National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Nebraska 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 | 06 | 03 | 09 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 07 | 04 | 11 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $21,648 | Highest Income: | $129,600 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $628,764 | 09 | $69,863 |
| 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 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 04 | 09 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 33.33% | 11.11% | 0% | 11.11% | 44.44% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
| 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 | 09 | 100% |
| Total | 09 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Partnership Loans | 09 | $150,350 |
| Total | 09 | $150,350 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 4% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 4% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 09 | 4% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 09 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
| 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 | 09 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 01 | $2,580 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 08 | $147,770 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 09 | $150,350 |
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? | 02 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: |
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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) | 63 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
| C. Total Served | 63 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 63 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 03 | $2,689 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 10 | $1,448 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 05 | $9,782 |
| Daily living | 05 | $3,873 |
| Environmental adaptations | 24 | $65,721 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 22 | $115,045 |
| Computers and related | 02 | $5,244 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 71 | $203,802 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
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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) | 07 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 03 |
| C. Total Served | 10 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 10 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 07 | $670 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 22 | $7,025 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 29 | $7,695 |
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
A is a student participating in Project SEARCH (a school to work internship) her final year of high school. She is diagnosed with Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder. She was having difficulty with scheduling and knowing when to take her break and lunch. She was also having trouble waking up for work and being on time. A Watchminder (scheduling watch) and Sonic Boom alarm clock with bed shaker were purchased using funds from the Enrichment Foundation in Omaha, NE. With the new technology A is able to wake up on time, arrive at work on time, and can independently know when to take her breaks and lunch.
T is an individual who is deaf-blind and worked with Nebraska’s iCanConnect Program. She was in need of equipment to assist her with telecommunicating with friends and family. She completed an assessment with a technology specialist and a laptop computer was recommended for her, as well as Microsoft Office and JAWS (Job Access with Speech) software. JAWS is a computer screen reader software used by individuals who are blind or have vision loss. T received training on how to properly use the JAWS software and is able to use the equipment to email with friends and family as well as access social media and other programs like Skype. She is also self-employed and the equipment provided assists her with staying in contact with her customers and being able to create spreadsheets to ensure her business continues to be successful.
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 | 08 | 39 | 47 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 03 | 10 | 14 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 05 | 06 | 11 |
| 4. Subtotal | 01 | 16 | 55 | 72 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 16 | 56 | 73 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 09 | 09 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 16 | 65 | 82 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 84.62% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 63 | 76.83% |
| Satisfied | 12 | 14.63% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 07 | 8.54% |
| Total Surveyed | 82 | |
| Response rate % | 91.46% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 02 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 466 |
| C. Total | 468 |
| 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 | 468 |
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 | 01 | $250 | $100 | $150 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $45,000 | $40,000 | $5,000 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 02 | $45,250 | $40,100 | $5,150 |
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 | $1,942 | $0 | $1,942 |
| Hearing | 28 | $2,130 | $0 | $2,130 |
| Speech Communication | 01 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 06 | $407 | $0 | $407 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 234 | $158,911 | $0 | $158,911 |
| Daily Living | 165 | $16,563 | $0 | $16,563 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 11 | $5,059 | $0 | $5,059 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 05 | $7,813 | $0 | $7,813 |
| Computers and Related | 11 | $886 | $0 | $886 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $1,499 | $0 | $1,499 |
| Total | 468 | $195,410 | $0 | $195,410 |
D. Anecdote
TD was diagnosed with brain cancer early in calendar year 2019 resulting in him being unable to continue working. As his disease progressed he slowly lost the ability to walk without aid. A quad cane was obtained through ATP's Reuse program to help him get around the house and stay mobile within the community. By late summer TD had gotten to the point that he was unable to walk for long enough distances to leave the house. A Medline Basic wheelchair was obtained so that TD could still make it his doctor appointments and participate in the community. Both of these items were given to TD at no cost to him.
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. | 24 | 16 | 279 | 319 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 06 | 11 | 68 | 85 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 05 | 44 | 52 |
| 4. Subtotal | 33 | 32 | 391 | 456 |
| 5. None of the above | 02 | 00 | 08 | 10 |
| 6. Subtotal | 35 | 32 | 399 | 466 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 8. Total | 35 | 32 | 401 | 468 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 94.29% | 100% | 97.51% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 445 | 95.09% |
| Satisfied | 12 | 2.56% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.21% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 10 | 2.14% |
| Total Surveyed | 468 | |
| Response rate % | 97.86% |
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) | 413 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 33 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 474 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 24 |
| Total | 944 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 164 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 368 |
| Representative of Education | 299 |
| Representative of Employment | 10 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 81 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 03 |
| Representatives of Technology | 19 |
| Total | 944 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 11 |
| Hearing | 34 |
| Speech Communication | 79 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 418 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 339 |
| Daily Living | 289 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 150 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 03 |
| Computers and Related | 143 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 23 |
| Total | 1,489 |
E. Anecdote
JD is a 14 year old that uses a power wheelchair for all mobility needs. Her vertical platform lift quit working making it next to impossible to get her safely in and out of the house. A 12 foot ramp was loaned to the family at no cost to them by ATP to use while waiting on the vertical platform lift to get repaired. The repairs took about a week and then the ramp was returned. Because of this ramp JD was able to enter and exit her home to attend school and other functions during the week that her lift was being repaired.
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 | 211 | 31 | 18 | 260 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 91 | 11 | 08 | 110 |
| Subtotal | 302 | 42 | 26 | 370 |
| Have not made a decision | 32 | 04 | 01 | 37 |
| Subtotal | 334 | 46 | 27 | 407 |
| Nonrespondent | 04 | 01 | 01 | 06 |
| Total | 338 | 47 | 28 | 413 |
| Performance on this measure | 90.42% | 91.3% | 96.3% | |
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. | 45 | 07 | 344 | 396 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 25 | 08 | 80 | 113 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 03 | 09 | 14 |
| 4. Subtotal | 72 | 18 | 433 | 523 |
| 5. None of the above | 07 | 01 | 00 | 08 |
| 6. Subtotal | 79 | 19 | 433 | 531 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 79 | 19 | 433 | 531 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 91.14% | 94.74% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 883 | 93.54% |
| Satisfied | 48 | 5.08% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 0.53% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.21% |
| Nonrespondent | 06 | 0.64% |
| Total Surveyed | 944 | |
| Response rate % | 99.36% |
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 | 01 |
| Hearing | 02 |
| Speech Communication | 02 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 07 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 04 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 08 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 25 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 24 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 11 |
| Representatives of Education | 24 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 12 |
| Representative of Community Living | 00 |
| Representative of Technology | 03 |
| Total | 74 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 41 |
| Service Provider | 02 |
| Vendor | 03 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 46 |
D. Anecdote
A 5th grader at a rural school was having difficulty feeding herself. She was born with no arms, and could only eat certain types of food with her feet. For food that required a spoon, a para-educator was needed at mealtimes. An OBI Feeder was brought to the school and demonstrated with the student, student's educational team, and cafeteria staff. Student was able to successfully operate both switches with her feet to control the OBI. As a result of the demonstration, it was determined the student was able to self-feed at lunch using the OBI Feeder, providing independence during mealtimes with peers, with limited or no assistance from a para-educator. The school purchased an OBI for the student to use during mealtimes increasing her independence and ability to feed herself.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 07 | 11 | 01 | 19 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 03 | 00 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 09 | 14 | 01 | 24 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 10 | 14 | 01 | 25 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 10 | 14 | 01 | 25 |
| Performance on this measure | 90% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 74 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 74 | |
| 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. | 69 | 31 | 662 | 762 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 32 | 22 | 158 | 212 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 05 | 13 | 59 | 77 |
| 4. Subtotal | 106 | 66 | 879 | 1,051 |
| 5. None of the above | 09 | 01 | 09 | 19 |
| 6. Subtotal | 115 | 67 | 888 | 1,070 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 11 | 11 |
| 8. Total | 115 | 67 | 899 | 1,081 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 87.83% | 79.1% | 91.21% | 90.1% |
| 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 | 218 | 42 | 19 | 279 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 93 | 14 | 08 | 115 |
| Subtotal | 311 | 56 | 27 | 394 |
| Have not made a decision | 33 | 04 | 01 | 38 |
| Subtotal | 344 | 60 | 28 | 432 |
| Nonrespondent | 04 | 01 | 01 | 06 |
| Total | 348 | 61 | 29 | 438 |
| Performance on this measure | 90.41% | 93.33% | 96.43% | 91.2% |
| 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 | 99.48% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 98.53% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 382 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 81 |
| Representatives of Education | 159 |
| Representatives of Employment | 62 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 54 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 30 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 768 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 578 | 177 | 13 | 768 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 198 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 27 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 353 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 44 |
| Transition | 146 |
| Total | 768 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
An ATP staff member performed a training in December of 2018 to a class of 18 at a local university. Students in the class were Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and General Education majors. Topics covered in the training were writing assistive technology (AT) into an Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP), how to obtain AT for trial and assessment, and various types of AT used primarily with children ages birth to 8.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Nebraska VR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) team hosted a Transition Conference at the Metro Community College South Campus in Omaha this past Spring. There were approximately 100 individuals in attendance including transition students from all over the state as well as teachers, paraprofessionals and other agencies who provide services to individuals with disabilities. The ATP Program Supervisor presented during lunch at this event and was able to share information about the services that the Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) provides and also train on various pieces of technology that may be needed for individuals with disabilities who plan to attend post-secondary education or training, such as a Reading Pen, Audio Note application and various reminder systems. The presentation was a success as multiple students were able to speak with staff after the presentation about individual needs and questions.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
A training on how to create an accessible power point was presented to Vocational Rehabilitation and Dept. of Education employees. The training covered topics such as Alt. Text, contrast, reading order, font, and accessibility checks. Because of this training numerous staff that often times present to audiences with disabilities will have an increased knowledge of how to put together an accessible powerpoint.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 37 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
| No known outcome at this time | 05 |
| Nonrespondent | 02 |
| Total | 44 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 84.1% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 90% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 5% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 5% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
ATP was contacted by a medium sized school district asking for technical assistance on a future purchase of communication software. The school district was switching from Macintosh computers to PC's and the software that they had been using would not be supported on their new machines. The ATP staff researched other programs, spoke with vendors to gain additional information and to see if bulk purchase discounts were available, and presented the info to the school district so that they could make an educated decision. The school district decided on a program, so the ATP staff connected them with the appropriate person to obtain a trial of the software to make sure that it would meet their needs. The school district ended up purchasing the software after the trial.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
O'Neil Public Schools in O'Neil NE recently remodeled their Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) wing. This area is used to educate transition students with disabilities on life and work skills. The ATP Technology Specialist provided technical assistance on the design and layout of the project to ensure that the facility meets current ADA guidelines. She also provided technical assistance on the cabinet designs, appliances being purchased (stove, washer, dryer, etc.), and equipment to be used in the bathroom for special changing needs. Now that the project is finished the transition students in O'Neil High School's CTL program have a fully accessible, ADA compliant, facility to learn necessary life and work skills as they transition into adulthood.
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. The Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) held its annual spring conference in Omaha with an attendance of over 2,000 teachers from across Nebraska. ATP Education was an exhibitor for the two day conference. On the second day of the event an entire room filled with assistive technology was available for educators to trial and learn about. ATP staff were on hand to answer questions about the devices and services of ATP Education.
2. ATP uses Constant Contact to communicate with a variety of audiences. A general newsletter featured AT Awareness Day, Earth Day/Reuse Event and promoted ATP’s 30th Anniversary Open House. In addition messages are sent with information on meetings to the ATP Advisory Council members, a quarterly staff newsletter is sent to all staff, and messages are sent to Nebraska VR staff connecting them with technology solutions. Depending on the content of the message, between 500 and 2000 individuals were reached each time information was sent out.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 326 | 271 | 597 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 215 | 187 | 402 |
| Representative of Education | 166 | 134 | 300 |
| Representative of Employment | 175 | 180 | 355 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 99 | 187 | 286 |
| Representative of Community Living | 170 | 56 | 226 |
| Representative of Technology | 101 | 159 | 260 |
| Unable to Categorize | 117 | 15 | 132 |
| Total | 1,369 | 1,189 | 2,558 |
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? | 00 |
|---|
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.
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?
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 | $49,756 | Training |
| Public/State Agency | $90,403 | Technical Assistance |
| Public/State Agency | $693,710 | Training |
| Federal | $89,925 | State Financing |
| Private | $203,802 | State Financing |
| Amount: $1,127,596 |
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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