Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 19 | 00 | 19 |
Approved Not made | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Rejected | 07 | 00 | 07 |
Total | 30 | 00 | 30 |
Lowest Income: | $9,240 | Highest Income: | $66,732 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$719,093 | 19 | $37,847 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 02 | 04 | 07 | 03 | 03 | 00 | 19 |
Percentage of Loans | 10.53% | 21.05% | 36.84% | 15.79% | 15.79% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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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% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 19 | $91,779 |
Total | 19 | $91,779 |
Lowest | 5% |
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Highest | 5% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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86 | 19 | 4.52631578947368% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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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 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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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 |
Number Loans in default | 04 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $10,679 |
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 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Advocacy for navigating funding systems |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 11 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 01 |
C. Total Served | 12 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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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:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
Savings to Consumers |
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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 |
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.
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!
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 72 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 07 |
C. Total | 79 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Reassignment/Refurbishment and Repair and Open Ended Loans - Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients | 00 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 79 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 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 |
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 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 |
(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.”
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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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 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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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 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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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 |
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.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 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% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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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 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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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 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 109 |
Service Provider | 21 |
Vendor | 55 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 185 |
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.”
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 10 | 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 |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 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 |
Type of Participant | Number |
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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 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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2,972 | 106 | 77 | 3,155 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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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 |
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.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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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 |
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 8% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 46% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 46% |
Total | 100% |
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:
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.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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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 |
State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 01 |
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1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
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
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Public/State Agency | $20,000 | Training |
Private | $15,000 | Training |
Public/State Agency | $50,000 | Training |
Public/State Agency | $300,000 | Demonstration |
Public/State Agency | $162,083 | Device Loan |
Amount: $547,083 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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