National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
New Jersey 2019
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
State Financing
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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D. Anecdote
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 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
| 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
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 33 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 2,602 |
| C. Total | 2,635 |
| 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 | 2,635 |
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
| 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 | 03 | $12,500 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Daily Living | 22 | $3,770 | $1,020 | $2,750 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 08 | $4,950 | $475 | $4,475 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 33 | $21,220 | $1,495 | $19,725 |
C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities
| 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 | 08 | $16,450 | $5,025 | $11,425 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 01 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 3,790 | $1,173,021 | $388,007 | $785,014 |
| Daily Living | 1,437 | $100,061 | $34,087 | $65,974 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 2,714 | $1,105,638 | $368,546 | $737,092 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $1,050 | $350 | $700 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 332 | $262,702 | $87,395 | $175,307 |
| Total | 8,283 | $2,662,422 | $883,410 | $1,779,012 |
D. Anecdote
AT Reuse subcontractor, Goodwill Home Medical Equipment, has partnered with Voorhees Pediatric Rehabilitation Center to provide opportunities for families to come to the reuse center and meet with a licensed OT / PT who will provide guidance to the family while they are exploring options for equipment. This has had a positive impact by helping to ensure that families are acquiring equipment that is aligned with the child's needs.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 1,579 | 1,579 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 555 | 555 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 318 | 318 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 2,452 | 2,452 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 120 | 120 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 2,572 | 2,572 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 63 | 63 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 2,635 | 2,635 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 93.06% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,159 | 81.94% |
| Satisfied | 361 | 13.7% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 115 | 4.36% |
| Total Surveyed | 2,635 | |
| Response rate % | 95.64% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 459 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 01 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 02 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 462 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 135 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 54 |
| Representative of Education | 98 |
| Representative of Employment | 117 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 05 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 52 |
| Representatives of Technology | 01 |
| Total | 462 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 21 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 25 |
| Hearing | 04 |
| Speech Communication | 30 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 102 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 13 |
| Daily Living | 09 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
| Computers and Related | 269 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 |
| Total | 462 |
E. Anecdote
ATAC Device loan subcontractor Advancing Opportunities set up a device loan booth at the Abilities Expo 3 day event in Edison, NJ. In addition to having AT staff on hand to conduct specific AT demonstrations for consumers and their families, devices were also available for loan during the event. Individuals could discuss their specific AT needs and then borrow the device to trial immediately.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 163 | 215 | 66 | 444 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 163 | 215 | 66 | 444 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 163 | 215 | 66 | 444 |
| Nonrespondent | 12 | 02 | 01 | 15 |
| Total | 175 | 217 | 67 | 459 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
G. Acquisition Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 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 | 03 | 03 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 0% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 461 | 99.78% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 0.22% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 462 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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 | 37 |
| Hearing | 03 |
| Speech Communication | 145 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 237 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 |
| Daily Living | 33 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 22 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 243 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 728 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 278 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 218 |
| Representatives of Education | 204 |
| Representatives of Employment | 47 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 49 |
| Representative of Community Living | 53 |
| Representative of Technology | 19 |
| Total | 868 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 177 |
| Service Provider | 14 |
| Vendor | 198 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 01 |
| Total | 390 |
D. Anecdote
During a demonstration of AT supports for reading, a family reported that they were unaware that they could ask for an AT evaluation from their school district during the IEP process. The school based team had not informed them of this aspect of the IEP. After the demonstration, which included text to speech supports for digital text, along with demonstrations of Bookshare and Project Gutenberg, the family requested an AT evaluation. The evaluation validated the need for the items experienced during the AT demonstration and the student was provided these supports.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 184 | 112 | 203 | 499 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 36 | 13 | 41 | 90 |
| Subtotal | 220 | 125 | 244 | 589 |
| Have not made a decision | 12 | 01 | 02 | 15 |
| Subtotal | 232 | 126 | 246 | 604 |
| Nonrespondent | 54 | 42 | 28 | 124 |
| Total | 286 | 168 | 274 | 728 |
| Performance on this measure | 76.92% | 74.4% | 89.05% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 567 | 65.32% |
| Satisfied | 104 | 11.98% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 197 | 22.7% |
| Total | 868 | |
| Response rate % | 77.3% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| 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 | 1,579 | 1,579 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 555 | 555 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 318 | 318 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 2,452 | 2,452 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 120 | 120 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 2,572 | 2,572 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 66 | 66 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 2,638 | 2,638 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 80.93% | 80.93% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 347 | 327 | 269 | 943 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 36 | 13 | 41 | 90 |
| Subtotal | 383 | 340 | 310 | 1,033 |
| Have not made a decision | 12 | 01 | 02 | 15 |
| Subtotal | 395 | 341 | 312 | 1,048 |
| Nonrespondent | 66 | 44 | 29 | 139 |
| Total | 461 | 385 | 341 | 1,187 |
| Performance on this measure | 85.3% | 88.77% | 91.18% | 88.14% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 92.13% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 91 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 101 |
| Representatives of Education | 800 |
| Representatives of Employment | 35 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 18 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 125 |
| Representatives of Technology | 19 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,189 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,189 | 00 | 00 | 1,189 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 00 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 1,046 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 64 |
| Transition | 79 |
| Total | 1,189 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
ATAC hosted its' 3rd annual NJ Assistive Technology Summit.This daylong professional learning experience is provided free of charge to participants and features over 20 concurrent sessions focused on a range of AT topics. ATAC Program Staff, sub contractors and NJ AT experts shared strategies and tools to promote independence for people with disabilities. Approximately 175 people attended this day long event. In addition to the concurrent sessions, each participant was given a book written by our keynote speaker, Chris Bugaj, The New Assistive Technology: Making Learning Awesome for All! ATAC is sponsoring an online book study using this book that is open to not only the participants from the conference, but anyone interested in AT. These book study meetings (4 total) are accessible via Zoom video conferencing. The recordings are available on the ATAC You Tube channel for future viewing. To view the AT Summit schedule (Along with crowd sourced notes from each session) visit bit.ly/njats19schedule
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATAC Program Staff delivered sessions related to transition and assistive technology at several local education technology conferences. Topic was Technology Beyond the Classroom - a deep dive into the use of everyday electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, voice assistants, etc) to equip transition aged individuals with disabilities with the skills they need in order to be successful in the community (work, school, community living)
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
There were two specific concurrent sessions presented at our 2019 NJ AT Summit focused on ICT Accessibility. Website Accessibility: Complying with ADA Requirements - focused on providing guidance on ensuring website accessibility for all consumers So, What is Accessibility? What's the Fuss? - focused on producing accessible materials for consumer access. Topics covered were accessible educational materials, presentation materials and documents to share with the public.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 32 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 16 |
| No known outcome at this time | 10 |
| Nonrespondent | 06 |
| Total | 64 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 75% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 50% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 10% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10% |
| Community Living | 25% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 5% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
ATAC Program Staff have partnered with a LEA, Asbury Park School District, to develop and facilitate an innovative computer coding program for students with disabilities. ATAC Director collaborates with the district Technology Coach to develop curriculum and co-teach activities to three classrooms of elementary age students with various disabilities. Through the use of Raspberry Pi physical computing and block coding, students are expanding their skill set by learning coding while being fully engaged in the educational process.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATAC Program Staff met with Transition Coordinators to share insights on Assistive Technology and how these tools can enable individuals with disabilities to successfully transition into the community (for work, school or community living)
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. ATAC hosted its' 3rd annual NJ Assistive Technology Summit.This daylong professional learning experience is provided free of charge to participants and features over 20 concurrent sessions focused on a range of AT topics. ATAC Program Staff, sub contractors and NJ AT experts shared strategies and tools to promote independence for people with disabilities. Approximately 175 people attended this day long event. In addition to the concurrent sessions, each participant was given a book written by our keynote speaker, Chris Bugaj, The New Assistive Technology: Making Learning Awesome for All! ATAC is sponsoring an online book study using this book that is open to not only the participants from the conference, but anyone interested in AT. These book study meetings (4 total) are accessible via Zoom video conferencing. The recordings are available on the ATAC You Tube channel for future viewing.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 101 | 43 | 144 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 99 | 50 | 149 |
| Representative of Education | 36 | 05 | 41 |
| Representative of Employment | 10 | 00 | 10 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Representative of Community Living | 41 | 17 | 58 |
| Representative of Technology | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 294 | 117 | 411 |
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? | 00 |
|---|
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.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Additional And Leveraged Funds
Additional and Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | No |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|
B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)
| 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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