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? | No |
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? | 02 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 160 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 25 |
C. Total Served | 185 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 185 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
---|---|---|
Vision | 17 | $1,563 |
Hearing | 217 | $20,862 |
Speech communication | 01 | $35 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 10 | $2,050 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 245 | $24,510 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 17 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 03 |
C. Total Served | 20 |
Performance Measure | Number |
---|---|
D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 20 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
---|---|---|
Vision | 25 | $55,015 |
Hearing | 22 | $11,019 |
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 | 47 | $66,034 |
How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | AT Fabrication Program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 51 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
C. Total Served | 51 |
Performance Measure | Number |
---|---|
D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 51 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
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 | 22 | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
Daily living | 20 | $1,600 | $0 | $1,600 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 02 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 09 | $700 | $0 | $700 |
Total | 53 | $6,400 | $0 | $6,400 |
Percy is a 98-year old man who lives alone and hours away from his nearest family. He had a difficult time understanding people on the phone - even his children. Rather than answer the phone, he relied on his neighbors to write down the messages that were left on his answering machine. Since Percy received a captioned phone, he makes and receives calls without assistance, and without waiting for someone to transcribe messages. More importantly, he feels less frustrated and confident that he can keep in contact with his family and friends.
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 | 205 | 205 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 48 | 48 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 256 | 256 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 256 | 256 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 256 | 256 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 64 | 25% |
Satisfied | 46 | 17.97% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.78% |
Nonrespondent | 144 | 56.25% |
Total Surveyed | 256 | |
Response rate % | 43.75% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
---|---|
A. Device Exchange | 19 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 5,362 |
C. Total | 5,381 |
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 | 5,381 |
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 | 02 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
Speech Communication | 01 | $7,565 | $0 | $7,565 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 10 | $8,430 | $0 | $8,430 |
Daily Living | 03 | $345 | $0 | $345 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 02 | $309 | $0 | $309 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 19 | $16,799 | $0 | $16,799 |
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 | 13 | $13,488 | $0 | $13,488 |
Hearing | 09 | $917 | $0 | $917 |
Speech Communication | 11 | $14,871 | $0 | $14,871 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 | $148 | $0 | $148 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 2,814 | $973,127 | $615 | $972,512 |
Daily Living | 3,009 | $599,189 | $257 | $598,932 |
Environmental Adaptations | 57 | $6,988 | $0 | $6,988 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 04 | $395 | $0 | $395 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 09 | $5,185 | $0 | $5,185 |
Total | 5,930 | $1,614,308 | $872 | $1,613,436 |
One of our regional centers received a call from the Latino-Hispanic American Community Center to assist a family that relocated to the area because of Hurricane Irma. They had to leave everything behind, including a family member's manual wheelchair. We were able to provide her with a manual wheelchair, bedside commode, bath seat, grab bars and a threshold ramp. Because of these items, she is no longer dependent on others for most of her self-care needs and is able to get in and out of the house independently and participate in her new community.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 28 | 24 | 3,917 | 3,969 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 05 | 08 | 545 | 558 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 13 | 09 | 832 | 854 |
4. Subtotal | 46 | 41 | 5,294 | 5,381 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 46 | 41 | 5,294 | 5,381 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 46 | 41 | 5,294 | 5,381 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 4,892 | 90.91% |
Satisfied | 469 | 8.72% |
Satisfied somewhat | 19 | 0.35% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.02% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 5,381 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
---|---|
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,006 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 47 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 24 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 191 |
Total | 1,268 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 873 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 04 |
Representative of Education | 163 |
Representative of Employment | 03 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 04 |
Representatives of Community Living | 221 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 1,268 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
---|---|
Vision | 164 |
Hearing | 260 |
Speech Communication | 421 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 58 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 27 |
Daily Living | 124 |
Environmental Adaptations | 312 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 74 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 270 |
Total | 1,710 |
Esther works in an office and was having increased difficulty typing with one-hand on a regular computer keyboard. She borrowed a keyboard kit from our AT Lending Library and tried three different keyboards. She was amazed at how much faster she could type one-handed on a mini-keyboard, and said that she wished she had looked into them years ago. Once she selected the keyboard that suited her best, she gave the information to her employer, who purchased one for her.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 84 | 22 | 418 | 524 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 27 | 28 |
Subtotal | 84 | 23 | 445 | 552 |
Have not made a decision | 06 | 01 | 14 | 21 |
Subtotal | 90 | 24 | 459 | 573 |
Nonrespondent | 68 | 14 | 351 | 433 |
Total | 158 | 38 | 810 | 1,006 |
Performance on this measure | 81.79% | 93.12% | 84.52% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 04 | 04 | 16 | 24 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 85 | 08 | 09 | 102 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 90 | 12 | 27 | 129 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 91 | 12 | 27 | 130 |
7. Nonrespondent | 39 | 49 | 44 | 132 |
8. Total | 130 | 61 | 71 | 262 |
9. Performance on this measure | 98.9% | 23.12% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 598 | 47.16% |
Satisfied | 118 | 9.31% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.08% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.16% |
Nonrespondent | 549 | 43.3% |
Total Surveyed | 1,268 | |
Response rate % | 56.7% |
Performance measures and satisfaction rates are affected by our primary model of "drop ship" delivery. While this method is more convenient for our borrowers, in the absence of face-to-face contact, borrowers do not readily respond to either email or telephone follow-up surveys.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 76 |
Hearing | 112 |
Speech Communication | 40 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 13 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 04 |
Daily Living | 24 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 10 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 280 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 250 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 113 |
Representatives of Education | 03 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 28 |
Representative of Community Living | 35 |
Representative of Technology | 02 |
Total | 431 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
---|---|
Funding Source (non-AT program) | 154 |
Service Provider | 51 |
Vendor | 234 |
Repair Service | 01 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 440 |
Nigil is a 15-year old with low vision. He is homeschooled, and his mother didn't know what was available to help him. During a demonstration of several different desktop video magnifiers, he was overjoyed at being able to see words easily, as well as pictures. He selected a model that met his needs, and his mother reported to us the next day that she purchased the device for him.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 18 | 05 | 223 | 246 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 16 | 16 |
Subtotal | 18 | 05 | 239 | 262 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 17 | 18 |
Subtotal | 19 | 05 | 256 | 280 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 19 | 05 | 256 | 280 |
Performance on this measure | 94.74% | 100% | 93.36% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 343 | 79.58% |
Satisfied | 76 | 17.63% |
Satisfied somewhat | 08 | 1.86% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.23% |
Nonrespondent | 03 | 0.7% |
Total | 431 | |
Response rate % | 99.3% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 32 | 28 | 4,138 | 4,198 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 90 | 16 | 602 | 708 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 14 | 09 | 837 | 860 |
4. Subtotal | 136 | 53 | 5,577 | 5,766 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 137 | 53 | 5,577 | 5,767 |
7. Nonrespondent | 39 | 49 | 44 | 132 |
8. Total | 176 | 102 | 5,621 | 5,899 |
9. Performance on this measure | 77.27% | 51.96% | 99.22% | 97.75% |
ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Not Met | Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 102 | 27 | 641 | 770 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 43 | 44 |
Subtotal | 102 | 28 | 684 | 814 |
Have not made a decision | 07 | 01 | 31 | 39 |
Subtotal | 109 | 29 | 715 | 853 |
Nonrespondent | 68 | 14 | 351 | 433 |
Total | 177 | 43 | 1,066 | 1,286 |
Performance on this measure | 57.63% | 65.12% | 64.17% | 63.3% |
ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met | Not Met | Not Met | Not Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 206 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 33 |
Representatives of Education | 102 |
Representatives of Employment | 18 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 37 |
Representatives of Community Living | 87 |
Representatives of Technology | 05 |
Unable to Categorize | 04 |
TOTAL | 492 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|
364 | 113 | 15 | 492 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
---|---|
AT Products/Services | 93 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 146 |
Transition | 253 |
Total | 492 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Staff provided a series of trainings on AAC selection and implementation for a local charter school. The school sought our help so they could ensure they had the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of their students with low incidence disabilities, many of whom are non-verbal. They used what they learned to create a system-wide core vocabulary poster project, giving all students access to language modeling. The training also resulted in a number of AAC evaluations for their high school students. The school is committed to ensuring that each student that needs one will have a communication device that will transition with them upon graduation.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
An AT regional center conducted trainings for three county Transition Councils, with an emphasis on adaptive design solutions. These professionals are aware of AT services provided through the Pennsylvania public school system, but were not aware of the statewide AT programs and services and the benefit to students transitioning to life after high school.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
---|---|
IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 00 |
Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Despite continued statewide efforts to promote of ATAP's ICT webinars, only 4 people registered to attend webinars and none of these completed a webinar, performance measures, or satisfaction. AT staff is building content and capacity to implement in-person trainings and webinars.
Education | 51% |
---|---|
Employment | 1% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 29% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 19% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Staff from our program were invited to provide technical assistance to Senator Bob Casey's office to provide direction on a potential vision care bill.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Staff provided technical assistance during the ACES (Augmentative Communication Empowerment Supports) program. ACES is for young adult AAC users who are transitioning to school, community or employment. Participants spend two weeks on campus at Temple University, living in a dorm, taking classes and experiencing college life. The program helps them develop and refine their skills for effective communication and self-advocacy at home, school, work and in the community.
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. One of our assistive technology regional centers (ATRC) has two correctional facilities within its service area that are specifically designated to house individuals with medical conditions. The ATRC has been trying for years to reach this underserved population, and was finally invited to attend a transition event for 110 formerly incarcerated individuals, friends and family, to share information about our assistive technology services and programs.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 1,141 | 640 | 1,781 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 875 | 382 | 1,257 |
Representative of Education | 133 | 51 | 184 |
Representative of Employment | 31 | 19 | 50 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 209 | 410 | 619 |
Representative of Community Living | 450 | 504 | 954 |
Representative of Technology | 29 | 03 | 32 |
Unable to Categorize | 29 | 15 | 44 |
Total | 2,897 | 2,024 | 4,921 |
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 |
---|---|---|
Public/State Agency | $80,078 | State Financing |
State Appropriations | $388,027 | Device Loan |
Public/State Agency | $47,800 | State Financing |
Public/State Agency | $169,137 | State Financing |
Public/State Agency | $38,500 | Technical Assistance |
Federal | $317,875 | State Financing |
Private | $15,000 | State Financing |
Amount: $1,056,417 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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Technical Assistance: Developed content for the PA Department of Health to ensure persons who use DME and AT are not turned away from general population shelters and inappropriately placed in more restrictive environments, when their shelter needs may be met through the deployment of DME and AT. This content was incorporated as part of trainings for first responders, emergency shelter staff, and others. This is system, not individually-focused assistance.
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