National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

New Jersey 2018

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center of DRNJ
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.drnj.org/atac
Mailing Address:
210 South Broad St 3rd Floor
City:
Trenton
State:
NJ
Zip Code:
08608
Program Email:
mmarotta@drnj.org
Phone:
800-922-7233
TTY:
609-633-7106

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Mailing Address:
1 John Fitch Plaza, PO Box 110
City:
Trenton
State:
NJ
Zip Code:
08625
Program URL:
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center of DRNJ
Mailing Address:
210 South Broad St 3rd Floor
City
Trenton
State:
NJ
Zip Code:
08608
Program URL:
www.drnj.org/atac

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Marotta, Michael
Title:
Director
Phone:
609-777-0961
E-mail:
mmarotta@drnj.org
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Free, David M.
Title:
Acting Director DVRS
Phone:
609-292-5987
E-mail:
David.Free@dol.nj.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Marotta, Michael
Title:
Director
Phone:
609-777-0961
E-mail:
mmarotta@drnj.org

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Free, David M.
Title:
Acting Director DVRS
Phone:
609-292-5987
E-mail:
David.Free@dol.nj.gov

State Financing

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

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

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 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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
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%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 22
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 5,347
C. Total 5,369

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 5,369

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 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 13 $4,250 $1,190 $3,060
Environmental Adaptations 09 $3,875 $935 $2,940
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 22 $8,125 $2,125 $6,000

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 00 $0 $0 $0
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 01 $3,500 $0 $3,500
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 01 $2,850 $950 $1,900
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 2,292 $541,175 $171,213 $369,962
Daily Living 40 $2,957 $904 $2,053
Environmental Adaptations 2,787 $744,610 $208,188 $536,422
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 226 $333,146 $101,819 $231,327
Total 5,347 $1,628,238 $483,074 $1,145,164

D. Anecdote

I got a scooter for one of my clients and she is thrilled with it. A great scooter at a great price. There needs to be more programs like yours because it really helps people out. Thank you so much. I will be back to get more equipment soon for my other patients. - Physical Therapist from Atlantic County, NJ.

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. 36 97 2,867 3,000
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 12 1,078 1,090
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 108 1,122 1,230
4. Subtotal 36 217 5,067 5,320
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 36 217 5,067 5,320
7. Nonrespondent 08 18 23 49
8. Total 44 235 5,090 5,369
9. Performance on this measure 81.82% 92.34% 99.55%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 4,301 80.11%
Satisfied 94 1.75%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 974 18.14%
Total Surveyed 5,369
Response rate % 81.86%

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) 292
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 00
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 00
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 00
Total 292

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 117
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 04
Representative of Education 127
Representative of Employment 17
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 14
Representatives of Community Living 13
Representatives of Technology 00
Total 292

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 21

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 18
Hearing 09
Speech Communication 16
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 23
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 07
Daily Living 12
Environmental Adaptations 04
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 201
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 02
Total 292

E. Anecdote

Technology Lending Center was able to loan an Assistive Listening Device to a school district in order to conduct a trial of effectiveness for a student with a hearing impairment. The technology was successful and the school was able to borrow the device until the purchase was completed and the device was installed in the classroom. This ensured the student would be supported throughout the learning experience.

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 164 85 26 275
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 08 01 01 10
Subtotal 172 86 27 285
Have not made a decision 03 04 00 07
Subtotal 175 90 27 292
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 175 90 27 292
Performance on this measure 98.29% 95.56% 100%

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. 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%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 198 67.81%
Satisfied 14 4.79%
Satisfied somewhat 09 3.08%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 71 24.32%
Total Surveyed 292
Response rate % 75.68%

I. Notes:

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 54
Hearing 16
Speech Communication 182
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 291
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 05
Daily Living 30
Environmental Adaptations 28
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 320
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 07
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 933

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 452
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 410
Representatives of Education 487
Representatives of Employment 32
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 45
Representative of Community Living 143
Representative of Technology 12
Total 1,581

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 301
Service Provider 90
Vendor 625
Repair Service 04
Others 07
Total 1,027

D. Anecdote

Bill F. is a 79-year old veteran who attended a workshop at the Toms River Ocean County College campus. After attending the training, Bill stated he was unaware of the many devices that may help someone with a cognitive impairment access the computer. After receiving a demonstration on speech-to-text software, Bill reported he plans to purchase software on his own.

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 283 135 178 596
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 47 08 33 88
Subtotal 330 143 211 684
Have not made a decision 38 22 27 87
Subtotal 368 165 238 771
Nonrespondent 69 45 48 162
Total 437 210 286 933
Performance on this measure 75.51% 68.1% 73.78%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 742 46.93%
Satisfied 196 12.4%
Satisfied somewhat 68 4.3%
Not at all satisfied 02 0.13%
Nonrespondent 573 36.24%
Total 1,581
Response rate % 63.76%

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. 36 97 2,867 3,000
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 12 1,078 1,090
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 108 1,122 1,230
4. Subtotal 36 217 5,067 5,320
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 36 217 5,067 5,320
7. Nonrespondent 08 18 23 49
8. Total 44 235 5,090 5,369
9. Performance on this measure 81.82% 92.34% 99.55% 99.09%
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 447 220 204 871
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 55 09 34 98
Subtotal 502 229 238 969
Have not made a decision 41 26 27 94
Subtotal 543 255 265 1,063
Nonrespondent 69 45 48 162
Total 612 300 313 1,225
Performance on this measure 82.03% 76.33% 76.04% 79.1%
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 58
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 35
Representatives of Education 296
Representatives of Employment 54
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 76
Representatives of Community Living 34
Representatives of Technology 16
Unable to Categorize 167
TOTAL 736

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
736 00 00 736

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 00
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 00
Combination of any/all of the above 698
Transition 38
Total 736

B. Description of Training Activities

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

Organized and delivered the 2nd Annual New Jersey Assistive Technology Summit. This statewide AT conference was attended by 187 total participants, including presenters of 20 concurrent sessions. ATAC subcontractors were also on hand to conduct AT demonstrations for consumers and facilitate device re utilization.

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

Collaborated with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to design and deliver training focused on WIOA and specifically Pre Employment Transition Services. Training was aimed at Transition Coordinators in school districts.

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

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 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

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 40%
Employment 20%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 10%
Community Living 25%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 5%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

ATAC staff collaborated with the New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children to facilitate more learning opportunities for members throughout the state focused on Assistive Technology devices and services. This technical assistance included working with NJCEC to promote AT sessions at the annual statewide conference.

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

ATAC staff worked with a local school district Transition Coordinator to facilitate implementation of Pre Employment Transition Services.

C. Notes:

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. ATAC staff participated in the Abilities Expo in May 2018. This event travels across the country and provides people with disabilities an opportunity to explore available AT devices and services. ATAC was a co-sponsor of the NY/NJ Metro Event and shared information via a booth on AT Act services. In addition, ATAC staff answered questions from participants who were not sure where to look in the large exhibit hall to connect with needed services.

2.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 28 09 37
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 72 21 93
Representative of Education 05 00 05
Representative of Employment 03 00 03
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 14 00 14
Representative of Community Living 12 00 12
Representative of Technology 03 00 03
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 137 30 167

Notes:

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? 00

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.


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?


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? No

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds

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).


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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.