National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Kansas 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? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 42 | 38 | 80 |
| Approved Not made | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| Rejected | 03 | 05 | 08 |
| Total | 46 | 46 | 92 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $8,820 | Highest Income: | $124,332 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $2,798,500 | 80 | $34,981 |
| 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 | 26 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 05 | 08 | 80 |
| Percentage of Loans | 32.5% | 22.5% | 16.25% | 12.5% | 6.25% | 10% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 80 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 80 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 80 | $733,810 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 80 | $733,810 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5.5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 440 | 80 | 5.5% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 80 |
| 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 | 80 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 16 | $62,394 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 13 | $28,484 |
| Daily living | 10 | $28,169 |
| Environmental adaptations | 01 | $5,800 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 39 | $608,239 |
| Computers and related | 01 | $724 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 80 | $733,810 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 06 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $46,541 |
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? | 02 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Funding Eligibility Assistance |
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2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 107 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 287 |
| C. Total Served | 394 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 394 |
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
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 62 | $30,485 |
| Hearing | 48 | $15,298 |
| Speech communication | 37 | $86,093 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 27 | $6,748 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 61 | $57,114 |
| Daily living | 116 | $45,635 |
| Environmental adaptations | 12 | $10,069 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 09 | $22,741 |
| Computers and related | 13 | $11,295 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 09 | $9,479 |
| Total | 394 | $294,957 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
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2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 218 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 437 |
| C. Total Served | 655 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 655 |
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
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 209 | $42,667 |
| Hearing | 217 | $45,391 |
| Speech communication | 13 | $7,800 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 59 | $8,578 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 157 | $25,737 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 655 | $130,173 |
C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
D. Anecdote
Robert contacted his regional Assistive Technology for Kansans AT Site for help raising funds for repair of his van lift. The lift is essential so he can travel to medical appointments. Due to significant circulation issues, Robert has to travel with his legs elevated so he can’t transfer into any vehicle. Since he is in rural Kansas, he travels over at least 70 miles to meet with three different specialists on his medical team; he averages two medical appointments a month. When his lift was out of commission, Robert had to miss his aquatherapy sessions which improve his circulation, provides cardio exercise, and an opportunity to meet with friends. ATK staff worked with two different nonprofit foundations to cover the cost of the van lift repair and Robert is back on the road. As Robert told ATK staff, “you can’t understand what this means to me. My life just opens up again.”
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. | 115 | 111 | 609 | 835 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 75 | 106 | 80 | 261 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 30 | 33 |
| 4. Subtotal | 193 | 217 | 719 | 1,129 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 193 | 217 | 719 | 1,129 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 193 | 217 | 719 | 1,129 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 769 | 68.11% |
| Satisfied | 345 | 30.56% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 15 | 1.33% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,129 | |
| 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 | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 693 |
| C. Total | 693 |
| 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 | 693 |
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
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 04 | $7,420 | $0 | $7,420 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 306 | $426,928 | $0 | $426,928 |
| Daily Living | 374 | $180,004 | $0 | $180,004 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 | $1,800 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $6,000 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Computers and Related | 04 | $5,100 | $0 | $5,100 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | $75 | $0 | $75 |
| Total | 693 | $627,327 | $0 | $627,327 |
D. Anecdote
Matthew and his brother, Buddy, live in a 2-story farm house in rural Kansas. Matthew uses a manual wheelchair with a mount for his communication device. He uses an eye gaze bar with his device to tell really corny jokes at school. His manual chair was six years old and breaking down. Matthew and his mom contacted the Assistive Technology for Kansans office in their region to request a refurbished manual wheelchair. The ATK staff were able to match him with a tilt in space manual wheelchair that works with his mounting system and delivered it to his house the next week. Matthew is preparing for transition from high school to the community and has the technology he needs to stay mobile.
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. | 23 | 00 | 603 | 626 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 42 | 42 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 21 | 21 |
| 4. Subtotal | 23 | 00 | 666 | 689 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 23 | 00 | 666 | 689 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| 8. Total | 23 | 00 | 670 | 693 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 99.4% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 539 | 77.78% |
| Satisfied | 144 | 20.78% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 0.58% |
| Not at all satisfied | 03 | 0.43% |
| Nonrespondent | 03 | 0.43% |
| Total Surveyed | 693 | |
| Response rate % | 99.57% |
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) | 371 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 06 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 115 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 15 |
| Total | 507 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 383 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 14 |
| Representative of Education | 35 |
| Representative of Employment | 18 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 26 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 25 |
| Representatives of Technology | 06 |
| Total | 507 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 28 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 47 |
| Hearing | 24 |
| Speech Communication | 66 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 211 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 63 |
| Daily Living | 99 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 06 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 82 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 18 |
| Total | 616 |
E. Anecdote
A young boy with cerebral palsy used a gait trainer and adapted tricycle funded by Assistive Technology for Kansans staff to get around. His education team was concerned that he couldn’t keep up with his peers and clearly wanted to be part of playground activities. His mother was concerned about moving from a gait trainer to manual wheelchair. Assistive Technology for Kansans staff offered to go with her and her son to the seating clinic to see what was possible. The mom declined but agreed to have a service provider come to the school if ATK staff could arrange it. The family and school team participated in the evaluation, several wheelchairs were demonstrated, and a sample chair was left for short term loan. Everyone agreed the loaner wheelchair worked for him but his mom was concerned that he might be teased. ATK staff suggested adding special wheel cover decals to increase the cool factor – Spider Man wheel covers were added to the recommendations. To lower costs, ATK staff worked with seating clinic staff to provide a pediatric wheelchair base. Funds were raised through private foundations to cover remaining costs. He and his friends agree the bright red wheelchair with Spider Man wheels is awesome!
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 | 210 | 48 | 109 | 367 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 211 | 49 | 111 | 371 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 211 | 49 | 111 | 371 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 211 | 49 | 111 | 371 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
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. | 23 | 13 | 27 | 63 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 60 | 00 | 13 | 73 |
| 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 | 83 | 13 | 40 | 136 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 83 | 13 | 40 | 136 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 83 | 13 | 40 | 136 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 428 | 84.42% |
| Satisfied | 59 | 11.64% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 0.79% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 16 | 3.16% |
| Total Surveyed | 507 | |
| Response rate % | 96.84% |
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 | 72 |
| Hearing | 39 |
| Speech Communication | 62 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 148 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 47 |
| Daily Living | 61 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 11 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 39 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 485 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 296 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 88 |
| Representatives of Education | 41 |
| Representatives of Employment | 02 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 34 |
| Representative of Community Living | 16 |
| Representative of Technology | 08 |
| Total | 485 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 379 |
| Service Provider | 569 |
| Vendor | 1,137 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 03 |
| Total | 2,088 |
D. Anecdote
Robert left his job as an auto mechanic due to increasing vision loss associated with Retinitus Pigmentosa and a progressive hearing loss. He contacted Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) for technology to access the Internet, pay bills online, and stay in contact with family, friends since travel and communication in crowds is difficult for him. ATK staff demonstrated a range of tablets, laptops, smartphones, and input devices. He decided he would like to try an iPad Pro tablet with a rugged keyboard case with backlighting and a few Bluetooth (BT) noise cancelling headsets. After loan of the devices, he agreed the loaned equipment were the right devices for him. ATK staff obtained funds for the tablet with case, smartphone, noise cancelling BT headset, and wi-fi booster to support remote rural access. Now he can order materials for home improvement projects online, manage his bills, and stay in contact with family and friends across the country using FaceBook, iMessage, and texts.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 197 | 53 | 115 | 365 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 13 | 05 | 28 | 46 |
| Subtotal | 210 | 58 | 143 | 411 |
| Have not made a decision | 12 | 03 | 44 | 59 |
| Subtotal | 222 | 61 | 187 | 470 |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 14 | 15 |
| Total | 223 | 61 | 201 | 485 |
| Performance on this measure | 94.17% | 95.08% | 71.14% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 390 | 80.41% |
| Satisfied | 92 | 18.97% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 0.62% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 485 | |
| 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. | 161 | 124 | 1,239 | 1,524 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 135 | 106 | 135 | 376 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 51 | 54 |
| 4. Subtotal | 299 | 230 | 1,425 | 1,954 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 299 | 230 | 1,425 | 1,954 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| 8. Total | 299 | 230 | 1,429 | 1,958 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.72% | 99.8% |
| 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 | 407 | 101 | 224 | 732 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 14 | 06 | 30 | 50 |
| Subtotal | 421 | 107 | 254 | 782 |
| Have not made a decision | 12 | 03 | 44 | 59 |
| Subtotal | 433 | 110 | 298 | 841 |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 14 | 15 |
| Total | 434 | 110 | 312 | 856 |
| Performance on this measure | 97% | 97.27% | 81.41% | 91.36% |
| 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 | 573 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 284 |
| Representatives of Education | 186 |
| Representatives of Employment | 186 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 423 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 144 |
| Representatives of Technology | 181 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,977 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,088 | 383 | 1,977 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 240 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 115 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 05 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 1,445 |
| Transition | 172 |
| Total | 1,977 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Assistive Technology for Kansans and Kansas Rehabilitation Services sponsored a multi-regional training on assistive technology for employment for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, VR Specialists, and VR management staff. Over 60 staff had hands on experience with technology and heard consumers discuss the importance of technology in obtaining and maintaining employment. Outcomes of this training have been increased referrals to the AT program, increased acquisition of technology for VR customers, and stronger relationships between the two programs.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Assistive Technology for Kansans collaborated with Families Together, a statewide family advocacy organization, to provide information about the impact of technology to support personal goals in transitioning to the community, employment and post-secondary activities.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
A series of workshops and trainings on production of accessible documents were conducted at a state and national level. Assistive Technology for Kansans staff, subcontractor staff, and attendees at two national conferences and a national webinar increased awareness of built-in accessibility features and are able to verify a document is accessible. Assistive Technology for Kansans and staff from six subcontracting entities produce all documents in accessible formats.
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 | 04 |
| No known outcome at this time | 01 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 05 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 80% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
181 employees representing five agencies participated in IT/Telecommunications training. Administrators for four agencies indicated IT training policies would be developed based on the training provided.
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 10% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 10% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 30% |
| Community Living | 20% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Assistive Technology for Kansans staff collected national data and presented a proposal to the Kansas Corporation Commission to expand coverage of mobile devices including tablets through the Telecommunications Access Program. Income eligible individuals with any disability that makes it difficult to use a conventional landline phone can receive a smart phone or tablet at no cost as a result of this effort.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Assistive Technology for Kansans staff collaborated with the statewide network of teachers of the visually impaired to conduct two regional workshops on access methods for communication, computers, and environmental controls for students with cortical vision impairments. Eye gaze control was the primary focus of the training although other access methods were presented. Significant ongoing technical assistance has been provided to transition age youth and other students as a result of these efforts. Acquisition of eye gaze technology has increased across the state through Medicaid, private health insurance, local school funds, and nonprofits.
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. Assistive Technology for Kansans developed a Press Packet for project-sponsored durable medical equipment donation drives that includes planning and timeline samples and templates; media templates for newspapers, cable TV, radio, and websites; and tips on selecting and recruiting local partners. The packet was successfully used by six subcontractors and an outside organization volunteered to conduct their own donation drive using the materials. Over $100,000 of durable medical equipment was donated in a four month period and seven new partner organizations were cultivated as a result of these activities. The new partners are continuing to promote the reuse program and other services provided by Assistive Technology for Kansans.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 906 | 438 | 1,344 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 178 | 186 | 364 |
| Representative of Education | 82 | 28 | 110 |
| Representative of Employment | 164 | 164 | 328 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 68 | 42 | 110 |
| Representative of Community Living | 32 | 60 | 92 |
| Representative of Technology | 16 | 06 | 22 |
| Unable to Categorize | 800 | 300 | 1,100 |
| Total | 2,246 | 1,224 | 3,470 |
Notes:
Numbers reported in Unable to Categorize represent estimates for individuals who received detailed information on specific assistive technology devices or funding sources from Assistive Technology for Kansans staff at demonstration/information tables but do not ask to have a customer record opened for ongoing services.
State Improvement Outcomes
| State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 00 |
|---|
A. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
B. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Additional And Leveraged Funds
Additional and Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| State Appropriations | $22,000 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $285,000 | Reuse |
| Public/State Agency | $192,500 | Demonstration |
| Public/State Agency | $167,670 | Demonstration |
| Federal | $180,000 | Training |
| Federal | $152,000 | Demonstration |
| State Appropriations | $13,000 | Training |
| Amount: $1,012,170 |
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).
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