Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
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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? | 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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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% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 35 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 00 |
C. Total | 35 |
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 | 35 |
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 | 22 | $9,118 | $0 | $9,118 |
Hearing | 05 | $215 | $0 | $215 |
Speech Communication | 08 | $6,995 | $0 | $6,995 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 09 | $674 | $0 | $674 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 41 | $759 | $0 | $759 |
Environmental Adaptations | 05 | $5,495 | $0 | $5,495 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 07 | $619 | $0 | $619 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 | $45 | $0 | $45 |
Total | 103 | $23,920 | $0 | $23,920 |
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
WVATS was contacted by a grandmother concerned about her hearing impaired daughter being able to hear her newborn cry. They were looking for a baby monitor with vibration to assist the new mother. WVATS located a vibrating baby monitor, still in the box, that was no longer being made by the company. The item was provided to the new mother at no cost and she reported it is exactly what she needed.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 07 | 00 | 27 | 34 |
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 | 08 | 00 | 27 | 35 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 08 | 00 | 27 | 35 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 08 | 00 | 27 | 35 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 32 | 91.43% |
Satisfied | 03 | 8.57% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 35 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 204 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 16 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 28 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 56 |
Total | 304 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 76 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 84 |
Representative of Education | 83 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 50 |
Representatives of Community Living | 09 |
Representatives of Technology | 02 |
Total | 304 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 23 |
Hearing | 17 |
Speech Communication | 53 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 129 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 24 |
Daily Living | 45 |
Environmental Adaptations | 65 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 04 |
Computers and Related | 18 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 54 |
Total | 432 |
After breaking his ankle in multiple places, a gentleman reached out to WVATS for assistance with making his home temporarily accessible. The home did not have an accessible entrance and he was not able to maneuver his wheelchair to the driveway for medical transport because there was no sidewalk. WVATS was able to provide a portable ramp for the man to safely enter and exit his home. We also worked with a partner agency to provide a knee scooter to allow easier navigation through his yard. The man was overjoyed by the knee scooter and the independence it provided.
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 | 77 | 02 | 82 | 161 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 01 | 07 | 13 |
Subtotal | 82 | 03 | 89 | 174 |
Have not made a decision | 06 | 01 | 08 | 15 |
Subtotal | 88 | 04 | 97 | 189 |
Nonrespondent | 10 | 02 | 03 | 15 |
Total | 98 | 06 | 100 | 204 |
Performance on this measure | 93.18% | 75% | 91.75% |
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 | 08 | 08 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 19 | 00 | 25 | 44 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 16 | 02 | 04 | 22 |
4. Subtotal | 35 | 02 | 37 | 74 |
5. None of the above | 11 | 00 | 03 | 14 |
6. Subtotal | 46 | 02 | 40 | 88 |
7. Nonrespondent | 05 | 02 | 05 | 12 |
8. Total | 51 | 04 | 45 | 100 |
9. Performance on this measure | 76.09% | 76.92% | 92.5% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 218 | 71.71% |
Satisfied | 33 | 10.86% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.33% |
Nonrespondent | 52 | 17.11% |
Total Surveyed | 304 | |
Response rate % | 82.89% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 23 |
Hearing | 33 |
Speech Communication | 18 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 45 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 31 |
Daily Living | 82 |
Environmental Adaptations | 12 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 04 |
Computers and Related | 27 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 85 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 360 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 364 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 32 |
Representatives of Education | 01 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10 |
Representative of Community Living | 05 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 412 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 00 |
Service Provider | 00 |
Vendor | 01 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 01 |
A woman with a rare degenerative neuromuscular condition was losing her ability to access her computer. She was trying to use her laptop while laying in bed with the device resting on her abdomen. This was limiting her breathing and causing her to overheat. WVATS demonstrated numerous mounting systems to find a system that would allow her to utilize her computer without causing her physical distress. As she is working with her speech therapist to set up a communication device, she can now express what type of mounting system she will need.
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 | 03 | 311 | 315 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 09 | 09 |
Subtotal | 01 | 03 | 320 | 324 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 36 | 36 |
Subtotal | 01 | 03 | 356 | 360 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 01 | 03 | 356 | 360 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 89.89% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 178 | 43.2% |
Satisfied | 215 | 52.18% |
Satisfied somewhat | 08 | 1.94% |
Not at all satisfied | 11 | 2.67% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 412 | |
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. | 01 | 00 | 08 | 09 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 26 | 00 | 52 | 78 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 16 | 02 | 04 | 22 |
4. Subtotal | 43 | 02 | 64 | 109 |
5. None of the above | 11 | 00 | 03 | 14 |
6. Subtotal | 54 | 02 | 67 | 123 |
7. Nonrespondent | 05 | 02 | 05 | 12 |
8. Total | 59 | 04 | 72 | 135 |
9. Performance on this measure | 72.88% | 50% | 88.89% | 80.74% |
ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met | Not 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 | 78 | 05 | 393 | 476 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 01 | 16 | 22 |
Subtotal | 83 | 06 | 409 | 498 |
Have not made a decision | 06 | 01 | 44 | 51 |
Subtotal | 89 | 07 | 453 | 549 |
Nonrespondent | 10 | 02 | 03 | 15 |
Total | 99 | 09 | 456 | 564 |
Performance on this measure | 83.84% | 66.67% | 89.69% | 88.3% |
ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Not Met | Met | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 41 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 08 |
Representatives of Education | 185 |
Representatives of Employment | 05 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 130 |
Representatives of Technology | 03 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 372 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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316 | 56 | 00 | 372 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 271 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 86 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
Transition | 15 |
Total | 372 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
WVATS has partnered with the WV Department of Education for their AT Bootcamp. WVATS staff is providing a multi-level training on switch access and environmental controls, over a period of two years, to a cohort of educators. The first stage of the training was Switch Access 101. Educators from around the state learned about different types of switches and the many ways they can be used.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
WVATS has provided training to educators and Birth-to-Three staff with training regarding choosing assistive technology with transition in mind. The training focused on looking beyond an individual's current needs and taking into consideration future needs as well when selecting assistive technology.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
WVATS has created an accessible document and accessible PowerPoint training that is now mandatory for staff at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities staff to complete. The training was also provided to attendees at the AUCD national conference. During the training we have received requests for additional training on PDFs and other programs. We are in the process of creating those for FY 2019.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 13 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 49 |
No known outcome at this time | 24 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 86 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 72.1% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 70% |
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Employment | 15% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 15% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
WVATS worked with WVU Extension Services to create basic guidelines around accessibility in the services they offer. The guidelines included ensuring meeting spaces are accessible, how to make modifications if needed, and ensuring correspondence/publications are accessible.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
As the WV Traumatic Brain Injury program prepared to launch the 'Return to Learn' initiative, WVATS provide guidance on assistive technology that may be useful in students who are transitioning back to school after a head injury. This partnership will continue as the program is launched and WVATS will continue to provide expertise on assistive technology as parents, teachers, and athletic staff are trained.
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. WVATS was contacted by the local television station to discuss accessible playgrounds and accessible play in general. WVATS partnered with Kanics Inclusive Design Services to provide a two segment interview about the components of accessible playgrounds and equipment for adaptive play. Equipment from the WVATS loan library was featured in the interview, which was aired across the state twice. Following the airing, loans for adapted recreation equipment increased. We also received more calls about how to adapt certain activities.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 24 | 20 | 44 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 39 | 28 | 67 |
Representative of Education | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Representative of Employment | 02 | 01 | 03 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 23 | 11 | 34 |
Representative of Community Living | 14 | 05 | 19 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Total | 108 | 65 | 173 |
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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Public/State Agency | $50,000 | Training |
Public/State Agency | $35,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Amount: $85,000 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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