National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Ohio 2019

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:
Assistive Technology of Ohio
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
atohio.engineering.osu.edu
Mailing Address:
1314 Kinnear Road Area 200
City:
Columbus
State:
OH
Zip Code:
43212
Program Email:
atohio@osu.edu
Phone:
800-784-3425
TTY:
614-292-3621

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
The Ohio State University College of Engineering
Mailing Address:
1971 Neil Avenue #278
City:
Columbus
State:
OH
Zip Code:
4210
Program URL:
engineering.osu.edu

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Mailing Address:
City
State:
Zip Code:
Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
William T. Darling
Title:
Director
Phone:
614-292-7721
E-mail:
darling.12@osu.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Darling, William
Title:
Principal Investigator
Phone:
614-292-6670
E-mail:
marras.1@osu.edu
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Sampathkumar, Geetha
Title:
Sponsored Program Officer
Phone:
614-247-6080
E-mail:
sampathkumar.11@osu.edu

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? No

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? 01
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity? AT Leasing Program
2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 11
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 03
C. Total Served 14

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 14

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
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number Provided Total Estimated
Current Retail
Purchase Price
Total Price for
Which Devices
Were Sold
Savings
to Consumers
Vision 04 $9,500 $800 $8,700
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 10 $23,000 $1,620 $21,380
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0 $0 $0
Daily living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 14 $32,500 $2,420 $30,080

D. Anecdote

We have a program where schools are able to lease high-end assistive technology they otherwise would not have access to, namely CCTVs. One such example, Nii, is an elementary school student in Gahanna who uses a Connect 12. This unit has enlargement capabilities and distance viewing, and is portable as well, allowing Nii to take it with him throughout the school day.

Impact Area

Schools are taking advantage of our school telepresence program, allowing students with cancer or other disabling medical conditions to participate in the classroom, even though they are not able to physically attend school. One student, Allie, attended from home and Nationwide Children's hospital in Columbus.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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. 07 00 00 07
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 07 00 00 07
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 00 00
4. Subtotal 14 00 00 14
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 14 00 00 14
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 14 00 00 14
9. Performance on this measure 100% NaN% NaN%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 09 64.29%
Satisfied 05 35.71%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 14
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 71
C. Total 71

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 71

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

Device Exchange
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

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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 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 295 $28,999 $3,690 $25,309
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 295 $28,999 $3,690 $25,309

D. Anecdote

Gloria R., 63, received a computer through our program. She always dreamed of going back to school and pursuing her goal of being a college graduate. The computer she obtained through this program is allowing her to do her homework, her research, and communicate with her professors from home.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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. 26 14 23 63
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 00 00 00
4. Subtotal 26 15 25 66
5. None of the above 00 03 00 03
6. Subtotal 26 18 25 69
7. Nonrespondent 00 01 01 02
8. Total 26 19 26 71
9. Performance on this measure 100% 78.95% 96.15%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 26 36.62%
Satisfied 35 49.3%
Satisfied somewhat 03 4.23%
Not at all satisfied 05 7.04%
Nonrespondent 02 2.82%
Total Surveyed 71
Response rate % 97.18%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) 293
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 10
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 22
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 07
Total 332

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS By Borrower Type
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Individuals with Disabilities 127
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 141
Representative of Education 40
Representative of Employment 01
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 12
Representatives of Community Living 11
Representatives of Technology 00
Total 332

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 30

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 16
Hearing 02
Speech Communication 134
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 180
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 08
Daily Living 08
Environmental Adaptations 02
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 25
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total 375

E. Anecdote

Elli K., an education specialist, with the Educational Service Center in central Ohio, has utilized our service to help her school districts make appropriate decisions about what types of technologies to purchase on their own and / or lease through the AT Ohio program. Being able to try to devices in the classrooms for 30 days has not only increased academic performance, but it has helped her be an advocate for the school system to make clinically correct financial decisions on children with visual disabilities in the New Albany, Licking Heights, and Licking County.

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 179 01 56 236
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 11 02 11 24
Subtotal 190 03 67 260
Have not made a decision 11 01 10 22
Subtotal 201 04 77 282
Nonrespondent 04 00 07 11
Total 205 04 84 293
Performance on this measure 94.53% 75% 87.01%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

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. 08 01 05 14
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 06 02 07 15
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 14 03 13 30
5. None of the above 05 00 02 07
6. Subtotal 19 03 15 37
7. Nonrespondent 01 00 01 02
8. Total 20 03 16 39
9. Performance on this measure 73.68% 100% 86.67%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 267 80.42%
Satisfied 49 14.76%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.3%
Not at all satisfied 01 0.3%
Nonrespondent 14 4.22%
Total Surveyed 332
Response rate % 95.78%

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 02
Hearing 00
Speech Communication 00
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 16
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00
Daily Living 00
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 01
Computers and Related 00
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 19

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 18
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 10
Representatives of Education 36
Representatives of Employment 03
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 00
Representative of Community Living 00
Representative of Technology 00
Total 67

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 00
Service Provider 00
Vendor 00
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 00

D. Anecdote

We were asked to come provide a device demonstration at Children's Hospital in Dayton, as they considered whether to expand our telepresence robot program to the Miami Valley.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 18 00 00 18
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 01 00 00 01
Subtotal 19 00 00 19
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 19 00 00 19
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 19 00 00 19
Performance on this measure 100% NaN% NaN%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 57 85.07%
Satisfied 10 14.93%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 67
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

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. 41 15 28 84
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 13 03 09 25
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 54 18 38 110
5. None of the above 05 03 02 10
6. Subtotal 59 21 40 120
7. Nonrespondent 01 01 02 04
8. Total 60 22 42 124
9. Performance on this measure 91.53% 81.82% 90.24% 89.34%
ACL Performance Measure 85%
Met/Not Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 197 01 56 254
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 12 02 11 25
Subtotal 209 03 67 279
Have not made a decision 11 01 10 22
Subtotal 220 04 77 301
Nonrespondent 04 00 07 11
Total 224 04 84 312
Performance on this measure 95% 75% 87.01% 92.69%
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 97.86% 95% Met
Response Rate 96.69% 90% Met

Training

A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 16
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 00
Representatives of Education 76
Representatives of Employment 15
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 05
Representatives of Community Living 07
Representatives of Technology 00
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 119

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
46 39 34 119

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 86
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Combination of any/all of the above 17
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 08
Transition 08
Total 119

B. Description of Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:

We conducted a series of webinars related to assistive technology, including Intro to Assistive Technology and Matching AT to the consumer

Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

We conducted training sessions with professionals with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities who were specifically looking at technologies that could help their clients transition to the workplace from educational settings.

Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

We conducted a webinar on the ways that school districts can make their school websites accessible for people with disabilities.

D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure

IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received Number
IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies 08
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 00
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 08
Performance Measure Percentage 100%
ACL Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 60%
Employment 10%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 0%
Community Living 25%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 5%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

We conducted a webinar designed at helping schools understand ways that their websites could be more accessible to people with disabilities.

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

We presented to and continuously updated the Ohio Developmental Disabilities council on the ways they can help students transition from home care to being in the classroom and from education toward the world of employment.

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. We started using the NATADS website, where consumers will be able to interactively see what devices are available for loan through our program. This website will be available to Ohioans with disabilities, their families and professionals working in the field.

2.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 1,611 175 1,786
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 540 70 610
Representative of Education 250 255 505
Representative of Employment 255 66 321
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 239 40 279
Representative of Community Living 200 150 350
Representative of Technology 08 14 22
Unable to Categorize 315 100 415
Total 3,418 870 4,288

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.

We helped the new governor, Mike DeWine, craft a set of executive orders, signed minutes after being sworn in, that will foster independence and employment for Ohioans with disabilities.


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.)

These initiatives call for the Department of Administrative Services to appoint an ADA Coordinator to make sure the state of Ohio is ADA-compliant in hiring and access to services. State employees shall undergo regular training, including training on assistive technology related to employment, to increase hiring opportunities within state government.


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Employment


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

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
State Appropriations$26,618Public Awareness, I&A
Amount: $26,618

B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)

Non-State Plan Activities
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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This FY19 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.