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 | 11 | 03 | 14 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 12 | 03 | 15 |
Lowest Income: | $17,772 | Highest Income: | $109,042 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$685,401 | 14 | $48,957 |
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 | 04 | 03 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 14 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 28.57% | 21.43% | 28.57% | 14.29% | 7.14% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 14 | 100% |
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 | 14 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 14 | $187,509 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 14 | $187,509 |
Lowest | 4.5% |
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Highest | 5.25% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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66 | 14 | 4.73214285714286% |
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% | 14 |
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 | 14 |
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 | 04 | $8,613 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 10 | $178,896 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 14 | $187,509 |
Number Loans in default | 17 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $73,220 |
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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No anecdote available. See notes below.
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 | 06 | 06 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 03 | 03 | 07 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
4. Subtotal | 02 | 03 | 09 | 14 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 02 | 03 | 09 | 14 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 02 | 03 | 09 | 14 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 10 | 71.43% |
Satisfied | 03 | 21.43% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 7.14% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 14 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The Manager for this program left the position in February 1st 2018. The lead agency decided not do do any loans after that point due to low funds. Anecdote history was lost when the manager left the agency.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 03 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 541 |
C. Total | 544 |
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 | 544 |
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 | 03 | $780 | $195 | $585 |
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 | 03 | $780 | $195 | $585 |
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 | 03 | $5,299 | $0 | $5,299 |
Hearing | 01 | $25 | $0 | $25 |
Speech Communication | 05 | $11,160 | $0 | $11,160 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 305 | $109,052 | $0 | $109,052 |
Daily Living | 221 | $73,966 | $0 | $73,966 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $379 | $0 | $379 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 03 | $885 | $0 | $885 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $90 | $0 | $90 |
Total | 541 | $200,856 | $0 | $200,856 |
One day we were giving a presentation at the Lonoke County Council On Aging about ICAN and the telephone access program (TAP) services. The staff member notice one of the seniors was having problems with her manual walker. Her walker was in very bad shape and frankly dangerous. We informed her that we had a few spare manual walkers on the van and she cloud have one from our Reuse program. She was so happy about what ICAN did for her. With tears in her eyes she said she had no idea that Arkansas has such a wonderful program.
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. | 16 | 01 | 498 | 515 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 04 | 05 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 20 | 21 |
4. Subtotal | 18 | 01 | 522 | 541 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 18 | 01 | 522 | 541 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
8. Total | 18 | 01 | 525 | 544 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.43% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 540 | 99.26% |
Satisfied | 04 | 0.74% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 544 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 396 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 29 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 527 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 04 |
Total | 956 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 242 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 526 |
Representative of Education | 55 |
Representative of Employment | 13 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 105 |
Representatives of Community Living | 03 |
Representatives of Technology | 12 |
Total | 956 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 41 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 64 |
Hearing | 73 |
Speech Communication | 97 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 142 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 363 |
Daily Living | 225 |
Environmental Adaptations | 166 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 79 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 15 |
Total | 1,224 |
Mr. Pitch called ICAN looking for info on mobility. After listening to his concern and what options that are available. I explain to him about the ICAN program and Recycle and Reuse Equipment’s. Due to hardship and financial stress and delay in paperwork process by the insurance company. He didn’t know what to do. ICAN was able to help Mr. Pitch with a loaner Power Wheelchair until the program came across a donated power chair. He was happy and crying about what ICAN did for him.
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 | 107 | 30 | 216 | 353 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 07 | 07 | 28 | 42 |
Subtotal | 114 | 37 | 244 | 395 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
Subtotal | 115 | 37 | 244 | 396 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 115 | 37 | 244 | 396 |
Performance on this measure | 99.13% | 100% | 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. | 25 | 14 | 497 | 536 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 02 | 04 | 06 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 01 | 15 | 18 |
4. Subtotal | 27 | 17 | 516 | 560 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 27 | 17 | 516 | 560 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 27 | 17 | 516 | 560 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 936 | 97.91% |
Satisfied | 13 | 1.36% |
Satisfied somewhat | 06 | 0.63% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.1% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 956 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 27 |
Hearing | 24 |
Speech Communication | 07 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 49 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 27 |
Daily Living | 12 |
Environmental Adaptations | 12 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 66 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 224 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 183 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 83 |
Representatives of Education | 68 |
Representatives of Employment | 12 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 48 |
Representative of Community Living | 13 |
Representative of Technology | 03 |
Total | 410 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 314 |
Service Provider | 17 |
Vendor | 01 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 332 |
A Long time client came to ICAN requesting hand held digital magnifiers. She had borrowed many different kinds but she stated it did not quite do what she needed. The staff took time to listen to what problems she was experiencing at home, work and at restaurants. She had a great deal of problems seeing the labels on grocery items, menus and restroom signs. During the discussion the staff discovered that she used an iPhone, so they introduced her to a new app called “Seeing AI. The staff discussed with her the aspects of the app and how it would benefit her, especially in the environments she had mentioned before. The staff explained that this app was a free download and that is has may features that she seemed to be looking for. ICAN staff showed her the app and how to use it and she was so happy we took the time to find exactly what she needed. After ICAN staff helped her download it to her phone she immediately began to successfully use it.
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 | 69 | 61 | 57 | 187 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 03 | 02 | 07 |
Subtotal | 71 | 64 | 59 | 194 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 22 | 07 | 30 |
Subtotal | 72 | 86 | 66 | 224 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 72 | 86 | 66 | 224 |
Performance on this measure | 98.61% | 74.42% | 89.39% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 394 | 96.1% |
Satisfied | 13 | 3.17% |
Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 0.73% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 410 | |
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. | 41 | 15 | 1,001 | 1,057 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 05 | 11 | 18 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 01 | 35 | 40 |
4. Subtotal | 47 | 21 | 1,047 | 1,115 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 47 | 21 | 1,047 | 1,115 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
8. Total | 47 | 21 | 1,050 | 1,118 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.71% | 99.73% |
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 | 176 | 91 | 273 | 540 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 09 | 10 | 30 | 49 |
Subtotal | 185 | 101 | 303 | 589 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 22 | 07 | 31 |
Subtotal | 187 | 123 | 310 | 620 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 187 | 123 | 310 | 620 |
Performance on this measure | 98.93% | 82.11% | 97.74% | 95% |
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 | 31 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 07 |
Representatives of Education | 59 |
Representatives of Employment | 83 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 181 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 113 |
TOTAL | 474 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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262 | 13 | 199 | 474 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 262 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 30 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 109 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 72 |
Transition | 01 |
Total | 474 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
ICAN has developed annual trainings with partners and health care providers that reach every corner of the State. LAMP (Language Acquisition Motor Planning) continues to partner and provide trainings to speech pathologist across the State. Three of the 4 occupational therapy (OT) schools within the State continue to bring new students each semester to be trained on a range of assistive technology devices. The key is to develop their skill in matching the technology to the person. These future therapist will provide treatment and intervention to people with disabilities from zero to death in all areas of life including community living, recreation, school and employment. It is important the therapist be knowledgeable of the intervention and use of assistive technology to increase the individuals independence in all areas of life and across the lifespan. These therapist also have an obligation to train family members, teachers and any other person supporting the individual with the disability.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ICAN provided consultation for a social worker that was tasked with helping a client transition from a skilled care facility to a privet home situation through "Money Follows the Person". The client had a C2 incomplete spinal cord injury and was going to need a lot of help to be independent in a home. ICAN staff helped with research and examples of "Smart home" technology that are available in the mainstream market right now. Over the coerce of meany conversations with the client and the social worker, we helped them to come up with a plan to use smart home tech like Echo Dots, smart plugs, smart thermostats, smart deadbolt locks and smart tv's to name a few, to have on day one when the client plans to move to his own place. They plan on calling ICAN when the client gets settled in and the ICAN staff will go to the clients home if the client need help setting his new "AT" up. We also intend to work more with this client to work on phase 2 of his home automation like automatic door openers and security cameras.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
ICAN has continued a partnership with the University of Arkansas Currents Program (Center for Utilization of Rehabilitation Research for Education Network Training & Services) to provide training and workshops as they relate to IT accessibility. As part of this training, Utube videos were provided to ICAN which were linked to ICAN's website. Noted under our resources page, these videos include WordPress Accessibility and Digital Accessibility Overview. To further assist our clients seeking information on IT accessibility. This partnership is also reaching IT directors of Arkansas state agency’s to be a resource for strategic planning for their individual arias.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 01 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 108 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 109 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 25% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 75% |
Community Living | 0% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The overall goal of this project is to increase the capacity of stakeholders in Arkansas to design more accessible digital environments which result in access for people who use assistive technology and other people with disabilities. ICAN and its partners provided technical assistance to 13 stakeholders. Three of these instances were extensive technical assistance as they were reviews of the accessibility of organizational websites.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ICAN hosted a workshop on ADA and Access and the building environment with trainer Mark Derry in Little Rock. Registration filled up very quickly with very limited advertising. This training provided vital information to individuals across many agency's in Arkansas as it pertains to transition. 7 from Arkansas Game and Fish, 7 from State Building Services, 3 from Arkansas State Parks, 3 members of the ADA Leadership Consortium.
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. ICAN partnered with University of Central Arkansas OT department to provide a student “AT” training Day. During the open training we provided assistive technology tours, assistive technology demonstrations and presentations to the Occupational Therapy students, faculty and other stakeholders. This event provided an opportunity for new students to view and learn about resources and technologies in one class outing. Presentations included vocational rehabilitation funding and employment services, telecommunication access funding and products, ICAN's loan and demonstration program, alternative financing program and other funding sources. Approximately 35 people attended resulting in positive feedback and requests for future events. We are planning to make this an Annual event.
2. ICAN continues to seek new ways to reach Arkansas residents informing them of the benefits of assistive technology. This year ICAN is creating great partnerships with stakeholders in areas of Arkansas that ICAN has had problems serving. Our advisory council and advocates around Arkansas were key in the inception and design of a mobile “AT” unit (MAU) that travels to our underserved parts of Arkansas and provides our services. The MAU is designed to assist persons that could not come to our location in the capitol city. We will travel to a predetermined area and set up shop for the day to provide loans, demos and limited reuse and then we will return at the end of the loan time to the same location so people can return the items or donate items they don’t need anymore. We will post trainings, reuse and other relevant information for the next location so we can get maximum participation. The positive feedback from our consumers has been huge. We also utilize Facebook along with our website to reach a diverse group of people across our state.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 812 | 95 | 907 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 888 | 85 | 973 |
Representative of Education | 993 | 42 | 1,035 |
Representative of Employment | 108 | 38 | 146 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,018 | 98 | 1,116 |
Representative of Community Living | 213 | 12 | 225 |
Representative of Technology | 112 | 01 | 113 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 4,144 | 371 | 4,515 |
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? | No |
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