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 | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Approved Not made | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Rejected | 07 | 01 | 08 |
Total | 14 | 01 | 15 |
Lowest Income: | $9,036 | Highest Income: | $34,104 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$103,662 | 06 | $17,277 |
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 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 06 |
Percentage of Loans | 50% | 33.33% | 16.67% | 0% | 0% | 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 | 06 | 100% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 06 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 06 | $14,689 |
Total | 06 | $14,689 |
Lowest | 5% |
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Highest | 10% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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45 | 06 | 7.5% |
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% | 01 |
6.1% to 8.0% | 03 |
8.1% - 10.0% | 02 |
10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
14.1% + | 00 |
Total | 06 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 01 | $1,919 |
Hearing | 02 | $5,805 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $2,564 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 01 | $3,733 |
Computers and related | 02 | $668 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 07 | $14,689 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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? | 00 |
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A 66 year old woman with anxiety, depression, and autism, was experiencing hearing loss. After having hearing testing, she learned that hearing aids would cost $4,000 and that her AARP Hearing Health Plan would cover $800 of the total cost. She was seeking funding and heard about the MATLF program from a local nonprofit organization. She applied for a loan of $3,200, however, her income was $750 per month, and her monthly budget did not leave funds for a monthly loan payment. She pays rent to live in a home and shares it with two other people. A Bellows Fund grant of $1,000 was secured which reduced her loan request to $2,200 and this resulted in the loan request being affordable. The loan was approved with a monthly loan payment of $53.99 for 48 months. She is able to have conversations with her family and friends, accomplish business and socialize in her community, hear and understand verbal instructions, and hear indoor and outdoor sounds, such as birds and people opening doors. She stated what a positive impact wearing hearing aids has had on her everyday life.
A couple sought a loan for $2,564.36 for a king sized medical bed, a split-king mattress with adjustable foundation. The 71-year-old spouse has status post lumbar spinal fusion, and underwent back surgery in 2017, with chronic left-sided low back pain. She uses a wheel walker, has a hospital bed, and needs a permanent bed. A local Disability Network office has assisted in purchase of a wheel walker, a shower chair, and a mobile lumbar support chair. The bed will help with keeping her neck and back straight. The credit union recommended denial due to insufficient credit history, debt to income ratio exceeding guidelines, and Non-medical collections/Profit & loss write-off. In 2012 and 2013, applicants lost their homes due to the spouse’s multiple medical problems but have been working to get back on track. The co-applicants said that they had disputed the MCI cell phone bill and although they still had internet through MCI, they had canceled the cell service but were still billed. Despite these issues, their vehicle and manufactured home are paid off. Verification of one year of positive payments of home and auto insurance was received to support the loan request. The recommended loan terms were 24 months at 6.75% with a monthly payment of $114.54. Considering that the co-applicants’ income was under $2,000 with a net monthly income of less than $300, the Loan Committee approved extending the loan to 48 months, reducing the monthly payments to $62.59 which will help them be successful at their repayment.
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. | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
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 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 04 | 66.67% |
Satisfied | 02 | 33.33% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 06 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The program is working to transfer to a new financial institution in order to offer better terms.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 23 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 00 |
C. Total | 23 |
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 | 23 |
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 | 02 | $489 | $200 | $289 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 07 | $10,420 | $1,115 | $9,305 |
Daily Living | 02 | $6,500 | $725 | $5,775 |
Environmental Adaptations | 05 | $10,792 | $700 | $10,092 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 04 | $95,100 | $66,950 | $28,150 |
Computers and Related | 02 | $1,000 | $200 | $800 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | $700 | $50 | $650 |
Total | 23 | $125,001 | $69,940 | $55,061 |
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 | 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 |
Paul purchased a used iPad using the ATXchange.org site to use for classes this fall semester at Oakland County Community College. He shared that because of his disability, he has difficulty typing and writing by hand, but knew there were apps he could download onto the iPad and use to take notes for classes. Paul also shared that he couldn’t afford to buy a new iPad and was thankful to buy a more affordable used iPad using the ATXchange.org.
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 | 00 | 17 | 18 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
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 | 00 | 22 | 23 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 22 | 23 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 00 | 22 | 23 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 19 | 82.61% |
Satisfied | 04 | 17.39% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 23 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
It has been difficult to ascertain the MSRP for some items such as modified vehicles. Sometimes the sellers don't know the price plus the cost of modifications and it's not easily found. Therefore, the cost savings are likely underestimated for this category as the comparison is to another similar used vehicle and not a new modified vehicle.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 36 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
Total | 36 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 14 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 18 |
Representative of Education | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 04 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 36 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 60 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 12 |
Hearing | 08 |
Speech Communication | 02 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 |
Daily Living | 29 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 01 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 58 |
John recently had surgery followed by an infection and travel . He fell on the night of his 85th birthday. His wife Nancy was unable to help him get up and had to call 911 for help. Nancy wanted to be able to leave the house for her many volunteer and social activities, but was afraid to leave John alone. She asked for a demonstration of landline-based personal emergency response devices. John had planned to come to the demonstration but was not feeling well that day, so the MATP subcontractor demonstrated several different options to Nancy and her daughter. After reviewing the various features and options, Nancy decided to take one device home on a short-term loan to try with John. Their daughter helped them to set up the device, which was a bit complicated. They tested the device and it covered the house and even out into the yard. John thought the device button was a bit large and bulky and would be difficult to wear. After a lot of discussion, John and Nancy thought a similar device would be helpful. John decided he would like to be able to have a device work further than just the house and yard as he expects his condition to improve. The family decided to look further and find a service that offered devices that connect via satellites and GPS. They were very happy to have had the opportunity to try the device at home.
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 | 00 | 01 | 28 | 29 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 35 | 36 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 35 | 36 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 01 | 35 | 36 |
Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 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. | 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% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 20 | 55.56% |
Satisfied | 15 | 41.67% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 2.78% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 36 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 41 |
Hearing | 09 |
Speech Communication | 05 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 11 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 |
Daily Living | 86 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 04 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 160 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 159 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 55 |
Representatives of Education | 00 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 03 |
Representative of Community Living | 05 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 222 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 34 |
Service Provider | 63 |
Vendor | 311 |
Repair Service | 02 |
Others | 01 |
Total | 411 |
Arnetta loves being out in the community. She’s got places to go and people to see! She’s a morning person, but not everyone in her household appreciates the morning hours. Arnetta is not able to independently put on her own socks. Therefore, she either doesn’t wear them or waits until someone will assist her in putting them on. She has used a shoe horn before, but didn’t know a sock aide existed until she tried it at The Disability Network. After trying out the sock aide, and finding that it worked well for her, she decided to get one. Her problem was solved for less than $9.00. Look at her smile – she’s so happy for her “find of the day.”
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 | 04 | 03 | 137 | 144 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
Subtotal | 04 | 03 | 142 | 149 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
Subtotal | 04 | 03 | 152 | 159 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 04 | 03 | 153 | 160 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 92.81% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 157 | 70.72% |
Satisfied | 58 | 26.13% |
Satisfied somewhat | 07 | 3.15% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 222 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The program has decided not to renew a subcontract with one location as they had 10 demonstrations that resulted in "Have not made a decision" and have not improved with assistance and guidance from MATP staff members.
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 | 01 | 22 | 24 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
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 | 01 | 27 | 29 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 27 | 29 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 01 | 27 | 29 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | 04 | 04 | 165 | 173 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 12 | 12 |
Subtotal | 04 | 04 | 177 | 185 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
Subtotal | 04 | 04 | 187 | 195 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 04 | 04 | 188 | 196 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 94.15% | 94.39% |
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 | 311 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 41 |
Representatives of Education | 00 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 70 |
Representatives of Community Living | 41 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 34 |
TOTAL | 497 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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335 | 149 | 13 | 497 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 00 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 13 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 121 |
Transition | 363 |
Total | 497 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Michigan Assistive Technology program (MATP) held a training session in St. Clair County focused on Assistive Technology for Neurodiversity-Memory. The training was well received by the training participants most of whom had disabilities. They showed a genuine interest in AT and how they could use various AT devices in their lives. During the presentation, the MATP staff member explained how the voice command “Ok Google” could be used on Android devices to set reminders and look up information. Immediately after learning about this feature, multiple training participants grabbed their Android phones and experimented with using this feature.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
A MATP staff member facilitated an AT training & AT ‘Make ‘n Take’ at the annual "Her Power, Her Pride, Her Voice" event in August for 23 participants. Her Power works directly with teen girls with disabilities through a unique, four-day event designed to promote critical thinking about society’s messages, eliminate shame, develop leadership skills and encourage self-acceptance. This event is built on the best practices of the disability justice community and emerging research in female development, and goes beyond self-esteem programming to provide a venue for real self-empowerment. The training session on AT included background information about MATP and the benefits of AT. During the presentation, the group discussed AT they used in their own lives and made assistive playing card holders from halved pool noodles.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
A training session was held in November 2017 with members of the Disability Network's Assistive Technology Leadership Team on Accessible PDFs. This training was a continuation of the efforts of both Disability Network Michigan and Michigan Disability Rights Coalition to provide a “train the trainer” approach for accessible documents.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 13 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 13 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 15% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 55% |
Community Living | 30% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
MATP staff provided TA to the Kent County Public Health department in Grand Rapids, MI on AT and Emergency/Disaster Planning. MATP shared our experience with emergency preparation and response in the disability community, and lessons learned in the ice storm of 2013, including recommendations from people with disabilities. MATP staff shared plans to create AT-supported Go Kits and invited the public health staff members to be part of building the AT Go Kit, and testing a presentation on this topic.
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. MATP worked with our contractor in Michigan' Upper Peninsula to produce a video to promote services in the area. The video has captions and audio description and will be shown on TV and used in social media. (http://www.upsail.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Karen-at-Sail-Testimonial-Long-ADS.mp4)
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 45 | 18 | 63 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 63 | 25 | 88 |
Representative of Education | 03 | 01 | 04 |
Representative of Employment | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 20 | 07 | 27 |
Representative of Community Living | 16 | 01 | 17 |
Representative of Technology | 04 | 01 | 05 |
Unable to Categorize | 02 | 01 | 03 |
Total | 154 | 55 | 209 |
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 |
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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.
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?
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? | No |
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