National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Florida 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 |
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| Approved Loan made | 37 | 03 | 40 |
| Approved Not made | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Rejected | 27 | 02 | 29 |
| Total | 66 | 05 | 71 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $9,000 | Highest Income: | $90,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $1,189,700 | 40 | $29,743 |
| 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 |
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| Number of Loans | 10 | 09 | 15 | 04 | 01 | 01 | 40 |
| Percentage of Loans | 25% | 22.5% | 37.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 35 | 87.5% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 01 | 2.5% |
| With loan guarantee only | 04 | 10% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 40 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 35 | $228,527 |
| Partnership Loans | 05 | $137,769 |
| Total | 40 | $366,296 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 5% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 6% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | 40 | 5.45% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 40 |
| 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 | 40 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 03 | $10,875 |
| Hearing | 13 | $31,555 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 08 | $21,511 |
| Daily living | 04 | $17,338 |
| Environmental adaptations | 02 | $31,343 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 14 | $155,588 |
| Computers and related | 05 | $2,432 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 07 | $95,654 |
| Total | 56 | $366,296 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 01 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $22,240 |
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? | 00 |
|---|
C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
D. Anecdote
Juan and Steven are twin brothers with Cerebral Palsy. They use wheelchairs for almost all mobility, only being able to walk a very short distance with a walker at times. Their favorite hobbies include fishing, hunting and taking family trips to the beach. However, their everyday powerchairs cannot typically handle these activities. Juan and Steven were able to use the FAAST New Horizon Loan Program to obtain a bank guarantee loan to purchase Action Track Chairs. Through individual loans, they were both able to qualify for a new Track Chair to give them the freedom to hunt, fish, and ride down the beach on their own. FAAST also approved the purchase of an enclosed trailer so that their family can travel with both chairs at the same time to whatever outdoor destination they plan on heading to next. The loan program has provided a significant increase to their independence, their ability to be more active outside, and the ability for their family to participate in more community and outdoor activities together.
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. | 00 | 05 | 19 | 24 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 03 | 01 | 04 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 09 | 22 | 31 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 01 | 07 | 08 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 10 | 29 | 39 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 11 | 29 | 40 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 81.82% | 75.86% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 29 | 72.5% |
| Satisfied | 10 | 25% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 2.5% |
| Total Surveyed | 40 | |
| Response rate % | 97.5% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 139 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 930 |
| C. Total | 1,069 |
| 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 | 1,069 |
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 | 01 | $20 | $0 | $20 |
| Hearing | 01 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Speech Communication | 02 | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 252 | $53,032 | $0 | $53,032 |
| Daily Living | 201 | $17,122 | $0 | $17,122 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 08 | $375 | $0 | $375 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 01 | $30 | $0 | $30 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 05 | $145 | $0 | $145 |
| Total | 471 | $70,904 | $0 | $70,904 |
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 | 05 | $5,600 | $3,500 | $2,100 |
| Hearing | 17 | $1,762 | $0 | $1,762 |
| Speech Communication | 06 | $775 | $0 | $775 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 770 | $204,252 | $344 | $203,908 |
| Daily Living | 447 | $40,602 | $0 | $40,602 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 24 | $2,750 | $0 | $2,750 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 04 | $3,081 | $0 | $3,081 |
| Computers and Related | 07 | $779 | $0 | $779 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 05 | $145 | $0 | $145 |
| Total | 1,285 | $259,746 | $3,844 | $255,902 |
D. Anecdote
Natalie H is a young woman in Tampa, Florida, with Cerebral Palsy and a speech impairment. She became aware of FAAST when she met FAAST Advisory Council Member, Thom DeLilla, at an event. Natalie reached out to FAAST and expressed a need for a desktop computer. Her current computer was slow, outdated, and was not conducive for school, work or communication with others. FAAST went to work and with the assistance of the FAAST Northwest RDC coordinator, Jesse Hansen, a donated CPU was refurbished, loaded with an operating system and provided to Natalie. FAAST was also able to send a monitor, keyboard and mouse to Natalie that the organization had received through donation. The reuse activity allowed Natalie to keep up with her schoolwork and helped to promote further independence.
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. | 05 | 10 | 777 | 792 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 04 | 05 | 148 | 157 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 50 | 50 |
| 4. Subtotal | 09 | 15 | 975 | 999 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 01 | 57 | 58 |
| 6. Subtotal | 09 | 16 | 1,032 | 1,057 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 12 | 12 |
| 8. Total | 09 | 16 | 1,044 | 1,069 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 93.75% | 93.39% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 835 | 78.11% |
| Satisfied | 140 | 13.1% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 94 | 8.79% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,069 | |
| Response rate % | 91.21% |
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) | 1,815 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 232 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 492 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 892 |
| Total | 3,431 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 952 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 702 |
| Representative of Education | 197 |
| Representative of Employment | 68 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,429 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 49 |
| Representatives of Technology | 34 |
| Total | 3,431 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 732 |
| Hearing | 169 |
| Speech Communication | 1,397 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 237 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 150 |
| Daily Living | 438 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 228 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 13 |
| Computers and Related | 1,917 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 117 |
| Total | 5,398 |
E. Anecdote
CIL Disability Resource Center (CILDRC) had a table at Publix to sell tickets for a fundraiser. Jamie was struggling using a walker to walk up to the store, CILDRC staff asked her if she needed help. The team helped her and provided her with information on what programs CILDRC has to offer. She immediately got excited about how the FAAST program could help her. She later came into CILDRC and met with an Independent Living Specialist (ILS) and the Assistive Technology Program Specialist (ATPS) for the Gulf Coast Regional Demonstration Center. They were able to loan her a manual wheelchair for her to use. While she was leaving, the staff became aware of her struggle to lift her leg into her car. The ILS and ATPS brought out a Leg Lifter; this low-tech assistive technology will help her to remain independent by using it to get her legs into the car with just a bit of effort. She was very happy borrowing both the wheelchair and the Leg Lifter. These devices have changed her life, and she wants to share it with everyone
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 | 710 | 187 | 723 | 1,620 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 13 | 03 | 18 | 34 |
| Subtotal | 723 | 190 | 741 | 1,654 |
| Have not made a decision | 51 | 01 | 33 | 85 |
| Subtotal | 774 | 191 | 774 | 1,739 |
| Nonrespondent | 38 | 09 | 29 | 76 |
| Total | 812 | 200 | 803 | 1,815 |
| Performance on this measure | 93.41% | 99.48% | 95.74% | |
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. | 277 | 34 | 161 | 472 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 91 | 30 | 146 | 267 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 55 | 10 | 51 | 116 |
| 4. Subtotal | 423 | 74 | 358 | 855 |
| 5. None of the above | 350 | 02 | 57 | 409 |
| 6. Subtotal | 773 | 76 | 415 | 1,264 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 250 | 02 | 100 | 352 |
| 8. Total | 1,023 | 78 | 515 | 1,616 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 54.72% | 97.37% | 86.27% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,420 | 70.53% |
| Satisfied | 112 | 3.26% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 10 | 0.29% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.06% |
| Nonrespondent | 887 | 25.85% |
| Total Surveyed | 3,431 | |
| Response rate % | 74.15% |
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 | 139 |
| Hearing | 55 |
| Speech Communication | 364 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 171 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 56 |
| Daily Living | 162 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 36 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 04 |
| Computers and Related | 83 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 17 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 1,087 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,204 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 800 |
| Representatives of Education | 156 |
| Representatives of Employment | 27 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 754 |
| Representative of Community Living | 149 |
| Representative of Technology | 273 |
| Total | 3,363 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 05 |
| Service Provider | 152 |
| Vendor | 375 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 532 |
D. Anecdote
A young man, diagnosed with ASD came to the South Florida Regional Demonstration Center (SFRDC) along with his mother to preview assistive technology (AT) that could help him expand his communication abilities. During their visit, the consumer and his mother took part in our AT Demonstration Program. The SFRDC staff demonstrated an array of AT to help with communication. The team demonstrated the following devices: LAMP Words for Life, Proloqou2Go, and TouchChat. After trying them, the consumer decided that the LAMP Words for Life application would be the item that would best suit his needs. The consumer participated in the loan program and obtained the software on their own at the end of the trial.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 351 | 155 | 515 | 1,021 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 03 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 353 | 155 | 518 | 1,026 |
| Have not made a decision | 29 | 02 | 25 | 56 |
| Subtotal | 382 | 157 | 543 | 1,082 |
| Nonrespondent | 03 | 01 | 01 | 05 |
| Total | 385 | 158 | 544 | 1,087 |
| Performance on this measure | 91.69% | 98.1% | 95.22% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 3,133 | 93.16% |
| Satisfied | 228 | 6.78% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.06% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 3,363 | |
| 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. | 282 | 49 | 957 | 1,288 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 95 | 36 | 296 | 427 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 55 | 13 | 102 | 170 |
| 4. Subtotal | 432 | 98 | 1,355 | 1,885 |
| 5. None of the above | 350 | 04 | 121 | 475 |
| 6. Subtotal | 782 | 102 | 1,476 | 2,360 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 250 | 03 | 112 | 365 |
| 8. Total | 1,032 | 105 | 1,588 | 2,725 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 48.21% | 82.52% | 84.21% | 72.27% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not 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 | 1,061 | 342 | 1,238 | 2,641 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 15 | 03 | 21 | 39 |
| Subtotal | 1,076 | 345 | 1,259 | 2,680 |
| Have not made a decision | 80 | 03 | 58 | 141 |
| Subtotal | 1,156 | 348 | 1,317 | 2,821 |
| Nonrespondent | 41 | 10 | 30 | 81 |
| Total | 1,197 | 358 | 1,347 | 2,902 |
| Performance on this measure | 92.84% | 98.85% | 95.52% | 94.83% |
| 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 | 99.80% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 87.57% | 90% | Not Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 4,121 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 1,824 |
| Representatives of Education | 795 |
| Representatives of Employment | 142 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 4,261 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 884 |
| Representatives of Technology | 216 |
| Unable to Categorize | 1,191 |
| TOTAL | 13,434 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,485 | 2,949 | 00 | 13,434 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 11,816 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 79 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 470 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 116 |
| Transition | 953 |
| Total | 13,434 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
A woman in her 30s, diagnosed dysarthria, came to the South Florida Regional Demonstration Center to receive training on a communication system utilizing head tracker as a means of access. The consumer is using an Accent 1000 with NuPoint. During the training, the consumer asked particular questions about the vocabulary systems available on the device, how to customize the vocabularies, how to access the computer to use other features. The consumer learned how to do these features and how to complete them independently using head tracking.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
During the Family Café 2019, FAAST staff led an Assistive Technology Transition Training. Topics include Early Steps, Project 10, and obtaining assistive technology through Vocational Rehabilitation for post-secondary education and the workforce. Early Steps is a program of the Florida Department of Health. Early Steps can provide some assistive technology to their students for educational purposes. After a short discussion with the audience, the staff determined that the audience members had young children, which drove the focus of the training to Early Steps and SB 772: AT Follows a Child. After briefly discussed Project 10 and Vocational Rehabilitation. As previously stated, I briefly discussed Project 10: The Transition Education Network. This program’s primary focus is to provide school districts with tools to be able to assist students with disabilities in post-secondary education planning. I continued to explain that planning for post-secondary education can include assistive technology, and FAAST Inc. can help with assistive technology needs. The training presentation concluded by going over how to transition into the workforce with assistive technology as a Vocational Rehabilitation client. Vocational Rehabilitation can provide assistive technology if it is needed to complete post-secondary education and the workforce. Staff went over the application process and what to expect when working with Vocational Rehabilitation.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
FAAST provided training on Accessible Microsoft Word Documents to eight Individuals. Most of the participants present were k-12 educators. The attendees were very engaged and asked questions. After the training, several participants asked for copies of the materials to share with their colleagues. The recording of the training was later posted on our YouTube Channel to share with others that want to learn how to create accessible Word documents.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 01 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 43 |
| No known outcome at this time | 72 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 116 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 37.9% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Not Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 0% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 77% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 23% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The Assistive Technology Advisory Council has been meeting to discuss the current service delivery model to find new and better ways to provide more services to Floridians.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
FAAST secured a grant to assist individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries to transition into a more independent living situation. This grant will provide, train, and demonstrate smart home devices to Individuals and their caregivers. These devices include commercially available environmental adaptations such as Smart Home and Home automation devices to live a more independent lifestyle.
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. FAAST had the opportunity to speak to a group of young advocates about Assistive Technology and the many ways it is able to help people from every stage of life and in many different ways. The presentation shared how FAAST resources can help them find assistive technology that will fit their needs.
2. This year, FAAST was able to send a large amount of printed information to a wide range of professionals such as Speech-Language Pathologists, Rehab Specialists, Audiologists, and more for them to be able to better share what resources are available, with their customers.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,029 | 141 | 1,170 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 828 | 93 | 921 |
| Representative of Education | 147 | 02 | 149 |
| Representative of Employment | 46 | 01 | 47 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 747 | 26 | 773 |
| Representative of Community Living | 275 | 12 | 287 |
| Representative of Technology | 33 | 04 | 37 |
| Unable to Categorize | 32 | 00 | 32 |
| Total | 3,137 | 279 | 3,416 |
Notes:
State Improvement Outcomes
| State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 01 |
|---|
A. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
FAAST received a grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation to host three regional events that promoted access to and awareness of recreational AT in rural communities.
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.)
A training was created this year to educate Floridians on how to obtain funding to purchase recreational AT. This presentation can be obtained by emailing Matt Holloway at mholloway@faastinc.org.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
B. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Additional And Leveraged Funds
Additional and Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| State Appropriations | $214,622 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| State Appropriations | $103,976 | Device Loan |
| Federal | $136,000 | Training |
| State Appropriations | $72,178 | Training |
| State Appropriations | $53,639 | Demonstration |
| Federal | $14,000 | Device Loan |
| Amount: $594,415 |
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).
No unique issues to report.
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