National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Oregon 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? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 25 | 10 | 35 |
| Approved Not made | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Rejected | 03 | 01 | 04 |
| Total | 30 | 11 | 41 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $8,700 | Highest Income: | $186,744 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $1,709,136 | 35 | $48,832 |
| 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 | 10 | 05 | 05 | 03 | 04 | 08 | 35 |
| Percentage of Loans | 28.57% | 14.29% | 14.29% | 8.57% | 11.43% | 22.86% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 35 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 35 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 35 | $271,757 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 35 | $271,757 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 5% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | 35 | 5% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 35 |
| 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 | 35 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 18 | $74,144 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 04 | $6,790 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 04 | $66,598 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 06 | $113,266 |
| Computers and related | 01 | $1,000 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 01 | $9,959 |
| Total | 34 | $271,757 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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? | 02 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | last resort activity |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 38 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 02 |
| C. Total Served | 40 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 40 |
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
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 02 | $110 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 38 | $2,260 |
| Daily living | 01 | $65 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 41 | $2,435 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 138 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 13 |
| C. Total Served | 151 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 151 |
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
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 103 | $18,730 |
| Hearing | 259 | $55,224 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 362 | $73,954 |
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? | 01 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | cooperative buying activity |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 345 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 16 |
| C. Total Served | 361 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 361 |
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
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 02 | $165 | $90 | $75 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 218 | $25,341 | $13,191 | $12,150 |
| Daily living | 322 | $25,229 | $12,608 | $12,621 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 542 | $50,735 | $25,889 | $24,846 |
D. Anecdote
Ms. Devine’s combined hearing and vision loss made keeping in touch with family and friends extremely challenging. That is, until her care provider stopped by the OSATP Center and learned about telecommunication devices that are available at no cost to her, through the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program, also managed by the Oregon AT Program. Now Ms. Devine uses her large display smartphone to talk with her kids, and the large display tablet allows her to keep in touch with her grandkids via Facebook.
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. | 03 | 21 | 556 | 580 |
| 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 | 02 | 02 |
| 4. Subtotal | 03 | 21 | 558 | 582 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 03 | 21 | 562 | 586 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 03 | 22 | 562 | 587 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 95.45% | 99.29% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 526 | 89.61% |
| Satisfied | 60 | 10.22% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.17% |
| Total Surveyed | 587 | |
| Response rate % | 99.83% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 12 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 103 |
| C. Total | 115 |
| 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 | 115 |
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 | 20 | $55,720 | $28,630 | $27,090 |
| Daily Living | 12 | $12,760 | $3,440 | $9,320 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 | $3,500 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $3,500 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Total | 37 | $75,480 | $34,250 | $41,230 |
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 | 14 | $14,144 | $551 | $13,593 |
| Hearing | 05 | $2,620 | $286 | $2,334 |
| Speech Communication | 12 | $2,028 | $0 | $2,028 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 | $4,620 | $0 | $4,620 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 47 | $21,282 | $1,127 | $20,155 |
| Daily Living | 19 | $3,402 | $320 | $3,082 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 14 | $12,772 | $2,248 | $10,524 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 03 | $385 | $55 | $330 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 118 | $61,253 | $4,587 | $56,666 |
D. Anecdote
Jesse contacted the Oregon Statewide AT Program looking for a Gait Trainer for his 4-year old daughter who experiences difficulty walking due to Cerebral Palsy. She had received a loaner gait trainer through a local hospital, but it was an older model, and the overall design of this particular mobility aid made it difficult for her to use. Jesse was delighted to receive a no cost, long-term loan of an almost new gait trainer through the OSATP Reuse program.
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. | 11 | 23 | 81 | 115 |
| 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 | 11 | 23 | 81 | 115 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 11 | 23 | 81 | 115 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 11 | 23 | 81 | 115 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 95 | 82.61% |
| Satisfied | 19 | 16.52% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.87% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 115 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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) | 238 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 161 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 05 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 404 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 221 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 132 |
| Representative of Education | 15 |
| Representative of Employment | 19 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 08 |
| Representatives of Technology | 07 |
| Total | 404 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 106 |
| Hearing | 29 |
| Speech Communication | 113 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 75 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 136 |
| Daily Living | 01 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 89 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 26 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total | 575 |
E. Anecdote
A family recently reached out to the Oregon AT Program to express their gratitude for the Augmentative Communication Device they borrowed from our lending library. As they explained, “pending the lengthy insurance approval on our child receiving a personal device we were desperate to find an affordable way to gain access to one and we found that at Oregon’s AT Program. Had it not been for your loan program, our child would only have had access to a speech device during speech therapy which ranged from once a week to once every-other week; for approximately 45 minutes each session”. As the family shared, one can only imagine the frustration felt as hour after hour, day after day your thoughts, opinions, jokes, casual conversation and overall needs are not validated in a timely fashion or in most cases, at all, because your language isn’t interpreted well or at all by those around you. And you must rely on others to be understanding, patient, empathetic and aware of what your body language and sounds mean. How it must exacerbate this feeling when you see and hear others around you say what they want and get what they need so easily but for you, your voice is not being heard. But even worse is when you and your family are met with stares, glares and disapproving words or expressions from others who obviously don’t understand. It has been approximately a year since we began the process of requesting coverage for this much needed device from our private insurance and Medicaid and the wait continues. The loaner from the Oregon AT Program has given our child access to the voice longing to come out. There is now hope when previously there were “no guarantees”.
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 | 30 | 69 | 135 | 234 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 30 | 69 | 139 | 238 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 30 | 69 | 139 | 238 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 30 | 69 | 139 | 238 |
| 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. | 34 | 37 | 93 | 164 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| 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 | 34 | 38 | 94 | 166 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 34 | 38 | 94 | 166 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 34 | 38 | 94 | 166 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 337 | 83.42% |
| Satisfied | 64 | 15.84% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 0.74% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 404 | |
| 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 | 239 |
| Hearing | 136 |
| Speech Communication | 137 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 177 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 243 |
| Daily Living | 315 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 131 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 162 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 15 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 1,555 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 798 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 431 |
| Representatives of Education | 345 |
| Representatives of Employment | 609 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 492 |
| Representative of Community Living | 301 |
| Representative of Technology | 78 |
| Total | 3,054 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 450 |
| Service Provider | 680 |
| Vendor | 426 |
| Repair Service | 250 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 1,806 |
D. Anecdote
A mom and her high school age daughter came into the OSAT Program to explore a range of assistive technology devices that could help her daughter regain her independence. Her daughter was in a car accident three years ago and continues to experience difficulties with migraines, reading, TBI and memory recall. The AT Specialist demonstrated a variety of reading aids, glare filters, and memory aids. During the demonstration she found glare filter reading glasses, a smartpen for capturing notes and a reading pen to help with word recall to be helpful when completing reading tasks. The demonstration continued with memory recall aids where she discovered smartwatches and built in apps for her smartphone would help her keep track of school work and doctor appointments with less difficulties.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 215 | 549 | 791 | 1,555 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 215 | 549 | 791 | 1,555 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 215 | 549 | 791 | 1,555 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 215 | 549 | 791 | 1,555 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,943 | 96.37% |
| Satisfied | 111 | 3.63% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 3,054 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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. | 48 | 81 | 730 | 859 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 4. Subtotal | 48 | 82 | 733 | 863 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 48 | 82 | 737 | 867 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 48 | 83 | 737 | 868 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 98.8% | 99.19% | 99.19% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | 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 | 245 | 618 | 926 | 1,789 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 245 | 618 | 930 | 1,793 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 245 | 618 | 930 | 1,793 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 245 | 618 | 930 | 1,793 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 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 | 99.90% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 99.98% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 188 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 34 |
| Representatives of Education | 130 |
| Representatives of Employment | 94 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 163 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 60 |
| Representatives of Technology | 03 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 672 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 467 | 205 | 00 | 672 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 461 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 59 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 65 |
| Transition | 87 |
| Total | 672 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
In March and April of this year the Oregon AT Program provided four high-impact trainings to education students from Western Oregon University. These trainings first introduced the students to a variety of assistive technology which their future students or parents might be using in the classroom or outside. The students were also provided with an introductory session on how to make electronic documents accessible.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The OSATP staff provided an AT Transition training session during the annual Oregon Statewide Transition Conference. The training presented parents and professionals with successful case studies highlighting the use of technology across a broad spectrum of academic and professional choices. Knowledge gained during the training increased participants awareness of how technology broadens the scope of employment possibilities for individuals with disabilities.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
OSATP staff provided ICT training to educators attending the 2019 GED Summit. During the training, participants learned how to create primary documents that are accessible to all individuals. On hand were approximately fifteen individuals from accessibility departments at a variety of institutions, many of which experience some of the difficulties addressed in the training. Their insight into the user experience was invaluable to the materials the professionals design for presentations they use during training sessions.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 55 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 10 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 65 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 0% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 4.77% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 88.16% |
| Community Living | 5.3% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 1.77% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Throughout the year, OSATP Specialists have provided ongoing technical assistance to a subsidiary of the Department of Defense, including disability-specific trainings for veterans and civilians with PTSD related difficulties, as well as employees and volunteers with vision and hearing difficulties.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The OSATP staff provided ongoing technical assistance to several students who were graduating from high school and entering engineering programs at local universities and in the Air Force. These students received high marks in their secondary education, but they were anxious about changing supports as their independence expanded. With guidance and hands-on experience with the equipment, they entered the next stage of their lives with greater confidence in their success.
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. The OSATP staff partnered with Oregon’s ADRC Program to develop and host five Assistive Technology Workshops titled: Collaborative Approach to AT Education, around the state. These trainings were designed to increase case managers and option counselors’ awareness about AT that will increase their clients’ independence. The Oregon AT Program was pleased to provide all the non-telecommunication devices for the AT showcase that was visited by over 200 attendees. The trainings were so well received, that plans are underway to provide additional trainings in 2020.
2. The OSATP staff exhibited and presented during the Breaking Barriers: Life Beyond Labels, Conference in Redmond Oregon. Information was presented to approximately 400 parents, vocational counselors and job coaches who serve consumers of all ages in the greater Northwest.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 7,217 | 407 | 7,624 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 6,333 | 218 | 6,551 |
| Representative of Education | 4,402 | 152 | 4,554 |
| Representative of Employment | 3,701 | 130 | 3,831 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 5,912 | 141 | 6,053 |
| Representative of Community Living | 3,237 | 151 | 3,388 |
| Representative of Technology | 2,658 | 120 | 2,778 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 33,460 | 1,319 | 34,779 |
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 |
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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.
An OSATP Specialist serves as Vice Chair of the State Rehabilitation Council and is Chair of the Program Strategies Committee. This Committee is responsible for working with the State Vocational Rehabilitation to prepare and update their annual State Plan.
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.)
Updates to VR’s State Plan strengthens the partnership between VR and the State AT Program, and specifically addresses the need to ensuring assistive technology devices and services are considered at each stage of the VR process.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Employment
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 |
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A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | $136,142 | State Financing |
| Amount: $136,142 |
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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