Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
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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? | 00 |
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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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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 | 00 | 00 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
Total Surveyed | 00 | |
Response rate % | NaN% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 12 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 220 |
C. Total | 232 |
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 | 24 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 208 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided on behalf of schools under IDEA.
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 | $15,555 | $2,175 | $13,380 |
Daily Living | 04 | $2,012 | $0 | $2,012 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | $1,600 | $150 | $1,450 |
Total | 12 | $19,167 | $2,325 | $16,842 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 05 | $1,250 | $0 | $1,250 |
Speech Communication | 09 | $61,900 | $0 | $61,900 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 36 | $4,108 | $0 | $4,108 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 195 | $144,349 | $17 | $144,332 |
Daily Living | 125 | $25,292 | $0 | $25,292 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $1,800 | $0 | $1,800 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 02 | $4,395 | $0 | $4,395 |
Computers and Related | 05 | $86 | $0 | $86 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 | $3,762 | $0 | $3,762 |
Total | 381 | $246,942 | $17 | $246,925 |
Riding a bike was a long-time dream for a 12 year-old girl with cerebral palsy. She uses a wheelchair to get around, but wanted to be like other 12 year olds and ride a bike. She is very limited to what she can do outdoors although she loves being outdoors. Her mom checked the SC Assistive Technology Exchange website every day to see if someone posted an adapted bike on the website. Realizing that an adapted bike is not that common, she called the staff at the SC Assistive Technology Program. An adapted bike was found by SCATP staff. The first day the girl got the bike, she rode for 2 hours! She said "It's so awesome!" The smile on her face was priceless. She now feels like any other 12 year old with her bike. This bike will help her legs get stronger and she can enjoy being outdoors. The family plans to take the bike with them on their next vacation.
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. | 07 | 01 | 152 | 160 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 05 | 02 | 07 | 14 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 34 | 34 |
4. Subtotal | 12 | 03 | 193 | 208 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 12 | 03 | 193 | 208 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 12 | 03 | 193 | 208 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 225 | 96.98% |
Satisfied | 07 | 3.02% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 232 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
The five computer items under Open Ended Loans are iPad Mini cases.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 215 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 12 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 08 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 07 |
Total | 242 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 31 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 94 |
Representative of Education | 63 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 53 |
Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 242 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 16 |
Hearing | 09 |
Speech Communication | 180 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 32 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 04 |
Daily Living | 17 |
Environmental Adaptations | 20 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 48 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 59 |
Total | 385 |
An AT team leader borrowed eye gaze access communication equipment from SC Assistive Technology Program to trial with a student. These trials were critical in helping the AT team determine the best fit for the student during school and for transitioning to life after high school. Due to positive outcomes, the equipment was purchased. The student uses her new device to successfully communicate with her friends, family, and teachers. Her academic performance has improved and she is considering college for the first time.
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 | 106 | 02 | 74 | 182 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
Subtotal | 110 | 02 | 74 | 186 |
Have not made a decision | 17 | 02 | 10 | 29 |
Subtotal | 127 | 04 | 84 | 215 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 127 | 04 | 84 | 215 |
Performance on this measure | 86.61% | 50% | 88.1% |
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 | 03 | 03 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 07 | 00 | 06 | 13 |
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 | 07 | 00 | 09 | 16 |
5. None of the above | 04 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
6. Subtotal | 11 | 00 | 09 | 20 |
7. Nonrespondent | 03 | 00 | 04 | 07 |
8. Total | 14 | 00 | 13 | 27 |
9. Performance on this measure | 63.64% | NaN% | 91.37% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 204 | 84.3% |
Satisfied | 35 | 14.46% |
Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 1.24% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 242 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 11 |
Hearing | 03 |
Speech Communication | 132 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 57 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 |
Daily Living | 08 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 24 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 238 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 252 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 165 |
Representatives of Education | 176 |
Representatives of Employment | 04 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 49 |
Representative of Community Living | 48 |
Representative of Technology | 01 |
Total | 695 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 03 |
Service Provider | 06 |
Vendor | 120 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 129 |
Three senior ladies came to the Assistive Technology Resource Center. They each had vision difficulties. They said "the demonstration was SO helpful and we feel like we have won the lottery!" The women report that they can do so much more now that they have help with their vision like reading books, reading their mail, and watching TV.
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 | 154 | 05 | 79 | 238 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 154 | 05 | 79 | 238 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 154 | 05 | 79 | 238 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 154 | 05 | 79 | 238 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 648 | 93.24% |
Satisfied | 43 | 6.19% |
Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 0.58% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 695 | |
Response rate % | 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. | 07 | 01 | 155 | 163 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 12 | 02 | 13 | 27 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 34 | 34 |
4. Subtotal | 19 | 03 | 202 | 224 |
5. None of the above | 04 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
6. Subtotal | 23 | 03 | 202 | 228 |
7. Nonrespondent | 03 | 00 | 04 | 07 |
8. Total | 26 | 03 | 206 | 235 |
9. Performance on this measure | 82.61% | 100% | 83.17% | 83.33% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not 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 | 260 | 07 | 153 | 420 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
Subtotal | 264 | 07 | 153 | 424 |
Have not made a decision | 17 | 02 | 10 | 29 |
Subtotal | 281 | 09 | 163 | 453 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 281 | 09 | 163 | 453 |
Performance on this measure | 93.95% | 77.78% | 93.87% | 93.6% |
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 | 99.40% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 74 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 87 |
Representatives of Education | 852 |
Representatives of Employment | 113 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 244 |
Representatives of Community Living | 66 |
Representatives of Technology | 748 |
Unable to Categorize | 336 |
TOTAL | 2,520 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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1,031 | 163 | 1,326 | 2,520 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 265 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 1,519 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 494 |
Transition | 242 |
Total | 2,520 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
A member of the SC Assistive Technology co-presented at the SC Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The presentation was entitled "AAC for Adults." This presentation was attended by speech-language pathologists from across the state of South Carolina.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The SC Assistive Technology Program gives an annual AT Expo. Each year, the Expo includes 12 workshops including a transition workshop. The workshop this year was entitled "Promoting Inclusive Lives for Transitioning Students Using AAC" It was attended by professionals, parents and students from across SC, NC, and GA.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The SC Assistive Technology Program hosted a web-accessibility company, WebAIM to do two trainings. The University of South Carolina web masters attended in addition to other people across the state who were interested in learning more about web accessibility. The trainings were well attended with over 250 participants each day.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 131 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 80 |
No known outcome at this time | 41 |
Nonrespondent | 242 |
Total | 494 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 42.7% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 90% |
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Employment | 0% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 10% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) provides technical assistance to the staff at the SC Department of Education (SCDE) throughout the year. Resources, device loans, demonstrations, trainings and support for statewide school staff is provided throughout the year. The SCDE assistive technology specialist provided a day-long training on assistive technology policies and procedures for school AT teams that was attended by AT Team members from schools across the state. SCATP staff provided support with all aspects of planning, providing the venue, providing training and support prior to and during the day of the event.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) provides technical assistance to the Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC). We attend regular meetings and support TASC members during their conferences held during the year. SCATP's staff exhibit and present at their state-wide events.
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 SC Assistive Technology Program provides a statewide assistive technology expo each year. The AT Expo has attendees from across SC, NC and GA. This year 871 people attended the AT Expo. There were 72 exhibits which included agencies and vendors and 12 workshops that covered a wide variety of assistive technology topics. It was an all day event held in Columbia, SC, the state's capital which is centrally located in the state. The event and parking for the event were provided at no charge to the attendees.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 33 | 10 | 43 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 60 | 24 | 84 |
Representative of Education | 44 | 05 | 49 |
Representative of Employment | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 16 | 02 | 18 |
Representative of Community Living | 05 | 01 | 06 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 159 | 42 | 201 |
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? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Federal | $1,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Public/State Agency | $500 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Private | $1,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Public/State Agency | $5,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Private | $1,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Amount: $18,500 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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