National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Louisiana 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 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Approved Not made | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 06 | 00 | 06 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $13,608 | Highest Income: | $54,420 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $144,704 | 05 | $28,941 |
| Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
||
| Number of Loans | 02 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| Percentage of Loans | 40% | 20% | 0% | 40% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 05 | 100% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 05 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Partnership Loans | 05 | $144,791 |
| Total | 05 | $144,791 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 5% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 6% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 05 | 5.4% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 05 |
| 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 | 05 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $21,068 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 04 | $123,723 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 05 | $144,791 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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? | 01 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Lease-to-own & Disaster Relief Grant |
|---|
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) | 34 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 05 |
| C. Total Served | 39 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 39 |
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 | 14 | $9,038 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 02 | $867 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 18 | $49,503 |
| Daily living | 44 | $9,825 |
| Environmental adaptations | 04 | $17,906 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 06 | $2,036 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 01 | $3,351 |
| Total | 89 | $92,526 |
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
Joshua, a young man preparing to attend college, was in need of an accessible van to be able to move on the college campus and continue working part-time. Joshua has been using a power wheelchair since he was eighteen months old due to a genetic disease known as spinal muscular atrophy type 2 which affects the muscles of voluntary control. Joshua was connected with LATAN’s AT Financial Loan Program, where he was able to apply for a loan to finance the purchase of the van. After securing the loan and acquiring his van, Joshua shared, “since I am young and have no credit history, LATAN allowed me to borrow money to obtain a van to move on campus at LSU, continue to work at the Apple Store part-time, and attend or participate in community activities. Without my van I would not have been able to move out and work independently like other college age individuals.”
Latrisa, an independent single mom, experienced partial blindness in January 2017. After learning about LATAN and becoming familiar with some assistive devices for vision including an Amigo HD video magnifier and the Magic Screen Reading and Magnification Software, she realized she would need an alternative funding option to help her acquire the devices. After learning more about LATAN’s alternative finance programs, Latrisa was able to utilize LATAN’s new AT Lease Program to help her to afford the devices she needed to see. She reported that being able to lease the devices allowed her a little freedom, and she was able to get a seasonal job with Amazon because she has this assistive technology.
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. | 02 | 01 | 37 | 40 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 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 | 02 | 01 | 41 | 44 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 02 | 01 | 41 | 44 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 02 | 01 | 41 | 44 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 39 | 88.64% |
| Satisfied | 03 | 6.82% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 2.27% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 2.27% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 44 | |
| 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 | 53 |
| C. Total | 53 |
| 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 | 53 |
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 | $4,605 | $0 | $4,605 |
| Hearing | 01 | $12 | $0 | $12 |
| Speech Communication | 07 | $653 | $0 | $653 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 35 | $54,710 | $1,190 | $53,520 |
| Daily Living | 13 | $3,278 | $0 | $3,278 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 01 | $25 | $0 | $25 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 61 | $63,283 | $1,190 | $62,093 |
D. Anecdote
Stacy, age 35 is a resident of Lafayette, LA and acquired equipment through LATAN’s AT Marketplace or reuse program. Stacy is visually impaired and has been since the age of 12. At such a young age, Stacy woke one morning to find that she had gone legally blind overnight. She has learned to adapt through the years and had come to a time in her life where she needed additional assistance and funding was a barrier. Stacy was enrolled at University of Lafayette pursuing higher education and needed a way to read her school material and hard copy books. She acquired a closed circuit television through the AT Marketplace for assistance with reading. She stated that this has been such a huge help to her in completing her course work but has also given her more independence. Aside from using it to help her in school, she is able to read things such as labels or important letters independently and not await the assistance of others.
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. | 01 | 00 | 22 | 23 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 09 | 11 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
| 4. Subtotal | 02 | 01 | 39 | 42 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 11 | 11 |
| 6. Subtotal | 02 | 01 | 50 | 53 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 02 | 01 | 50 | 53 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 78% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 50 | 94.34% |
| Satisfied | 02 | 3.77% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 1.89% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 53 | |
| 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) | 76 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 07 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 10 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 93 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 52 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 04 |
| Representative of Education | 00 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 37 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 93 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 11 |
| Hearing | 02 |
| Speech Communication | 160 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 17 |
| Daily Living | 04 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 04 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total | 198 |
E. Anecdote
Over the last 10 years, Mary’s hearing loss has progressively worsened. The inability to participate in meaningful conversations has been very isolating. Although watching television helps her feel more connected with the outside world, she has been forced to keep the volumes at the maximum level still missing out on much of what is being said. After learning about programs available through Louisiana’s AT Program, LATAN, Mary was surprised and appreciative of the opportunity to borrow a device to help determine its advantages and usefulness. Mary borrowed the Pocketalker Ultra through LATAN’s Device Loan Program helping her watch television at lower volumes and made it easier for her to participate in meaningful conversations. Following the device loan, she decided to purchase the Pocketalker and is now enjoying a better quality of life.
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 | 00 | 00 | 74 | 74 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 75 | 76 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 75 | 76 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 01 | 00 | 75 | 76 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 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. | 00 | 00 | 15 | 15 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 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 | 01 | 00 | 16 | 17 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 16 | 17 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 00 | 16 | 17 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 92 | 98.92% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 1.08% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 93 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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 | 55 |
| Hearing | 23 |
| Speech Communication | 107 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 08 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 24 |
| Daily Living | 88 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 07 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 24 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 337 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 225 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 124 |
| Representatives of Education | 19 |
| Representatives of Employment | 09 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 92 |
| Representative of Community Living | 56 |
| Representative of Technology | 01 |
| Total | 526 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 32 |
| Service Provider | 90 |
| Vendor | 1,248 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 1,370 |
D. Anecdote
Santi, an SLP from a local rehab hospital in Louisiana, was able to demonstrate an iPad with the Constant Therapy App to her patient who had recently suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. The Constant Therapy application is a speech, language, and cognitive mobile app designed for people who have had a stroke, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, or other neurological disorders. After demonstrating the equipment, both Santi and her patient were able to determine the significant benefits of the application to her recovery. The patient is currently in the process of getting an iPad and the app to use at home. Santi states that LATAN’s device demonstration program was vital in helping her client decide whether this application would be the best fit for her needs.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 33 | 20 | 260 | 313 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 02 | 19 | 22 |
| Subtotal | 34 | 22 | 279 | 335 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Subtotal | 34 | 22 | 281 | 337 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 34 | 22 | 281 | 337 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.29% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 513 | 97.53% |
| Satisfied | 11 | 2.09% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.38% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 526 | |
| 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. | 03 | 01 | 74 | 78 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 01 | 12 | 15 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
| 4. Subtotal | 05 | 02 | 96 | 103 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 11 | 11 |
| 6. Subtotal | 05 | 02 | 107 | 114 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 05 | 02 | 107 | 114 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 89.72% | 90.35% |
| 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 | 33 | 20 | 334 | 387 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 02 | 20 | 24 |
| Subtotal | 35 | 22 | 354 | 411 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Subtotal | 35 | 22 | 356 | 413 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 35 | 22 | 356 | 413 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.44% | 99.52% |
| 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 | 147 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 22 |
| Representatives of Education | 65 |
| Representatives of Employment | 52 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 222 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 84 |
| Representatives of Technology | 02 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 594 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 548 | 46 | 00 | 594 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 300 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 41 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 11 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
| Transition | 242 |
| Total | 594 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
LATAN provided training on Alternative AT Funding policy & procedures, pre-qualifiers, AT funding toolkits, and an AT Funding Planner to Rehab counselors in Louisiana's South-central region. Rehab counselors gain new strategies for devising solutions to AT acquisition through planning practices and alternative AT funding options.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
LATAN provided training on the benefits of AT with regard to long-term & short-term residents; best practices for identifying AT needs; and strategies to encourage the use of assistive devices among seniors to Executive Staff, Clinical Directors, and Direct Care Workers of Nursing Facilities in the Northwest region of the state. Nursing Facilities in Northwest Louisiana will implement programs to improve quality of life for long-term residents and increase successful outcomes in transitioning back to home for their short-term residents through the use of AT.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
LATAN provided ICT Accessibility Training to Louisiana’s vocational rehab services, LRS, staff regarding the significance of ensuring their electronic data is accessible, the role every staff member has in ICT Accessibility, and tips and tools for making electronic data accessible. VR staff will be able to develop or improve ICT Accessibility policies, and/or create or implement training to ensure ICT accessibility.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 05 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 04 |
| No known outcome at this time | 02 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 11 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 81.8% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 0% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 100% |
| 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:
April Rollins, LATAN’s Director of Rehabilitation Services and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a Master’s degree in vocational rehab with a specialization in assistive technology, provided technical assistance to the Guest House of West Monroe conducting program evaluations and site reviews with regard to use of assistive technology (AT) within their facility to increase independence and overall quality of life of their residents and increase AT competency among direct care staff. Nursing Facility staff will have the ability to implement recommendations with regard to the use of assistive technology within their facility to improve residents’ quality of life and increase competency of direct care staff in the use of AT among their residents.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
C. Notes:
Public Awareness
Public Awareness Activities
Public Awareness Narratives
Describe in detail at least one and no more than two innovative or high-impact public awareness activities conducted during this reporting period. Highlight the content/focus of the awareness information shared, the mechanism used to disseminate or communicate the awareness information, the numbers and/or types of individuals reached, and positive outcomes resulting from the activity. If quantative numbers are available regarding the reach of the activity, please provide those: however, quantative data is not required.
1. LATAN provided an exhibit at Louisiana’s Municipal Association Conference on AT awareness and Louisiana’s AT Program services expanding outreach to some of the more rural communities of the state who traditionally attend this event while maintaining outreach among the larger communities as well. Rural areas with limited resources gain awareness about AT and utilize LATAN services more often while maintaining growth among Urban areas.
2. LATAN provided an exhibit at Partners in Employment (PIE) Regional Summit to generate awareness regarding the benefits of AT in employment. People with disabilities and their representatives have greater awareness about AT available to support their employment needs.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 82 | 118 | 200 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 51 | 44 | 95 |
| Representative of Education | 07 | 01 | 08 |
| Representative of Employment | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 27 | 06 | 33 |
| Representative of Community Living | 19 | 05 | 24 |
| Representative of Technology | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 193 | 175 | 368 |
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? | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $21,641 | Training |
| Private | $43,130 | Training |
| State Appropriations | $9,785 | State Financing |
| State Appropriations | $21,717 | Reuse |
| Private | $134 | Device Loan |
| State Appropriations | $25,124 | Demonstration |
| State Appropriations | $616 | Technical Assistance |
| State Appropriations | $4,178 | Training |
| State Appropriations | $75,207 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Private | $14 | State Financing |
| Federal | $17,174 | Reuse |
| Private | $119,766 | Reuse |
| Private | $8,766 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Federal | $647,495 | State Financing |
| State Appropriations | $10,294 | Device Loan |
| Private | $41,518 | Technical Assistance |
| Amount: $1,046,559 |
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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