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 | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Approved Not made | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Lowest Income: | $25,056 | Highest Income: | $56,808 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$81,864 | 02 | $40,932 |
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 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 02 | 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 | 02 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 02 | $4,398 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 02 | $4,398 |
Lowest | 4% |
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Highest | 4% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
---|---|---|
08 | 02 | 4% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 02 |
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 | 02 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 01 | $3,765 |
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 | 01 | $633 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 02 | $4,398 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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An individual who experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) resulting in hearing loss contacted the alternative financing program (DC FUND$), to purchase hearing aids. The individual was referred by the Administration on Community Living at the US Department of Human Services. The individual could only afford to purchase the hearing aids through the AFP program, as the sudden TBI had led to the exhaustion of financial resources. The loan was approved in the amount of $3765 to purchase hearing aids. After receiving the hearing-aids, customer expressed how much of a difference the hearing-aids had made in his quality of life.
An 83 year old senior, who has been using an older computer contacted the alternative financing program (DC FUND$) to purchase an iPad. The loan was successfully approved in the amount of $633 to purchase the IPAD. The tablet will allow her to both stay socially connected to her relatives and friends, and allow her to use the multiple apps and functionalities of the tablet which will supplement her needs to age-in-place.
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 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
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 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 02 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 02 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The DC Office of Aging provided additional funding for “Safe at Home”, which offers home accessibility modification grants that reduce the risk of falls and reduce barriers that limit mobility. This program offers up to $10,000 for eligible seniors (80% of AMI) and persons with disabilities. Given some overlap with the AFP program, some our potential consumer base will use this funding option to obtain assistive technology devices. In addition, the Financial Loan Coordinator position was eliminated as of March 2018 due to limited funding
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 | 530 |
C. Total | 530 |
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 | 530 |
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 | 343 | $81,316 | $0 | $81,316 |
Daily Living | 573 | $47,023 | $0 | $47,023 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 11 | $715 | $0 | $715 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 927 | $129,054 | $0 | $129,054 |
DC SHARES was contacted by a social worker from Bridge Point Hospital requesting a wheelchair, walker, and a bed side commode for an individual leaving the hospital. The discharge was contingent on the family acquiring the equipment to use at home. The client had no income and was waiting for approval by DC Medicaid for a wheelchair. DC SHARES provided a manual wheelchair ($440), a foam cushion with a solid seat insert ($95), a padded adjustable tension back ($130), a walker with front wheels ($65) and a 3-n-1 commode ($99) at no cost to the family. DC Shares saved the family $829 for the equipment and allowed the individual to continue their recovery at home.
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. | 02 | 00 | 334 | 336 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 57 | 57 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 137 | 137 |
4. Subtotal | 02 | 00 | 528 | 530 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 02 | 00 | 528 | 530 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 02 | 00 | 528 | 530 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 527 | 99.43% |
Satisfied | 02 | 0.38% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.19% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 530 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The data reflected in this APR is based on the District of Columbia Equipment Recycling Program (DC SHARES) operations hours of 3 days a week.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 06 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 01 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
Total | 08 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 01 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representative of Education | 05 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 08 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 01 |
Hearing | 02 |
Speech Communication | 04 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 06 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 15 |
The Aker VoiceBooster, a voice amplifier, was borrowed through the device loan program by a speech-language pathologist from Children’s National Medical Center. The patient has a vocal fold disorder resulting in low speech volume and difficulties participating in classroom discussions. After a 6-week trial period the SLP reported that the device was of tremendous benefit to the student who gained more confidence in joining class activities. This communication device will be paid for through Medicaid.
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 | 05 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 05 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 05 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 05 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | NaN% |
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. | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
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 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 03 | 37.5% |
Satisfied | 05 | 62.5% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 08 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The AT Device Loan program includes AT devices that range from high-tech to low tech items that may be used in a variety of settings (home, community, school, work). The equipment that can be borrowed is limited because the DC AT Resource Center uses the same assistive technology devices to conduct demonstrations. The AT Device Loan program is the only statewide program device loan that is cross-age and cross- disability.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 59 |
Hearing | 27 |
Speech Communication | 21 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 42 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 04 |
Daily Living | 01 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 39 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 193 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 69 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representatives of Education | 35 |
Representatives of Employment | 13 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 72 |
Representative of Community Living | 04 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 193 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 25 |
Service Provider | 32 |
Vendor | 04 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 61 |
The AT Specialist provided a demonstration of a variety of reading and writing devices and software for an individual with short-term memory issues due to traumatic brain injury. The individual is presently employed and is planning to begin law school in the fall. The devices demonstrated included Dragon Naturally Speaking, a voice recognition program and Kurzweil 3000, a text-to-speech literacy software program. The Livescribe 3 Smart Pen, used for class notetaking, was also demonstrated. The AT Specialist provided information on free and low-cost software and apps and on the ATPDC’s alternative financing program. The individual recognized the benefit of the applications, apps and devices and was confident the technology would contribute to great success in law school.
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 | 96 | 66 | 30 | 192 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Subtotal | 96 | 67 | 30 | 193 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 96 | 67 | 30 | 193 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 96 | 67 | 30 | 193 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 62 | 32.12% |
Satisfied | 130 | 67.36% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.52% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 193 | |
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. | 02 | 01 | 335 | 338 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 58 | 59 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 137 | 137 |
4. Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 530 | 534 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 530 | 534 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 03 | 01 | 530 | 534 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 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 | 101 | 67 | 30 | 198 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Subtotal | 101 | 68 | 30 | 199 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 101 | 68 | 30 | 199 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 101 | 68 | 30 | 199 |
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 | 02 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representatives of Education | 26 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 50 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 78 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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78 | 00 | 00 | 78 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 01 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 01 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 64 |
Transition | 12 |
Total | 78 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The AT Specialist provided training to eighteen (18) graduate level speech language pathology students enrolled in an assistive technology course at the University of the District of Columbia. The training covered the basics of assistive technology and focused on how the speech language therapist is called upon to support AT users in the classroom and in community living. Hands on training was also provided on adapted hardware and software with particular attention given to augmentative and alternative communication devices. Participants reported satisfaction with the information and demonstrations provided
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The ATPDC staff conducted training for 14 graduate-level students enrolled in a Rehabilitation Counseling curriculum at the University of the District of Columbia. The goal of the training was to provide students a basic understanding of assistive technology categories and devices. Students also learned about their role in the delivery of assistive technology to vocational rehabilitation clients transitioning to employment and education opportunities
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The AT Specialist provided training on the accessibility features of the iPad to a participant who was having difficulties seeing the screen clearly. The AT Specialist showed the participant how to invert display colors, adjust brightness, change fonts and use the Zoom and Voiceover/Gestures settings. The participant was also shown several text to speech apps. The participant had come to depend on the device and was excited that she could easily use it once again.
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 | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 01 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 100% |
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Employment | 0% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 0% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The Assistive Technology Specialist provided technical assistance to the District of Columbia Public School system. Technical assistance will be ongoing and will involve the provision of basic training on assistive technology to teachers and service providers and more specific training on adapted software and apps. The AT Specialist will also assist parents and students through demonstrations, device trials and short training sessions.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
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. DC Shares Equipment Recycling Coordinator and ATPDC Program Manager made a presentation about the District of Columbia Disability Equipment Recycling Program (DC Shares) for the World Bank Group on June 15, 2018. The World Bank Group conducts team building exercises every year and the activities focused on increasing staff’s understanding of the possibilities for persons with different functional capabilities. Approximately ninety (90) World Bank Group information technology employees participated in these activities. The final team building activity included assembling fifteen (15) wheelchairs which were donated to DC Shares for DC residents with disabilities.
2. The AT Program Manager and Executive Director of ATAP staffed an exhibit booth for the M-Enabling Summit annual conference on June 10-15, 2018. With its theme of “Accessible and Assistive Technologies Innovations: New Frontiers for Independent Living”, the 2018 M-Enabling Summit provided a platform for empowering technologies and focus on next-generation innovations and breakthroughs for users of all abilities. Staff provided demonstrations of a variety of assistive technology devices and distributed ATAP and ATPDC information to approximately one hundred (100) information technology and accessibility staff participants. In addition, ATPDC Program Manager provided Financial Loan (DC Fund$) flyers to vendors for their perspective buyers of AT devices and services.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 892 | 72 | 964 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 931 | 30 | 961 |
Representative of Education | 40 | 07 | 47 |
Representative of Employment | 42 | 09 | 51 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 263 | 05 | 268 |
Representative of Community Living | 528 | 13 | 541 |
Representative of Technology | 38 | 03 | 41 |
Unable to Categorize | 03 | 16 | 19 |
Total | 2,737 | 155 | 2,892 |
The Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ATPDC) uses a multifaceted approach that includes mailings, website, publications, public service announcements, local cable TV advertising, and participation with other agencies, conferences, exhibits, presentations, and trainings to increase awareness of the benefits of AT devices and services. During this reporting period ATPDC developed their social media content for Facebook. The site continues to account for many calls to the DC Assistive Technology Resource Center and the most visited page on the site continues to be equipment recycling (DC Shares
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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