| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
| Total Surveyed | 00 | |
| Response rate % | NaN% |
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 04 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 65 |
| C. Total | 69 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 04 |
| 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 | 65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 01 | $99 | $49 | $50 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 | $449 | $40 | $409 |
| 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 | 04 | $548 | $89 | $459 |
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 19 | $3,511 | $902 | $2,609 |
| Daily Living | 46 | $1,868 | $597 | $1,271 |
| 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 | 65 | $5,379 | $1,499 | $3,880 |
A woman/daughter/caregiver came to the ALLTECH Reuse Store to find AT/adaptive safety devices for her 88 year old mother who is striving to keep living in her own home independently. She purchased a safety bed rail, a walker with a carry basket, and a tub transfer safety seat. For safe community mobility, the daughter also bought a used light weight travel wheelchair to keep in her car for the days when she takes her mother to appointments, shopping, the hair dresser and church.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 50 | 50 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 65 | 65 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 65 | 65 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 65 | 65 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 54 | 78.26% |
| Satisfied | 15 | 21.74% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 69 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
Through the spring of 2018, we had numerous meetings with the other New England states and NY to discuss the future of the www.getatstuff.com exchange website. After thorough discussion it was determined that as of 9-30-18 we would close the website. We collaborated to assure that all active consumers in each state with AT listings on the exchange site were advised in advance that the site was going to close.
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 103 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 05 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 09 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 13 |
| Total | 130 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 38 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 20 |
| Representative of Education | 37 |
| Representative of Employment | 03 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 25 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 05 |
| Representatives of Technology | 02 |
| Total | 130 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
|---|
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 10 |
| Hearing | 02 |
| Speech Communication | 67 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 24 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 19 |
| Daily Living | 42 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 02 |
| Computers and Related | 41 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 |
| Total | 212 |
Staff from the Maine Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired borrowed a Victor Reader Trek device from ALLTECH. The staff person and client (who is blind) used the device to drop landmarks around his yard, neighborhood and small town where he lives. As they reversed their travel path, the device announced the landmarks that had been created and he returned home, navigating the route safely. The client was very enthusiastic about the device and will pursue funding through his DBVR counselor.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 31 | 01 | 42 | 74 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 02 | 11 | 14 |
| Subtotal | 32 | 03 | 53 | 88 |
| Have not made a decision | 11 | 01 | 03 | 15 |
| Subtotal | 43 | 04 | 56 | 103 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 43 | 04 | 56 | 103 |
| Performance on this measure | 74.42% | 75% | 94.64% | |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 11 | 12 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 00 | 07 | 09 |
| 4. Subtotal | 03 | 00 | 21 | 24 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 03 | 00 | 21 | 24 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 8. Total | 03 | 00 | 24 | 27 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 108 | 83.08% |
| Satisfied | 19 | 14.62% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 2.31% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 130 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 16 |
| Hearing | 11 |
| Speech Communication | 86 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 34 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 43 |
| Daily Living | 22 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 09 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 06 |
| Computers and Related | 56 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 07 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 290 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 72 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 54 |
| Representatives of Education | 52 |
| Representatives of Employment | 15 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 51 |
| Representative of Community Living | 46 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 290 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 15 |
| Service Provider | 69 |
| Vendor | 28 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 112 |
A retired man in his 60s who has Parkinson's like essential tremors in his hands came to the ALLTECH demo & loan center to look at devices and switches to help him operate his computer more efficiently. Staff showed him several options and had him try them out. From the demo session, he selected one option, Steady Mouse software, to bring home and use. This proved to be the best option and he reportedly planned to buy it.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 68 | 19 | 87 | 174 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 23 | 01 | 39 | 63 |
| Subtotal | 91 | 20 | 126 | 237 |
| Have not made a decision | 06 | 05 | 22 | 33 |
| Subtotal | 97 | 25 | 148 | 270 |
| Nonrespondent | 14 | 00 | 06 | 20 |
| Total | 111 | 25 | 154 | 290 |
| Performance on this measure | 81.98% | 80% | 81.82% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 179 | 61.72% |
| Satisfied | 97 | 33.45% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 14 | 4.83% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 290 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 61 | 62 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 13 | 13 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 00 | 12 | 14 |
| 4. Subtotal | 03 | 00 | 86 | 89 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 03 | 00 | 86 | 89 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 8. Total | 03 | 00 | 89 | 92 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 96.63% | 96.74% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 99 | 20 | 129 | 248 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 24 | 03 | 50 | 77 |
| Subtotal | 123 | 23 | 179 | 325 |
| Have not made a decision | 17 | 06 | 25 | 48 |
| Subtotal | 140 | 29 | 204 | 373 |
| Nonrespondent | 14 | 00 | 06 | 20 |
| Total | 154 | 29 | 210 | 393 |
| Performance on this measure | 79.87% | 79.31% | 85.24% | 82.7% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 07 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 12 |
| Representatives of Education | 214 |
| Representatives of Employment | 77 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 140 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 291 |
| Representatives of Technology | 65 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 806 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 328 | 182 | 806 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 176 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 146 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 183 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 198 |
| Transition | 103 |
| Total | 806 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
In December 2017, Maine CITE delivered a live webinar broadcast on "AT for Dementia" presented by Kelley Smith COTA, DSP, ATP. AT services and resources were presented and many AT devices were explored for their impact on the individual with dementia, their caregivers and family. More than 50 Maine service providers attend the presentation and it was recorded/archived on our website at https://mainecite.org/training/.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Maine CITE staff presented an onsite workshop to the Southern Maine Transition Council on "AT and AEM for Transition". The group is made up of high school case mangers, special educators, VR councilors, teachers of the visually impaired, parents and service providers. During this presentation the revised Maine CITE "Family Guide on AT and AEM" was featured.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
In collaboration with the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Maine CITE staff provided an onsite workshop on "Accessible Web Design" for programmers and web developers from the Maine State Government Office of Information Technology. The presentation provided information about current federal regulations and policies regarding web accessibility and details about the many on-line resources, including training webinars, available on the Maine CITE website.
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 163 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 20 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 183 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
| Education | 20% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 15% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 15% |
| Community Living | 30% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The University of Maine System (UMS) has an Information Technology Accessibly Committee (ITAC) and Maine CITE has a seat on the committee for advising on IT accessibility, federal regulations, web accessibly and online class accessibility. The UMS is adopting Zoom as the new video/audio platform. Maine CITE staff has been instrumental in assessing ZOOM for its compatibility with CART live captioning. We are also involved in providing technical assistance to the university to assure the continued accessibility of many Maine CITE archived webinar training events as they get moved over from the old Adobe Connect system to ZOOM.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Maine CITE staff serves in a leadership role on the Southern Maine Transition Advisory Council (SMACT). The council members include high school VR Transition Counselors, high school special educators, case managers, community service providers and parents of transition students. The council meets monthly for the purpose of dealing with Transition issues related to independent living, post high school education and employment. Each meeting has time for networking and problem solving issues related to Transition. Each meeting also offers a speaker that presents on Transition related programs and topics. Maine CITE staff provides technical assistance on the essential role of assistive technology in Transition planning for high school students as they plan for their lives and future goals to live independently, continue their education and work productively.
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. The Maine CITE Program Director was on a panel with two other Occupational Therapists and appeared on a one hour radio call in show: "The Maine Calling Show" on Maine Public Radio on March 1, 2018. During the introductory remarks the impact of AT in the lives of individuals with disabilities including children, adults and seniors was emphasized. Examples of AT devices were described for each of the areas: education, work and community living. During the call in section of the radio broadcast, several questions were asked and answered about AT resources in Maine. The showed aired at 1pm to an estimated public audience of 100,000.
2.
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 18 | 26 | 44 |
| Representative of Education | 67 | 09 | 76 |
| Representative of Employment | 21 | 07 | 28 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| Representative of Community Living | 59 | 53 | 112 |
| Representative of Technology | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 228 | 167 | 395 |
As of October 2017, the state CIL, Alpha One was no longer contracted to provide I&A services to the Maine CITE Program.
| 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 |
|---|
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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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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