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 | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 3,550 |
C. Total | 3,550 |
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 | 3,550 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 2,815 | $1,986,099 | $0 | $1,986,099 |
Daily Living | 2,257 | $241,263 | $0 | $241,263 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 28 | $83,063 | $0 | $83,063 |
Total | 5,100 | $2,310,425 | $0 | $2,310,425 |
A family needed a gait trainer for home and school for their son. The family’s insurance denied their application to fund this needed mobility aid. The state AT Act program’s durable medical equipment (DME) provider for children provided this equipment to the family based on community donations. The family reported that with the proper equipment, their son was able to freely walk around their home/neighborhood and enjoy time with their family. They also reported that at school, their son was able to participate in physical education, walk freely throughout the school and interact with his peers. The family also reported that in addition to giving their son his independence, the gait trainer allowed him to strengthen his leg muscles and hone his walking skills. The family hopes that one day that he will be able to walk independently due to the assistance of his gait trainer and physical therapy.
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. | 36 | 02 | 2,368 | 2,406 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 13 | 00 | 466 | 479 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 17 | 00 | 350 | 367 |
4. Subtotal | 66 | 02 | 3,184 | 3,252 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 66 | 02 | 3,184 | 3,252 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 298 | 298 |
8. Total | 66 | 02 | 3,482 | 3,550 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 91.44% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 3,152 | 88.79% |
Satisfied | 100 | 2.82% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 298 | 8.39% |
Total Surveyed | 3,550 | |
Response rate % | 91.61% |
Performance measures section E and F contain 298 non respondents due to new subcontractor expanding service and having difficulty collecting data from recipients. Working with new subcontractor on this to improve performance next year.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 172 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 04 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 111 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 03 |
Total | 290 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 252 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 07 |
Representative of Education | 02 |
Representative of Employment | 02 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 25 |
Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 |
Total | 290 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 09 |
Hearing | 08 |
Speech Communication | 01 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 149 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 148 |
Daily Living | 31 |
Environmental Adaptations | 35 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 55 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 436 |
Through its partnership with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the state’s AT Act program received a grant from the Dana & Christopher Reeve Foundation in 2016 to fund temporary ramps and accessible pathways. An individual contacted the state’s Assistive Technology Act (AT) program for temporary ramps for ingress/egress of her home. The individual lives with her significant other in the rural western part of Virginia and was being discharged from the hospital. This individual is 60 years old with a diagnosis of Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The individual uses a manual wheelchair for mobility and her husband did not have time to build a temporary ramp prior to her discharge. The state’s AT Act program collaborated with state’s vocational rehabilitation program’s rehabilitation engineering staff to install a temporary ramp before discharge. Once discharged, the individual’s husband began building a permanent ramp (next to the temporary ramp). Within two weeks after discharged, an accident occurred. The individual was smoking and her oxygen tank exploded. Fire engulfed the home. She and her husband were able to safely exit the home due to the installation of the temporary ramp! The house was unfortunately condemned. The couple was forced to move into a new home. The same temporary ramp was removed from the condemned home and placed at their new home. The husband is currently working on a permanent ramp for their new residence as well as bathroom modifications.
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 | 95 | 47 | 28 | 170 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 95 | 47 | 29 | 171 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 95 | 47 | 30 | 172 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 95 | 47 | 30 | 172 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 96.67% |
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. | 14 | 11 | 59 | 84 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 02 | 17 | 20 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 13 | 13 |
4. Subtotal | 15 | 13 | 89 | 117 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 15 | 13 | 90 | 118 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 15 | 13 | 90 | 118 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 98.89% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 275 | 94.83% |
Satisfied | 01 | 0.34% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 14 | 4.83% |
Total Surveyed | 290 | |
Response rate % | 95.17% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 11 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 05 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 140 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 89 |
Daily Living | 15 |
Environmental Adaptations | 08 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 27 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 296 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 497 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 49 |
Representatives of Education | 13 |
Representatives of Employment | 51 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 45 |
Representative of Community Living | 10 |
Representative of Technology | 02 |
Total | 667 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 02 |
Service Provider | 00 |
Vendor | 403 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 405 |
The AT Act program shares an AT lab with the state’s vocational rehabilitation program. This is mutually beneficial for statewide community and VR clients. The AT Act program supplies and retains ownership of more off-the-shelf consumer-based products including far field voice recognition technologies such as the Amazon Echo. A VR client was seen by the Assistive Technology Specialist to determine AT to improve independence. The individual’s family had been providing significant prompting to help the individual with their morning routine. This was helpful, but not ideal if the individual is to become more independent, obtain work skills, and become successfully employed. Staff recommended the Amazon Echo Spot available in the AT Act program’s lending library. The device provided auditory and visual prompts to help the client wake up and get ready independently using the “Routines”. The auditory feedback included the individual’s favorite song (as an alarm to wake up to), and Echo Dots throughout the house provided prompt to get breakfast, brush teeth, and put on shoes. Following these prompts, the client no longer required assistance from his family in the morning, and plans to attend a training program.
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 | 66 | 141 | 84 | 291 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Subtotal | 66 | 141 | 86 | 293 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Subtotal | 66 | 141 | 89 | 296 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 66 | 141 | 89 | 296 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 96.63% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 665 | 99.7% |
Satisfied | 02 | 0.3% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 667 | |
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. | 50 | 13 | 2,427 | 2,490 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 14 | 02 | 483 | 499 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 17 | 00 | 363 | 380 |
4. Subtotal | 81 | 15 | 3,273 | 3,369 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 81 | 15 | 3,274 | 3,370 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 298 | 298 |
8. Total | 81 | 15 | 3,572 | 3,668 |
9. Performance on this measure | 79.01% | 100% | 81.47% | 81.49% |
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 | 161 | 188 | 112 | 461 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Subtotal | 161 | 188 | 115 | 464 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
Subtotal | 161 | 188 | 119 | 468 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 161 | 188 | 119 | 468 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 96.64% | 99.15% |
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 | 100% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 93.08% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 519 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 60 |
Representatives of Education | 81 |
Representatives of Employment | 579 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 234 |
Representatives of Community Living | 294 |
Representatives of Technology | 04 |
Unable to Categorize | 20 |
TOTAL | 1,791 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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1,303 | 488 | 00 | 1,791 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 778 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 56 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 871 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 40 |
Transition | 46 |
Total | 1,791 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
More than 30 conference participants interacted with assistive technology professionals in the Assistive Technoloy (AT) Training Room at the 2019 Collaborations Conference at the Norfolk Sheraton Waterside. Participants included VR and Employment Service Organization staff, as well as family members and individuals with disabilities. Conference participants were able to “drop-in” to the AT Room learn about AT for specific functional limitations and personally try out some of the latest and greatest assistive technology AT devices and gadgets available to accommodate individuals with disabilities at home, work or play. AT professionals from the states Alternative Financing, VR, Deaf & Hard of Hearing and AT Act program presented two 1 ½ hour training sessions. In addition to the training, staff provided resources and 1:1 demonstrations of new and emerging technologies in order to increase participants’ knowledge, skills, and competencies regarding AT as well has help individuals make informed decisions regarding appropriate and affordable AT solutions.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The state AT Act program partnered with seven (7) Virginia Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to provide an assistive technology (AT) training/demonstration/short-term equipment loan program for seniors and caregivers to promote functional independence. Accordingly, staff from one of these targeted AAAs provided an assistive technology training to thirty-two (32) seniors. After the presentation, an attendee approached the trainer. This individual lost function on the right side of his body due to a stroke. The individual was interested in a suction cup scrubber available in the “Oldies but Goodies” Kit for seniors. The trainer explained that the device could assist someone who only had the use of one hand to wash the functional hand. This device only cost $7.00. The individual smiled and reported that ever since he lost function on his right side, he had not been able to wash his working hand or arm adequately. He explained that this bothered him a lot since he knew that his hand was never really clean. He reported that this was a life-changing event for him. Within five minutes of the presentation, he arranged to purchase the item. The AAA reported that this is just one example of a local training initiative that is “making it possible for seniors to age in place better and longer.”
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
State AT Act program staff conducted a training for the department of corrections for ten staff members. The purpose of the training was to improve awareness of and ways to make documents accessible for offender requests. The training has helped the department of corrections staff better identify and process offender requests for accessible documents. This training has led to further collaboration between the state AT Act program and the department of corrections and is helping to improve offender access to assistive technology devices, strategies, and services.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 40 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 40 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 0% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 100% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The state’s AT Act program has been providing technical assistance and working collaboratively with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the state’s adult community durable medical equipment reuse partner to address the functional mobility needs of Virginians with disabilities in response to natural disasters. Efforts include maintaining a cache of sanitized, used durable medical equipment (DME) readily available to Virginians with disabilities in state shelters. The AT Act program convened several meetings over the past year to coordinate disaster preparation and response efforts among the AT Act program, state emergency managers and Virginia’s DME reuse program. This resulted in the development of a program of ready-to-deploy “DME Shelter Kits” now available during disasters. Each kit includes crutches, walkers, bedside commodes, and manual wheelchairs. One kit will be readily available at Virginia state shelters during natural disasters. A memorandum of a
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
N/A
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. State AT Act program staff participated in a symposium at Liberty University’s School of Business hosted by the Virginia Manufacturing Association and the Manufacturing Skills Institute. The symposium included participants from the national MSI academic partner network featuring workforce development and educational best practices from industry, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions from across the United States. VATS staff co-presented on accommodating individuals with hidden disabilities in a manufacturing environment as well as staffed a hands-on assistive technology demonstration table.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 104 | 59 | 163 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 70 | 34 | 104 |
Representative of Education | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Representative of Employment | 20 | 00 | 20 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 36 | 07 | 43 |
Representative of Community Living | 37 | 03 | 40 |
Representative of Technology | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 270 | 103 | 373 |
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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Public/State Agency | $85,000 | Demonstration |
Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Device Loan |
Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Reuse |
Amount: $105,000 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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