Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
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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? | 00 |
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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. | 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 |
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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 |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 106 |
C. Total | 106 |
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 | 106 |
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 | 03 | $4,665 | $0 | $4,665 |
Hearing | 01 | $45 | $0 | $45 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 21 | $21,866 | $0 | $21,866 |
Daily Living | 18 | $8,143 | $110 | $8,033 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 98 | $34,800 | $0 | $34,800 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 141 | $69,519 | $110 | $69,409 |
A consumer's daughter contacted us during her father's waiting period to have multiple pieces of equipment, home modifications and vehicle modifications approved. Her father was home bound, and he basically stayed in bed all day because he had no way of getting around the house or out into the community for doctor's appointments. She was in dire need of a way to transport him so we were able to provide her with a manual transport wheelchair. This allowed them to continue to be proactive in his care while they were waiting to receive everything they needed.
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. | 19 | 02 | 22 | 43 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 35 | 02 | 16 | 53 |
4. Subtotal | 56 | 04 | 39 | 99 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 03 | 04 | 07 |
6. Subtotal | 56 | 07 | 43 | 106 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 56 | 07 | 43 | 106 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 57.14% | 90.7% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 103 | 97.17% |
Satisfied | 01 | 0.94% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 1.89% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 106 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 47 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 40 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 36 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
Total | 124 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 84 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 11 |
Representative of Education | 17 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 12 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 124 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 38 |
Hearing | 04 |
Speech Communication | 32 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 14 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 25 |
Daily Living | 20 |
Environmental Adaptations | 04 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 25 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 |
Total | 164 |
We had an elderly man who was completely blind, and he'd tried several devices over the years but was never able to find something that he felt completely comfortable with. He lives alone, and he needed a way to look at bank statements, pay bills, read newspapers and books. He was completely reliant on others and was forced to have complete trust that his financials were handled properly. We loaned him an EyePal Solo that he fell in love with. He was so excited that he could finally handle all personal matters himself as well as enjoy reading his favorite newspapers and books again.
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 | 25 | 00 | 22 | 47 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 25 | 00 | 22 | 47 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 25 | 00 | 22 | 47 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 25 | 00 | 22 | 47 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 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. | 05 | 00 | 53 | 58 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 06 | 07 |
4. Subtotal | 06 | 00 | 65 | 71 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 07 | 01 | 65 | 73 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
8. Total | 07 | 01 | 69 | 77 |
9. Performance on this measure | 85.71% | 0% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 120 | 96.77% |
Satisfied | 01 | 0.81% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 03 | 2.42% |
Total Surveyed | 124 | |
Response rate % | 97.58% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 14 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 70 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 19 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 13 |
Daily Living | 10 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 04 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 131 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 103 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 94 |
Representatives of Education | 33 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 13 |
Representative of Community Living | 10 |
Representative of Technology | 03 |
Total | 256 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 55 |
Service Provider | 07 |
Vendor | 00 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 62 |
We had a preschool child with Down Syndrome with a language delay. He had been non-verbal, and his entire family was present for the demonstration due to their skepticism that any device would be helpful. He quickly began utilizing the communication device demonstrated to request actions and objects he desired. The apprehension that the family entered with visibly began to decrease. The child thoroughly enjoyed communicating to his sisters to dance, hop, stop and run. It was the first time he'd been able to fully express himself without being misunderstood. The device was ultimately recommended by his speech pathologist, and he will enter school with his device.
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 | 65 | 00 | 60 | 125 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
Subtotal | 68 | 00 | 61 | 129 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
Subtotal | 70 | 00 | 61 | 131 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 70 | 00 | 61 | 131 |
Performance on this measure | 97.14% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 162 | 63.28% |
Satisfied | 66 | 25.78% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 28 | 10.94% |
Total | 256 | |
Response rate % | 89.06% |
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. | 24 | 02 | 75 | 101 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 00 | 07 | 09 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 36 | 02 | 22 | 60 |
4. Subtotal | 62 | 04 | 104 | 170 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 04 | 04 | 09 |
6. Subtotal | 63 | 08 | 108 | 179 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
8. Total | 63 | 08 | 112 | 183 |
9. Performance on this measure | 98.41% | 50% | 92.86% | 92.9% |
ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Not 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 | 90 | 00 | 82 | 172 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
Subtotal | 93 | 00 | 83 | 176 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
Subtotal | 95 | 00 | 83 | 178 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 95 | 00 | 83 | 178 |
Performance on this measure | 97.89% | NaN% | 100% | 98.88% |
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 | 00 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 20 |
Representatives of Education | 142 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 396 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 558 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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00 | 558 | 00 | 558 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 349 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 209 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
Transition | 00 |
Total | 558 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Project START sponsored AT Awareness Week May 1-5 at various locations throughout the state . The mornings consisted of 3 presentations from Assistive Technology Professionals. After lunch the participants were divided into small groups in order to rotate between the various vendors for product demonstration and hands-on activities with the many assistive technology devices and services available.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 00 |
Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 48% |
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Employment | 18% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 5% |
Community Living | 22% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 7% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Project START provided hands-on assistance to speech pathologists and educators through augmentative and alternative communication devices in the loan library.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Assistance was provided to an MDRS deaf counselor on how to better serve her deaf clients through the LAMP software on loaned iPads during their college career.
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. Project START attends the annual Rehabilitation Association of Mississippi’s conference, and this year MS hosted the southeast regional association as well. Conference attendees and vendors/exhibitors have the opportunity to get information, one on one consultation and success stories from the Project START booth
2. Project START in conjunction with T.K. Martin Center on the campus of Mississippi State University sponsored Camp Jabber Jaw in summer 2018. The camp is designed for kids with special needs and who use augmentative and alternative communication technologies. The camp had 19 campers and their families from 5 states. 19 speech pathology students learned AAC and facilitated learning for their campers and families. Students were from Mississippi University for Women, Jackson State University and University of Southern Mississippi. This is a week long camp that provides an opportunity for them to interact with other families going through the same steps. Campers have fun, hands-on activities daily.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 64 | 39 | 103 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 48 | 35 | 83 |
Representative of Education | 07 | 00 | 07 |
Representative of Employment | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 47 | 14 | 61 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 167 | 88 | 255 |
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.
Project START continues to increase access to Assistive Technology through reutilization at no cost to Mississippians with disabilities. In this reporting year more individuals with disabilities had the necessary assistive technology they needed when there were no options available in the community through reutilization efforts throughout the state. There is increased access to assistive technology through this reutilization at no cost to Mississippians with disabilities.
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.)
Project START continues to work closely with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Education, living independently centers and the community to receive donations from across the state for reutilization. As a result, individuals can transition sooner from a nursing home or rehabilitation center because of the on hand devices donated . The program does not charge a fee because it serves some of the poorest areas in Mississippi.
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? | No |
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