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West Virginia 2018

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS)

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

http://wvats.cedwvu.org/

Mailing Address:

959 Hartman Run Rd

City:

Morgantown

State:

Zip Code:

26505

Program Email:

wvats@hsc.wvu.edu

Phone:

304-293-4692

TTY:

304-293-6496

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

West Virginia University, Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Mailing Address:

959 Hartman Run Rd

City:

Morgantown

State:

Zip Code:

26505

Program URL:

http://cedwvu.org/

Implementing Entity

Does your Lead Agency contract with an Implementing Entity to carry out the Statewide AT Program on its behalf? (Check if Yes)

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):

Wright, Jessica

Title:

Principal Investigator

Phone:

304-293-4692

E-mail:

jdwright@hsc.wvu.edu

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Wright, Jessica

Title:

Principal Investigator

Phone:

304-293-4692

E-mail:

jdwright@hsc.wvu.edu

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):

Wright, Jessica

Title:

Principal Investigator

Phone:

304-293-4692

E-mail:

jdwright@hsc.wvu.edu

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing?

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

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?

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?

D. Anecdote

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	00	00	00	00
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	00	00	00	00
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	00	00	00	00
4. Subtotal	00	00	00	00
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	00	00	00	00
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	00	00	00	00
9. Performance on this measure	NaN%	NaN%	NaN%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	00	NaN%
Satisfied	00	NaN%
Satisfied somewhat	00	NaN%
Not at all satisfied	00	NaN%
Nonrespondent	00	NaN%
Total Surveyed	00
Response rate %	NaN%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting any device reuse activities?

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity	Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange	35
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan	00
C. Total	35

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	35

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

B. Device Exchange Activities

Device Exchange
Type of AT Device	Number of Devices Exchanged	Total Estimated Current Purchase Price	Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged	Savings to Consumers
Vision	22	$9,118	$0	$9,118
Hearing	05	$215	$0	$215
Speech Communication	08	$6,995	$0	$6,995
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	09	$674	$0	$674
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	00	$0	$0	$0
Daily Living	41	$759	$0	$759
Environmental Adaptations	05	$5,495	$0	$5,495
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	00	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	07	$619	$0	$619
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	06	$45	$0	$45
Total	103	$23,920	$0	$23,920

C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
Type of AT Device	Total Estimated Current Purchase Price	Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold	Savings to Consumers
Vision	$0	$0	$0
Hearing	$0	$0	$0
Speech Communication	$0	$0	$0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	$0	$0	$0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	$0	$0	$0
Daily Living	$0	$0	$0
Environmental Adaptations	$0	$0	$0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	$0	$0	$0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	$0	$0	$0
Total	$0	$0	$0

D. Anecdote

WVATS was contacted by a grandmother concerned about her hearing impaired daughter being able to hear her newborn cry. They were looking for a baby monitor with vibration to assist the new mother. WVATS located a vibrating baby monitor, still in the box, that was no longer being made by the company. The item was provided to the new mother at no cost and she reported it is exactly what she needed.

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	01	00	00	01
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	07	00	27	34
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	08	00	27	35
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	08	00	27	35
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	08	00	27	35
9. Performance on this measure	100%	NaN%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	32	91.43%
Satisfied	03	8.57%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	35
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting Short-Term Device Loans?

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)	204
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding	16
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation	28
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	56
Total	304

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	76
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	84
Representative of Education	83
Representative of Employment	00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	50
Representatives of Community Living	09
Representatives of Technology	02
Total	304

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days	30

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device	Number
Vision	23
Hearing	17
Speech Communication	53
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	129
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	24
Daily Living	45
Environmental Adaptations	65
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	04
Computers and Related	18
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	54
Total	432

E. Anecdote

After breaking his ankle in multiple places, a gentleman reached out to WVATS for assistance with making his home temporarily accessible. The home did not have an accessible entrance and he was not able to maneuver his wheelchair to the driveway for medical transport because there was no sidewalk. WVATS was able to provide a portable ramp for the man to safely enter and exit his home. We also worked with a partner agency to provide a knee scooter to allow easier navigation through his yard. The man was overjoyed by the knee scooter and the independence it provided.

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	77	02	82	161
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	05	01	07	13
Subtotal	82	03	89	174
Have not made a decision	06	01	08	15
Subtotal	88	04	97	189
Nonrespondent	10	02	03	15
Total	98	06	100	204
Performance on this measure	93.18%	75%	91.75%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	00	00	08	08
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	19	00	25	44
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	16	02	04	22
4. Subtotal	35	02	37	74
5. None of the above	11	00	03	14
6. Subtotal	46	02	40	88
7. Nonrespondent	05	02	05	12
8. Total	51	04	45	100
9. Performance on this measure	76.09%	76.92%	92.5%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	218	71.71%
Satisfied	33	10.86%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	01	0.33%
Nonrespondent	52	17.11%
Total Surveyed	304
Response rate %	82.89%

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	23
Hearing	33
Speech Communication	18
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	45
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	31
Daily Living	82
Environmental Adaptations	12
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	04
Computers and Related	27
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	85
Total # of Devices Demonstrated	360

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant	Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities	364
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	32
Representatives of Education	01
Representatives of Employment	00
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	10
Representative of Community Living	05
Representative of Technology	00
Total	412

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity	Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program)	00
Service Provider	00
Vendor	01
Repair Service	00
Others	00
Total	01

D. Anecdote

A woman with a rare degenerative neuromuscular condition was losing her ability to access her computer. She was trying to use her laptop while laying in bed with the device resting on her abdomen. This was limiting her breathing and causing her to overheat. WVATS demonstrated numerous mounting systems to find a system that would allow her to utilize her computer without causing her physical distress. As she is working with her speech therapist to set up a communication device, she can now express what type of mounting system she will need.

Impact Area Education Employment Commumity Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	01	03	311	315
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	00	09	09
Subtotal	01	03	320	324
Have not made a decision	00	00	36	36
Subtotal	01	03	356	360
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	01	03	356	360
Performance on this measure	100%	100%	89.89%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	178	43.2%
Satisfied	215	52.18%
Satisfied somewhat	08	1.94%
Not at all satisfied	11	2.67%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total	412
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	01	00	08	09
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	26	00	52	78
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	16	02	04	22
4. Subtotal	43	02	64	109
5. None of the above	11	00	03	14
6. Subtotal	54	02	67	123
7. Nonrespondent	05	02	05	12
8. Total	59	04	72	135
9. Performance on this measure	72.88%	50%	88.89%	80.74%
ACL Performance Measure	75%	75%	75%	75%
Met/Not Met	Not Met	Not Met	Met	Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	78	05	393	476
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	05	01	16	22
Subtotal	83	06	409	498
Have not made a decision	06	01	44	51
Subtotal	89	07	453	549
Nonrespondent	10	02	03	15
Total	99	09	456	564
Performance on this measure	83.84%	66.67%	89.69%	88.3%
ACL Performance Measure	70%	70%	70%	70%
Met/Not Met	Met	Not 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	41
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	08
Representatives of Education	185
Representatives of Employment	05
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	00
Representatives of Community Living	130
Representatives of Technology	03
Unable to Categorize	00
TOTAL	372

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
316	56	00	372

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training	Participants
AT Products/Services	271
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	86
Combination of any/all of the above	00
Transition	15
Total	372

B. Description of Training Activities

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

WVATS has partnered with the WV Department of Education for their AT Bootcamp. WVATS staff is providing a multi-level training on switch access and environmental controls, over a period of two years, to a cohort of educators. The first stage of the training was Switch Access 101. Educators from around the state learned about different types of switches and the many ways they can be used.

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

WVATS has provided training to educators and Birth-to-Three staff with training regarding choosing assistive technology with transition in mind. The training focused on looking beyond an individual's current needs and taking into consideration future needs as well when selecting assistive technology.

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

WVATS has created an accessible document and accessible PowerPoint training that is now mandatory for staff at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities staff to complete. The training was also provided to attendees at the AUCD national conference. During the training we have received requests for additional training on PDFs and other programs. We are in the process of creating those for FY 2019.

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	13
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented	49
No known outcome at this time	24
Nonrespondent	00
Total	86
Performance Measure Percentage	72.1%
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	70%
Employment	15%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	0%
Community Living	15%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT)	0%
Total	100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

WVATS worked with WVU Extension Services to create basic guidelines around accessibility in the services they offer. The guidelines included ensuring meeting spaces are accessible, how to make modifications if needed, and ensuring correspondence/publications are accessible.

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

As the WV Traumatic Brain Injury program prepared to launch the 'Return to Learn' initiative, WVATS provide guidance on assistive technology that may be useful in students who are transitioning back to school after a head injury. This partnership will continue as the program is launched and WVATS will continue to provide expertise on assistive technology as parents, teachers, and athletic staff are trained.

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. WVATS was contacted by the local television station to discuss accessible playgrounds and accessible play in general. WVATS partnered with Kanics Inclusive Design Services to provide a two segment interview about the components of accessible playgrounds and equipment for adaptive play. Equipment from the WVATS loan library was featured in the interview, which was aired across the state twice. Following the airing, loans for adapted recreation equipment increased. We also received more calls about how to adapt certain activities.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	24	20	44
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	39	28	67
Representative of Education	04	00	04
Representative of Employment	02	01	03
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	23	11	34
Representative of Community Living	14	05	19
Representative of Technology	00	00	00
Unable to Categorize	02	00	02
Total	108	65	173

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?

A. State Improvements

1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.

2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)

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

B. State Improvements

1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.

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
Public/State Agency	$50,000	Training
Public/State Agency	$35,000	Public Awareness, I&A
	Amount: $85,000

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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