible for the web. Through this training they were able to relate it to the work they were currently creating for this safety guide. NMTAP also provided a rundown on website accessibility to further explain the reasons for the recommended changes on their current website. NMDCC was satisfied with this IT training, applying it to their current work and their work going forward.

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 72
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 00
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 72
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 100%
Employment 0%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 0%
Representative of Community Living 0%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 0%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

Technical assistance was provided to the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) from November 2016 to June 2017. IAIA wanted to make all their online content (website, online classes, and documents) accessible. The process started with an evaluation of their website to test for any accessibility issues, which were reported to the webmaster and immediately implemented. The process continued with in-depth interviews of individual departments to assess their accessibility needs. NMTAP provided six hours of training on accessible documents and digital accessibility to 50 members of the faculty and staff. Finally, NMTAP and IAIA discussed an IT accessibility plan going forward including guidelines for ongoing operation, incorporating accessibility into policy and procedures, and including accessibility attention in certain job descriptions. Nearly 30 hours was spent on improving the overall accessibility and IAIA is moving forward with accessibility as a priority versus an afterthought.

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

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. NMTAP provided an informational presentation about our services to the Brain Injury statewide quarterly meeting with 12 attendees. A small demonstration of assistive technology that provided needed reminders and assists with organization of daily tasks was included in this public awareness activity. Due to the excitement, a partnership was created in which a permanent device demonstration area was placed in the New Mexico Brain Injury Resource Center (BIRC) that provides services, support and education for anyone with a brain injury. Over twenty individuals have borrowed equipment after receiving a demonstration at the BIRC and most of those individuals have purchased the assistive technology, which they found to make a difference in their daily lives.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 73 10 83
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 51 03 54
Representative of Education 29 00 29
Representative of Employment 26 00 26
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 70 03 73
Representative of Community Living 28 00 28
Representative of Technology 06 00 06
Unable to Categorize 10 00 10
Total 293 16 309

Notes:

NMTAP staff provided needed information on AT products, devices, services and funding sources or provided intensive guidance to individuals in the use of AT devices. The number above, does not include the number of individuals that we speak to about NMTAP services in general.

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? 00

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.


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?


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? No

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds

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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