National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

North Carolina 2018

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP)
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/vocational-rehabilitation-services/north-carolina-assistive-technol
Mailing Address:
805 Ruggles Drive, MSC 2801
City:
Raleigh
State:
NC
Zip Code:
27699
Program Email:
tammy.koger@dhhs.ng.gov
Phone:
919-855-3544
TTY:

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
NC Department of Health and Human Services DVRS
Mailing Address:
805 Ruggles Drive, MSC 2801
City:
Raleigh
State:
NC
Zip Code:
27699
Program URL:
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Mailing Address:
City
State:
Zip Code:
Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Koger, Tammy
Title:
Director, NCATP
Phone:
919-855-3544
E-mail:
tammy.koger@dhhs.nc.gov
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Koger, Tammy
Title:
Director, NCATP
Phone:
919-855-3544
E-mail:
tammy.koger@dhhs.nc.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

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

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Cohen, Mandy
Title:
Secretary, DHHS
Phone:
919-855-4800
E-mail:
mandy.cohen@dhhs.nc.gov

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? Yes
Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? Yes

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 05 01 06
Approved Not made 00 00 00
Rejected 02 03 05
Total 07 04 11

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $40,612 Highest Income: $182,141

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$472,239 06 $78,707

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
Income Ranges Total
$15,000
or Less
$15,001-
$30,000
$30,001-
$45,000
$45,001-
$60,000
$60,001-
$75,000
$75,001
or More
Number of Loans 00 00 01 03 00 02 06
Percentage of Loans 0% 0% 16.67% 50% 0% 33.33% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 06 100%
Partnership Loans
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 00 0%
With loan guarantee only 00 0%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 00 0%
Total 06 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 06 $83,011
Partnership Loans 00 $0
Total 06 $83,011

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 3.75%
Highest 11.25%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
31 06 5.125%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 01
4.1% to 6.0% 04
6.1% to 8.0% 00
8.1% - 10.0% 00
10.1%-12.0% 01
12.1%-14.0% 00
14.1% + 00
Total 06

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
Type of AT Number of Devices Financed Dollar Value of Loans
Vision 01 $4,500
Hearing 01 $5,700
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 01 $34,475
Daily living 01 $2,147
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 02 $36,189
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 06 $83,011

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 00
Net loss for loans in default $0

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

Hogan VanSickle is a 36-year-old female injured in a car accident on June 12, 2016 while living in Salt Lake City, UT. The accident left her with a C5/C6 spinal cord injury leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. To be closer to her family, Hogan moved into Charlotte Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC in September 2016 following 3 months in ICU and rehabilitation. While living at the rehab center, Hogan met Tammy Pereboom with NC Assistive Technology Program (NCATP). Tammy worked with Hogan to use her Amazon Alexa to control the television and lights in her room. During their conversations, Hogan mentioned that she wanted to move home and had been looking at options. She qualified for limited home health care hours and needed a bed that would help her turn over at night. Her insurance had denied the bed and she needed assistance with purchasing. Tammy mentioned the AFP program with the Self-Help Credit Union and connected Hogan with Cheryl Cherry. Within 72 hours of completing the application, Hogan was approved for the loan. On October 1, 2018 Hogan moved home after 25 months in long term care.

Hogan-rotating bed
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. 02 00 02 04
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 01 01
4. Subtotal 02 00 03 05
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 02 00 03 05
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 01 01
8. Total 02 00 04 06
9. Performance on this measure 100% NaN% 75%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 04 66.67%
Satisfied 00 0%
Satisfied somewhat 01 16.67%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 01 16.67%
Total Surveyed 06
Response rate % 83.33%

G. Notes:

This is the first year of the NCATP and Self-Help Credit Union partnership. There was a total of 11 referrals to the AFP program and we provided a total of 6 loans.

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 09
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 120
C. Total 129

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 129

If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:

N/A

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 01 $2,400 $1,200 $1,200
Daily Living 07 $12,760 $1,600 $11,160
Environmental Adaptations 01 $1,000 $0 $1,000
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 09 $16,160 $2,800 $13,360

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 09 $560 $0 $560
Hearing 02 $100 $0 $100
Speech Communication 42 $57,738 $0 $57,738
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 02 $173 $0 $173
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 37 $36,110 $0 $36,110
Daily Living 15 $14,480 $0 $14,480
Environmental Adaptations 09 $724 $0 $724
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 03 $400 $0 $400
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 01 $25 $0 $25
Total 120 $110,310 $0 $110,310

D. Anecdote

In August 2018, 17 months following North Carolina being impacted by hurricane Matthew, NCATP received a call from NC Emergency Management regarding two hurricane survivors needing assistive technology and durable medical equipment. Items needed were a manual reclining wheelchair, a standing lift, electric hospital bed, and a lift chair. Both individuals lived in the Roberson County area (a very rural portion of NC). Frank Harden, NCATP Reuse Coordinator, contacted individuals across the state to locate the items needed. Within hours, he was contacted by a gentleman in the Raleigh area who had recently lost his wife from a lengthy illness. He wanted to donate durable medical equipment to the NCATP reuse program. The items to be donated were exactly the items needed by the two gentlemen. NCATP arranged for pickup and delivery to the individuals, approximately 2 hours from Raleigh. The two individuals received all needed reused equipment within two days’ notice to NCATP.

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. 05 01 112 118
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 05 05
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 05 01 117 123
5. None of the above 00 00 01 01
6. Subtotal 05 01 118 124
7. Nonrespondent 02 02 01 05
8. Total 07 03 119 129
9. Performance on this measure 71.43% 33.33% 98.32%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 119 92.25%
Satisfied 01 0.78%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 09 6.98%
Total Surveyed 129
Response rate % 93.02%

G. Notes:

In 2017, North Carolina was struck by hurricane Matthew putting 1/3 of the state under water. This created a significant issue for individuals using durable medical and assistive technology devices. NCATP's small reuse program assisted over 50 individuals in obtaining replacement devices and/or temporary devices while waiting on a permanent solution. NCATP staff worked with state leaders to develop procedures for future natural disasters regarding AT and DME items.

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) 890
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 23
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 222
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 290
Total 1,425

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 159
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 327
Representative of Education 219
Representative of Employment 32
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 654
Representatives of Community Living 20
Representatives of Technology 14
Total 1,425

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 14

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 77
Hearing 37
Speech Communication 495
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 277
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 58
Daily Living 168
Environmental Adaptations 110
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 167
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 36
Total 1,425

E. Anecdote

Gloria Jinks in the Greenville NCATP center received a call from NC Department of Public Safety regarding an employee who was having difficulty with speech output following a medical condition. The employee and supervisor wanted to see what options might be available. The individual visited the NCATP center and initially tried a Voice Amplifier. He felt this device would work and he borrowed it for several days. After trying the device at home and work, the amplifier did not prove to be a good option. A second visit at the NCATP center led to him trying an iPad with the Touch Chat app. He loved the app and instantly reviewed all options and directions. He borrowed the iPad and used the app during a second surgery and a return to work, approximately 16 days. He then purchased an iPad and worked with Ms. Jinks to download and set up the Touch Chat app. He continues to work with NC Department of Public Safety using his app daily.

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 228 43 553 824
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 07 04 10 21
Subtotal 235 47 563 845
Have not made a decision 04 03 29 36
Subtotal 239 50 592 881
Nonrespondent 03 03 03 09
Total 242 53 595 890
Performance on this measure 98.33% 94% 95.1%

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. 90 51 09 150
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 100 42 30 172
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 114 59 40 213
4. Subtotal 304 152 79 535
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 304 152 79 535
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 304 152 79 535
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 1,394 97.82%
Satisfied 27 1.89%
Satisfied somewhat 02 0.14%
Not at all satisfied 01 0.07%
Nonrespondent 01 0.07%
Total Surveyed 1,425
Response rate % 99.93%

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 59
Hearing 30
Speech Communication 733
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 86
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 55
Daily Living 77
Environmental Adaptations 121
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 01
Computers and Related 270
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 10
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 1,442

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 1,062
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 1,030
Representatives of Education 291
Representatives of Employment 132
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 417
Representative of Community Living 168
Representative of Technology 191
Total 3,291

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 171
Service Provider 162
Vendor 195
Repair Service 47
Others 00
Total 575

D. Anecdote

The NCATP Winston-Salem center is located within Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. The NCATP staff, Paul Eklund, participates in the monthly ALS clinic providing device demonstrations, device loans, training, and technical assistance. In November 2017, Paul met with Pauline H. Paul demonstrated several devices for communication. Pauline loved the LC Eyegaze Edge system. She and her husband worked with Paul to learn as much as possible about the device prior to working with her speech language pathologist to obtain a recommendation and funding for the device. In February 2018, Pauline had obtained her device and was using it without any assistance. She was able to communicate, go on-line, search the web, send and receive text messages, connect with the Amazon Alexa and create, send, receive emails, change channels on the TV, and control her lights and temperature within her home. Pauline dis so well that the she was featured in a story on the vendors home page. Vendor link: https://youtu.be/VkoN4omII3U

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 318 184 859 1,361
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 01 06 06 13
Subtotal 319 190 865 1,374
Have not made a decision 08 11 49 68
Subtotal 327 201 914 1,442
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 327 201 914 1,442
Performance on this measure 97.55% 94.53% 94.64%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 3,152 95.78%
Satisfied 68 2.07%
Satisfied somewhat 08 0.24%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 63 1.91%
Total 3,291
Response rate % 98.09%

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. 97 52 123 272
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 100 42 35 177
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 114 59 41 214
4. Subtotal 311 153 199 663
5. None of the above 00 00 01 01
6. Subtotal 311 153 200 664
7. Nonrespondent 02 02 02 06
8. Total 313 155 202 670
9. Performance on this measure 99.36% 98.71% 98.51% 98.96%
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 546 227 1,412 2,185
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 08 10 16 34
Subtotal 554 237 1,428 2,219
Have not made a decision 12 14 78 104
Subtotal 566 251 1,506 2,323
Nonrespondent 03 03 03 09
Total 569 254 1,509 2,332
Performance on this measure 97.36% 93.31% 94.63% 95.15%
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 63
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 26
Representatives of Education 295
Representatives of Employment 231
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 240
Representatives of Community Living 164
Representatives of Technology 195
Unable to Categorize 108
TOTAL 1,322

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
1,005 317 00 1,322

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 330
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 501
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 206
Combination of any/all of the above 217
Transition 68
Total 1,322

B. Description of Training Activities

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

NCATP worked with NC A&T University and the North Carolina Veteran’s Business Association providing 6 trainings across North Carolina emphasizing resources for military veterans with disabilities and/or medical conditions. Topics include NCATP, NC AgrAbility, business plan development, agriculture resources, and other state and local resources for veterans. Over 150 veterans across North Carolina attended these workshops. The Farmer Veteran Coalition program contacted NCATP discussing establishing a chapter in N.C. as a result of the 6 workshops. Currently, NCATP is working with the Farmer Veteran Coalition identifying potential farmers and connecting to resources across N.C.

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

In May 2018, Katie Lee with NCATP presented at the Wake County Transition Symposium. The event was attended by over 80 professionals, including transition counselors, case workers, and educators. Katie presented on the benefits of assistive technology during the transition process and provided demonstrations on assistive technology in the workplace and education setting. Following the event, seven students were referred to the NCATP program and 2 additional transition trainings were scheduled.

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

Angela Langston and her team with the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation were tasked with putting they’re interoffice web page on SharePoint. Angela was seeking a training and a template that would be regarded as accessible when used in SharePoint. Lynne Deese, AT Medic and Training Specialist, worked with Angela and her team on how to access the various templates within SharePoint. Accessibility features for individuals with visual impairments were emphasized. Training on tech size, font type and high contrast was provided. The team received the following links during their training. Accessibility support for SharePoint online: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/accessibility-support-for-sharepoint-online-8cabc607-ab9c-4556-a0bf-275ccabeadab WAVE accessibility tool in the Chrome web store: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wave-evaluation-tool/jbbplnpkjmmeebjpijfedlgcdilocofh/related The WebAim resources for online content: https://webaim.org/resources/ WebAim’s contrast checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker 3Play Media’s video resources: https://www.3playmedia.com/resources/videos/

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 105
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 58
No known outcome at this time 20
Nonrespondent 23
Total 206
Performance Measure Percentage 79.1%
RSA Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 12%
Employment 9%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 33%
Community Living 26%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 20%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

Sandy Pardue works as a Casework Technician with the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation office in Lexington, NC. In March 2017, NCATP was contacted by Sandy’s supervisor to provide technical assistance in the area of communication. Sandy has bi-lateral hearing loss that impacts her ability to use the agencies telephone system, to receive appropriate emergency notifications, and to participant in conference meetings. Over several visits and after trying multiple devices, NCATP provided several recommendations for Sandy and her supervisor. She is now using an amplified telephone, a portable unit in the reception area, a wireless amplification system, a hearing loop system in the main conference room, and an alert notification for the front door. NCATP’s technical assistance to Sandy and her employer has assisted her in maintaining her position and being an active participant in her job. Sandy has stated that having the technology has been “fantastic and my ability to hear at

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

. G. is a friendly and outgoing high school student with cerebral palsy and a partial hearing loss. She was moving to a transitional postsecondary school program through the University of North Carolina at Greensboro called Beyond Academics. This program teaches both community and work skills. S. G. and her vocational rehabilitation counselor were interested in technology that would assist her in the classroom and in her dormitory. NCATP was called in for technical assistance to assist S.G. in a successful transition. NCATP staff, Lynne Deese, worked with S.G. and tried a variety of apps and strategies. Recommendations were made that facilitated her ability to generate written products in the classroom and community. Simple accommodations like a rain cape that was able to shield both S.G. and her wheelchair as well as a means of creating drawer pulls were important modifications to her environment. Beyond Academics’ staff and instructors were provided with an online tutorial b

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. Sonya Clark, NCATP Information and Referral Specialist, was the keynote speaker at the N.C. Spring Aging Conference titled Engage at every age: Tools for enriching your quality of life. The training took place in May 2018 in celebration of Older American Month 2018. Over 100 conference attendees included advocates, family caregivers, consumers and professionals. Sonya engaged NCATP Assistive Technologist, Mary Kay Dulin and provided show and tell of assistive technology devices such as aides for activities of daily living (eating, bathing, cooking and dressing), medication alarm systems, and video magnifiers. Follow up from the event has led to regional presentations by other NCATP staff across the state.

2.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 938 129 1,067
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 662 100 762
Representative of Education 416 11 427
Representative of Employment 481 02 483
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 971 56 1,027
Representative of Community Living 334 21 355
Representative of Technology 492 18 510
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 4,294 337 4,631

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? 01

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.

NCATP applied for and received a high-impact technology grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation in 2018. These funds have been used to establish the NC RAMMP (Ramp Access Makes Mobile People) program providing temporary and portable ramps for individuals impacted by medical conditions or natural disasters. NCATP has purchased several portable ramps currently placed in AT centers across the state. Policies, procedures and leveraged funding has been and is currently being developed ensuring the RAMMP program will continue following the one year grant funding.


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.)

Policies and information developed includes loan access, funding resources, agreements with centers for independent living and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, funding documents for presentation to DHHS and state legislators supporting the temporary ramp program, and information for participants on measuring ramp access, safety, use of ramps, and long-term funding resources.


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Community Living


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? Yes

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
State Appropriations$19,144Reuse
Private$63,374Device Loan
State Appropriations$165,654Public Awareness, I&A
State Appropriations$165,654Technical Assistance
State Appropriations$165,654Training
State Appropriations$165,654Device Loan
Private$63,374Demonstration
State Appropriations$165,654Demonstration
Amount: $974,162

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.