Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
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 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 195 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
C. Total Served | 195 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 195 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 187 | $30,267 |
Speech communication | 10 | $9,674 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 12 | $2,980 |
Daily living | 10 | $3,890 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 219 | $46,811 |
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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The Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan Program assisted Joan is a 81 year old woman that lives alone. She his hard of hearing as well as being diagnosed with Parkinson's and Cancer. She was having difficulties making appointments related to her cancer due to not hearing her messages due to her hearing loss. She also has difficulties holding the phone. A big button phone corded phone was installed with an extremely strong speaker phone. This allowed her not to pick up the phone to dial and also utilize the amplified answering machine.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 193 | 194 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 194 | 195 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 194 | 195 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 01 | 194 | 195 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 187 | 95.9% |
Satisfied | 08 | 4.1% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 195 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 23 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 25 |
C. Total | 48 |
Performance Measure | |
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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 | 48 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 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 | 07 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
Daily Living | 18 | $7,501 | $1 | $7,500 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 26 | $13,001 | $1 | $13,000 |
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 02 | $1,066 | $0 | $1,066 |
Hearing | 02 | $148 | $0 | $148 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 05 | $486 | $0 | $486 |
Daily Living | 18 | $978 | $0 | $978 |
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 | 27 | $2,678 | $0 | $2,678 |
OSCIL Consumer who is a 42 year old male living in his sister's home was having difficulty fitting his walker into a small bathroom. He also could not longer step over the side of the tub. He was diagnosed with an arthritic condition that left severe deformity and fusion of the joints. He also had some visual impairment. He had requested assistance with a bathroom modification. After reviewing modifications he chose a recent device donation of a 3-Way Tub Slide Transfer. The device was taken home an demonstrated to the consumer and his family. Because the bathroom was so small it allowed full use of the device.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 21 | 21 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 19 | 19 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 42 | 42 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 48 | 48 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 48 | 48 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 87.5% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 34 | 70.83% |
Satisfied | 12 | 25% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 4.17% |
Total Surveyed | 48 | |
Response rate % | 95.83% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 44 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 19 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 11 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 64 |
Total | 138 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 48 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 01 |
Representative of Education | 73 |
Representative of Employment | 07 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representatives of Community Living | 07 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 |
Total | 138 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 51 |
Hearing | 25 |
Speech Communication | 24 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 11 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 14 |
Daily Living | 22 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 28 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 |
Total | 181 |
East Bay Educational Collaborative loaned Chromebooks students entering Middle Schoolers over the summer that would not have access to their school Chromebook. This allowed them to complete a Summer Series which included Bootcamp lessons and Webinars for sons and daughters entering Middle School. The platform of daily use within the classroom, mentoring, peer tutoring, and social networking that would be beneficial for them entering in the Fall. The ease of learning and use during the summer season was critical to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school supports with assistive technology. There was a Chromebook set and brief lessons highlighting features such as Google for Struggling Readers and Literacy Clues. Adjusted accommodating for personalized learning of 10 students.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 11 | 02 | 26 | 39 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
Subtotal | 12 | 02 | 28 | 42 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
Subtotal | 14 | 02 | 28 | 44 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 14 | 02 | 28 | 44 |
Performance on this measure | 85.71% | 100% | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 13 | 02 | 12 | 27 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 40 | 03 | 05 | 48 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
4. Subtotal | 55 | 05 | 19 | 79 |
5. None of the above | 14 | 00 | 01 | 15 |
6. Subtotal | 69 | 05 | 20 | 94 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 69 | 05 | 20 | 94 |
9. Performance on this measure | 79.71% | 100% | 95% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 108 | 78.26% |
Satisfied | 23 | 16.67% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 1.45% |
Nonrespondent | 05 | 3.62% |
Total Surveyed | 138 | |
Response rate % | 96.38% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 42 |
Hearing | 165 |
Speech Communication | 63 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 62 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 35 |
Daily Living | 98 |
Environmental Adaptations | 05 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
Computers and Related | 11 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 483 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 699 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 137 |
Representatives of Education | 421 |
Representatives of Employment | 30 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 06 |
Representative of Community Living | 40 |
Representative of Technology | 05 |
Total | 1,338 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 420 |
Service Provider | 53 |
Vendor | 284 |
Repair Service | 01 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 758 |
TechACCESSRI provided a demonstration to a speech language pathologist who needed to trial different switches and switch activated devices with one of her students. We demonstrated the use and features of several switches and switch activated devices. At the conclusion of the demonstration, she decided to take and trial several items on loan to help make a determination about the most appropriate switch for her student.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 101 | 10 | 339 | 450 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 01 | 05 | 10 |
Subtotal | 105 | 11 | 344 | 460 |
Have not made a decision | 20 | 01 | 02 | 23 |
Subtotal | 125 | 12 | 346 | 483 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 125 | 12 | 346 | 483 |
Performance on this measure | 84% | 91.67% | 99.42% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,092 | 81.61% |
Satisfied | 228 | 17.04% |
Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 0.37% |
Not at all satisfied | 05 | 0.37% |
Nonrespondent | 08 | 0.6% |
Total | 1,338 | |
Response rate % | 99.4% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 13 | 03 | 226 | 242 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 40 | 03 | 08 | 51 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 00 | 21 | 23 |
4. Subtotal | 55 | 06 | 255 | 316 |
5. None of the above | 14 | 00 | 07 | 21 |
6. Subtotal | 69 | 06 | 262 | 337 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 69 | 06 | 262 | 337 |
9. Performance on this measure | 76.81% | 100% | 89.31% | 86.94% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 112 | 12 | 365 | 489 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 01 | 07 | 13 |
Subtotal | 117 | 13 | 372 | 502 |
Have not made a decision | 22 | 01 | 02 | 25 |
Subtotal | 139 | 14 | 374 | 527 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 139 | 14 | 374 | 527 |
Performance on this measure | 84.17% | 92.86% | 99.47% | 95.26% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.30% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 99.13% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 164 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 127 |
Representatives of Education | 902 |
Representatives of Employment | 104 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 26 |
Representatives of Community Living | 54 |
Representatives of Technology | 117 |
Unable to Categorize | 02 |
TOTAL | 1,496 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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1,276 | 220 | 00 | 1,496 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 1,271 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 85 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 117 |
Transition | 23 |
Total | 1,496 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
East Bay Educational Collaborative and Ocean State Center for Independent Living provided training to the RI State Library Municipality Systems. The training focused on library patrons with blindness, low vision, print disability, physical disability and overall disability awareness. It was attended by 20 staff of municipality library system (OLIS). Hands on exploration occurred with CCTV. Additional training will be taking place at the libraries request prior to purchasing equipment for patrons.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Touch Chat App for Communication was offered and training on the iPAd and App were part of this evaluative AT Consultation for BN @ Riverside MS. Para educator 1:1 assistant and classroom teacher were very familiar with the App and we discussed programming pages and blocks for the sS daily activities and frequent expressive attempt. This Ss is 12 yO with limited Literacy, low vocabulary and Pre-K reading level, Ss has communication and high communication intention, function. Intelligibility and clarity for unfamiliar listeners is not easily understood. His ability to Navigate around the I pad and phone devices are report ably good.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Over 49 million adults in the US do NOT use technology in their day-to-day lives, while the younger generations grew up using technology in all aspects of their lives. This technology gap has created an intergenerational digital divide. An international non-profit organization called Cyber-Seniors was created to offer a sustainable and scalable tech- training model for older adults with teenage mentors through the development and dissemination of resources to individuals and organizations around the world. This program believes in one-on-one interaction with seniors and their young mentors and addresses the growing problem of social isolation amongst the elderly; social isolation poses significant health risks including increased risk for all causes of mortality, dementia, increased risk for re-hospitalization, and an increased number of falls. In August 2019, Denise Corson (ATEL) became a member of their Advisory Board is to help develop the future of their organization. Accessibility is one of her primary goals for accepting this position, since the general population is not aware of many accessibility options that are designed to make computers, smartphones and tablets easier to use. Denise has advised the Cyber-Senior organization to changes on their website, to make this information available to individuals with disabilities or the elderly. The information they will be adding pertains to information about apps and built in accessibility features for android and IOS for individuals that have low vision, blind, deaf, hard of hearing, speech, and memory, these include: Voice Over, Speak Screen, Large Dynamic Type, Zoom, Magnifier, Display Accommodations, Siri, Switch Control, Assistive Touch, touch accommodations, captioning, mono audio, vibrate and vibrate patterns, Talkback, Select to Speak, BrailleBack, Google Assistant, Switch Access and Voice Access.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 14 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 68 |
No known outcome at this time | 35 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 117 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 70.1% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 13.53% |
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Employment | 30.82% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 4.52% |
Community Living | 49.62% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 1.51% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
ATEL participated in ADA Training at Providence Police Department for all Rhode Island Police Departments statewide. The State Police Contacted the ATEL Program to assess their devices, suggest what they need to obtain updated technology to assist with effective communication for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and assist them in developing training.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
OSCIL visited 19 high schools and had 25 students participate in a transition workshop to assist with Assistive Technology transition goals as well as ADL prior to graduation. They worked with 11 students individually regarding transition as well.
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. 11/29/2018-11/30/2018 Hosted Assistive Technology Conference of New England at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI. All four RI ATAP Partners participated in Vendor Booths as well as RICAT Members (Chair and Lawyer for RI Disability Law Center).
2. 2/8/2019 RI ATAP Partners participated in a large Cub Scout Dens Disability Awareness Night in Smithfield RI. Hearing/Speech, Interactive App Section, having the kids learn sighted guide and do and don't of mobility awareness. The elementary age children and parents that normally are not exposed to assistive technology supports go to work with the partners in a hands on setting.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 387 | 118 | 505 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 454 | 43 | 497 |
Representative of Education | 390 | 08 | 398 |
Representative of Employment | 95 | 05 | 100 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 128 | 10 | 138 |
Representative of Community Living | 182 | 27 | 209 |
Representative of Technology | 88 | 01 | 89 |
Unable to Categorize | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Total | 1,727 | 212 | 1,939 |
State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 00 |
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1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | No |
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