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? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Approved Not made | 02 | 01 | 03 |
Rejected | 03 | 01 | 04 |
Total | 08 | 02 | 10 |
Lowest Income: | $15,420 | Highest Income: | $30,547 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$70,711 | 03 | $23,570 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 66.67% | 33.33% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
Partnership Loans | ||
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
With interest buy-down only | 01 | 33.33% |
With loan guarantee only | 02 | 66.67% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 03 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 03 | $8,220 |
Total | 03 | $8,220 |
Lowest | 5% |
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Highest | 6% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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15 | 03 | 5% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 03 |
6.1% to 8.0% | 00 |
8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
14.1% + | 00 |
Total | 03 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 01 | $1,919 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $2,939 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 01 | $3,362 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 03 | $8,220 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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A 61 year old woman who is legally blind learned about the Michigan AT Loan from her brother who used it in the past. She needed a device to help her with reading documents independently. She applied for the loan to purchase a reader desktop scanner which will allow her to see documents, read them, and learn information by scanning various paperwork. She desired to have speech output and the scanner she chose would have it. Through the program, she borrowed $1,923.90. The partner credit union recommended approval based on her good credit and payment history. The Loan Committee members approved extending the loan an additional year, which allowed for a lower monthly loan payment amount that will fit well with her limited monthly budget. She is making a $59.44 payment for 36 months.
A man with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorder, and cognitive developmental disabilities, age 67, and his sister, who is his legal guardian, had previously used the Michigan AT Loan for a 2003 Dodge Caravan with an electric lift. They were in need of vehicle repairs totaling $3,362.12, so they contacted the program and applied for the loan as co-applicants. The Credit union recommended approval due to the good payment history on the current loan. Then the Loan Committee approved the second MATLF loan for the repairs/related maintenance to get the vehicle running again. The loan was approved with a $108.03 loan payment for 36 months. Through the AT loan, the individuals were able to get back to coming and going from their home to accomplish appointments and other outings.
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 | 03 | 03 |
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 | 03 | 03 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 03 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 03 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The MATLF partnership with Adventure Credit Union ended in February. Time was spent working with the new partner lender Michigan State University Federal Credit Union designing new materials (the accessible online flyer/brochure and paper brochure) for the new Michigan AT Loan (or MATL); reviewing the details of the process; and then beginning the MATL pilot where initial phone applications started being accepted by MSUFCU in early August. One direct loan was approved and used for a modified vehicle as well as other direct loans, but this does not count toward data. One MATL application was approved with 100% loan guarantee for a portable ramp but this loan was not used, so it was added in the data as an approved loan, not used. The new financial lending partner is continuing to work on the accessible online Michigan AT Loan application for official launch of the program.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 18 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 00 |
C. Total | 18 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 16 |
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 | 02 |
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 | 01 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
Hearing | 01 | $80 | $0 | $80 |
Speech Communication | 01 | $40 | $0 | $40 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 06 | $16,318 | $1,495 | $14,823 |
Daily Living | 07 | $4,755 | $360 | $4,395 |
Environmental Adaptations | 02 | $1,300 | $0 | $1,300 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 18 | $24,493 | $1,855 | $22,638 |
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 | 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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
A couple posted “a wheelchair-accessible, roll-under crib that served us well for two babies” on the Michigan ATXchange.org. When a woman with a disability saw this posting, it opened up possibilities about parenthood. She said knowing another parent with a disability had successfully used it eased some of her fears about becoming a parent. Acquiring crib the helped her and her husband decide they were ready to grow their family. She was highly satisfied with the exchange.
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 | 01 | 01 |
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 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 11 | 61.11% |
Satisfied | 03 | 16.67% |
Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 22.22% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 18 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
People who acquired items on the exchange did so one item at a time. There were 161 items listed on the site this year. It remains difficult to contact people after exchanges to complete information
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 23 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
Total | 23 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 16 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 06 |
Representative of Education | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 23 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 20 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 01 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 14 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 00 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 38 |
As she's gotten older, a woman’s hearing has declined and she had developed macular degeneration. She has difficulty hearing anyone on the phone and this makes scheduling appointments or having general conversation over the phone a struggle. Her friend suggested that she receive an Assistive Technology (AT) demonstration. While speaking with the AT Specialist during the device demonstration intake, the woman shared that she was interested in a telephone with a louder speaker and larger buttons/command keys. She specifically wanted the replacement phone to be mounted in her kitchen as that’s the place where she spends most of her time while at home. The AT Specialist showed her a number of different telephones during the device demonstration and she preferred the phone shown that featured large buttons, a speaker function for hands free capabilities, and light that illuminates when someone is calling. With her excited consent, the AT Specialist assisted Dorothy in borrowing the phone through the Short-Term Loan program. Dorothy was thrilled to get to try the phone out in her home; it was a perfect fit in her kitchen. Dorothy shared: “It was very helpful to be able to use the device before purchasing it. This way I didn't waste money on purchasing something for myself that didn't work."
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 | 00 | 01 | 22 | 23 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 22 | 23 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 22 | 23 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 01 | 22 | 23 |
Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 19 | 82.61% |
Satisfied | 04 | 17.39% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 23 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 51 |
Hearing | 10 |
Speech Communication | 02 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 10 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 |
Daily Living | 98 |
Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 00 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 176 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 175 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 60 |
Representatives of Education | 00 |
Representatives of Employment | 02 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 238 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 51 |
Service Provider | 63 |
Vendor | 285 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 399 |
• A man was referred for a demonstration who was employed doing janitorial work and at times needed to communicate with his employer or even the bus driver who brings him to work. Due to his many disabilities, one of them being extreme hearing loss, he has a very hard time communicating clearly with others. Through demonstration of several communication devices, he learned about an app for his tablet that he could type phrase into and have it spoken. He was excited to find he could save commonly used phrases. During the demonstration, he began using the app. He typed in “I love you Mom” and kept hitting repeat. Upon leaving, the demonstrator said “See you later alligator” to which he replied with his iPad, “After while crocodile” several times all while laughing with a big smile on his face!
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 | 00 | 11 | 158 | 169 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 06 | 07 |
Subtotal | 00 | 12 | 164 | 176 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 00 | 12 | 164 | 176 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 12 | 164 | 176 |
Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 192 | 80.67% |
Satisfied | 42 | 17.65% |
Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 1.68% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 238 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
In Michigan, another organization provides AT support to schools so there are few activities through the program in the area of education. Most people choose community living on the performance survey.
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 | 04 | 04 |
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 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not 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 | 00 | 12 | 180 | 192 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 06 | 07 |
Subtotal | 00 | 13 | 186 | 199 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 00 | 13 | 186 | 199 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 13 | 186 | 199 |
Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
---|---|---|---|
Highly satisfied and satisfied | 97.16% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 560 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 129 |
Representatives of Education | 25 |
Representatives of Employment | 56 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 147 |
Representatives of Community Living | 245 |
Representatives of Technology | 05 |
Unable to Categorize | 52 |
TOTAL | 1,219 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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661 | 492 | 66 | 1,219 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 50 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 1,019 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 09 |
Transition | 141 |
Total | 1,219 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
MATP team members and contractors produced and provided train the trainer sessions on 10 new AT training modules. Modules are short sessions that can be combined for longer sessions. New module topics this year included Personal Emergency Response - in home and mobile (2 modules), AT for Home Control and Monitoring, Safety in the Kitchen and Bath (7 modules). 8 Contract organizations received training to provide this training in their communities. An additional 7 modules were produced and will be implemented in the next fiscal year. This will bring the total number of available training modules up to 17.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
MATP team member Norm DeLisle provided a Keynote Presentation to Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments MPVI (a family-oriented support organization to parents and students with visual impairments). The presentation was to 104 people - family members, students and professionals. The topic was disability pride including the use of AT as a tool of personal independence and control with the intent of increasing student's access to AT.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
MATP Team member Kathryn Wyeth worked with staff at the Disability Network of Oakland Macomb to provide training to 9 representatives of Centers for Independent Living on how to make accessible MS PowerPoint Presentations. As a result of this training session, the all the participants will improve their practices in order to produce accessible presentations.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 09 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 09 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 79% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 3% |
Community Living | 18% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
MATP team member Kathryn Wyeth along with MDRC Executive and Associate Directors participated in meetings with Michigan Rehabilitation Services staff members to review previous work on the agencies AT Strategic Plan, discuss and review training and policy issues and brainstorm ideas for working together to improve the agencies delivery of AT services. A survey of staff's knowledge of AT and perceived needs was completed and discussed and MATP proposed a pilot project. Work will continue in FY 2020.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
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. The MATP Blog: A Feisty Perspective on Tools for Independence, is a great way to share assistive technology information. This year MATP posted 26 articles and received 1,460 page views. The posts are shared on twitter and highlighted on the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition's Facebook page.
2. Placeholder Text - DNSWMI's PA Aimee is working on a description.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 33 | 33 | 66 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 34 | 20 | 54 |
Representative of Education | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Representative of Employment | 04 | 03 | 07 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 07 | 06 | 13 |
Representative of Community Living | 07 | 07 | 14 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 86 | 70 | 156 |
Part way through the year, the program changed to a new data recording system for this area.
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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