National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

South Carolina 2017

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
South Carolina Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.scatp.med.sc.edu
Mailing Address:
USC School of Medicine, CDR
City:
Columbia
State:
SC
Zip Code:
29208
Program Email:
carol.page@uscmed.sc.edu
Phone:
(803) 935-5301
TTY:
(803) 935-5342

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
South Carolina Research Foundation
Mailing Address:
Osborne Administration, Suite 202
City:
Columbia
State:
SC
Zip Code:
29208
Program URL:
http://uscmed.sc.edu/cdrhome/

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):
Page, Carol
Title:
Program Manager
Phone:
803-935-5301
E-mail:
carol.page@uscmed.sc.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Christmus, Daniel
Title:
Senior Sponsored Award Administrator
Phone:
803-777-4452
E-mail:
danielc@mailbox.sc.edu
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Rotholz, David
Title:
Executive Director, Center for Disability Resource
Phone:
(803) 935-7819
E-mail:
david.rotholz@uscmed.sc.edu

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

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

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Christmus, Daniel
Title:
Senior Sponsored Award Administrator
Phone:
803-777-4452
E-mail:
danielc@mailbox.sc.edu

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? No
Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? No

B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services

1. Overview of Activities Performed

How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? 00


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

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

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 00 NaN%
Satisfied 00 NaN%
Satisfied somewhat 00 NaN%
Not at all satisfied 00 NaN%
Nonrespondent 00 NaN%
Total Surveyed 00
Response rate % NaN%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 21
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 165
C. Total 186

Performance Measure
D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure 11
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 175

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 10 $13,016 $1,475 $11,541
Daily Living 03 $4,160 $850 $3,310
Environmental Adaptations 01 $3,000 $0 $3,000
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 05 $54,124 $24,850 $29,274
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 02 $4,800 $300 $4,500
Total 21 $79,100 $27,475 $51,625

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 109 $7,125 $0 $7,125
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 06 $19,948 $0 $19,948
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 07 $4,765 $0 $4,765
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 113 $99,174 $0 $99,174
Daily Living 82 $7,451 $0 $7,451
Environmental Adaptations 02 $846 $0 $846
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 07 $3,500 $0 $3,500
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 03 $2,699 $0 $2,699
Total 329 $145,508 $0 $145,508

D. Anecdote

A woman contacted us to look at some low vision items. She has a degenerative disease and is slowly losing her sight, which has impacted her ability to do her job, which is mostly comprised of reading. After discussing software she could use for computer-related tasks, we started looking through the low vision items available through reuse. She ended up taking home large screen magnifiers for her computer at work as well as smaller handheld magnifiers to help with reading small print. She was so thankful for the equipment that she started crying, saying it was going to allow her to do her job and that it would help to give her one good eye rest from straining so much.

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. 03 00 67 70
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 04 04
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 13 01 84 98
4. Subtotal 16 01 155 172
5. None of the above 00 00 03 03
6. Subtotal 16 01 158 175
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 16 01 158 175
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 98.1%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 170 91.4%
Satisfied 05 2.69%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 11 5.91%
Total Surveyed 186
Response rate % 94.09%

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) 229
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 05
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 10
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 04
Total 248

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 28
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 79
Representative of Education 73
Representative of Employment 02
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 62
Representatives of Community Living 02
Representatives of Technology 02
Total 248

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 22
Hearing 19
Speech Communication 188
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 16
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 02
Daily Living 12
Environmental Adaptations 11
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 29
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 43
Total 342

E. Anecdote

A young man who was nonverbal was successfully attending college when his communication device needed to be sent to the manufacturer for repair. He experienced great difficulty meeting the demands of college without a communication device. He didn't know if he would be able to finish the semester. He borrowed an iPad with communication app and a wheelchair mount from the SC Assistive Technology Program. He was able to successfully finish his semester.

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 152 06 43 201
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 05 00 04 09
Subtotal 157 06 47 210
Have not made a decision 16 00 03 19
Subtotal 173 06 50 229
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 173 06 50 229
Performance on this measure 90.75% 100% 94%

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. 01 00 00 01
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 06 02 03 11
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 02 01 00 03
4. Subtotal 09 03 03 15
5. None of the above 01 01 01 03
6. Subtotal 10 04 04 18
7. Nonrespondent 01 00 00 01
8. Total 11 04 04 19
9. Performance on this measure 84.51% 75% 75%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 211 85.08%
Satisfied 34 13.71%
Satisfied somewhat 02 0.81%
Not at all satisfied 01 0.4%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 248
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 05
Hearing 01
Speech Communication 94
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 52
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00
Daily Living 09
Environmental Adaptations 02
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 09
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 01
Total # of Devices Loaned 173

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 175
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 164
Representatives of Education 161
Representatives of Employment 02
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 44
Representative of Community Living 10
Representative of Technology 01
Total 557

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 05
Service Provider 06
Vendor 164
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 175

D. Anecdote

A 14 year-old boy is home schooled. He is nonverbal and moves very little. His mom was really struggling to home school him because she did not know how what the boy knew or how to get him to respond. She brought him for a demonstration at the SC Assistive Technology Program. He was able to use an electronic eye gaze system to interact with cause and effect software programs. At first his responses were intermittant, but over time, he learned how to make images on the screen interact with his eye gaze movements. This led to trials of eye gaze communication systems which he is communicating with now. This young man was a spectator in his environment and now is an activice participant.

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 135 05 33 173
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 135 05 33 173
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 135 05 33 173
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 135 05 33 173
Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 539 96.77%
Satisfied 16 2.87%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 02 0.36%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 557
Response rate % 100%

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. 04 00 67 71
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 06 02 07 15
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 15 02 84 101
4. Subtotal 25 04 158 187
5. None of the above 01 01 04 06
6. Subtotal 26 05 162 193
7. Nonrespondent 01 00 00 01
8. Total 27 05 162 194
9. Performance on this measure 92.59% 80% 97.53% 96.39%
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 287 11 76 374
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 05 00 04 09
Subtotal 292 11 80 383
Have not made a decision 16 00 03 19
Subtotal 308 11 83 402
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 308 11 83 402
Performance on this measure 94.81% 100% 96.39% 95.27%
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 82
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 101
Representatives of Education 1,643
Representatives of Employment 76
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 212
Representatives of Community Living 249
Representatives of Technology 17
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 2,380

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
1,568 206 606 2,380

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 533
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 89
Combination of any/all of the above 1,579
Transition 179
Total 2,380

B. Description of Training Activities

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

A member of the SC Assistive Technology co-presented at the SC Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The presentation was entitled "AAC and Literacy." This presentation was attended by speech-language pathologists from across the state of South Carolina.

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

The SC Assistive Technology Program gives an annual AT Expo. Each year, the Expo includes 12 workshops including a transition workshop. The workshop this year was entitled "AT Opportunities for the Transition Age Student" It was attended by professionals, parents and students from across SC, NC, and GA.

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

A member of the SC Assistive Technology presented at the AT Expo on how to make accessible documents in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and pdf's in Adobe. It was attended by professionals from across SC, NC, and GA who are involved in their agency's accessibility efforts.

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 67
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 17
No known outcome at this time 01
Nonrespondent 04
Total 89
Performance Measure Percentage 94.4%
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 55%
Employment 25%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 10%
Representative of Community Living 10%
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:

The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program provides technical assistance to the staff at the SC Department of Education (SCDE) throughout the year. Resources, device loans, demonstrations, trainings and support for statewide school staff is provided throughout the year. The SCDE assistive technology specialists provided a day-long training on assistive technology in the school. Our staff provided support with all aspects of planning, providing training and support for prior to and during the day of the event.

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

The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) provides technical assistance to the Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC). We attend regular meetings and support TASC members during their conferences held during the year. SCATP's staff exhibit and present at their state-wide events.

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. The SC Assistive Technology Program provides a statewide assistive technology expo each year. The AT Expo has attendees from across SC, NC and GA. This year 650 people attended the AT Expo. There were 72 exhibits which included agencies and vendors and 12 workshops that covered a wide variety of assistive technology topics. It was an all day event held in Columbia, SC, the state's capital which is centrally located in the state.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 46 24 70
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 53 10 63
Representative of Education 36 04 40
Representative of Employment 06 00 06
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 35 05 40
Representative of Community Living 10 02 12
Representative of Technology 00 00 00
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 186 45 231

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? 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? Yes

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
Public/State Agency$13,500Public Awareness, I&A
Amount: $13,500

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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