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 | 10 | 06 | 16 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 11 | 06 | 17 |
Lowest Income: | $10,428 | Highest Income: | $85,320 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$532,792 | 16 | $33,300 |
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 | 01 | 09 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 16 |
Percentage of Loans | 6.25% | 56.25% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 6.25% | 6.25% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 16 | 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 | 16 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 16 | $126,636 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 16 | $126,636 |
Lowest | 0% |
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Highest | 4% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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49 | 16 | 3.0625% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 02 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 14 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
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 | 16 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 02 | $7,990 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $3,000 |
Daily living | 06 | $16,005 |
Environmental adaptations | 01 | $1,500 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 06 | $98,141 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 16 | $126,636 |
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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Sarah Imoe, 66, moved to Hamilton from the south in 2015 to be near a new grandchild. Reliant on a power chair for mobility due to her progressive multi minicore myopathy, it didn’t take long to realize she would need an accessible vehicle to transport her chair through Montana’s dramatic winters. “I was limited in the amount of money I could apply to repayment,” Sarah explains. “I was getting desperate. Then I heard about the loan program and thought, it doesn’t hurt to try.” Through the assistive loan program, Sarah was able to purchase a reliable, accessible van for $4,000. Having her own vehicle means she can now pursue interests that enrich her life: window shopping, attending church, and, of course, loving on those grandchildren.
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 | 16 | 16 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 16 | 16 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 0% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 16 | 100% |
Total Surveyed | 16 | |
Response rate % | 0% |
For the first time in the history of Montana's financial loan(at least to my knowledge), we have received over 4 financial loans. There was not a system in place to send the customer satisfaction survey out to participants. This will be addressed next fiscal year by increased communication with the financial partner, Rural Dynamics.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 08 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 100 |
C. Total | 108 |
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 | 108 |
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 | $3,100 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 08 | $7,418 | $473 | $6,945 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 08 | $500 | $0 | $500 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 18 | $11,018 | $1,573 | $9,445 |
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 | 17 | $29,980 | $0 | $29,980 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 08 | $3,902 | $0 | $3,902 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 | $2,298 | $0 | $2,298 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 192 | $182,222 | $0 | $182,222 |
Daily Living | 05 | $7,365 | $0 | $7,365 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 02 | $2,450 | $0 | $2,450 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 05 | $1,838 | $0 | $1,838 |
Total | 233 | $230,055 | $0 | $230,055 |
Caleb Casey was life-flighted from the Bozeman Hospital to Seattle one day after his birth for open-heart surgery. Now two years old, Caleb continues to face a number of medical and developmental issues. But with the support of his large and loving family, Caleb consistently defies expectations. One cleared hurdle was his need for support while walking. To move independently, Caleb now uses a gait trainer that was formerly part of MonTECH’s adaptive equipment inventory. With the assistance of his gait trainer, Caleb can take advantage of increased independence and spontaneous social opportunities. “When any of his siblings try to direct him or guide the walker, he does what any other kid would do,” mom Elaine effuses. “He says, like, ‘Eh! Get away!’ Just good, natural development things!”
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 10 | 02 | 93 | 105 |
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 | 02 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 10 | 02 | 95 | 107 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 10 | 02 | 96 | 108 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 10 | 02 | 96 | 108 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 98.96% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 104 | 96.3% |
Satisfied | 03 | 2.78% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.93% |
Total Surveyed | 108 | |
Response rate % | 99.07% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 402 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 01 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 02 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
Total | 405 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 348 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 10 |
Representative of Education | 07 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 39 |
Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 405 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 82 |
Hearing | 44 |
Speech Communication | 418 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 72 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 41 |
Daily Living | 51 |
Environmental Adaptations | 19 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 03 |
Computers and Related | 65 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 11 |
Total | 806 |
Being fed by his parents at home wasn’t a big deal for Heath Montgomery. As a fourth grader with cerebral palsy, he was used to it. But being fed at school in front of his peers? It was just really weird having other people watching me while I was getting fed by an adult,” he explains. “It felt awkward,” a classmate agrees. Enter Obi, the robotic feeding companion. MonTECH arranged for a trial of Obi. Heath’s multiple test drives of Obi provided data proving he was able to use Obi to eat independently. Coupled with mom Jenny’s research about the health benefits of self-feeding, the Montgomerys were able to pursue funding for an Obi for Heath. Now Heath’s Obi allows him to eat independently at school, at home, and in restaurants. Heath’s classmate confirms the cool factor: “We think it’s just really awesome that Heath can eat by himself without his mom.”
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 | 103 | 25 | 141 | 269 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 12 | 03 | 23 | 38 |
Subtotal | 115 | 28 | 164 | 307 |
Have not made a decision | 07 | 00 | 04 | 11 |
Subtotal | 122 | 28 | 168 | 318 |
Nonrespondent | 14 | 06 | 64 | 84 |
Total | 136 | 34 | 232 | 402 |
Performance on this measure | 94.26% | 100% | 97.62% |
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 | 02 | 02 |
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 | 02 | 02 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
9. Performance on this measure | 0% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 283 | 69.88% |
Satisfied | 35 | 8.64% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.25% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.25% |
Nonrespondent | 85 | 20.99% |
Total Surveyed | 405 | |
Response rate % | 79.01% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 58 |
Hearing | 06 |
Speech Communication | 16 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 18 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 07 |
Daily Living | 11 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 15 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 131 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 132 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 117 |
Representatives of Education | 35 |
Representatives of Employment | 04 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 16 |
Representative of Community Living | 26 |
Representative of Technology | 01 |
Total | 331 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 34 |
Service Provider | 30 |
Vendor | 203 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 267 |
Sixth-grader Olivia Hawley has dyslexia and dysgraphia. For Olivia, school had become a source of constant anxiety and fear of failing. She came to MonTECH with her mother, Kimberly, looking for help. During her 1:1 demonstration in the Missoula lab, Olivia tried multiple apps and devices to see what might best support her academically. She now uses an iPad in the classroom, with apps to help her ‘ear read’ and fill out worksheets. Now Olivia’s ambitious dream of becoming a neurosurgeon seems less daunting. “This program is absolutely incredible as are those who are involved in it,” Kimberly says. “Assistive technology is a game changer for my girl and we could not do it without MonTECH.”
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 | 25 | 14 | 64 | 103 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 25 | 14 | 65 | 104 |
Have not made a decision | 09 | 01 | 17 | 27 |
Subtotal | 34 | 15 | 82 | 131 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 34 | 15 | 82 | 131 |
Performance on this measure | 73.53% | 93.33% | 79.27% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 312 | 94.26% |
Satisfied | 19 | 5.74% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 331 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 10 | 02 | 95 | 107 |
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 | 02 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 10 | 02 | 97 | 109 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 11 | 02 | 98 | 111 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 16 | 16 |
8. Total | 11 | 02 | 114 | 127 |
9. Performance on this measure | 90.91% | 100% | 85.09% | 85.83% |
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 | 128 | 39 | 205 | 372 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 12 | 03 | 24 | 39 |
Subtotal | 140 | 42 | 229 | 411 |
Have not made a decision | 16 | 01 | 21 | 38 |
Subtotal | 156 | 43 | 250 | 449 |
Nonrespondent | 14 | 06 | 64 | 84 |
Total | 170 | 49 | 314 | 533 |
Performance on this measure | 82.35% | 85.71% | 72.93% | 77.11% |
ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Not Met | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 133 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 30 |
Representatives of Education | 300 |
Representatives of Employment | 17 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 92 |
Representatives of Community Living | 58 |
Representatives of Technology | 20 |
Unable to Categorize | 15 |
TOTAL | 665 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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418 | 246 | 01 | 665 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 314 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 98 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 04 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 178 |
Transition | 71 |
Total | 665 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
MonTECH staff delivered three trainings around Montana that focused on the needs of students, teachers, and therapists. This series of trainings was organized through the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development(CSPD) and in coordination with Independent Living(IL) centers to reach the intended audience.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
In Billings, our Eastern Clinical Coordinator trained students at Movin' On, a week long camp for students transitioning from high school to college. In this training, they tried assistive technology that could help them learn in the classroom.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Worked with Missoula County Public Schools and University of Montana on accessible content in the classroom, with procurement, and on faculty staff pages.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 04 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 04 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 82% |
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Employment | 0% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 6% |
Community Living | 0% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 12% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
MonTECH staff connected University of Montana accessibility staff and Missoula County Public Schools professionals to help assist in their accessibility efforts and see how the two entities could learn from each other while improving how they make purchasing, software, curriculum, and online courses accessible.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
MonTECH participates and helps advertise for the My Transitions conference. MonTECH staff consult at our "Open Lab" with educators and families looking for tools and technology to help their children with disabilities succeed in high school, college, or career.
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. Shawna, MonTECH's Outreach Coordinator, collaborated with Missoula Public Library to make rounds on their Web on Wheels, or WOW bus. Through these visits she was able to tell people about MonTECH, assistive technology, and how to access services. These visits were a way to inform rural residents from communities surrounding Missoula about assistive technology and MonTECH services. From these visits, we saw an increase of loans from these communities.
2. MonTECH Outreach Coordinator participated in this year's Special Olympics Montana festivities. She had information geared towards families with children who have disabilities at some of the week's events such as their opening ceremonies.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 88 | 22 | 110 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 93 | 08 | 101 |
Representative of Education | 165 | 02 | 167 |
Representative of Employment | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 124 | 11 | 135 |
Representative of Community Living | 184 | 27 | 211 |
Representative of Technology | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Unable to Categorize | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 663 | 70 | 733 |
State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 01 |
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1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
MonTECH moved to a new location on campus that greatly increased our ability to host small trainings and conduct demonstrations in a more accessible environment with room for caregivers and therapists to join.
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.)
N/A
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
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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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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