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 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Lowest Income: | $0 | Highest Income: | $0 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$0 | 00 | $0 |
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 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 0% | 0% | 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 | 00 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 00 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
Lowest | 0% |
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Highest | 0% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
---|---|---|
00 | 00 | 0% |
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% | 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 | 00 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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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 | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
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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The CNMI Assistive Technology did not make any loans this year, there for there are no anecdote to report.
The CNMI Assistive Technology did not make any loans this year, there for there are no anecdote to report.
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 | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
Total Surveyed | 00 | |
Response rate % | NaN% |
The CNMI Assistive Technology Financial Loan Program was not operational this fiscal year and did not make any loans.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 04 |
C. Total | 04 |
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 | 04 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 03 | $160 | $0 | $160 |
Daily Living | 01 | $40 | $0 | $40 |
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 | 04 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
The CNMI Assistive Technology Program assisted (1) individual with a disability who is vision impaired. The individual was issued an ibill device to assist him in identifying different denominations of his monies. He is able to use it for shopping and spending activities.
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 | 04 | 04 |
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 | 04 | 04 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 03 | 75% |
Satisfied | 01 | 25% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 04 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 20 |
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 | 08 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
Total | 30 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 22 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 06 |
Representative of Education | 01 |
Representative of Employment | 01 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 30 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 03 |
Hearing | 00 |
Speech Communication | 00 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 24 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 01 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total | 30 |
The CNMI Assistive Technology Program assisted (1) individual with a disability through the device loan program with a Beach Wheelchair. The individual wanted to have access to a remote island just off Saipan. With the assistance of a family member, she was able to have access into the water and enjoy the day at the beach with family and friends.
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 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
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 | 10 | 10 |
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 | 10 | 10 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 28 | 93.33% |
Satisfied | 02 | 6.67% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 30 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 03 |
Hearing | 00 |
Speech Communication | 00 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 24 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 01 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 30 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 22 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 06 |
Representatives of Education | 01 |
Representatives of Employment | 01 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 30 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 10 |
Service Provider | 06 |
Vendor | 12 |
Repair Service | 02 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 30 |
The CNMI Assistive Technology Program assisted (1) student with a disability who was taking a course on Food and Beverage at a local trade school with a Voice Recorder. The student had difficulty following the instructors lecture. With the Voice Recorder, the student is able to record the lecture and play it back when he gets home. The student was very happy with the device.
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 | 01 | 02 | 27 | 30 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 01 | 02 | 27 | 30 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 01 | 02 | 27 | 30 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 01 | 02 | 27 | 30 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 28 | 93.33% |
Satisfied | 02 | 6.67% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 30 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
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 | 14 | 14 |
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 | 14 | 14 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 14 | 14 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 14 | 14 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 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 | 01 | 02 | 47 | 50 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 01 | 02 | 47 | 50 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 01 | 02 | 47 | 50 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 01 | 02 | 47 | 50 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | 18 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 03 |
Representatives of Education | 02 |
Representatives of Employment | 60 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
Representatives of Community Living | 02 |
Representatives of Technology | 10 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 97 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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00 | 97 | 00 | 97 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 10 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 20 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 12 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 54 |
Transition | 01 |
Total | 97 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The CNMI Assistive Technology presented and trained on the topic of Assistive Technology and the Workplace during the 2018 Developmental Disability and Employment Awareness month Held on the Islands of Saipan, Rota, and Tinian to (86) individauls with disability, employees, and several local agencies. The participants were able to learn the different types of high and low assistive technologies available when working and have a disability or employers providing accommodations.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The CNMI Assistive Technology Program trained (1) individual with a disability on the functions and proper use of a digital recorder. The individual needed a device that he can use to record lectures from his instructors so that he can replay the lectures back and take notes. The individual currently is studying to become a food and beverage employee in the hotel industry.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The CNMI Assistive Technology provided an online web based training to (10) participants from different disability agencies on WebAccessibility Documents through Webaim.org. The participants were provided access to a self study self paced online course to learn how to create accessible documents.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 12 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 12 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 10% |
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Employment | 50% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10% |
Community Living | 20% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 10% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided Technical Assistance to an employee of the CNMI Attorney General’s Office on information and referral of the Video Remote Interpreting and CART System. The program provided the employee contact information as well as contact person of the system so they can learn more about how the system work and how can they use it within there agency.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided technical assistance CNMI Center for Living Independently Center on a device or equipment for a(1) individual with a disability who wanted to participate on a beach activity. The individual participated by utilizing a beach wheelchair to have access to the beach and water activity.
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. The CNMI Assistive Technology program disseminated (200) Assistive Technology informational brochures during the 2018 Developmental Disabilities Employment and Awareness month and at the CNMI HealthCare Coalition Symposium. Participants from this conferences are now more informed of the CNMI AT Program and Services.
2. The CNMI Assistive Technology Program partnered with other disability agencies to produce a disability resource guide and (500) guides were disseminated to various agencies and the disability community. Along with the partnership, we also have our disability watch newsletter which (500) newsletter are distributed and disseminated quarterly to disability organizations.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 40 | 40 | 80 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Representative of Education | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Representative of Employment | 80 | 40 | 120 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Representative of Community Living | 40 | 40 | 80 |
Representative of Technology | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Unable to Categorize | 08 | 08 | 16 |
Total | 228 | 188 | 416 |
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? | Yes |
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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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