National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

3. Loan Type

4. Interest Rates

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

6. Defaults

Activity 1

2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded

G. Notes:

Last resort activity for NM, called the AT Community Fund, did not have available funds resulting in no activity.

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

G. Notes:

I. Notes:

G. Notes:

B. Description of Training Activities

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

The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program presented in depth information on devices and applications that can be useful for brain injury to the Brain Injury Advisory Council. The Brain Injury Advisory Council consists of professionals, individuals with brain injuries, and family members of individuals with brain injuries. Training on several mobile device applications was provided, including ones for note taking with accompanying voice recordings, for assisting with memory, for assisting in managing emotions and for assisting with completing daily living tasks. Stand-alone devices and mobile device applications to assist with language and communication were also reviewed.

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

New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) and their partner, the Northeast Regional Educational Cooperative #4 (NEREC), provided training to the Regional Education Cooperative #6 and other professionals in the Portales, New Mexico area in the fall of 2018. This transition training was held at Eastern New Mexico University where educators, vocational rehabilitation counselors and professional therapists from all surrounding rural areas were provided hands-on training on assistive technology (AT) for learning disabilities, for speech difficulties and assessments for assistive technology in the K-12 setting. Many of the participants had some knowledge of AT, however by the end they were thrilled to have a better understanding of available AT options from low to high tech. For example, a mid-tech communication device with five separate levels of recording and the ability to save 23 voice messages per level was reviewed in depth. Also, training on a high-tech communication device that works on an Android platform with pre-loaded vocabulary and various access methods was provided along with applications for note-taking and reading comprehension for the classroom and home. An understanding of these tools will allow students with disabilities in the rural area to transition into life beyond high school.

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

The New Mexico Technology Program (NMTAP) provides training on ensuring website accessibility, including how to make all documents accessible whether posted on a website or for general use. The New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability provides training for ADA Coordinators, with incentives to obtain ADA Coordinator Certification. The NMTAP staff has provided training to a two separate groups of these individuals working toward certification, which will strengthen the accessibility needed for New Mexicans with disabilities looking for jobs, information or services.

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B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) was contacted by the NM Department of Military Affairs to provide an evaluation and training for website and social media accessibility. An NMTAP staff member provided an in-depth evaluation of their website along with assessing their social media platforms, requiring 10 hours of time. NMTAP presented the findings in person with a two hour training on the impact of inaccessibility, how to make social media and websites accessible. Social media topics covered included: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Upon follow up with the agency, they have implemented a new social media policy with emphasis on complying with accessibility standards. They will continue to train and bring awareness to the social media managers of the agency who are in charge of posting information on a daily basis.

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

C. Notes:

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. New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) provided a presentation to the Behavior Change Institute (BCI) to review all the services available through the program. To assist in reaching the rural areas of state, the use of video conferencing provided remote access to many individuals. BCI is a group of therapy professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals diagnosed with autism and providing support for their families. The therapists come from all over the United States but service the citizens of New Mexico. NMTAP provided information about the program including how all the therapists could utilize services. This one event resulted in several device demonstrations and device loans for individuals with disabilities across the state of New Mexico. The impact of allowing many professionals in different areas to be aware of services through one presentation was very efficient, opening access to many individuals with disabilities in several counties. This was a unique occurrence for the NM program because this was the first time general outreach was provided via remote access.

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