National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Colorado 2018
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
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 |
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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 |
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D. Anecdote
E. 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
| 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 | 116 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 17 |
| C. Total | 133 |
| 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 | 17 |
| F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 116 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Surplussed, obsolete items provided to 17 different schools for use with their students.
B. Device Exchange Activities
| 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 | 06 | $3,432 | $1,266 | $2,166 |
| Hearing | 11 | $3,949 | $1,485 | $2,464 |
| Speech Communication | 27 | $29,214 | $6,021 | $23,193 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 05 | $365 | $305 | $60 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 25 | $30,525 | $8,350 | $22,175 |
| Daily Living | 27 | $22,923 | $3,024 | $19,899 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $225 | $74 | $151 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 04 | $88,932 | $42,112 | $46,820 |
| Computers and Related | 09 | $5,121 | $1,197 | $3,924 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | $659 | $199 | $460 |
| Total | 116 | $185,345 | $64,033 | $121,312 |
C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities
| 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 | 02 | $655 | $0 | $655 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 08 | $17,712 | $0 | $17,712 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 42 | $7,147 | $0 | $7,147 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daily Living | 02 | $94 | $0 | $94 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 | $497 | $0 | $497 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 20 | $9,944 | $0 | $9,944 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 77 | $36,049 | $0 | $36,049 |
D. Anecdote
We received ZoomText Fusion, Read&Write V.10 Gold Mobile Software, Visibility Keyboard, and ZoomText Magnifier/Screen Reader from the Equipment Swap program and placed them in our loan bank to try with our students. At our high school, we have a student with severe visual needs, so she has enjoyed getting to know some of these products. The others we have used for our own staff education in learning the options available to our students.
E. 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. | 15 | 08 | 82 | 105 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 06 | 00 | 04 | 10 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 22 | 08 | 86 | 116 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 22 | 08 | 86 | 116 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 22 | 08 | 86 | 116 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 17 | 12.78% |
| Satisfied | 115 | 86.47% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.75% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 133 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,002 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 54 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 116 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 41 |
| Total | 1,213 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 82 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 02 |
| Representative of Education | 1,113 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 16 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 1,213 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 15 |
| Hearing | 16 |
| Speech Communication | 435 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 536 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 49 |
| Daily Living | 59 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 27 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 44 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 32 |
| Total | 1,213 |
E. Anecdote
Jonay is a bright, beautiful teenage girl who is quadriplegic and ambulates in a wheelchair. She is non-verbal and does not have a functional way to communicate with her peers, teachers, and family members using conventional words. Due to her medical condition, Jonay has limited movement of her hands and digits and cannot operate a computer or a communication device through standard use of her fingers for a direct selection. The loan bank allowed us to borrow three different eye gaze devices for a diagnostic trial to see if controlling a high tech communication device to convey thoughts would be an option. We determined a Tobii i-12 with eye gaze technology and customized larger buttons and a smaller screen would meet her needs and still be accessible for face to face interactions. For the first time she was able to make requests for food, drink, and basic wants and needs. Thank you for giving this teenager a way to get her teen-age words out into this world and to say things that are on her mind! The possibilities are limitless. We are now meeting to explore options to fund the device for use every day at school and at home.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 251 | 00 | 70 | 321 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 190 | 02 | 96 | 288 |
| Subtotal | 441 | 02 | 166 | 609 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 441 | 02 | 166 | 609 |
| Nonrespondent | 271 | 00 | 122 | 393 |
| Total | 712 | 02 | 288 | 1,002 |
| Performance on this measure | 95.29% | 100% | 88.68% | |
G. 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. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 154 | 05 | 52 | 211 |
| 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 | 154 | 05 | 52 | 211 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 154 | 05 | 52 | 211 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 154 | 05 | 52 | 211 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 643 | 53.01% |
| Satisfied | 64 | 5.28% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 14 | 1.15% |
| Not at all satisfied | 03 | 0.25% |
| Nonrespondent | 489 | 40.31% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,213 | |
| Response rate % | 59.69% |
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 | 32 |
| Hearing | 29 |
| Speech Communication | 379 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 82 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 794 |
| Daily Living | 27 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 05 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 93 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 05 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 1,446 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 510 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 302 |
| Representatives of Education | 556 |
| Representatives of Employment | 08 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 59 |
| Representative of Community Living | 11 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 1,446 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 102 |
| Service Provider | 101 |
| Vendor | 98 |
| Repair Service | 02 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 303 |
D. Anecdote
Sol is a 60-year-old man with cerebral palsy who recently came to our clinic for an evaluation for a replacement power wheelchair. Due to severe physical limitations, he must sit in a significantly reclined position in his wheelchair. Sitting in this posture has many negative impacts on Sol's ability to participate fully in daily life activities. He cannot lean forward to reach things and only has functional use of one hand. Often he relies on caregivers to help him with basic tasks such as eating, washing his hands, and retrieving food from a refrigerator. Sol, along with his evaluation team explored the use of a new wheelchair technology called power anterior tilt/forward reach. This technology allows Sol to maintain his optimum seat angle, but with the press of some switches, he can elevate the seat, tilt it forward, and get his knees under surfaces with his upper body in a nearly erect position. After multiple equipment demonstrations, the team recommended a new wheelchair with the anterior tilt technology. Sol's insurance company recently approved the equipment and he received his replacement power wheelchair. Now he is discovering all the new things he is capable of doing, including washing his hands, putting clothing away in his dresser and eating soup by himself for the first time in years! Surprisingly, the most impactful aspect of this new technology was not something he expected. Sol has experienced a significant decrease in his reflux disease, gastro-intestinal issues, and in general, his overall health is improved. The ability to sit upright for several hours of the day has had a "life changing" impact on his health and condition.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 825 | 54 | 401 | 1,280 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 18 | 17 | 131 | 166 |
| Subtotal | 843 | 71 | 532 | 1,446 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 843 | 71 | 532 | 1,446 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 843 | 71 | 532 | 1,446 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,330 | 91.98% |
| Satisfied | 101 | 6.98% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 13 | 0.9% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.14% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 1,446 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 15 | 08 | 82 | 105 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 160 | 05 | 56 | 221 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 176 | 13 | 138 | 327 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 176 | 13 | 138 | 327 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 176 | 13 | 138 | 327 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 1,076 | 54 | 471 | 1,601 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 208 | 19 | 227 | 454 |
| Subtotal | 1,284 | 73 | 698 | 2,055 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 1,284 | 73 | 698 | 2,055 |
| Nonrespondent | 271 | 00 | 122 | 393 |
| Total | 1,555 | 73 | 820 | 2,448 |
| Performance on this measure | 82.57% | 100% | 85.12% | 83.95% |
| 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
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 36 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 159 |
| Representatives of Education | 828 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 343 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 174 |
| Representatives of Technology | 66 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,606 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,375 | 231 | 00 | 1,606 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 723 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 28 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 459 |
| Transition | 396 |
| Total | 1,606 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
An on-line Emergency Preparedness training with supporting documents, worksheets and checklists was developed for individuals with disabilities, family members and caregivers who are not able to attend face-to-face presentations. The following best practices for accessibility included utilizing individuals with a variety of disabilities in all aspects of the project (on-screen and production), simple language, text reader, larger font, high contrast, screen reader accessibility, deaf trainer, ASL interpretation, closed-captioning, and Spanish translation. The training has been made available nationwide at no cost to the consumer.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Assistive Technology Program of Colorado provided trainings to three Community Centered Boards who provide services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities for almost 400 individuals. The audiences included service providers, coordinators, case managers and supervisors in the early intervention system in Colorado. Discussions centered around assistive technology in early intervention programs and highlighted the importance of planning for transition for young children as they leave the part C system and move to Part B. Highlights focused on sharing of memorandums of understanding around technology transfer between agencies and AT considerations during the transition period. Due to these trainings, Colorado has seen significant increases in loan bank usage (40% increase) as well as documentation of assistive technology on the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) from 4.2% last year to 9.6% this year. The total value of all devices loaned is equal to $141,476 representing a significant cast savings to early intervention programs faced with budgetary constraints.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Instruction was provided to graduate level bioengineering students on the concepts of web accessibility and how to test for compliance, along with information on smart home technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) Based sensor equipment and automation.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 28 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 28 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 83% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 17% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 0% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Provided technical assistance to the University of Colorado Denver's IT department on accessibility fixes to their website content management system. This system will serve all of the University's web properties for the next two years. Consulting and technical assistance has leveraged further fixes. University of Colorado Denver has 15,000+ students and the web properties collectively receives hundreds of thousands of hits annually.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
A large school district in Colorado contacted our office for technical assistance for a young woman who was blind. She has plans to attend college and pursue a career in science. The school was seeking assistance to help her be successful in her high school Advanced Chemistry class and to learn about possible assistive technology to aid in this course. Our team completed research and set up a webinar with a vendor who provides high tech adaptations for chemistry experiments. After reviewing the product with the school team, it was clear it had tremendous potential to help this young woman meet her transition post-secondary goals. We purchased the technology, added it to the loan bank and provided it for the school to trial. The trial was successful for all involved and a more permanent solution was found for the technology this student needed. This young woman and her teachers are now prepared to effectively support her ambitions for a science career despite her visual disabilities.
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. ATP has had a tremendous nationally and international reach this past year in the world of assistive technology. Our faculty and staff have been invited speakers at numerous conferences and have shared general information about AT applications as well as more detailed presentations on our research and programs. Our Executive Director was asked by the Consumer Technology Association to present a live streaming event in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show. She was able to reach over 200,000 people with information on the value of AT for the aging population. In the late summer, she presented in Texas at the Grace Hopper Women in Computing Conference to an audience of over 20,000 on the need to architect accessibility into software/apps from the beginning.
2. ATP faculty have worked diligently to disseminate information to the scientific community. Our move to the Department of Bioengineering has allowed a greater interface with young engineers as they begin their career paths. This year, over 10 publications were distributed to over 40,000 individuals throughout the world in peer reviewed journals, publications and newsletters. Topics included robotics, Artificial Intelligience, wheelchair seating and positioning, exercise adaptations in aging, AT applications, and many more.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 2,350 | 1,310 | 3,660 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 3,001 | 816 | 3,817 |
| Representative of Education | 4,144 | 3,234 | 7,378 |
| Representative of Employment | 920 | 816 | 1,736 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,908 | 1,492 | 3,400 |
| Representative of Community Living | 816 | 686 | 1,502 |
| Representative of Technology | 894 | 34 | 928 |
| Unable to Categorize | 34 | 00 | 34 |
| Total | 14,067 | 8,388 | 22,455 |
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? | 02 |
|---|
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.
Over this past year, ATP has worked tirelessly in meetings with our state Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to establish a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding our shared responsibilities and priorities around assistive technology. We have a renewed formal relationship and will be engaged in providing statewide education to counselors, thus increasing potential access to AT by consumers and have already received increased referrals for both clients needing AT assessments and device demonstrations as well as requests for training. The results of this action will be consumers ready to work because they have the most appropriate technology, improving employment outcomes and productivity.
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.)
Specifically, the MOU outlines the process of referral for AT services and the responsibilities of both agencies to provide information and resources around AT with regard to device demonstrations, device loans, alternate financing, training, technical assistance and information and referral. The DVR will continue to serve on the AT Coalition, the advisory board for the Colorado Technology Act Program and work in collaboration with our program to best serve the AT needs of individuals in Colorado. To see a copy of the MOU please contact the Program Director.
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.
ATP has been involved in the Homeland Security and All Hazards Senior Advisory Committee Access and Functional Needs Subcommittee that was legislated to meet community needs by developing all-inclusive systems, practices, and relationships in emergency management to better serve the whole community in Colorado through prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts. Through our collaboration, we have included assistive technology and reasonable accommodations in the overall planning process for emergencies in Colorado and made it a training priority for our new regional Disability Integration Specialists. Colorado's citizens with disabilities are now safer, more independent, and more prepared for any potential disaster.
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.)
The Sub-Committee developed a Charter and Guidance Document for the Subcommittee. ATP was actively involved in the development of the job description and hiring process. We continue to be involved providing key information and resources on reasonable accommodations and the inclusion of assistive technology before, during, and after an emergency event. Copies of documents can be accessed through the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
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
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $93,034 | Technical Assistance |
| Public/State Agency | $2,500 | Training |
| Public/State Agency | $302,360 | Device Loan |
| Private | $1,800 | Technical Assistance |
| Public/State Agency | $69,775 | Training |
| Private | $2,800 | Technical Assistance |
| Private | $4,600 | Technical Assistance |
| Public/State Agency | $18,749 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $3,750 | Technical Assistance |
| Private | $12,400 | Technical Assistance |
| Amount: $511,768 |
B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)
| 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).
Number of individuals served would not allow us enter 'true' numbers.Total number of individuals served by the technical assistance activities is several millions since each activity focused on web accessibility.
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