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 | 45 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 605 |
C. Total | 650 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 02 |
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 | 57 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 591 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Entity provided AT devices directly.
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 | 32 | $20,156 | $0 | $20,156 |
Daily Living | 42 | $16,512 | $0 | $16,512 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
Total | 75 | $36,868 | $0 | $36,868 |
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 | $1,041 | $0 | $1,041 |
Hearing | 12 | $14,483 | $0 | $14,483 |
Speech Communication | 77 | $41,853 | $1,716 | $40,137 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 128 | $13,277 | $64 | $13,213 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 948 | $369,726 | $6,855 | $362,871 |
Daily Living | 846 | $115,646 | $838 | $114,808 |
Environmental Adaptations | 23 | $12,388 | $619 | $11,769 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $1,697 | $0 | $1,697 |
Computers and Related | 34 | $20,259 | $0 | $20,259 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 13 | $7,978 | $1,200 | $6,778 |
Total | 2,085 | $598,348 | $11,292 | $587,056 |
A staff at the Plattsburgh TRAID Center writes that "I arrived to work on a Monday morning, there were two messages on my office phone. The first message was from a woman who recently lost her mother and the woman had a portable oxygen tank which she would like to donate to the TRAID program. The second message was from a woman whose father was in need of a portable oxygen tank but the family could not afford one. This was the first time since I have worked with TRAID that I had a request for this equipment. Needless to say, I was able to contact both parties and arrange for the quick exchange of this equipment for them."
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. | 16 | 03 | 184 | 203 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 03 | 93 | 106 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 30 | 03 | 116 | 149 |
4. Subtotal | 56 | 09 | 393 | 458 |
5. None of the above | 07 | 01 | 97 | 105 |
6. Subtotal | 63 | 10 | 490 | 563 |
7. Nonrespondent | 03 | 00 | 25 | 28 |
8. Total | 66 | 10 | 515 | 591 |
9. Performance on this measure | 84.85% | 90% | 76.31% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 564 | 86.77% |
Satisfied | 46 | 7.08% |
Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 0.62% |
Not at all satisfied | 03 | 0.46% |
Nonrespondent | 33 | 5.08% |
Total Surveyed | 650 | |
Response rate % | 94.92% |
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Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,722 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 852 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 1,831 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 41 |
Total | 4,446 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 2,661 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 957 |
Representative of Education | 274 |
Representative of Employment | 34 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 360 |
Representatives of Community Living | 153 |
Representatives of Technology | 07 |
Total | 4,446 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 60 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 1,206 |
Hearing | 92 |
Speech Communication | 220 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 687 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 2,417 |
Daily Living | 1,851 |
Environmental Adaptations | 245 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 05 |
Computers and Related | 433 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 210 |
Total | 7,366 |
A woman called TRAID looking for assistance. She said that despite her hearing aids, she has trouble hearing. She is deaf in one ear and her hearing aid helps tinnitus, but her good ear isn’t so good. She is currently training her dogs as hearing service dogs, and they will bark and lick her face to wake her at night, but she was still concerned about fire alarms, the phone etc. We discussed several options, including CapTel and Caption Call phones, which she had not heard of before. I also told her that I thought that a baby cry monitor and flashing strobe would ensure she woke up in case that the dogs were barking (a dog cry monitor, so to speak). She could also borrow the SafeAwake Fire Alarm and it should also trigger the strobe when the fire alarm goes off. When the woman came to TRAID to pick up the items, she was very happy with everything – and said that she hadn’t heard of any of this before. On the loan comments section, she wrote: “Jean has been extremely professional yet friendly and compassionate to me. This service has truly been long awaited and very welcome. She assisted in every way possible.”
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 | 338 | 21 | 919 | 1,278 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 17 | 01 | 55 | 73 |
Subtotal | 355 | 22 | 974 | 1,351 |
Have not made a decision | 06 | 01 | 22 | 29 |
Subtotal | 361 | 23 | 996 | 1,380 |
Nonrespondent | 68 | 04 | 270 | 342 |
Total | 429 | 27 | 1,266 | 1,722 |
Performance on this measure | 98.34% | 95.65% | 97.79% |
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. | 33 | 11 | 1,064 | 1,108 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 96 | 11 | 661 | 768 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 45 | 03 | 289 | 337 |
4. Subtotal | 174 | 25 | 2,014 | 2,213 |
5. None of the above | 06 | 04 | 143 | 153 |
6. Subtotal | 180 | 29 | 2,157 | 2,366 |
7. Nonrespondent | 48 | 10 | 300 | 358 |
8. Total | 228 | 39 | 2,457 | 2,724 |
9. Performance on this measure | 96.67% | 86.21% | 93.37% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 3,943 | 88.69% |
Satisfied | 238 | 5.35% |
Satisfied somewhat | 18 | 0.4% |
Not at all satisfied | 14 | 0.31% |
Nonrespondent | 233 | 5.24% |
Total Surveyed | 4,446 | |
Response rate % | 94.76% |
Data was manually documented using the entry date.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 124 |
Hearing | 80 |
Speech Communication | 217 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 94 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,189 |
Daily Living | 793 |
Environmental Adaptations | 45 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 03 |
Computers and Related | 215 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 17 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 2,777 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 3,012 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 2,328 |
Representatives of Education | 241 |
Representatives of Employment | 22 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 240 |
Representative of Community Living | 394 |
Representative of Technology | 09 |
Total | 6,246 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 1,933 |
Service Provider | 126 |
Vendor | 217 |
Repair Service | 22 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 2,298 |
Staff from the Corning TRAID Center completed an IPAD demonstration for different communication apps. The individual who was interested in the assistive technology does not speak. The staff worked with the individual and his service coordinator and also gave referrals for service animal for steadiness and deaf services for adaptive communications from his home.
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 | 295 | 93 | 2,124 | 2,512 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 21 | 05 | 99 | 125 |
Subtotal | 316 | 98 | 2,223 | 2,637 |
Have not made a decision | 35 | 02 | 51 | 88 |
Subtotal | 351 | 100 | 2,274 | 2,725 |
Nonrespondent | 20 | 03 | 29 | 52 |
Total | 371 | 103 | 2,303 | 2,777 |
Performance on this measure | 85.18% | 95.15% | 96.53% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 6,040 | 96.7% |
Satisfied | 118 | 1.89% |
Satisfied somewhat | 11 | 0.18% |
Not at all satisfied | 33 | 0.53% |
Nonrespondent | 44 | 0.7% |
Total | 6,246 | |
Response rate % | 99.3% |
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. | 49 | 14 | 1,248 | 1,311 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 106 | 14 | 754 | 874 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 75 | 06 | 405 | 486 |
4. Subtotal | 230 | 34 | 2,407 | 2,671 |
5. None of the above | 13 | 05 | 240 | 258 |
6. Subtotal | 243 | 39 | 2,647 | 2,929 |
7. Nonrespondent | 51 | 10 | 325 | 386 |
8. Total | 294 | 49 | 2,972 | 3,315 |
9. Performance on this measure | 78.23% | 69.39% | 80.99% | 80.57% |
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 | 633 | 114 | 3,043 | 3,790 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 38 | 06 | 154 | 198 |
Subtotal | 671 | 120 | 3,197 | 3,988 |
Have not made a decision | 41 | 03 | 73 | 117 |
Subtotal | 712 | 123 | 3,270 | 4,105 |
Nonrespondent | 88 | 07 | 299 | 394 |
Total | 800 | 130 | 3,569 | 4,499 |
Performance on this measure | 83.88% | 92.31% | 89.58% | 88.64% |
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 | 5,913 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 2,512 |
Representatives of Education | 4,004 |
Representatives of Employment | 199 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 217 |
Representatives of Community Living | 870 |
Representatives of Technology | 260 |
Unable to Categorize | 40 |
TOTAL | 14,015 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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13,874 | 141 | 00 | 14,015 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 8,995 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 301 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 273 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 4,425 |
Transition | 21 |
Total | 14,015 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Staff from the Buffalo TRAID center met with the Office for Aging of Niagara County to learn about, see the use of and try various assistive technologies and devices that will assist the elderly population in daily living. The presenter explained the use of, demonstrated, and allowed participants to try technologies and devices, such as bathroom, kitchen, grooming, hearing and vision assistive technology. Eight staff members from the Office for Aging were present. After the presentation, many devices were loaned to Niagara County individuals having a positive impact in the quality of their daily lives. This presentation educated and raised awareness within an agency that reaches many individuals, organizations and facilities in the Niagara County area.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Staff from the Utica TRAID center had an information table at the training called Educating the Whole Child: Focus on Students with Disabilities, held at the Herkimer BOCES WEB Complex in Herkimer, NY. This training centered around students transitioning from High School, and was aimed at school counselors, so our display featured equipment purchased by the ACCES-VR grant so that they could explain the types of equipment available and how the process worked. This was a valuable event in increasing understanding on how their students can benefit from our services. Of course, we also explained the breadth of services available at TRAID besides the equipment for transitioning students. There were also some special needs high school students there, and some teachers were aware of the program and some were not.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Staff from the Westchester TRAID Center presented at a full day conference at the Black Institute. The presenter met with preschool staff about the topic of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC.) During the session, the presenter discussed what AAC is, the terminology related to it, who would be a candidate for AAC, types, and implementing it into the classroom among other things. The presentation was given via PowerPoint but was interactive in that the audience got an opportunity to interact with the technology that was brought by the presenter. The audience consisted of teachers, teachers assistants, speech language pathologists, and occupational therapists. During the session, the audience became more aware of how they can implement this type of assistive technology into their program and classroom. There were also opportunities for questions and a short discussion.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 201 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 72 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 273 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 89% |
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Employment | 11% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 0% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Staff from the Buffalo RTC presented to The Office for Aging of Niagara County so staff could learn about, see the use of and try various assistive technologies and devices that will assist the elderly population in daily living. The presenter explained the use of, demonstrated, and allowed participants to try technologies and devices, such as bathroom, kitchen, grooming, hearing and vision assistive technology. Eight staff members from the Office for Aging were present. After the presentation, many devices were loaned to Niagara County individuals having a positive impact in the quality of their daily lives. This presentation educated and raised awareness within an agency that reaches many individuals, organizations and facilities in the Niagara County area.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Staff from the Long Island TRAID Center attended several conferences and events including the Suffolk Melville Special Needs Expo. This event connects families to many resources specifically geared to the special needs community and is designed to deliver essential information to parents and caregivers as well as give the kids in a fun-filled day. Multiple resources were included including but not limited to information on assistative technology, IDEA protocol, and local resources.
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. TRAID hosted a table at the local Plattsburgh High School which was having Passport to Success for students and their families. The primary purpose of this event was to connect students with community resources which are available to the student for support in navigating the educational system and help prepare the student for the transition out of school and either toward college or employment. This event also provided TRAID with the opportunity to connect and network with other community resources and inform them about the TRAID/ACCES-VR programs available in the surrounding areas. There were 50 people from the public attending the event (student/family members) and 18 vendors who hosted tables.
2. Staff from the Brooklyn TRAID center presented information regarding SHARE and Tech Works at Family Connect Adapt Community Network Workshop entitled Sensory Smart Strategies for Real Life Challenges with Lindsey Biel. Approximately 40 persons attended; parents as well as professionals. I invited those attendees to visit the various SHARE Libraries and distributed fliers detailing SHARE and Tech Works.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 1,218 | 148 | 1,366 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 1,195 | 402 | 1,597 |
Representative of Education | 588 | 75 | 663 |
Representative of Employment | 89 | 19 | 108 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 797 | 241 | 1,038 |
Representative of Community Living | 336 | 249 | 585 |
Representative of Technology | 224 | 219 | 443 |
Unable to Categorize | 212 | 131 | 343 |
Total | 4,659 | 1,484 | 6,143 |
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 |
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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.
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? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Public/State Agency | $510,000 | Device Loan |
Public/State Agency | $500,000 | Device Loan |
Public/State Agency | $100,000 | Device Loan |
Amount: $1,110,000 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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This additional state funding has been awarded to the Assistive Technology/TRAID Centers from the New York State Department of Health (Money Follows the Person $500,000 and Early Intervention $100,000) and the New York State Department of Education (ACCES-VR $510,000.) These funds have been sub-allocated to the TRAID centers for purchases of devices for the loan program.
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