National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Illinois 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 | 07 | 03 | 10 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Rejected | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 27 | 14 | 41 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $15,792 | Highest Income: | $113,136 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $511,392 | 10 | $51,139 |
| 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 | 00 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 10 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 10 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 10 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 10 | $172,433 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 10 | $172,433 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 3% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 10 | 3.5% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 09 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 01 |
| 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 | 10 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $5,000 |
| Daily living | 02 | $7,466 |
| Environmental adaptations | 01 | $19,594 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 06 | $140,373 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 10 | $172,433 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Vocational Rehabilitation Open Ended Equipment Purchasing Program |
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2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 350 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 59 |
| C. Total Served | 409 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 409 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 00 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
This program is funded through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services as a bulk purchase program to increase the cost savings to the state for AT equipment and devices purchased for customers served through VR.
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 283 | $369,153 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 05 | $480 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 226 | $88,360 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 29 | $11,093 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 11 | $1,698 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 794 | $503,003 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 1,348 | $973,787 |
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
Meet Bart! At eleven years old Bart is now in a wheelchair and has outgrown all car seats. The family needed a vehicle that would provide him the ability to travel safely and in comfort. They also wanted the opportunity to take Bart out of the house more frequently, not only when it’s absolutely required. The family worked very hard to make this happen. It was a long journey but with personal savings, crowd funding, family assistance, and the help of the Tommy Finnegan Legacy Foundation, Division of Specialized Care for Children and Exceptional Children's Charities, the family was able to obtain an affordable financial loan through IATP. The family’s note: Thank you so much for your help and for the support of our collection, which lasted almost two years. All documents were completed and we could pick up the car. It is awesome. Bart is very happy and the first week using new car is behind us. Now we are able to leave the house without any problem. Thank you all very much that you helped to make our life easier and more normal. Bart got a great gift for Children's Day, a new car and possibility for more going out of home!
Spencer received an Apple Watch through the Fast Track Open-Ended Loan Program after a workplace evaluation determined that wearable technology will increase his independence by sending reminders of tasks to complete, decreasing his need for a job coach.
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 | 00 | 09 | 09 |
| 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 | 01 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 418 | 99.76% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 0.24% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 419 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 727 |
| C. Total | 727 |
| 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 | 727 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
B. Device Exchange Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 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 |
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 | 101 | $76,512 | $0 | $76,512 |
| Hearing | 11 | $3,431 | $0 | $3,431 |
| Speech Communication | 44 | $132,408 | $0 | $132,408 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 06 | $1,187 | $0 | $1,187 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 344 | $113,763 | $0 | $113,763 |
| Daily Living | 473 | $30,465 | $0 | $30,465 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Computers and Related | 45 | $18,906 | $0 | $18,906 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 05 | $1,603 | $0 | $1,603 |
| Total | 1,031 | $380,575 | $0 | $380,575 |
D. Anecdote
Elnora has a print disability that was never diagnosed or addressed when she was a child. When she married, she depended on her husband to read all of their mail, newspapers . . . anything in print aloud to her. Unfortunately, her husband passed away last year and Elnora has few people to rely on. Also, there were things coming through the mail that she did not necessarily want other people reading. She visited IATP because she had received a document from the WIPA program that she felt was personal and asked for assistance from a WIPA staff member to read the document. The staff member was happy to assist and made sure Elnora had a complete understanding of the document. The Reuse Program was called into the meeting to see if they might have any devices that could help her read her mail. A Reuse staff member found a scanning pen and trialed it with Elnora. She picked up on the operation of the pen very quickly. An open-ended loan was made to her meaning she could use it as long as it was of benefit to her. Elnora was literally in tears when she was leaving. She said that she had never been treated with such kindness. A follow-up visit was made to her home to ensure that everything was working out and she brought out her mail to show how she now reads it independently.
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. | 25 | 18 | 647 | 690 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 03 | 03 | 28 | 34 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 4. Subtotal | 28 | 21 | 678 | 727 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 28 | 21 | 678 | 727 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 28 | 21 | 678 | 727 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 726 | 99.86% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 0.14% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 727 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,145 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 75 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 94 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 79 |
| Total | 1,393 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 223 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 225 |
| Representative of Education | 691 |
| Representative of Employment | 29 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 106 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 112 |
| Representatives of Technology | 07 |
| Total | 1,393 |
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 | 145 |
| Hearing | 70 |
| Speech Communication | 786 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 269 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 57 |
| Daily Living | 159 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 83 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 158 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 04 |
| Total | 1,731 |
E. Anecdote
My experience with the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) in Springfield exceeded my expectations in each step of the process of AAC. I was impressed with the speed and efficiency of communication from the very first email inquiry. Each person with whom I spoke was courteous and knowledgeable. The team's ability to immediately connect me to resources was much appreciated. I was thankful for the expertise from the SLP who evaluated my student and also pleased with the respectful collaboration we shared. Written reports and loaner devices were received more quickly than expected and instructions were easy to follow for device return and new device funding. I highly commend the IATP for their professionalism, expertise and courteous service to me, my student and his family. This thank you note below was dictated by him, then he signed it and drew arms for a great big hug to you!
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 | 418 | 23 | 236 | 677 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 211 | 10 | 109 | 330 |
| Subtotal | 629 | 33 | 345 | 1,007 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 629 | 33 | 345 | 1,007 |
| Nonrespondent | 91 | 08 | 39 | 138 |
| Total | 720 | 41 | 384 | 1,145 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
G. Acquisition Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 51 | 02 | 30 | 83 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 85 | 10 | 24 | 119 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 01 | 02 | 07 |
| 4. Subtotal | 140 | 13 | 56 | 209 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 140 | 13 | 56 | 209 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 23 | 02 | 14 | 39 |
| 8. Total | 163 | 15 | 70 | 248 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,149 | 82.48% |
| Satisfied | 60 | 4.31% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 07 | 0.5% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 177 | 12.71% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,393 | |
| Response rate % | 87.29% |
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 | 252 |
| Hearing | 20 |
| Speech Communication | 133 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 46 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 09 |
| Daily Living | 74 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 09 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 02 |
| Computers and Related | 29 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 576 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 487 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 374 |
| Representatives of Education | 433 |
| Representatives of Employment | 26 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 32 |
| Representative of Community Living | 35 |
| Representative of Technology | 42 |
| Total | 1,429 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 10 |
| Service Provider | 88 |
| Vendor | 479 |
| Repair Service | 01 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 578 |
D. Anecdote
Helen is 96 and has macular degeneration. She was a former seamstress and loved making and wearing beautiful clothing. She said that her visit to IATP was prompted after someone mentioned she was wearing a red blouse with a pink skirt. She vowed to never let that happen again. Helen received services from 3 programs on her visit. She tried many devices in the AT Demonstration Center and found a magnifier that she wanted to try in her own home. She borrowed that device for a 5-week loan from Device Loan, and the Reuse Program had a Color Identifier that will ensure that she never wear pink with red again. A trifecta!
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 214 | 48 | 280 | 542 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 04 | 21 | 31 |
| Subtotal | 220 | 52 | 301 | 573 |
| Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
| Subtotal | 222 | 52 | 302 | 576 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 222 | 52 | 302 | 576 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.1% | 100% | 99.67% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,406 | 98.39% |
| Satisfied | 19 | 1.33% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 04 | 0.28% |
| Total | 1,429 | |
| Response rate % | 99.72% |
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. | 76 | 20 | 686 | 782 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 88 | 13 | 52 | 153 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 01 | 06 | 11 |
| 4. Subtotal | 168 | 34 | 744 | 946 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 168 | 34 | 744 | 946 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 23 | 02 | 14 | 39 |
| 8. Total | 191 | 36 | 758 | 985 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 97.62% | 97.06% | 99.19% | 98.84% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 632 | 71 | 516 | 1,219 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 217 | 14 | 130 | 361 |
| Subtotal | 849 | 85 | 646 | 1,580 |
| Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
| Subtotal | 851 | 85 | 647 | 1,583 |
| Nonrespondent | 91 | 08 | 39 | 138 |
| Total | 942 | 93 | 686 | 1,721 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.76% | 100% | 99.85% | 99.81% |
| 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 | 99.82% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 95.44% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 165 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 267 |
| Representatives of Education | 523 |
| Representatives of Employment | 99 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 220 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 159 |
| Representatives of Technology | 170 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,603 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,010 | 58 | 535 | 1,603 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 516 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 05 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 300 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 462 |
| Transition | 320 |
| Total | 1,603 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
IATP, in partnership with vendors of AAC devices conducted a two-day training on AAC devices and software for SLPs, and para-educators and Medicaid AAC reviewers. Twenty-seven individuals from all over the state participated in the hands-on training. This training provided therapists and para-educators with the opportunity to expand their knowledge on a variety of AAC products which will improve the services trainees provide to the students they work with in the local districts.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP partnered with The ARC of Illinois on a two-year project focused on individuals with Developmental Disabilities in the workplace and the role assistive technology (AT) plays in their success. As a result of the project, IATP and the ARC presented at the AT Conference on September 13, 2019 to an audience of 25 transition specialists, teachers and staff from VR and DD about how AT can help individuals with developmental disabilities transition to the workplace. During the presentation staff highlighted how employment goals can be paired with AT and how to ensure that the AT identified is the correct AT.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
IATP designed, developed and led an all day workshop on the following two topics - 1. how to make accessible documents and 2. how to close caption videos for the staff at Kaskaskia College in Centralia Illinois. IATP was connected with Kaskaskia College through contacts that were made by Krystal Connolly and the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support at ISU. Kaskaskia college had just recently been involved in an OCR complaint that was focused towards the school’s website. As a positive move towards accessibility Kaskaskia College administration thought it would be advantageous to provide professors with training opportunities on how to make their materials accessible. The day-long trainings showed 77 professors how to make accessible documents and 36 professors how to make closed captioned videos.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 395 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 67 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 462 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 44.62% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 6.15% |
| Community Living | 0% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 49.23% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
IATP reached out to three of the AAC companies about partnering on a statewide AAC training for SLPs and para-educators. Through the collaboration, IATP was able to provide 27 SLPs and para-educators with intensive hands-on training on AAC devices and software. The trainees will be able to transfer the new knowledge they obtained to their local districts to assist their student with AAC needs.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Mike was unloading bales at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin when his hand caught on the twine which pulled him headfirst into the ground. After Mike was rushed to the hospital, the family discovered Mike dislocated his C5 and C6 vertebrae and suffered from a spinal cord injury. Due to his injuries, Mike had no feeling or mobility from the middle of his chest down. After a family friend connected Mike with AgrAbility Unlimited, AgrAbility partnered with the Illinois Assistive Technology Program who provided technical assistance necessary to make adaptations to Mike's house that were needed to allow him to return home after extensive rehabilitation. Despite these obstacles, many like Mike persevere and continue farming. “I do anything I can to help out. I want to work.” While Mike cannot get into a tractor, he still contributes as much as he can to his family’s 4,000 acre farm in Illinois. He keeps up with the farm office work, like keeping track of yields and grain tickets.
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. It had been years since the Illinois Assistive Technology Program last exhibited at the Illinois State Fair 10-day event. This summer IATP was asked if it would please be part of the exhibit for two days only. One day was Senior Day and the other was Veteran's Day at the Fair. IATP staff took AT devices geared for each of the two audiences out to the fairgrounds and between the two days at the fair spoke with 400 individuals. As a result of the two days exhibiting there was an immediate increase in calls for information and assistance as well as foot traffic into the AT Demonstration Center.
2. Each year IATP selects a group to outreach to and invite to the AT Demonstration Center for an Open House specifically geared to the targeted group. During fiscal year 2019, IATP staff sent electronic and paper invitations to staff in local districts within an hour drive time to the AT Demonstration Center. The Open House attracted just over 60 professional for local districts.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 213 | 27 | 240 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 178 | 67 | 245 |
| Representative of Education | 527 | 155 | 682 |
| Representative of Employment | 03 | 02 | 05 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| Representative of Community Living | 78 | 76 | 154 |
| Representative of Technology | 45 | 04 | 49 |
| Unable to Categorize | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Total | 1,053 | 333 | 1,386 |
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.
When IDEA was reauthorized states were told they could utilize Response to Intervention (RTI) or Multi-tiered systems of support. In Illinois, in school code this was not "may" but "shall". In 2019 a bill was passed (PA 101-0515) that further mandated three things that impact students with disabilities: 1. No later than 5 days before the IEP meeting schools (or school boards) must provide the parent or guardian with copies of all relevant information collected as well as a copy of the draft IEP so that the parent/guardian could be a full participant in the meeting. 2. Parents must be made aware yearly that they can request related services logs with minutes that have been administered. 3. School districts must utilize RTI or multi-tiered educational systems of supports as part of an evaluation procedure to determine whether a child is eligible for special education due to a specific learning disability and may use the information to determine eligibility in any category.
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.)
IATP took the lead on this bill and it passed out of the House 115-0 and out of the Senate 57-0. The Public Act 101-0515 can be found at the following website. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=101-0515&GA=101
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Education
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $863,841 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $171,244 | Reuse |
| Public/State Agency | $74,382 | Training |
| Public/State Agency | $43,868 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $74,126 | Demonstration |
| Public/State Agency | $55,660 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $119,722 | Device Loan |
| Amount: $1,402,843 |
B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
|---|
C. Describe any unique issues with your data in this section (e.g., the reason why you were unable to report the number of individuals served with additional or leveraged funds).
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