National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Florida 2018

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.faast.org
Mailing Address:
820 E Park Ave D - 200
City:
TALLAHASSEE
State:
FL
Zip Code:
32301
Program Email:
info@faastinc.org
Phone:
8504873278
TTY:
8505754216

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mailing Address:
4070 Esplanade Way
City:
Tallahassee
State:
FL
Zip Code:
32399
Program URL:
vr.fldoes.org

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology
Mailing Address:
820 E Park Ave D - 200
City
Tallahassee
State:
FL
Zip Code:
32301
Program URL:
www.faast.org

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Daniels, Michael
Title:
Executive Director
Phone:
8504873278
E-mail:
mdaniels@faastinc.org
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Ulmer, Amanda
Title:
Contract Manager, GOC II
Phone:
8502453372
E-mail:
Amanda.Ulmer@vr.fldoe.org
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Daniels, Michael
Title:
Executive Director
Phone:
8504873278
E-mail:
mdaniels@faastinc.org

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Whitney Harris
Title:
Comptroller
Phone:
8504873278
E-mail:
wharris@faastinc.org

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Ulmer, Amanda
Title:
Contract Manager, GOC II
Phone:
8502453372
E-mail:
Amanda.Ulmer@vr.fldoe.org

State Financing

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

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 27 00 27
Approved Not made 04 00 04
Rejected 12 00 12
Total 43 00 43

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $9,000 Highest Income: $120,000

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$1,002,000 27 $37,111

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
Income Ranges Total
$15,000
or Less
$15,001-
$30,000
$30,001-
$45,000
$45,001-
$60,000
$60,001-
$75,000
$75,001
or More
Number of Loans 07 08 04 04 01 03 27
Percentage of Loans 25.93% 29.63% 14.81% 14.81% 3.7% 11.11% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 22 81.48%
Partnership Loans
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 00 0%
With loan guarantee only 05 18.52%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 00 0%
Total 27 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 22 $129,229
Partnership Loans 05 $116,841
Total 27 $246,070

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 5%
Highest 6%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
146 27 5.40740740740741%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 27
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 27

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
Type of AT Number of Devices Financed Dollar Value of Loans
Vision 06 $30,604
Hearing 03 $6,880
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 05 $10,892
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 03 $22,609
Vehicle modification and transportation 10 $160,966
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 03 $14,119
Total 30 $246,070

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 00
Net loss for loans in default $0

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? 00


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? 00

D. Anecdote

Stephen is a fifty-five year old male with Parkinson’s Disease. He struggles with standing on his own and falls are becoming more common in his daily life. While daily tasks are becoming more and more difficult he is determined to maintain as much independence as he can for as long as possible. The FAAST direct loan program was able to lend $16,500 to Stephen for home modifications to allow him easier and safer access to his kitchen and bathroom as well as allow access to his screened in porch so he can relax outdoors and enjoy the nature of his yard. As he uses a wheelchair for most of his mobility due to the falls, the kitchen island was moved, cabinets were lowered, door frames were widened, the shower was modified and threshold ramp was installed for outdoor access.

Impact Area

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 00 03 10 13
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 02 02 04
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 01 02 03
4. Subtotal 00 06 14 20
5. None of the above 00 01 06 07
6. Subtotal 00 07 20 27
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 07 20 27
9. Performance on this measure NaN% 85.71% 70%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 12 44.44%
Satisfied 12 44.44%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 03 11.11%
Total Surveyed 27
Response rate % 88.89%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 209
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 773
C. Total 982

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 982

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 02 $30 $0 $30
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 06 $1,778 $0 $1,778
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 02 $156 $0 $156
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 169 $35,521 $0 $35,521
Daily Living 112 $18,699 $0 $18,699
Environmental Adaptations 01 $80 $0 $80
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 06 $549 $0 $549
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 298 $56,813 $0 $56,813

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 04 $560 $0 $560
Hearing 19 $3,869 $0 $3,869
Speech Communication 07 $9,810 $0 $9,810
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 05 $830 $0 $830
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 567 $224,062 $1 $224,061
Daily Living 394 $53,997 $0 $53,997
Environmental Adaptations 27 $19,824 $0 $19,824
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 10 $15,752 $0 $15,752
Computers and Related 28 $15,492 $0 $15,492
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 07 $705 $0 $705
Total 1,068 $344,901 $1 $344,900

D. Anecdote

A mother reached out to Disability Achievement Center through the FAAST AT List needing a small transport wheelchair for her young son who has severe autism. He is home-schooled by the mother and the family have found that their son did not do well out in the public. They needed something to be able to help their son when out in the community. A transport wheelchair was provided via FAAST/Disability Achievement Center at the mother’s request. It has proven to be a life-changing piece of equipment for t their son and the entire family! Now they are now able to go out into the community and do things together as a family!

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 12 29 754 795
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 03 08 11
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 06 06
4. Subtotal 12 32 768 812
5. None of the above 00 00 160 160
6. Subtotal 12 32 928 972
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 10 10
8. Total 12 32 938 982
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 81.88%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 638 64.97%
Satisfied 191 19.45%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 153 15.58%
Total Surveyed 982
Response rate % 84.42%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

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) 1,679
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 143
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 248
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 215
Total 2,285

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 533
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 560
Representative of Education 149
Representative of Employment 29
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 934
Representatives of Community Living 35
Representatives of Technology 45
Total 2,285

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 35

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 519
Hearing 102
Speech Communication 573
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 202
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 94
Daily Living 368
Environmental Adaptations 278
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 03
Computers and Related 1,592
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 94
Total 3,825

E. Anecdote

Hughston Luns is a four-year old preschooler currently attending West Pensacola Elementary School. He is interested in dinosaurs, sharks, and whales. He likes listening to music, creating art with markers, and mimicking animal sounds when playing with mommy (Erin Krupke). Hughston and his mom first came to the FAAST (Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology) Gulf Coast Regional Demonstration Center in August. Erin Krupke (Mom) wanted her son to try out a communication devices. Hughston has autism and his challenges are forming words to communicate, He has been working with Autism Pensacola and Sacred Heart - Autism Center. In addition, to these program Erin Krupke continues seeking community programs and resources that will help Hughston with is Autism and communication needs. Our center demonstrated one of our newer iPads with a communication app called TouchChat HD - AAC with WordPower™ for iPad® in August for him. After the demonstration, Hughston was able to borrow the iPad and take it home with him. He also takes it to school. This was to allow his mom and teachers to assess the device and if it will work for him. Upon return of the device, Erin was actively pursuing financial assistance to obtain the device and app for Hughston. In December, Erin (Mom) and Hughston came back GCRDC to borrow the TouchChat HD - AAC with WordPower™ for iPad® again, because she has not received the funding to get one for Hughston yet.

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 831 117 654 1,602
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 13 00 16 29
Subtotal 844 117 670 1,631
Have not made a decision 17 00 17 34
Subtotal 861 117 687 1,665
Nonrespondent 08 01 05 14
Total 869 118 692 1,679
Performance on this measure 98.03% 100% 97.53%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 215 16 62 293
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 42 13 90 145
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 04 06 11 21
4. Subtotal 261 35 163 459
5. None of the above 69 02 30 101
6. Subtotal 330 37 193 560
7. Nonrespondent 10 01 35 46
8. Total 340 38 228 606
9. Performance on this measure 79.09% 94.59% 84.46%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 2,137 93.52%
Satisfied 119 5.21%
Satisfied somewhat 02 0.09%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 27 1.18%
Total Surveyed 2,285
Response rate % 98.82%

I. Notes:

Please note, FAAST secured a signed release for this anecdote.

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 58
Hearing 25
Speech Communication 421
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 141
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 74
Daily Living 201
Environmental Adaptations 56
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 04
Computers and Related 76
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 26
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 1,082

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 946
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 630
Representatives of Education 194
Representatives of Employment 20
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 612
Representative of Community Living 99
Representative of Technology 204
Total 2,705

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 28
Service Provider 34
Vendor 617
Repair Service 01
Others 00
Total 680

D. Anecdote

A 33-year-old male, diagnosed with cerebral palsy came to the FAAST South Florida Regional Demonstration Center (SFRDC) along with his mother, sister, and brother-in-law to preview assistive technology (AT) that could help him use his computer to read the news and browse the internet independently. During their visit, the consumer and his family took part in our AT Demonstration Program. The SFRDC staff demonstrated an array of AT to help him access the computer, such as: the Quha head tracker, the Smart Nav, the iPad with switch control, the Hook iPad interface, and the Sesame Enable. After trying them all, the consumer decided to take part in our SFRDC Device Lending Program. He was able to borrow two switches and the Hook interface to use with his personal iPad. During their time at the SFRDC, the family expressed their gratitude for our assistance and for this amazing program which provided them the opportunity to trial assistive technology. Ultimately, helping them make a decision on which specific AT to purchase.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 439 136 424 999
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 06 06
Subtotal 439 136 430 1,005
Have not made a decision 42 16 18 76
Subtotal 481 152 448 1,081
Nonrespondent 00 00 01 01
Total 481 152 449 1,082
Performance on this measure 91.27% 89.47% 95.77%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 2,439 90.17%
Satisfied 261 9.65%
Satisfied somewhat 02 0.07%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 03 0.11%
Total 2,705
Response rate % 99.89%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 227 48 826 1,101
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 42 18 100 160
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 04 07 19 30
4. Subtotal 273 73 945 1,291
5. None of the above 69 03 196 268
6. Subtotal 342 76 1,141 1,559
7. Nonrespondent 10 01 45 56
8. Total 352 77 1,186 1,615
9. Performance on this measure 77.56% 94.81% 79.68% 79.94%
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
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 1,270 253 1,078 2,601
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 13 00 22 35
Subtotal 1,283 253 1,100 2,636
Have not made a decision 59 16 35 110
Subtotal 1,342 269 1,135 2,746
Nonrespondent 08 01 06 15
Total 1,350 270 1,141 2,761
Performance on this measure 95.04% 93.7% 96.41% 95.47%
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 4,528
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 1,945
Representatives of Education 1,205
Representatives of Employment 332
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 3,546
Representatives of Community Living 901
Representatives of Technology 153
Unable to Categorize 132
TOTAL 12,742

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
11,133 1,609 00 12,742

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 12,323
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 63
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 91
Combination of any/all of the above 00
Transition 265
Total 12,742

B. Description of Training Activities

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

During Fiscal Year 2018, FAAST has been working on home automation solutions for Floridians with disabilities. The focus has been off-the-shelf, commercially available solutions. Each Regional Demonstration Center has been stocked with an array of home automation technology for loan, demonstrations, and trainings. The State Headquarters also stocked the Statewide Device Loan Program with the same inventory. YouTube videos have been produced highlighting using this technology to order food, schedule appointments, and basic environmental controls like turning on and off the lights. FAAST will be producing a FAAST Access Magazine in Fiscal Year 2019 to serve as a buyer’s guide for home automation solutions for persons with disabilities.

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

During Fiscal Year 2018, FAAST partnered with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living, along with other community partners to develop and implement a summer training for high school juniors and seniors transitioning to a post-secondary setting. FAAST staff conducted trainings during the Florida Youth Leadership Forum focusing on AT Follows a Child, Advocating with VR/DBS for your AT Needs, AT 101, FAAST 101, Your Personal Finances, and community leadership. FAAST also provided temporary accommodations for participants.

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

During Fiscal Year 2018, FAAST partnered with the Florida Department of Management Services on a series of four trainings for state agencies information and technology specialist. These trainings focused on what is assistive technology, what services FAAST provides, Section 504, and Section 508 and the refresher. Topics stressed included: ensuring all contracts included third-party verification testaments, mandating all communications are provided in multiple accessible formats, and incorporating a logical design and accessibility features into web design.

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 30
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 07
No known outcome at this time 54
Nonrespondent 00
Total 91
Performance Measure Percentage 40.7%
RSA Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Not Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 31%
Employment 14%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 4%
Community Living 27%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 24%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

During Fiscal Year 2018, FAAST started an initiative of developing a universal design office. The State Headquarters moved to a new location. FAAST took the opportunity to include universal design in the new location. FAAST equipped the new office with many hands-free appliances, voice-activated lights, and a motion activitied doorbell. FAAST documented these devices in YouTube web vignettes. More of these videos will be produced in FY 2019.

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

During Fiscal Year 2018, FAAST continued working with the Florida Department of Education on the implementation of the AT Follows a Child. This law was amended in FY 2017, but FL DOE did not issue guidance until this year. FAAST developed a FAQ sheet to inform families with students transitioning educational settings. FAAST provided a training on the amendments to AT Follows a Child at two state conferences. Approximately 70 people attended the trainings.

C. Notes:

FAAST believes there are no issues with this service's data collection and reports.

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. During Fiscal Year 2018, FAAST in conjunction with the annual Family Café Conference provided, for the first time, an assistive technology track consisting of seven trainings over two-days. Topics for these trainings covered the gamut of adaptive toys to tablet-based communication solutions to video magnification. Approximately 210 participants attended these trainings. In addition to the AT Track, FAAST provided attendees to the conference an experience of visiting a regional demonstration center. Attendees were provided information and assistance, device loan, device demonstrations, trainings, and state financing services. Approximately 7,000 attendees visited the mock demonstration center.

2. During Fiscal Year 2017, FAAST partnered with a public relations firm to conduct focus groups. The report from the focus groups detailed the need to provide disability specific information via social media. With the start of Fiscal Year 2018, FAAST implemented a new mass media plan to address this need. In May 2018, FAAST enhanced the plan by adding more graphics to all social media posts. These changes produced 35,271 reaches and impressions.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 1,245 44 1,289
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 832 23 855
Representative of Education 346 01 347
Representative of Employment 110 01 111
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 938 11 949
Representative of Community Living 352 03 355
Representative of Technology 46 01 47
Unable to Categorize 17 01 18
Total 3,886 85 3,971

Notes:

With the need to track Information and Assistance services per customer, FAAST developed and launched the FAAST Information and Assistance Tracking (FIAT) data collection tool. This tool was launched in October 2018 and produced more reliable data compared to the previous two reports. In viewing the prototype for the new day-to-day collection system, FIAT is very similar to the new Information and Assistance interface.

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? 01

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.

FAAST worked with community partners to increase access to durable medical equipment during the aftermath of natural disasters.


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.)

FAAST and its community partners developed standard operating procedures for Centers for Independent Living to use in the aftermath of a natural disaster. The procedures include how to access durable medical equipment for survivors as well as how to list available equipment.


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Community Living


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.


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?

Additional And Leveraged Funds

Additional and Leveraged Funds

Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? Yes

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
State Appropriations$88,883Demonstration
Private$75,000Device Loan
State Appropriations$88,883Training
State Appropriations$177,766Public Awareness, I&A
State Appropriations$88,883Device Loan
Federal$25,000Device Loan
Federal$125,000Training
Public/State Agency$25,000Reuse
Amount: $694,415

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).

FAAST received $444,425 in a state appropriation. This funding was allocated as follows: $177,766 to I and A/Public Awareness, $88,883 each for device loan, device demonstration, and training. FAAST received a grant from the Reeves Foundation for adaptive sports equipment for $75,000. This equipment was added to the statewide device loan program. FAAST is a sub-recipient to a federal grant awarded to the University of Miami. $125,000 was allocated for training and $25,000 for device loans. FAAST received a grant from Volunteer Florida to provide durable medical equipment to survivors of Hurricane Irma.


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This FY18 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.