Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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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? | 01 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 199 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
C. Total Served | 199 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 199 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 204 | $35,935 |
Speech communication | 04 | $1,770 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $280 |
Daily living | 27 | $10,103 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 236 | $48,088 |
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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A client with MS and dyslexia received an iPad from the Adaptive Telephone Equipment Phone (ATEL) Program. He decided on an iPad since he has WiFi and likes to communicate with friends and family through Facetime, he could not afford the $40/month for an iPhone plan. He is also in the process of writing a book but due to his mobility issues and dyslexia makes it difficult to type and spell. With the help of SIRI's voice command features he is able to start working on his book and also communicate with others.
An individual contacted the ATEL program to learn more about Caption Phones. She is a RI Resident, Hard of Hearing and been using Apps for her cell phone. Her Apps drop call too frequently and she was beginning to feel frustrated. Her job was also changing and required a desk phone with occasional conference calls. A demonstration was provide for Captel devices and she stated she liked the touch screen on the Captel 2400 and that it had Bluetooth Technology. She stated that she was able to participate in answering real time questions that she was not able to do or participate in for some time.
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 | 06 | 185 | 191 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 06 | 193 | 199 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 06 | 193 | 199 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 06 | 193 | 199 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 191 | 95.98% |
Satisfied | 06 | 3.02% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 1.01% |
Total Surveyed | 199 | |
Response rate % | 98.99% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 10 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 07 |
C. Total | 17 |
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 | 17 |
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 | 02 | $400 | $0 | $400 |
Daily Living | 08 | $5,600 | $0 | $5,600 |
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 | 10 | $6,000 | $0 | $6,000 |
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 | 01 | $139 | $0 | $139 |
Hearing | 01 | $139 | $0 | $139 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | $110 | $0 | $110 |
Daily Living | 09 | $1,040 | $0 | $1,040 |
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 | 12 | $1,428 | $0 | $1,428 |
An individual that has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, diabetes, and arthritis requested and received assistance with a ramp so she could get in and out of her home easier. She was requiring extensive assistance with mobility and had experienced many recent falls. This individual had transitioned to a nursing home. OSCIL was able to device exchange the ramp to an individual that had recently requested a ramp and had a rare neuromuscular disease called CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) which causes severe balance impairment, muscle atrophy, and impaired mobility. OSCIL was able to fit the donated ramp onto his home to help the individual reach his goal of getting out of the house easier.
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 | 12 | 12 |
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 | 05 | 05 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 17 | 17 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 17 | 17 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 17 | 17 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 15 | 88.24% |
Satisfied | 02 | 11.76% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 17 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 55 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 05 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 10 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 34 |
Total | 104 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 49 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 04 |
Representative of Education | 35 |
Representative of Employment | 14 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 |
Total | 104 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 53 |
Hearing | 09 |
Speech Communication | 36 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 31 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 10 |
Daily Living | 23 |
Environmental Adaptations | 05 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 22 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 11 |
Total | 200 |
TechACCESS of RI loaned several different types of iPad mounts to a speech and language pathologist for a student she was working with. The iPad was a AAC device. She wanted to trial 3 different types of mounts to determine the best one that met the need of the student. At the conclusion of the loan period, she had been able to determine the best mount and she was provided the ordering information so she could obtain the device for the student.
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 | 32 | 02 | 03 | 37 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 02 | 03 | 11 |
Subtotal | 38 | 04 | 06 | 48 |
Have not made a decision | 05 | 00 | 01 | 06 |
Subtotal | 43 | 04 | 07 | 54 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 43 | 04 | 08 | 55 |
Performance on this measure | 88.37% | 100% | 85.71% |
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. | 03 | 03 | 06 | 12 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 04 | 00 | 06 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 06 | 08 | 06 | 20 |
5. None of the above | 15 | 01 | 01 | 17 |
6. Subtotal | 21 | 09 | 07 | 37 |
7. Nonrespondent | 06 | 01 | 05 | 12 |
8. Total | 27 | 10 | 12 | 49 |
9. Performance on this measure | 28.57% | 88.89% | 65.22% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 90 | 86.54% |
Satisfied | 08 | 7.69% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.96% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 1.92% |
Nonrespondent | 03 | 2.88% |
Total Surveyed | 104 | |
Response rate % | 97.12% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 36 |
Hearing | 167 |
Speech Communication | 52 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 58 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 30 |
Daily Living | 111 |
Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 14 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 471 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 591 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 129 |
Representatives of Education | 309 |
Representatives of Employment | 23 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 09 |
Representative of Community Living | 12 |
Representative of Technology | 24 |
Total | 1,097 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 338 |
Service Provider | 121 |
Vendor | 129 |
Repair Service | 01 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 589 |
East Bay Educational Collaborative provided a demonstration to teachers assistants with multi-dimensional communicators in a practical lab setting which allows a more comfortable use, natural classroom integration, and purpose within an early childhood setting. Family support and requires classroom to be communication friendly and supported with tech tools and low tech strategic cause-effect communicators.
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 | 79 | 19 | 321 | 419 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 06 | 08 | 17 |
Subtotal | 82 | 25 | 329 | 436 |
Have not made a decision | 30 | 00 | 03 | 33 |
Subtotal | 112 | 25 | 332 | 469 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Total | 112 | 25 | 334 | 471 |
Performance on this measure | 73.21% | 100% | 98.5% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 808 | 73.66% |
Satisfied | 282 | 25.71% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.18% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.09% |
Nonrespondent | 04 | 0.36% |
Total | 1,097 | |
Response rate % | 99.64% |
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. | 03 | 09 | 203 | 215 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 04 | 01 | 07 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 01 | 12 | 14 |
4. Subtotal | 06 | 14 | 216 | 236 |
5. None of the above | 15 | 01 | 01 | 17 |
6. Subtotal | 21 | 15 | 217 | 253 |
7. Nonrespondent | 06 | 01 | 05 | 12 |
8. Total | 27 | 16 | 222 | 265 |
9. Performance on this measure | 22.22% | 87.5% | 97.3% | 89.06% |
ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met | 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 | 111 | 21 | 324 | 456 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 09 | 08 | 11 | 28 |
Subtotal | 120 | 29 | 335 | 484 |
Have not made a decision | 35 | 00 | 04 | 39 |
Subtotal | 155 | 29 | 339 | 523 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Total | 155 | 29 | 342 | 526 |
Performance on this measure | 77.42% | 100% | 97.95% | 92.02% |
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 | 92 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 25 |
Representatives of Education | 663 |
Representatives of Employment | 54 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 17 |
Representatives of Community Living | 05 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 |
Unable to Categorize | 03 |
TOTAL | 860 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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645 | 215 | 00 | 860 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 707 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 42 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 01 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 05 |
Transition | 105 |
Total | 860 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
TechACCESS of RI presented hands-on AT Overview trainings to Occupational Therapy Assistant students at NEIT. They were able to try out a wide range of AT devices and learn to how use them within a therapeutic setting. The students were also able to make low tech Assistive Technology tools. The participants reported that the information and activities were very informational and provided them with information that they can use in clinical or educational settings.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
EBEC supported summer on-line classes are required for some personalized learning situations. Several Students diagnosed with Autism have been able to complete online educational components of classroom modules, however still greatly struggle with people driven instruction. This format and platform learning or online access learning of materials demonstrates allowable achievements and module session completion for academic and social emotional skills connections. They also felt extremely confident in their learning abilities.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
TechACCESS of RI staff had discussions with a Sales Executive from Voyager Publishing and Sales Representative from A-Z Learning. The Information and Communication was about accessibility of book materials online. It was explained to them the W3C Laws and the new requirements that have been put in place for materials online that they need to be accessible not for students but Braille Transcriptionists. As some of the materials are PDF's and locked there is no way of downloading materials and making them into Braille materials. The materials are also upside-down so that it can be made into books for the student. They indicated that CAMBIO Publisher, the parent publisher is aware of the problem and at the moment do not have a solution. TechACCESS of RI team went through the process of Brailling with both company reps. They had no idea all the steps that are involved nor that the materials are also made using tactile graphics. The information that was provided to the companies was useful and they explained that no one had sat down with them and explained accessibility for individuals with visual impairments or other disabilities. They were taking back the information to their technology people to work on making materials they publish more accessible.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 01 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 01 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 100% |
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Employment | 0% |
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:
Collaborating and devolving a new website with the Rhode Island Department of Education, Office Of Student Community and Academic Supports. The purpose of the website is to allow past and future participants in AT training cohorts to maintain a community of practice. The website also features public access to resources in a variety of areas of AT.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The website features several resources related to transition that can be accessed by parents and professionals.
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. TechACCESS of RI holds the Assistive Technology Conference of New England. It was held November 30, 2017 and December 1, 2017. Had over 500 attendees, 44 sessions over two days as well as a vendor hall and BRINGING ACCESS TO LIFE Expo was full.
2. TechACCESS of RI exhibited at RI Speech and Hearing Association's annual state conference. Provided handouts, information, devices, and sign up for information.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 510 | 116 | 626 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 300 | 64 | 364 |
Representative of Education | 549 | 07 | 556 |
Representative of Employment | 83 | 04 | 87 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 50 | 04 | 54 |
Representative of Community Living | 120 | 34 | 154 |
Representative of Technology | 107 | 00 | 107 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 1,719 | 229 | 1,948 |
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? | No |
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