| 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? | 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? | 01 |
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| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: AT lease/long term loan program |
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| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 68 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 151 |
| C. Total Served | 219 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 219 |
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 Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 219 | $459,900 | $34,200 | $425,700 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 219 | $459,900 | $34,200 | $425,700 |
BA is a 79-year-old woman with Macular Degeneration who received a Merlin CCTV through the CCTV Lease/Loan program to aid in reading her bills and personal correspondence she needed someone else to read. A DakotaLink technician set up the unit and B.A. tried it out with samples of items she had needed others to read. She expressed an emotional response of gratitude for regaining a bit more of her independence.
| 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 | 219 | 219 |
| 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 | 219 | 219 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 219 | 219 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 219 | 219 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 215 | 98.17% |
| Satisfied | 04 | 1.83% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 219 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 21 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 41 |
| C. Total | 62 |
| 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 | 62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $135 | $0 | $135 |
| Daily Living | 15 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $31,000 | $0 | $31,000 |
| Computers and Related | 04 | $4,800 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 21 | $37,435 | $0 | $37,435 |
| 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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 20 | $34,254 | $0 | $34,254 |
| Daily Living | 21 | $29,578 | $0 | $29,578 |
| 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 | 41 | $63,832 | $0 | $63,832 |
A participant with a referral from her doctor for a knee scooter called Dakota At Home for assistance. Dakota at Home referred her to Independent Living Choices (ILC) for assistance. ILC did not have a donated knee scooter and was unable to assist with this device need, and referred her to the MERR program. The client was stressed and anxious about obtaining a knee scooter for several reason, her doctor ordered it for the recovery after surgery, her insurance would not cover it, and she is on a very limited income. After her call to the MERR program, she called me in tears thanking me for helping her follow through with the referral and that she was able to get a knee scooter. She was so appreciative of the program and the low cost for obtaining the knee scooter. She states that she felt she finally had some success. Jenny Hallan, Director of Independent Living Services, Independent Living Choices.
| 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 | 47 | 47 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| 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 | 51 | 51 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 54 | 54 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 62 | 62 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 82.26% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 46 | 74.19% |
| Satisfied | 09 | 14.52% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 07 | 11.29% |
| Total Surveyed | 62 | |
| Response rate % | 88.71% |
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 133 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 02 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 11 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 08 |
| Total | 154 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 31 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 112 |
| Representative of Education | 02 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 09 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 154 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 01 |
| Hearing | 00 |
| Speech Communication | 04 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 12 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 18 |
| Daily Living | 96 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 21 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 |
| Total | 154 |
SB, JR, CD, JK, SS, and TE are students served through Project Search an adolescent work exploration program sponsored by the South Dakota Division of Rehabilitation Services and Transition Liaison Project. Through a collaborative partnership, DakotaLink loaned each individual a variety of Assistive Technology Devices to use while they were learning employment and life skills. Following Project Search, these students have all found employment and now have the tools that will help them be successful at work and in their everyday life.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 22 | 11 | 88 | 121 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 01 | 09 | 12 |
| Subtotal | 24 | 12 | 97 | 133 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 24 | 12 | 97 | 133 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 24 | 12 | 97 | 133 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| 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. | 02 | 08 | 11 | 21 |
| 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 | 02 | 08 | 11 | 21 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 02 | 08 | 11 | 21 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 02 | 08 | 11 | 21 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 66 | 42.86% |
| Satisfied | 50 | 32.47% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 31 | 20.13% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 07 | 4.55% |
| Total Surveyed | 154 | |
| Response rate % | 95.45% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 26 |
| Hearing | 01 |
| Speech Communication | 03 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 25 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 |
| Daily Living | 11 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 112 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 182 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 308 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 131 |
| Representatives of Education | 28 |
| Representatives of Employment | 39 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 08 |
| Representative of Community Living | 03 |
| Representative of Technology | 02 |
| Total | 519 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 66 |
| Service Provider | 218 |
| Vendor | 09 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 293 |
Brett H. has left side paralysis with no functional left arm and hand use who works for a Monument company. He has terribly worn out and slippery chairs that he tends to slide out of at two workstations. Brett needs to type for his job and is very slow only using one hand. A DakotaLink Technician demonstrated the functions of a selection of desk chairs as well as Text to Speech Software for data entry with his voice instead of trying to type with one hand. Brett chose a chair and Dragon Naturally Speaking Software. Once Brett had these devices in place, he said he could now live at work,
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 105 | 31 | 34 | 170 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Subtotal | 106 | 32 | 35 | 173 |
| Have not made a decision | 03 | 03 | 03 | 09 |
| Subtotal | 109 | 35 | 38 | 182 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 109 | 35 | 38 | 182 |
| Performance on this measure | 97.25% | 91.43% | 92.11% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 469 | 90.37% |
| Satisfied | 45 | 8.67% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 0.96% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 519 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| 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 | 266 | 266 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 08 | 15 | 25 |
| 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 | 02 | 08 | 281 | 291 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 6. Subtotal | 02 | 08 | 284 | 294 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
| 8. Total | 02 | 08 | 292 | 302 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 96.23% | 96.36% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 127 | 42 | 122 | 291 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 02 | 10 | 15 |
| Subtotal | 130 | 44 | 132 | 306 |
| Have not made a decision | 03 | 03 | 03 | 09 |
| Subtotal | 133 | 47 | 135 | 315 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 133 | 47 | 135 | 315 |
| Performance on this measure | 97.74% | 93.62% | 97.78% | 97.14% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 452 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 132 |
| Representatives of Education | 11 |
| Representatives of Employment | 03 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
| Representatives of Technology | 04 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 604 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 398 | 00 | 604 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 488 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 08 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 04 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 46 |
| Transition | 58 |
| Total | 604 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
A DakotaLink Assistive Technology Professional provided training to forty-five staff members of the South Dakota Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired on the accessibility features of the Apple (IOS) operating system, its use and application on Apple devices.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Forty-two students attending the Annual Youth Leadership Forum received training on a variety of devices available to assist in their transition to post secondary education, the world of work and community living. Students learned more about AT devices they currently use as well as new devices which are designed to facilitate transition.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
A DakotaLink technician provided training to four university IT specialists on web accessibility design, evaluation and procurement to improve their skill levels in their work promoting an accessible learning environment.
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 04 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 04 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
| Education | 75% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 25% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Upon request a DakotaLink Assistive Technology Professional provided insight, resources and guidance on Website accessibility to staff from the marketing department at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
A DakotaLink Assistive Technology Professional provided information, guidance and technical assistance to a contractor for the installation of a multi-room ceiling track lift system during the construction of a new home for a young family to provide assistant care for an elderly paraplegic parent as an alternative to nursing care.
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. DakotaLink purchased two billboards to raise public awareness and reintroduce the citizens to our State AT Program. The goal of this activity is to drive individuals to the DakotaLink website where they can access the broad range of activities and services we provide. One Billboard is located on Interstate 90 just outside of Rapid City, our states second largest city and is rated for 87,000 weekly impressions from individuals passing by. The second is located within Sioux Falls, SD our states largest city and is rated for 104,750 weekly impressions. This two pronged approach is intended to allow us to track placement efficacy by tracking origin of interest information during public assistance calls. Since the placement of these billboards our website activity has increased by 19 per cent.
2.
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 668 | 545 | 1,213 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 389 | 360 | 749 |
| Representative of Education | 61 | 55 | 116 |
| Representative of Employment | 43 | 38 | 81 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 112 | 44 | 156 |
| Representative of Community Living | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Representative of Technology | 06 | 05 | 11 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 1,307 | 1,080 | 2,387 |
| 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 |
|---|
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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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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