National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Arizona 2018

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
http://aztap.org
Mailing Address:
300 W. Clarendon Ave, Suite 475
City:
PHOENIX
State:
Arizona
Zip Code:
85013
Program Email:
askaztap@nau.edu
Phone:
602-728-9534
TTY:
602-728-9535

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Northern Arizona University-Institute for Human Development
Mailing Address:
Box 4130
City:
Flagstaff
State:
Arizona
Zip Code:
86011
Program URL:
www.nau.edu

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):
Jill Pleasant
Title:
AzTAP Director; Assistant Director, IHD AT Center
Phone:
6027289532
E-mail:
jill.pleasant@nau.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Jill Pleasant
Title:
AzTAP Director; Assistant Director, IHD AT Center
Phone:
602-728-9532
E-mail:
jill.pleasant@nau.edu
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

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

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Cornette, Patricia
Title:
Pre- Awards,Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
Phone:
928-523-5195
E-mail:
patricia.cornette@nau.edu

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 19 00 19
Approved Not made 04 00 04
Rejected 07 00 07
Total 30 00 30

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $9,240 Highest Income: $66,732

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$719,093 19 $37,847

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 02 04 07 03 03 00 19
Percentage of Loans 10.53% 21.05% 36.84% 15.79% 15.79% 0% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 00 0%
Partnership Loans
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 00 0%
With loan guarantee only 19 100%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 00 0%
Total 19 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 19 $91,779
Total 19 $91,779

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 5%
Highest 5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
86 19 4.52631578947368%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 19
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 19

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 02 $3,397
Hearing 05 $13,398
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 09 $52,028
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 05 $9,998
Computers and related 01 $12,958
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 22 $91,779

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 04
Net loss for loans in default $10,679

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? 01
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity? Other: Advocacy for navigating funding systems
2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 11
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 01
C. Total Served 12

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 12

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 Provided Total Estimated
Current Retail
Purchase Price
Total Price for
Which Devices
Were Sold
Savings
to Consumers
Vision 01 $1,995 $0 $1,995
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 10 $6,000 $200 $5,800
Daily living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and related 01 $3,025 $25 $3,000
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 12 $11,020 $225 $10,795

D. Anecdote

Mr. and Mrs. Bravo were raising their 12-year-old granddaughter and 9 year-old grandson. Both children a form of muscular dystrophy and were losing mobility. Their physical therapist recommended swimming as the most beneficial form of exercise. The Bravos applied for a $20,000 AzLAT loan to modify their home by adding an in-ground swimming pool. Their application was approved based on income and credit worthiness. However, the loan review committee had concerns that the pool did not include a lift to help the kids get in and out of the pool safely and a heater to allow year-round use. Following discussions with the borrowers, the committee approved a higher loan amount that included funding for the pool lift and a heater. The additional items made the pool truly accessible for the grandkids.

Impact Area

Mario, now 35, was shot in the neck when he was 25. The high-level spinal cord injury he sustained left him unable to walk, use his hands or breathe without the assistance of a ventilator. He uses an eye gaze camera system to operate his computer. However, his existing camera was 7 years old and had stopped working, which meant he could no longer use his computer. The challenge Mario faced was that a replacement system would cost several thousand dollars. This expense is not covered by his insurance and he could not buy it on his limited income. The AzTAP Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist stepped in to help Mario obtain funding for a new eye gaze camera. Working collaboratively with Mario, the AT Specialist negotiated with vendors, obtained price quotes and researched potential funding sources. The AT Specialist then helped Mario submit an application to the Travis Roy Foundation. The Foundation agreed to pay $3000 for the device and Mario’s contribution was $25 – an amount he could afford!

Narrative Picture
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 26 29
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 26 29
5. None of the above 00 00 02 02
6. Subtotal 01 02 28 31
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 01 02 28 31
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 92.86%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 30 96.77%
Satisfied 01 3.23%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 31
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 72
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 07
C. Total 79

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 79

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 01 $70 $0 $70
Hearing 06 $651 $0 $651
Speech Communication 39 $284,275 $0 $284,275
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 06 $1,758 $0 $1,758
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 01 $4,600 $400 $4,200
Daily Living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental Adaptations 18 $5,924 $0 $5,924
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 07 $1,655 $0 $1,655
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 78 $298,933 $400 $298,533

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 01 $3,500 $0 $3,500
Daily Living 01 $249 $124 $125
Environmental Adaptations 01 $2,521 $0 $2,521
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 04 $2,123 $0 $2,123
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 07 $8,393 $124 $8,269

D. Anecdote

(Narrative 1) Laura, a 66-year-old woman with arthritis, was having trouble standing and walking. She was also feeling isolated because she no longer could join her daughter on family outings. She needed a scooter, but her insurance company would not pay for it and credit issues prevented her from obtaining a low interest loan. AzTAP's Alternative Financing Program referred her to AzTAP’s online AT Exchange program. She was able to find a used scooter that met her needs, free of charge. She said, “The [Arizona] Assistive Technology Exchange has been a game changer for me. I can now get out of my house more and enjoy life as it is meant to be enjoyed.” (Narrative 2) The mother of an adult son with multiple disabilities discovered AzTAP’s website and began to regularly check our ATEX program for high tech communication devices. In December 2017, she saw a new listing for a Tobii C12 Eyegaze Communication Device with Daessy Offset Floor Rolling Mount. It had an MSRP of $17,085, but was listed for FREE. She immediately contacted AzTAP and picked it up the next day. She was extremely grateful stating that this was a real “Miracle.” She posted the following on the AzTAP Facebook Page: “This is a wonderful program. My son is 42 years old with severe disabilities and I have NEVER EVER had an experience like I have had with this organization. I am so grateful for this organization.”

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. 07 01 04 12
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 23 00 29 52
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 30 01 34 65
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 30 01 34 65
7. Nonrespondent 12 00 02 14
8. Total 42 01 36 79
9. Performance on this measure 71.43% 100% 94.44%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 72 91.14%
Satisfied 05 6.33%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 02 2.53%
Total Surveyed 79
Response rate % 97.47%

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) 636
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 68
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 69
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 130
Total 903

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 446
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 06
Representative of Education 378
Representative of Employment 02
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 33
Representatives of Community Living 16
Representatives of Technology 22
Total 903

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 14

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 218
Hearing 276
Speech Communication 320
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 1,028
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 120
Daily Living 363
Environmental Adaptations 473
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 01
Computers and Related 869
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 271
Total 3,939

E. Anecdote

Irving was in his nineties and lived in an assisted care facility with his wife. He had complex medical issues including lung cancer. He required oxygen, used a power scooter for mobility and struggled to hear even with his hearing aids. He also had dysphonia, which limited his vocal cord mobility, and he could only whisper. As a result, he could not talk on the phone and had a difficult time communicating with the care staff. He was referred to AzTAP by a local Hospice agency to address his communication needs. The AT Specialist met with him several times at his residence and explored different communication options including voice amplifiers, the Speech-to Speech Relay System and simple voice message devices. Irving was able to borrower several devices from the AzTAP device loan program. The assistive technology solution that worked best for him was a simple voice output device used with the speakerphone feature of his telephone. To summon help, he put his phone on speaker, dialed the number and when a caregiver answered, he pressed the button on the voice output device to say he needed help. It was an affordable, uncomplicated solution that met his needs and the family purchased the device for him.

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 195 14 148 357
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 104 07 62 173
Subtotal 299 21 210 530
Have not made a decision 24 00 05 29
Subtotal 323 21 215 559
Nonrespondent 32 06 39 77
Total 355 27 254 636
Performance on this measure 92.57% 100% 97.67%

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. 02 00 02 04
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 139 18 70 227
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 04 04
4. Subtotal 141 18 76 235
5. None of the above 00 01 04 05
6. Subtotal 141 19 80 240
7. Nonrespondent 14 03 10 27
8. Total 155 22 90 267
9. Performance on this measure 100% 94.74% 95%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 770 85.27%
Satisfied 46 5.09%
Satisfied somewhat 02 0.22%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 85 9.41%
Total Surveyed 903
Response rate % 90.59%

I. Notes:

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 20
Hearing 19
Speech Communication 336
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 14
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 30
Daily Living 23
Environmental Adaptations 19
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 01
Computers and Related 31
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 02
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 495

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 514
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 577
Representatives of Education 189
Representatives of Employment 09
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 196
Representative of Community Living 17
Representative of Technology 13
Total 1,515

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 109
Service Provider 21
Vendor 55
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 185

D. Anecdote

Mel had recently received a cochlear implant and was referred to AzTAP by a local hearing technology vendor so that he could to learn about assisted listening device options that could be paired with his cochlear implant and hearing aids. The AzTAP AT Specialist traveled to Mel’s home in Tucson to meet with Mel and his wife. They were particularly interested in exploring technology to improve their communication while driving. The AT Specialist demonstrated several assisted listening device systems with the couple and reviewed the features each offered. Following the demonstration, Mel was able to borrow the equipment as well. After the demonstration and trial use period, his wife shared the following feedback with us: “From my perspective, there was a significant improvement in Mel's ability to understand driving directions when we used the Roger [Pen listening device], making our travel much safer and more pleasant.”

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 21 23 394 438
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 01 01 40 42
Subtotal 22 24 434 480
Have not made a decision 00 01 05 06
Subtotal 22 25 439 486
Nonrespondent 02 01 06 09
Total 24 26 445 495
Performance on this measure 91.67% 92.31% 97.53%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 1,484 97.95%
Satisfied 26 1.72%
Satisfied somewhat 05 0.33%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 1,515
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. 10 03 32 45
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 162 18 99 279
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 05 05
4. Subtotal 172 21 136 329
5. None of the above 00 01 06 07
6. Subtotal 172 22 142 336
7. Nonrespondent 26 03 12 41
8. Total 198 25 154 377
9. Performance on this measure 86.87% 84% 88.31% 87.27%
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 216 37 542 795
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 105 08 102 215
Subtotal 321 45 644 1,010
Have not made a decision 24 01 10 35
Subtotal 345 46 654 1,045
Nonrespondent 34 07 45 86
Total 379 53 699 1,131
Performance on this measure 84.7% 84.91% 92.13% 89.3%
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 115
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 113
Representatives of Education 1,072
Representatives of Employment 582
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 814
Representatives of Community Living 287
Representatives of Technology 172
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 3,155

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
2,972 106 77 3,155

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 2,602
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 78
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 48
Combination of any/all of the above 165
Transition 262
Total 3,155

B. Description of Training Activities

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

AzTAP was the recipient of a Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Grant that focused on using assistive technology to improve mobility for very young children with significant disabilities. Grant funds were used to purchase a wide array of pediatric mobility devices, which were then put on long-term loan to therapists who provide early intervention services in central, northern and the southeast regions of Arizona. Because many of the devices are complex and must be properly adjusted for each child, four workshops were held to provide intensive training to the therapists in the use and care of the equipment. 44 therapists participated in the training.

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

The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council entered into a contract with the Institute for Human Development (AzTAP’s parent organization) to plan a series of training events focusing on achieving competitive, integrated employment for persons with significant disabilities. This was in response to WIOA requirements and identified state needs related to low employment outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities, especially students exiting high school. AzTAP’s director was charged with the responsibility of planning this new initiative as a collaborative venture involving key state agencies or stakeholder groups including Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and our state chapter of Employment First. Two live half-day trainings were held along with a simultaneous, live (and recorded) webcast. Supervisory staff from VR and DDD received with additional technical assistance from the nationally recognized key speaker. 379 persons participated in the trainings including a significant number of VR Counselors, DDD Support Coordinators, high school teachers, transition specialists and employment services providers. Data collected from the training evaluations showed a positive effect on participant attitudes and beliefs about employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. As one attendee expressed: “It is important to raise the bar in our expectations of what a client can accomplish”; another said “… I've seen a totally different perspective and see much more possibility.”

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

AzTAP is a program of the Institute for Human Development (IHD) at Northern Arizona University. IHD’s core values emphasize access and inclusion for persons with disabilities, but most staff members did not know how to create accessible PowerPoint presentations which are often used for ongoing training events. As a disability organization, IHD’s senior leadership agreed that we all needed to be able to “walk the talk”. The AzTAP Director offered to prepare an entry level PowerPoint accessibility presentation as part of the agenda for the semiannual all-staff meeting. As a result, 23 IHD staff members were instructed in basic accessibility principles, learned about PowerPoint’s built-in accessibility features and how to test for and correct errors and were also provided with additional resources. As part of the session, each participant created several slides related to their own content area and checked them for accessibility. Feedback provided showed that staff felt they would be able to implement this information when creating their presentation materials.

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 33
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 09
No known outcome at this time 06
Nonrespondent 00
Total 48
Performance Measure Percentage 87.5%
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 0%
Employment 8%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 0%
Community Living 46%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 46%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

Yuma, Arizona has a senior community that swells in population during the winter months and includes a significant number of persons with hearing loss. The Public Library District wanted to serve this population and intended to apply for a grant that would fund hearing/communication related assistive technology (AT). The library Development Officer contacted AzTAP for assistance in identifying appropriate technology and services such as assisted listening/communication device/service options like CART, ASL interpreting, inductions loops, receivers, speech to text software etc. and IT infrastructure support necessary for installation. The AzTAP AT Specialists researched options and shared this information with the Development Officer who was able to include it in her grant proposal. In May, the Assistive Technology Project at the Main and Foothills Libraries in the Yuma County Library District received $30,000 in funding.

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

C. Notes:

Public Awareness

Public Awareness Activities

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. AzTAP conducts or participates in many public awareness events to inform stakeholders about assistive technology and our services. Continuing a longstanding tradition, AzTAP hosted an annual state wide assistive technology conference in 2018 as part of a combined IHD disability conference. In addition to more than 50 assistive technology sessions, program content included Evidenced Based Practices for Disability Disciplines and Native American Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation. More than 550 persons attended the 3-day event. The Exhibit Hall had 53 AT vendors and was open to the community for a full afternoon and early evening. Participants included educators, therapists, VR Counselors, Tribal VR counselors from Tribal entities across the US, Developmental Disability service providers, consumers and family members. Overall feedback was highly positive as reflected in the following comments extracted from the conference evaluations: • The presenters are always innovative and knowledgeable. I walk away with concrete action items to implement. • It brought a lot of people together to collaborate from a variety of backgrounds and professions that ultimately share some very common goals. • The content was excellent. • Cutting edge information, very applicable to multiple fields of professionals, a perfect chance to network and meet new people -- this conference is the best!

2.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 934 150 1,084
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 317 49 366
Representative of Education 130 00 130
Representative of Employment 47 01 48
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 256 10 266
Representative of Community Living 140 06 146
Representative of Technology 44 05 49
Unable to Categorize 65 00 65
Total 1,933 221 2,154

Notes:

State Improvement Outcomes

State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? 01

A. State Improvements

1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.

AzTAP is a member of a collaborative group working to influence attitudes, beliefs policies and practices that employment of persons with disabilities in general and those with significant disabilities is achievable. As result of the group’s efforts services providers from multiple agencies and disciplines have increased access to educational events focusing on this topic. This is an ongoing initiative. The AzTAP director is responsible for coordinating a series of educational events on this topic.


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.)

Training information is available at: http://aztap.org/at-education/community-events/


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Employment


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$20,000Training
Private$15,000Training
Public/State Agency$50,000Training
Public/State Agency$300,000Demonstration
Public/State Agency$162,083Device Loan
Amount: $547,083

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 FY18 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.