National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Oklahoma 2019

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
https://www.okabletech.org/
Mailing Address:
1514 W Hall of Fame
City:
Stillwater
State:
OK
Zip Code:
74078
Program Email:
abletech@okstate.edu
Phone:
4057449748
TTY:
800.257.1705

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Mailing Address:
1514 W Hall of Fame
City:
Stillwater
State:
OK
Zip Code:
74078
Program URL:
https://www.okabletech.org/

Implementing Entity

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):
Linda Jaco
Title:
Director
Phone:
405-744-9864
E-mail:
linda.jaco@okstate.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Linda Jaco
Title:
Director
Phone:
405-744-9864
E-mail:
linda.jaco@okstate.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):
Linda Jaco
Title:
Director
Phone:
4057449864
E-mail:
linda.jaco@okstate.edu

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Linda Jaco
Title:
Director
Phone:
4057449864
E-mail:
linda.jaco@okstate.edu

State Financing

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

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 130 143 273
Approved Not made 16 31 47
Rejected 57 81 138
Total 203 255 458

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $6,000 Highest Income: $202,455

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$12,551,707 273 $45,977

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
Income Ranges Total
$15,000
or Less
$15,001-
$30,000
$30,001-
$45,000
$45,001-
$60,000
$60,001-
$75,000
$75,001
or More
Number of Loans 35 64 62 43 26 43 273
Percentage of Loans 12.82% 23.44% 22.71% 15.75% 9.52% 15.75% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 198 72.53%
Partnership Loans
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 16 5.86%
With loan guarantee only 00 0%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 59 21.61%
Total 273 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 198 $779,382
Partnership Loans 75 $501,922
Total 273 $1,281,304

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 5%
Highest 5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
1,365 273 5%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 273
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 273

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
Type of AT Number of Devices Financed Dollar Value of Loans
Vision 02 $10,495
Hearing 257 $1,072,229
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 02 $9,183
Daily living 01 $4,014
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 09 $169,012
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 02 $16,371
Total 273 $1,281,304

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 04
Net loss for loans in default $19,574

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? 01
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity? Other: Smoke Alarms and Specialized Alert Devices
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 171
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 262
C. Total Served 433

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 433

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

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 00 $0
Hearing 00 $0
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 2,245 $119,691
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 2,245 $119,691


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

D. Anecdote

After back surgery, Jeff knew it was important to stay active and build strength. Jeff has a visual impairment and wanted a way to enjoy the outdoors with his wife, Shelley. Jeff reached out to the financial loan program offered by ABLE Tech through a partnership with Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation for financing options. Through this program he was able to get a low-interest loan to purchase a recumbent tandem trike. Since purchasing the trike, Jeff and Shelley have what amounts to a new lifestyle. They use the trike for everything from running errands to trying out new restaurants.

Jeff on tandem trike behind his wife at a fair
Impact Area

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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 68 143 211
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 01 439 440
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 01 00 01
4. Subtotal 00 70 582 652
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 70 582 652
7. Nonrespondent 00 28 26 54
8. Total 00 98 608 706
9. Performance on this measure NaN% 71.43% 95.72%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 98 13.88%
Satisfied 548 77.62%
Satisfied somewhat 06 0.85%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 54 7.65%
Total Surveyed 706
Response rate % 92.35%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 1,151
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 1,383
C. Total 2,534

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 2,534

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 13 $15,008 $510 $14,498
Hearing 05 $2,385 $0 $2,385
Speech Communication 10 $18,695 $0 $18,695
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 01 $239 $0 $239
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 263 $128,915 $15,000 $113,915
Daily Living 2,339 $84,406 $0 $84,406
Environmental Adaptations 09 $229 $0 $229
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 05 $79,508 $10,000 $69,508
Computers and Related 02 $350 $0 $350
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 09 $251 $0 $251
Total 2,656 $329,986 $25,510 $304,476

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

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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 368 $274,461 $0 $274,461
Daily Living 1,051 $213,567 $0 $213,567
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 1,419 $488,028 $0 $488,028

D. Anecdote

Free, gently-used durable medical equipment (DME) is available through a partnership with the state’s Assistive Technology Act Program, ABLE Tech, and the state’s Medicaid agency, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), also known as “SoonerCare.” Isaac and his caregiver contacted ABLE Tech's Device Reuse Program and were matched with a vehicle lift and a reclining wheelchair which he can use for as long as he needs. Although the program is free for every Oklahoman to utilize, SoonerCare members receive DME from the Reuse Program as a priority above the general public. Isaac and his caregiver were very happy with these items as they relieve the caregiver's back pain during transport and allow Isaac to enjoy community activities. "He’s very excited to be able to go out and loves to play in his swing and pool!"

caregiver pushing Isaac in reclining wheelchair
Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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. 13 00 2,414 2,427
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 03 00 19 22
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 04 00 27 31
4. Subtotal 20 00 2,460 2,480
5. None of the above 00 00 27 27
6. Subtotal 20 00 2,487 2,507
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 27 27
8. Total 20 00 2,514 2,534
9. Performance on this measure 100% NaN% 97.85%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 2,471 97.51%
Satisfied 18 0.71%
Satisfied somewhat 05 0.2%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 40 1.58%
Total Surveyed 2,534
Response rate % 98.42%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

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) 2,397
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 37
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 156
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 129
Total 2,719

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 1,341
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 405
Representative of Education 596
Representative of Employment 05
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 360
Representatives of Community Living 01
Representatives of Technology 11
Total 2,719

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 42

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 1,077
Hearing 320
Speech Communication 479
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 187
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 44
Daily Living 53
Environmental Adaptations 191
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 332
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 43
Total 2,726

E. Anecdote

Emma is a 13-year-old not able to attend her local public school and interact with her peers. Bartlesville Public Schools (BPS) borrowed the Double Robot from Oklahoma ABLE Tech to allow Emma to have access to the classroom and her peers while at home. The Double Robot enabled her to attend and participate fully in her core classes and receive live instruction. It has been so well received that BPS Foundation submitted a grant proposal to pilot a Double Robot for the next school year.

Double Robot facing front of classroom like other students
Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 833 122 1,160 2,115
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 155 05 59 219
Subtotal 988 127 1,219 2,334
Have not made a decision 01 00 03 04
Subtotal 989 127 1,222 2,338
Nonrespondent 24 03 32 59
Total 1,013 130 1,254 2,397
Performance on this measure 99.9% 100% 99.75%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

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. 198 09 44 251
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 27 00 10 37
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 225 09 54 288
5. None of the above 21 01 08 30
6. Subtotal 246 10 62 318
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 04 04
8. Total 246 10 66 322
9. Performance on this measure 91.46% 90% 87.1%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 2,229 81.98%
Satisfied 372 13.68%
Satisfied somewhat 51 1.88%
Not at all satisfied 03 0.11%
Nonrespondent 64 2.35%
Total Surveyed 2,719
Response rate % 97.65%

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 1,509
Hearing 560
Speech Communication 1,349
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 552
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 973
Daily Living 977
Environmental Adaptations 268
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 405
Computers and Related 07
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 207
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 6,807

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 6,866
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 5,001
Representatives of Education 635
Representatives of Employment 269
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 749
Representative of Community Living 567
Representative of Technology 07
Total 14,094

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 37
Service Provider 532
Vendor 528
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 1,097

D. Anecdote

Gail is employed at a call center that receives statewide calls for financial and disability-related resources. She started wearing hearing aids 6 months ago, and was having difficulties with the phone headset interfering with her hearing aids, causing pain and discomfort. The pain and discomfort was limiting her ability to work a full dedicated shift at the call center. Gail consulted with ABLE Tech staff for a device demonstration; it was identified she could use a Bluetooth streamer pairing her hearing aids to her computer allowing her to receive calls directly into her hearing aids. She can now comfortably work her full shift.

Gail sitting at her desk at work
Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 1,288 141 4,926 6,355
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 51 08 239 298
Subtotal 1,339 149 5,165 6,653
Have not made a decision 16 00 96 112
Subtotal 1,355 149 5,261 6,765
Nonrespondent 00 00 42 42
Total 1,355 149 5,303 6,807
Performance on this measure 98.82% 100% 97.4%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 8,869 62.93%
Satisfied 4,839 34.33%
Satisfied somewhat 163 1.16%
Not at all satisfied 130 0.92%
Nonrespondent 93 0.66%
Total 14,094
Response rate % 99.34%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

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. 211 77 2,601 2,889
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 30 01 468 499
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 04 01 27 32
4. Subtotal 245 79 3,096 3,420
5. None of the above 21 01 35 57
6. Subtotal 266 80 3,131 3,477
7. Nonrespondent 00 28 57 85
8. Total 266 108 3,188 3,562
9. Performance on this measure 90.6% 72.22% 96.39% 95.22%
ACL Performance Measure 85%
Met/Not Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 2,121 263 6,086 8,470
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 206 13 298 517
Subtotal 2,327 276 6,384 8,987
Have not made a decision 17 00 99 116
Subtotal 2,344 276 6,483 9,103
Nonrespondent 24 03 74 101
Total 2,368 279 6,557 9,204
Performance on this measure 99.27% 100% 97.84% 98.27%
ACL Performance Measure 90%
Met/Not Met Met

Overall Satisfaction Rating

Customer Rating of Services Percent ACL Target Met/Not Met
Highly satisfied and satisfied 98.19% 95% Met
Response Rate 98.75% 90% Met

Training

A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 724
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 35
Representatives of Education 1,757
Representatives of Employment 125
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 516
Representatives of Community Living 358
Representatives of Technology 186
Unable to Categorize 168
TOTAL 3,869

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
2,514 719 636 3,869

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 1,486
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 140
Combination of any/all of the above 1,345
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 813
Transition 85
Total 3,869

B. Description of Training Activities

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

The inaugural event: Asset Creation and Preservation for People with Disabilities Conference was held in collaboration with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT - non-profit partner), the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, along with Oklahoma ABLE Tech. The vision for this event focused on all people, including those with disabilities, and providing effective and meaningful opportunities to build assets, acquire wealth, and advance self-sufficiency. The long-term goal of this event is to improve asset development and preservation outcomes for individuals with disabilities by bringing together leaders in the disabilities and asset building communities, local, state and federal government, the financial services sector and public and private employers to discuss strategies for improving financial access for individuals across the spectrum of disabilities. The event was a two-day conference with day one activities targeted to assist people with disabilities and day two events focusing on assisting employers. ABLE Tech organized day one of the conference including inviting panel presenters and an assistive technology (AT) lab. The latter was available to enhance employers' knowledge in various AT that would enable those with disabilities to have successful employment. Attendance included 75 individuals who gave outstanding feedback on the event!

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

Oklahoma ABLE Tech is a standing member of the Oklahoma Transition Council (OTC) and annually contributes to the Oklahoma Transition Institute (OTI) Conference through support, a two-day booth presence, and training sessions. ABLE Tech staff provided a Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (AT) session on AT and Transition at the 14th annual OTI Conference with attendees comprising PK-12 educators, OTI team members, Career Tech staff, the Department of Rehabilitation Services staff, and parents, who all work to support students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Approximately 500 people attended the conference. In addition to this annual event, ABLE Tech staff provided targeted trainings to groups in other parts of the state as well as launched an online curriculum with a course on assistive technology and transition. The focus of the online curriculum is on helping special educators, related service providers, and school administrators know what best practices are for transitioning AT with students.

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

Oklahoma ABLE Tech hosted the fourth “TechAccessOK” statewide conference addressing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility in Oklahoma City with 150 people in attendance. Presenters included high impact international, national, and state experts. Attendees represented individuals from Oklahoma state agencies, higher education institutions, and private businesses. This year the conference was two days which provided the opportunity for two strands of presentations. One strand was for those beginning to learn about ICT, and the second was for those who had a deeper understanding and application of ICT. Attendees provided excellent feedback on the conference!

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 512
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 129
No known outcome at this time 73
Nonrespondent 99
Total 813
Performance Measure Percentage 78.8%
ACL Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 21%
Employment 20%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 8%
Community Living 18%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 33%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

Oklahoma ABLE Tech provides technical assistance in a variety of different ways to include: phone, email, virtual, and in-person and has created multiple documents to aid in the delivery of that technical assistance. To-date, ABLE Tech has created and maintains annually three technical assistance documents for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) per a contract. These documents include information on best practice service and targets those serving children birth to graduation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Part B Assistive Technology (AT) Technical Assistance (TA) Document and the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) TA Document focus on Pre-K through graduation. The Part C AT TA Document focuses on the birth to three population. The documents include specific information, including sample operational procedures, to assist local education agencies in the development of best practices for AT service delivery. Because of these guiding do

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

Oklahoma ABLE Tech has partnered with the Oklahoma State Department of Education to provide Early Literacy training to children receiving Early Intervention services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Early Literacy was chosen as the Oklahoma’s State Identified Measurable Result (SIMR) for the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) in order to improve reading skills. As a result of this partnership, ABLE Tech has provided training and ongoing technical assistance on assistive technology (AT) interventions and early literacy to all Early Intervention personnel statewide. To meet this goal, ABLE Tech has delivered in-person and virtual trainings to walk participants through topics including transitioning AT with children entering the local education agency as well as funding AT.

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. ABLE Tech understands the need to provide positive, innovative, and high-impact public awareness activities in Oklahoma and has introduced several new practices to reach others and share about programs and services. Using digital communication at Oklahoma State University to university personnel, ABLE Tech has seen a direct increase in the number of trainings and that have led to an increase in the skills and knowledge of assistive technology (AT) devices and services for those at the pre-service level. Incorporating the use of social media in sharing information about Reutilization programs has led to increased followers and use of the Device Reuse and Exchange Programs. To better accommodate the busy on-the-go personnel associated with the Early Intervention Program (which includes therapists, nurses, and child development specialists), ABLE Tech started distributing information via text messages. This public awareness activity has also led to an increased use of ABLE Tech programs.

2.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 3,795 518 4,313
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 2,968 179 3,147
Representative of Education 601 11 612
Representative of Employment 154 02 156
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 2,969 96 3,065
Representative of Community Living 443 12 455
Representative of Technology 87 108 195
Unable to Categorize 40 00 40
Total 11,057 926 11,983

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? 01

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.

Oklahoma ABLE Tech, in partnership with the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT), received Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) from the U.S. Department of Treasury. CDFI certification is recognition of specialized financial institutions serving underserved populations. This positions the Financial Loan Program to increase capital in order to provide low-interest loans to individuals with disabilities statewide allowing them to purchase needed assistive technology (AT).


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.)

The Financial Loan Program policy has been revised to include a direct lending program as a result of these initiatives; these changes include underwriting, loan documentation, portfolio management, and collection policies and procedures. To obtain the full document, contact: Natalie Rohwer at natalie.rohwer@okstate.edu or visit https://www.okabletech.org/guide-to-all-services/financial-program/.


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

Community Living


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? Yes

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
Public/State Agency$175,000Device Loan
Private$127,479State Financing
State Appropriations$10,000Technical Assistance
Private$46,650State Financing
Federal$626,103State Financing
Public/State Agency$70,000Demonstration
Federal$20,000Public Awareness, I&A
State Appropriations$5,000Public Awareness, I&A
Private$10,000Training
Public/State Agency$100,000Technical Assistance
Federal$15,000Training
Private$14,792Technical Assistance
Private$5,000Public Awareness, I&A
Federal$42,323State Financing
Public/State Agency$20,000Public Awareness, I&A
Public/State Agency$25,000Public Awareness, I&A
Public/State Agency$100,000Training
State Appropriations$84,000State Financing
Public/State Agency$125,000Training
Public/State Agency$10,000Reuse
Public/State Agency$152,319Technical Assistance
Public/State Agency$300,000Reuse
Public/State Agency$25,000Public Awareness, I&A
Federal$10,000Technical Assistance
Amount: $2,118,666

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
Federal$25,000Training813Information and Communication Technology Accessibi
Amount: $25,000Individuals Served: 813

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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This FY19 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.