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American Samoa 2018

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

American Samoa Assistive Technology Program

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 4561

City:

Pago Pago

State:

American Samoa

Zip Code:

96799

Program Email:

nlpeau@gmail.com

Phone:

6846991371

TTY:

6846991376

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

American Samoa Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 4561

City:

Pago Pago

State:

American Samoa

Zip Code:

96799

Program URL:

Implementing Entity

Does your Lead Agency contract with an Implementing Entity to carry out the Statewide AT Program on its behalf? (Check if Yes)

Name of Implementing Agency:

Mailing Address:

City

State:

Zip Code:

Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):

Peau Nathaniel

Title:

AT Specialist

Phone:

6846991371

E-mail:

nlpeau@gmail.com

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Galea'i Poumele

Title:

VR Director

Phone:

6846991371

E-mail:

apisap26@gmail.com

Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:

Title:

Phone:

E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):

Title:

Phone:

E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):

Galea'i Poumele

Title:

Director

Phone:

6846991371

E-mail:

apisap26@gmail.com

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing?

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program?

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?

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?

D. Anecdote

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
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%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting any device reuse activities?

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity	Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange	20
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan	23
C. Total	43

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	43

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	06	$1,200	$0	$1,200
Hearing	00	$0	$0	$0
Speech Communication	01	$200	$0	$200
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	02	$450	$0	$450
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	11	$3,400	$0	$3,400
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00	$0	$0	$0
Total	20	$5,250	$0	$5,250

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	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	23	$1,500	$0	$1,500
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00	$0	$0	$0
Total	23	$1,500	$0	$1,500

D. Anecdote

Most of the devices that were exchanged and/or refurbished were used for self employment. Some were for education.

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	23	13	00	36
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	03	04	00	07
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	26	17	00	43
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	26	17	00	43
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	26	17	00	43
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	NaN%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	36	83.72%
Satisfied	07	16.28%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	43
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting Short-Term Device Loans?

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)	03
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding	15
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation	08
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	17
Total	43

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	43
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	00
Representative of Education	00
Representative of Employment	00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	00
Representatives of Community Living	00
Representatives of Technology	00
Total	43

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days	60

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device	Number
Vision	03
Hearing	00
Speech Communication	08
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	00
Daily Living	00
Environmental Adaptations	00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00
Computers and Related	32
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00
Total	43

E. Anecdote

Many of our clients are transitioning students either looking to enter the work force or continuing their education. The devices we loan to them are vital for this transition period as many DOE students are used having these devices at their disposal. The device loans makes them more comfortable during this period.

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	02	01	00	03
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	02	01	00	03
Have not made a decision	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	02	01	00	03
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	02	01	00	03
Performance on this measure	100%	100%	NaN%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	30	06	00	36
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	02	02	00	04
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	32	08	00	40
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	32	08	00	40
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	32	08	00	40
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	NaN%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	37	86.05%
Satisfied	06	13.95%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	43
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	03
Hearing	03
Speech Communication	03
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	00
Daily Living	00
Environmental Adaptations	00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00
Computers and Related	12
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00
Total # of Devices Demonstrated	21

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant	Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities	63
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	28
Representatives of Education	06
Representatives of Employment	08
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	04
Representative of Community Living	00
Representative of Technology	00
Total	109

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity	Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program)	08
Service Provider	04
Vendor	05
Repair Service	04
Others	00
Total	21

D. Anecdote

Many participants this year were transition students and the overall feeling is that these demonstrations made viewing these AT devices available to the public. The hands on portion of the demonstrations was very successful.

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	11	08	02	21
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	11	08	02	21
Have not made a decision	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	11	08	02	21
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	11	08	02	21
Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	100	91.74%
Satisfied	09	8.26%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total	109
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	53	19	00	72
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	05	06	00	11
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	58	25	00	83
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	58	25	00	83
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	58	25	00	83
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	NaN%	100%
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
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	13	09	02	24
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	13	09	02	24
Have not made a decision	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	13	09	02	24
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	13	09	02	24
Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%	100%
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	67
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	21
Representatives of Education	06
Representatives of Employment	08
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	02
Representatives of Community Living	04
Representatives of Technology	00
Unable to Categorize	00
TOTAL	108

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
21	86	01	108

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training	Participants
AT Products/Services	43
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	23
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	15
Combination of any/all of the above	00
Transition	27
Total	108

B. Description of Training Activities

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

This year our AT program had an outreach training activity for the outer island of Manu'a. This was the first time our program was able to conduct an event due to logistics. This training was a success and the residents of Manu'a were very appreciative as they do not travel to the mainland often.

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

Many of our participants are transition students looking to further their education and the trainings are always a great way of introducing them to new technology and also to educate them on different choices.

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

Participants this year were especially excited about the addition of Helen Keller Reps at one of the training exercise at which new and different technology and ideas were presented.

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	12
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented	03
No known outcome at this time	00
Nonrespondent	00
Total	15
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	50%
Employment	30%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	0%
Community Living	10%
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:

Many of these technical assistance had to do with software education (re-education) but some were hardware related as well.

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

One client in particular was having a hard time transitioning to college because of the nature of her disability but with the help of representatives from Helen Keller we were able to settle her into college life with the help of multiple AT devices.

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. Every year our AT program runs an 30 second spot all year long on two of our local radio stations. This might not seem like much but considering that American Samoa only has two radio stations it is a very effective way of getting the word out to the general public. The focus of the 30 second spot is to get contact information out and a brief summary of activities. Radio is the best way to get information out the public here in American Samoa and we use it to its full potential by advertising on both radio stations.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	67	24	91
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	23	14	37
Representative of Education	06	06	12
Representative of Employment	21	21	42
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	00	00	00
Representative of Community Living	04	04	08
Representative of Technology	11	11	22
Unable to Categorize	00	00	00
Total	132	80	212

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?

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.

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?

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.

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?

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source	Amount	Use of Funds

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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