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? | No |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Statewide Hearing Aid Program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 00 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 20 |
C. Total Served | 20 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 20 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 20 | $70,000 | $2,500 | $67,500 |
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 and transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 20 | $70,000 | $2,500 | $67,500 |
KATS/SHARP was contacted by a social worker working with an elderly patient in Rockcastle County, KY. The patient currently wears hearing aids, but has been using the same pair for the last 20+ years. She reported that the pair is no longer working properly, and she is needing to have them replaced. The individual lives alone and does not have the income to afford a new pair or to take on a loan to pay for them. Working with a local audiologist, we were able to qualify the individual for the national Hear Now program through the Starkey Foundation. SHARP was able to assist with half of the application fee and the individual covered the remaining balance on the application fee. We were also able to connect the individual with the TAP program through the Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to get a Cap-Tel telephone to assist with telecommunications.
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 | 20 | 20 |
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 | 20 | 20 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 20 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 20 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
None to report
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 01 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 2,301 |
C. Total | 2,302 |
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 | 2,302 |
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 | 01 | $42 | $0 | $42 |
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 | 01 | $42 | $0 | $42 |
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 | 05 | $4,726 | $0 | $4,726 |
Hearing | 34 | $56,971 | $0 | $56,971 |
Speech Communication | 17 | $12,528 | $0 | $12,528 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 59 | $5,539 | $0 | $5,539 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 512 | $218,453 | $0 | $218,453 |
Daily Living | 1,457 | $138,122 | $0 | $138,122 |
Environmental Adaptations | 31 | $10,768 | $0 | $10,768 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 171 | $26,102 | $0 | $26,102 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 15 | $5,672 | $0 | $5,672 |
Total | 2,301 | $478,881 | $0 | $478,881 |
A woman was having difficulty hearing on the phone and had missed some calls about interviews and employment opportunities. The woman came to Redwood’s ATRC and trialed several different types of phones before deciding on a phone that would work well for her. The ATRC had that phone available for reutilization so the woman was able to take a phone home with her that day. The adapted phone helped the woman overcome the barrier of a hearing impairment. The ATRC provided this woman with information on obtaining a portable phone when new options became available through the TAP program with KCDHH. The woman can now hear when phone calls are coming in and answer calls so that she can pursue employment. The adapted phone will improve the consumer’s access to employment since she is now able to hear when calls are coming in and can answer those calls.
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. | 108 | 09 | 2,065 | 2,182 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 48 | 48 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 05 | 00 | 67 | 72 |
4. Subtotal | 113 | 09 | 2,180 | 2,302 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 113 | 09 | 2,180 | 2,302 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 113 | 09 | 2,180 | 2,302 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 2,259 | 98.13% |
Satisfied | 43 | 1.87% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 2,302 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
None to report
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,127 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 19 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 89 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 96 |
Total | 1,331 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 41 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 403 |
Representative of Education | 119 |
Representative of Employment | 04 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 717 |
Representatives of Community Living | 40 |
Representatives of Technology | 07 |
Total | 1,331 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 11 |
Hearing | 07 |
Speech Communication | 143 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 203 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 347 |
Daily Living | 78 |
Environmental Adaptations | 242 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 610 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 164 |
Total | 1,805 |
A parent contacted the KATS Network to ask about the portable ramp lending library - RampUP! KY. Mrs. M. and her husband have five children, including 10-year-old Rachel, who is non-verbal and non-mobile because of cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. With no wheelchair ramp at their home, getting their daughter out of the house for anything from a trip to the park or a doctor’s visit became a daunting ordeal. Mrs. M. stated that her other four children had to stay home unless their dad was home to help lift their sister’s wheelchair. “It was so difficult and time consuming. We had to make multiple trips in and out of the house. We’d have to carry her, then carry the wheelchair, and then get her feeding machine and her sucking machine. It would add an hour to every trip we planned out of the house.” Mrs. M. and her husband were able to borrow a portable aluminum ramp from the KATS Network while waiting for funding to have a permanent ramp built at their house. “Wow, it has made life a thousand times easier. It would take 30-40 minutes to load everything up in the van. Now that time is cut in half. Now we just roll down the ramp and we’re ready to go. I’m now able to take my daughter and her wheelchair out of the house easily for a walk to the park or a drive. We have left the house every day since we have had the portable ramp."
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 | 180 | 07 | 922 | 1,109 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 16 | 18 |
Subtotal | 182 | 07 | 938 | 1,127 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 182 | 07 | 938 | 1,127 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 182 | 07 | 938 | 1,127 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 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. | 93 | 02 | 45 | 140 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 15 | 01 | 05 | 21 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 10 | 02 | 31 | 43 |
4. Subtotal | 118 | 05 | 81 | 204 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 118 | 05 | 81 | 204 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 118 | 05 | 81 | 204 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,200 | 90.16% |
Satisfied | 122 | 9.17% |
Satisfied somewhat | 08 | 0.6% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.08% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 1,331 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
None to report at this time.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 07 |
Hearing | 19 |
Speech Communication | 110 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 210 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 51 |
Daily Living | 226 |
Environmental Adaptations | 41 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 428 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 32 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 1,124 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 1,103 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 622 |
Representatives of Education | 265 |
Representatives of Employment | 242 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 1,045 |
Representative of Community Living | 207 |
Representative of Technology | 153 |
Total | 3,637 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 237 |
Service Provider | 1,575 |
Vendor | 50 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 22 |
Total | 1,884 |
A non-verbal two year old child needed a way to participate in play and educational activities. An occupational therapist on Redwood’s ATRC team demonstrated a variety of switches, including the Big Candy Corn Proximity switch, with the iPad for the child and his mother. The occupational therapist used the demonstration to help the child’s family determine which switch might work best. The ATRC team worked with a local foundation to obtain a grant to purchase the Big Candy Corn Proximity switch and an iPad for this child. Due to high muscle tone, this child had trouble moving his arms to reach out and interact with toys. The demonstration of the various switches allowed the OT to find a switch the child could activate with just a slight move of his head or arm so he did not have to fight his muscles in a laborious way to play learning games on the iPad. The ATRC team collaborated with a local foundation to obtain a grant to purchase the Big Candy Corn Proximity switch and an iPad for this child. The child now has access to learning activities and is very curious and interested in learning new things. The proximity switch gave this child access to education through developmentally appropriate activities.
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 | 378 | 03 | 732 | 1,113 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 03 | 05 |
Subtotal | 380 | 03 | 735 | 1,118 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 05 | 06 |
Subtotal | 381 | 03 | 740 | 1,124 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 381 | 03 | 740 | 1,124 |
Performance on this measure | 99.74% | 100% | 99.32% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,953 | 53.7% |
Satisfied | 1,684 | 46.3% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 3,637 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
None to report
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. | 201 | 11 | 2,130 | 2,342 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 15 | 01 | 53 | 69 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 15 | 02 | 98 | 115 |
4. Subtotal | 231 | 14 | 2,281 | 2,526 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 231 | 14 | 2,281 | 2,526 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 231 | 14 | 2,281 | 2,526 |
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 | 558 | 10 | 1,654 | 2,222 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 00 | 19 | 23 |
Subtotal | 562 | 10 | 1,673 | 2,245 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 05 | 06 |
Subtotal | 563 | 10 | 1,678 | 2,251 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 563 | 10 | 1,678 | 2,251 |
Performance on this measure | 99.82% | 100% | 99.7% | 99.73% |
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 | 32 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 19 |
Representatives of Education | 198 |
Representatives of Employment | 12 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 389 |
Representatives of Community Living | 17 |
Representatives of Technology | 34 |
Unable to Categorize | 05 |
TOTAL | 706 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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636 | 44 | 26 | 706 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 325 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 12 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 25 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 325 |
Transition | 19 |
Total | 706 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Wendell Foster hosted a Go Baby Go! event on July 28, 2018, which included a morning lecture on pediatric mobility by founder Dr. James “Cole” Galloway and an afternoon build led by Go Baby Go! Engineers. Eighteen PTs and OTs participated in the event with five children receiving adapted ride on cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5PlDBs6MXs
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
1) Wendell Foster hosted a training on “Life after Graduation” covering supports that are available for people with disabilities after graduating high school. The training was presented by Heidi Cooley-Cook, Family Field Training Coordinator, Kentucky Autism Training Center, and attended by 17 parents/guardians, educators, and case managers. 2) enTECH ATRC staff (ATRC Director of Operations and OT Teaching Clinic Coordinator) provided training to 24 service coordinators for the KIPDA Point of Entry (Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency). The presentation consisted of reviewing the process to request assistive technology loans with an emphasis on transition to community living and providing AT loan meets the clients needs to make a successful transition to community living and seeking funding resources to acquire AT devices for permanent use.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
KATS Network staff provided training to a local work group on website accessibility and WCAG 2.0. Training content included building a P.O.U.R. website, ADA and Section 508 guidelines for accessibility and examples of accessible vs non accessible web content, PDF and Word Documents. There were 25 participants in attendance
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 20 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 05 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 25 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 80% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
None to report at this time
Education | 15% |
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Employment | 35% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 20% |
Community Living | 15% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 15% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
KATS Coordinating Center staff worked with Education Cabinet and OVR ADA Coordinator to develop a training series on both physical (structural) and electronic (documents,etc) accessibility. These trainings will be presented in both a live audience and archived webinar format. The first of this series of trainings will cover a basic overview of accessibility, followed by sessions covering individual topics in accessibility such as ADA guidelines for physical accessibility, creating accessible word documents, accessible PDF, accessible Excel, accessible powerpoint, IT contracts and procurement. The first training will take place in FFY 2019.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Note: See "Training" section for narratives related to Transition for Education and Community Living.
None to report
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. In November our Owensboro regional ATRC hosted a Go Baby Go workshop, which switch adapts Power Wheels battery operated vehicles for children with mobility impairments. This event was covered by local news media, which resulted in a print article by the local newspaper (Messenger Inquirer: http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/foster-starts-local-chapter/article_f4d15160-77b0-54c2-bba5-78b366ec0c0a.html) and a video from the Owensboro Times (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5PlDBs6MXs), highlighting the event. Children participating in the event were given their own adapted Power Wheels Vehicle to take home with them.
2. In September, The KATS Network RampUp Program was featured in the Summer/Fall 2018 edition of the Kentucky Exceptional Family Magazine (See pg 12: https://www.lexingtonfamily.com/magazines/exceptional-family/).
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 1,954 | 00 | 1,954 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 2,716 | 01 | 2,717 |
Representative of Education | 5,123 | 00 | 5,123 |
Representative of Employment | 87 | 00 | 87 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 20,911 | 00 | 20,911 |
Representative of Community Living | 867 | 00 | 867 |
Representative of Technology | 2,257 | 00 | 2,257 |
Unable to Categorize | 08 | 00 | 08 |
Total | 33,923 | 01 | 33,924 |
None to report
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 |
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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.
With assistance from our Lexington ATRC (HDI-CATS) staff, two residential building code changes written by a subcommittee of Lexington’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Task Force have now been adopted as part of the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (KRC). The code changes went into effect in August, 2018.
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.)
The two changes made to the residential building code include: R307.3 Blocking: which states that bathrooms will be built with blocking behind walls to allow for secure installation of grab bars, so people can more safely use and customize their needs for safety in the bathroom. And, Egress Door: which sets minimum widths for passage through a dwelling at 32” clear. Notice: goo.gl/LXBvco, full text: goo.gl/C62mE1, press release: goo.gl/TNvpgv
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Private | $2,500 | State Financing |
Amount: $2,500 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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No issues to report
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