| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
| Total Surveyed | 00 | |
| Response rate % | NaN% |
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 64 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 00 |
| C. Total | 64 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 64 |
| 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 | 00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 17 | $277 | $0 | $277 |
| Hearing | 05 | $177 | $0 | $177 |
| Speech Communication | 06 | $8,112 | $0 | $8,112 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 | $83 | $0 | $83 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 05 | $2,063 | $0 | $2,063 |
| Daily Living | 37 | $1,104 | $0 | $1,104 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 02 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 01 | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $10 | $0 | $10 |
| Total | 77 | $12,326 | $0 | $12,326 |
| 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 | 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 |
A family attending a statewide AT camp located on the campus for the state school for students who are deaf and/or blind. They discovered their son responded very well to the use of a light box. He was able to see letters and shapes in a way he never could before. The family planned to borrow a device from the state AT program while they searched for one of their own. A representative from the camp heard of their interest and appeared the following day with a light box that had been donated to the school and was not in use.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 52 | 81.25% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 12 | 18.75% |
| Total Surveyed | 64 | |
| Response rate % | 81.25% |
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 385 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 09 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 13 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 07 |
| Total | 414 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 105 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 110 |
| Representative of Education | 80 |
| Representative of Employment | 02 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 93 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 11 |
| Representatives of Technology | 13 |
| Total | 414 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
|---|
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 50 |
| Hearing | 08 |
| Speech Communication | 64 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 43 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 25 |
| Daily Living | 92 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 36 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
| Computers and Related | 59 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 36 |
| Total | 414 |
A five foot suitcase ramp was loaned to an individual with MS. She was able to use it to access the home of her friends and begin being social again. For years her husband carried her into inaccessible homes of friends and family, she expressed feeling a sense of embarrassment at the situation. Having the opportunity to roll in on her own, gave her a sense of independence and pride.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 166 | 01 | 181 | 348 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 04 | 11 | 17 |
| Subtotal | 168 | 05 | 192 | 365 |
| Have not made a decision | 05 | 00 | 15 | 20 |
| Subtotal | 173 | 05 | 207 | 385 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 173 | 05 | 207 | 385 |
| Performance on this measure | 97.11% | 100% | 92.75% | |
| 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 | 02 | 02 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 07 | 01 | 09 | 17 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 07 | 01 | 12 | 20 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 05 | 03 | 09 |
| 6. Subtotal | 08 | 06 | 15 | 29 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 08 | 06 | 15 | 29 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 87.5% | 16.67% | 80% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 348 | 84.06% |
| Satisfied | 54 | 13.04% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 07 | 1.69% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.24% |
| Nonrespondent | 04 | 0.97% |
| Total Surveyed | 414 | |
| Response rate % | 99.03% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 35 |
| Hearing | 12 |
| Speech Communication | 22 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 24 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 16 |
| Daily Living | 208 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 40 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 22 |
| Computers and Related | 499 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 395 |
| Total # of Devices Loaned | 1,273 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 960 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 130 |
| Representatives of Education | 58 |
| Representatives of Employment | 81 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 75 |
| Representative of Community Living | 24 |
| Representative of Technology | 09 |
| Total | 1,337 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 270 |
| Service Provider | 233 |
| Vendor | 113 |
| Repair Service | 18 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 634 |
A consumer using hearing aids was looking for a device to provide additional amplification during her upcoming vacation, which included guided tours. After receiving a demonstration of a variety of assisted listening devices, she decided to borrow a model that could be paired with her hearing aids to provide the additional amplification needed.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 45 | 06 | 1,062 | 1,113 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 20 | 22 |
| Subtotal | 47 | 06 | 1,082 | 1,135 |
| Have not made a decision | 04 | 01 | 131 | 136 |
| Subtotal | 51 | 07 | 1,213 | 1,271 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 51 | 08 | 1,214 | 1,273 |
| Performance on this measure | 92.16% | 75% | 89.13% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,225 | 91.62% |
| Satisfied | 111 | 8.3% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.07% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 1,337 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| 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 | 02 | 02 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 07 | 01 | 09 | 17 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 07 | 01 | 12 | 20 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 05 | 03 | 09 |
| 6. Subtotal | 08 | 06 | 15 | 29 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 08 | 06 | 15 | 29 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 87.5% | 16.67% | 80% | 68.97% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Not Met | Met | Not Met |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 211 | 07 | 1,243 | 1,461 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 04 | 31 | 39 |
| Subtotal | 215 | 11 | 1,274 | 1,500 |
| Have not made a decision | 09 | 01 | 146 | 156 |
| Subtotal | 224 | 12 | 1,420 | 1,656 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 224 | 13 | 1,421 | 1,658 |
| Performance on this measure | 95.98% | 84.62% | 89.66% | 90.47% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 221 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 124 |
| Representatives of Education | 349 |
| Representatives of Employment | 04 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 379 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 557 |
| Representatives of Technology | 23 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,657 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 832 | 346 | 479 | 1,657 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 174 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 50 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 61 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 1,350 |
| Transition | 22 |
| Total | 1,657 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Discussed how people with disabilities can prepare for emergency situations and how to gain access to AT devices/services during recovery. Participants gained additional information on low-tech devices and temporary AT solutions to meet current needs.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Training was provided to regional educators regarding the uses and benefits of text-to-speech software. During this training, educators were provided information to help them assess a variety of text-to-speech tools and select tools that would allow students to transition to multiple environments with those tools.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Provided a hands-on training to professionals demonstrating how to make PowerPoint presentations accessible. The training format allowed participants to work alongside the presenters (veteran AT staff) to demonstrate their new skills and receive assistance as needed. This training led to a change in policy; now all staff at West Virginia's UCEDD are required to complete accessibility training.
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 07 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 54 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 61 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
| Education | 75% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Representative of Community Living | 25% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
WVATS is working with the WV Department of Education to establish curriculum and training guidelines for special educators and support staff throughout the state. Thus far, WVATS has reviewed training agendas and assisted in creating training videos. This is an ongoing project.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
WVATS is working closely with the WV Birth to Three program, as the Department of Education, to provide assistance in increasing assistive technology knowledge to parents of children with significant disabilities as they prepare to transition their children from B-3 to public school. WVATS is assisting in the creation of training videos and print materials. This is an ongoing activity.
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. WVATS produces quarterly newsletters that go out as print copies, through listservs, and are available online. The summer newsletter focused on assistive technology for dementia and aging. After the edition was released, a variety of support groups from around the state contacted WVATS to request a representative come out and speak to their groups. These groups included support groups for Parkinson's Disease, traumatic brain injury, and other groups.
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 170 | 33 | 203 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 92 | 12 | 104 |
| Representative of Education | 36 | 03 | 39 |
| Representative of Employment | 08 | 00 | 08 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 86 | 16 | 102 |
| Representative of Community Living | 66 | 07 | 73 |
| Representative of Technology | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Unable to Categorize | 22 | 03 | 25 |
| Total | 481 | 74 | 555 |
| State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 00 |
|---|
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
|---|
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | $35,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $30,000 | Demonstration |
| Amount: $65,000 |
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
|---|
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