National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

North Dakota 2018

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:
Assistive
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.ndassistive.org
Mailing Address:
3240 15th St. S., Suite B
City:
Fargo
State:
ND
Zip Code:
58104
Program Email:
info@ndassistive.org
Phone:
800-895-4728
TTY:
800-895-4728

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mailing Address:
1000 E Divide Avenue
City:
Bismarck
State:
ND
Zip Code:
58501
Program URL:
https://www.nd.gov/dhs/dvr

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Assistive
Mailing Address:
3240 15th St S, Suite B
City
Fargo
State:
ND
Zip Code:
58104
Program URL:
https://ndassistive.org/

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Krull, Jeannie
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
800-895-4728
E-mail:
jmkrull@ndassistive.org
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Robyn Throlson
Title:
Acting State Director
Phone:
701-328-8950
E-mail:
rthrolson@nd.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Jeannie Krull
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
800-895-4728
E-mail:
jmkrull@ndassistive.org

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Robyn Throlson
Title:
Acting Director
Phone:
701-328-8950
E-mail:
rthrolson@nd.gov

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

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 01 00 01
Approved Not made 00 00 00
Rejected 01 01 02
Total 02 01 03

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $100,000 Highest Income: $100,000

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$100,000 01 $100,000

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
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 00 00 00 00 00 01 01
Percentage of Loans 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100%

3. Loan Type

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 01 100%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 00 0%
Total 01 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 01 $6,865
Total 01 $6,865

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 2%
Highest 2%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
00 01 0%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 01
2.1% to 4.0% 00
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 01

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

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 00 $0
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 01 $6,865
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 01 $6,865

6. Defaults

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? last resort activity
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 24
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 09
C. Total Served 33

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 33

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
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 11 $10,689
Hearing 14 $2,881
Speech communication 01 $741
Learning, cognition, and developmental 02 $592
Mobility, seating and positioning 03 $3,763
Daily living 06 $944
Environmental adaptations 07 $3,514
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 01 $311
Total 45 $23,435


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

A Veteran and member of the Lakota Nation lost part of her hearing due to the war and health issues. She struggled to hear and comprehend in most situations. Thanks to generous donations to our Possibilities Fund, ND Assistive was able to provide this Veteran a personal listening device called the PocketTalker Personal Amplifier through our Last Resort program. The woman stated that the PocketTalker aids her in hearing the TV at a "normal" loudness level, which prevents angry calls from her neighbors. She can understand her doctor during medical appointments, and she enjoys meeting with friends now that she can grasp what they are saying. She said, "It is amazing how these devices work. These devices are really handy! They make my life so much easier! I can hear a lot more than I did before!" Now, she can even hear her cat, Nimrod's meow!

Woman with her Service Dog, a black lab coonhound. She is holding the pocketalker.
Impact Area

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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 03 31 34
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 03 31 34
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 03 31 34
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 03 31 34
9. Performance on this measure NaN% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 33 97.06%
Satisfied 01 2.94%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 34
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 174
C. Total 174

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 174

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

Device Exchange
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

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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 33 $4,330 $0 $4,330
Hearing 84 $7,405 $0 $7,405
Speech Communication 02 $104 $0 $104
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 07 $2,133 $0 $2,133
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 03 $304 $0 $304
Daily Living 31 $4,966 $0 $4,966
Environmental Adaptations 02 $551 $0 $551
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 12 $3,682 $0 $3,682
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 174 $23,475 $0 $23,475

D. Anecdote

Due to macular degeneration, a rural ND woman was having extreme difficulty seeing and reading most things in her life. From reading her medications to walking safely in her home, she found it very challenging to be independent. After an equipment demonstration at ND Assistive to find assistive technology solutions for her vision needs, she decided that an electronic handheld magnifier would help her read again. Yet, the woman did not have the funds to purchase the magnifier. Thanks to ND Assistive’s Open-Ended Loan program, she was able to obtain a used handheld video magnifier (originally valued at $500) at no cost to her, to use as long as she needed. This created immediate independence for her! She said “This magnifier camera helps me see things better when it’s hard to read. I like it a lot and was so happy and grateful to receive it. You all have been so gracious and helpful to me. God bless!”

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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 00 124 124
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 29 29
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 02 18 20
4. Subtotal 00 02 171 173
5. None of the above 00 00 01 01
6. Subtotal 00 02 172 174
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 02 172 174
9. Performance on this measure NaN% 100% 99.42%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 165 94.83%
Satisfied 09 5.17%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 174
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) 189
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 02
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 01
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 03
Total 195

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS By Borrower Type
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Individuals with Disabilities 68
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 96
Representative of Education 17
Representative of Employment 01
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 03
Representatives of Community Living 10
Representatives of Technology 00
Total 195

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 42

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 05
Hearing 35
Speech Communication 18
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 55
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 05
Daily Living 43
Environmental Adaptations 04
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 28
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 02
Total 195

E. Anecdote

In this connected world we live in, can you imagine losing the ability to ever access the computer again? This happened to a rural ND man when he lost his eyesight several years ago. He met with ND Assistive and learned what assistive technology (AT) was available to help him to get computing again. Through ND Assistive’s Equipment Loan program, this man was able to borrow a laptop with screen reading software programs in his home to help him find the best one for his needs. This loan was accompanied by training from a vision software specialist, which was paid for through the ND Assistive Last Resort Program. This equipment loan led to an eventual purchase through ND Assistive’s Last Resort program, which helped him to meet his goal of using the computer independently. This is what the man had to say. “I think this is a great, great program! I am learning how to type blind. I am almost 71 years old, I went blind, and I lost my computer. But now I’ve got to learn all over again. It is not an easy job, but if you stay with it, you can always win! …And I want to thank all of the ladies and all of the people that have helped me so far. I am not going to disappoint them. … I am going to win!”

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 47 07 77 131
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 11 03 40 54
Subtotal 58 10 117 185
Have not made a decision 03 00 01 04
Subtotal 61 10 118 189
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 61 10 118 189
Performance on this measure 95.08% 100% 99.15%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

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 01 00 01
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 01 01
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 04 00 00 04
4. Subtotal 04 01 01 06
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 04 01 01 06
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 04 01 01 06
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 174 89.23%
Satisfied 21 10.77%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 195
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 88
Hearing 158
Speech Communication 40
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 49
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 19
Daily Living 111
Environmental Adaptations 04
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 43
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 01
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 513

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 332
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 232
Representatives of Education 12
Representatives of Employment 67
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 50
Representative of Community Living 25
Representative of Technology 03
Total 721

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 190
Service Provider 172
Vendor 715
Repair Service 25
Others 00
Total 1,102

D. Anecdote

A 52-year-old woman with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis met with ND Assistive staff to find assistive technology to be more independent and safe in her bathroom. She shared that arthritis has slowly robbed her of the ability to do everyday activities, especially self-cares in the bathroom. This woman participated in demonstrations of several helpful devices to include a bathtub lift, which lowers a person into the tub and raises them out of the water when they are done. She said, “I have not had a bath since I was 5 years old!” She was very excited to know more about the bathtub lift and other items in the bathroom that could help her stay in her home and be more independent. This demonstration led her to apply for a ND Assistive last resort program grant for a Bellvita bath lift chair and a bidet. She received both items and was thrilled with her new independence in the bathroom.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 97 22 318 437
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 15 00 22 37
Subtotal 112 22 340 474
Have not made a decision 18 01 20 39
Subtotal 130 23 360 513
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 130 23 360 513
Performance on this measure 86.15% 95.65% 94.44%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 705 97.78%
Satisfied 15 2.08%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.14%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 721
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

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 04 155 159
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 30 30
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 04 02 18 24
4. Subtotal 04 06 203 213
5. None of the above 00 00 01 01
6. Subtotal 04 06 204 214
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 04 06 204 214
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 99.51% 99.53%
ACL Performance Measure 75% 75% 75% 75%
Met/Not Met Met Met Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 144 29 395 568
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 26 03 62 91
Subtotal 170 32 457 659
Have not made a decision 21 01 21 43
Subtotal 191 33 478 702
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 191 33 478 702
Performance on this measure 89.01% 96.97% 95.61% 93.87%
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

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 00
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 00
Representatives of Education 74
Representatives of Employment 40
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 00
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 10
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 124

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
69 55 00 124

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 89
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 10
Combination of any/all of the above 25
Transition 00
Total 124

B. Description of Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:

ND Assistive collaborated with ND Protection and Advocacy to provide assistive technology (AT) trainings in rural school districts for teachers, parents, and students under the age of 14. The goal was to increase awareness and knowledge of AT devices and services for school. Assistive technology for learning, attention, organization, memory, safety, reading, writing, computer access, hearing, vision, and communication was discussed. Over 145 people were trained in six different rural school districts throughout ND over the course of 3 months. Each event consisted of AT Device Demonstration, hands-on exploration, and a presentation of ND Assistive Services and AT. In addition, a representative from ND Protection and Advocacy discussed their transition services. These trainings led to several AT consultations/assessments, demonstrations, and equipment loans for the students at those schools.

Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

ND Assistive provided training to the entire Customer service team at Polar Communications, a regional telecommunications company providing Internet, phone, and cable services. The goal of this training was to provide the team information on assistive technology (AT) devices and services to better serve their customers, including website accessibility. This training occurred over one meeting and included information on ND Assistive Services, relay services, specialized telephones, amplified telephones, alternative telecommunications access, captioning phones and required internet services, and other AT for making telecommunication devices accessible. This training also included information on website and document accessibility. Their website and current site documents were discussed regarding their accessibility. Polar staff learned the following: The procedure when one of their consumers’ needs a specialized phone; the procedure when a specialized phone breakdown occurs; and about the internet/phone line requirements of CapTel phones. They also learned about why they would want to have an accessible website and documents. This training resulted in the company’s consideration of document and web accessibility training for their staff. ND Assistive will start by offering the company document accessibility training next year.

D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure

IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received Number
IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies 01
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 09
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 10
Performance Measure Percentage 100%
RSA Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 70%
Employment 10%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 5%
Community Living 5%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 10%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

NA

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

ND Assistive consultants delivered 309 hours of technical assistance (TA) to AT Specialists, Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Special Education Directors, VR counselors, and University Disability Specialists throughout North Dakota regarding the Vocational Rehabilitation Transition Program for children ages 14-21. This technical assistance included help with choosing AT for their current and future students, advice on next steps with the AT assessment process, inventory of existing and future AT purchases and more. In addition, ND Assistive provided the following to students, parents, teachers, and therapists: AT assessments, consultations, presentations, and group/individual trainings.

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. ND Assistive worked with the Bismarck area Stepping On program to provide six presentations to 115 seniors in Bismarck and Linton, ND. Each presentation provided a review of ND Assistive services and information on how assistive technology (AT) can help seniors to remain safe in the home of their choice. Discussion and demonstrations of AT for each room of a home was covered. These presentations resulted in many attendees subsequently scheduling tours and equipment demonstrations at the ND Assistive Home First Demonstration Center in Mandan. Some of these individuals also rented equipment from the equipment loan library and accessed other state and federal programs administered by ND Assistive. Stepping On is a national program that offers older adults in a small-group setting a way to reduce falls by incorporating and discussing a range of issues that include falls and risks, strength and balance exercises, initiating a medication review, vision exams, home safety, safe footwear and what to do and how to cope after a fall. The workshop is offered once a week for 7 weeks. Participants must be age 60 and older, have had a fall in the last year or report a fear of falling, and are cognitively intact and able to move independently on own or with assistance (cane or walker).

2. ND Assistive completed its sixth year of blogging 1-2 times per week. The blogs focused on various equipment, anecdotes of users, general assistive technology information, and funding. This year ND Assistive received 171,150 visits of people from all over the world, which is a 27% increase from last year. Seventy-five percent of the visitors were from the United States. The ten most visited states include North Dakota, California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, and Michigan. Although not calculated in our data, ND Assistive continues to receive many calls and emails from all over the world from people with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals that work with them. They named the ND Assistive blog as the reason for contacting us. Most requests were regarding equipment discussed in the blog or where they could receive services in their area.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 227 12 239
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 403 09 412
Representative of Education 46 00 46
Representative of Employment 31 01 32
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 113 06 119
Representative of Community Living 71 06 77
Representative of Technology 06 00 06
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 897 34 931

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? 01

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.

During this reporting period, ND Assistive worked with the ND Department of Human Services, Aging Services to make a significant policy change to the ND Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Services (TEDS) program. When needed to accommodate a functional need (i.e. physical disability, vision), cell phones and accessories (i.e. mounts) are now an allowable device under the ND TEDS program.


2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)

The ND Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Services (TEDS) program now has an equipment list that includes cell phones and accessories listed on the website and within the TEDS application. The application and webpage are located here: https://ndassistive.org/teds/ . The direct contact person at ND Assistive is Courtney Fuchs-Ness cness@ndassistive.org , and the state program administrator for the TEDS is Mary Weltz mweltz@nd.gov .


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Community Living


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

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
State Appropriations$15,000Training
State Appropriations$40,000Public Awareness, I&A
State Appropriations$80,000Device Loan
State Appropriations$50,000Reuse
State Appropriations$15,000Technical Assistance
State Appropriations$80,000Demonstration
State Appropriations$50,000State Financing
Amount: $330,000

B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)

Non-State Plan Activities
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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This FY18 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.