Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Lowest Income: | $26,440 | Highest Income: | $53,098 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$79,538 | 02 | $39,769 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$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 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 02 | 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 | 02 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 02 | $37,505 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 02 | $37,505 |
Lowest | 5% |
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Highest | 5% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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10 | 02 | 5% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 02 |
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 | 02 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
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 | 02 | $37,505 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 02 | $37,505 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | AT Leasing Program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 100 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 121 |
C. Total Served | 221 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 221 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 221 | $442,000 | $33,120 | $408,880 |
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 and transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 221 | $442,000 | $33,120 | $408,880 |
A long time state employee with a disability had to retire due to health issues, received a wheel chair from MERR (Our Reuse and Recycle Program) at a great cost savings and is in the process of purchasing a modified vehicle through the DakotaLink AT Loan Fund. This allowed him to go home 5 weeks earlier from the hospital if he would gone through Medicaid.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 221 | 221 |
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 | 02 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 223 | 223 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 223 | 223 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 223 | 223 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 200 | 89.69% |
Satisfied | 23 | 10.31% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 223 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 81 |
C. Total | 81 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Reassignment/Refurbishment and Repair and Open Ended Loans - Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients | 00 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 81 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 02 | $508 | $0 | $508 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 19 | $67,378 | $0 | $67,378 |
Daily Living | 62 | $97,931 | $0 | $97,931 |
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 | 83 | $165,817 | $0 | $165,817 |
2 iPads were provided for distance communication using AAC apps and Skype, Facetime and email. We were also able to keep 2 people from staying in the hospital longer by being able to get them wheelchairs from the MERR Program.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 79 | 79 |
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 | 80 | 80 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 80 | 80 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 81 | 81 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 98.77% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 71 | 87.65% |
Satisfied | 10 | 12.35% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 81 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 08 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 02 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
Total | 10 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 02 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representative of Education | 06 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 10 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 02 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 03 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 04 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 10 |
A Speech and Language Pathologist was working with a recent stroke patient who lost his voice. She borrowed an iPad with a communication app it. After the successful trial she indicated that he wanted to move forward with acquiring one but did not have insurance to cover the cost of the device. Because his communication needs included distance communication we were able to refer him to the State Telecommunication Adaptive Device Program. Individuals are eligible to acquire an iPad with a communication app if they distance communication needs. He qualified for the program and was provided an iPad with training from DakotaLink.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 06 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 06 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 06 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 06 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | NaN% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 08 | 80% |
Satisfied | 02 | 20% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 10 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 77 |
Hearing | 04 |
Speech Communication | 08 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 34 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 04 |
Daily Living | 13 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 79 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 220 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 226 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 88 |
Representatives of Education | 29 |
Representatives of Employment | 13 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 17 |
Representative of Community Living | 03 |
Representative of Technology | 01 |
Total | 377 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 158 |
Service Provider | 70 |
Vendor | 06 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 11 |
Total | 245 |
2. I worked with a 47 year old woman from Mitchell who had a back injury due to a car accident as well as fibromyalgia and was confined to recliner and couldn’t lift or hold anything heavy and she couldn’t afford internet. We were able to get her an ultra-light computer with Dragon Naturally Speaking and a lap tray so the laptop wouldn’t sit on her legs. We also setup a range extender to port her mother’s internet to her home which was next door. Without this setup, she would not have been able to continue her master’s degree in counseling and is doing very well with that to this day.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 82 | 40 | 54 | 176 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 02 | 05 | 08 |
Subtotal | 83 | 42 | 59 | 184 |
Have not made a decision | 08 | 12 | 16 | 36 |
Subtotal | 91 | 54 | 75 | 220 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 91 | 54 | 75 | 220 |
Performance on this measure | 91.21% | 77.78% | 78.67% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 334 | 88.59% |
Satisfied | 40 | 10.61% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.27% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 0.53% |
Total | 377 | |
Response rate % | 99.47% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 302 | 302 |
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 | 03 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 305 | 305 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 305 | 305 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 306 | 306 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 98.69% | 98.69% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 88 | 42 | 54 | 184 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 02 | 05 | 08 |
Subtotal | 89 | 44 | 59 | 192 |
Have not made a decision | 08 | 12 | 16 | 36 |
Subtotal | 97 | 56 | 75 | 228 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 97 | 56 | 75 | 228 |
Performance on this measure | 91.75% | 78.57% | 78.67% | 84.21% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.85% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 99.71% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 299 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 109 |
Representatives of Education | 92 |
Representatives of Employment | 33 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 20 |
Representatives of Community Living | 11 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 02 |
TOTAL | 566 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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248 | 317 | 01 | 566 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 524 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 34 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 07 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Transition | 01 |
Total | 566 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
We did not have any innovative or high-impact training activity.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
This fall I worked with 10 students in a transition format. Project SEARCH is a unique business-led transition program for students with disabilities. It provides students who want to work a chance to explore careers and develop transferable job skills. The ultimate goal: independent adults working in a competitive environment. I assessed all 10 students and provided the appropriate equipment for them to help them through this transition course. All of them were very excited for this unique opportunity and I’m already hearing about some of them identifying jobs that they would be good at.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 00 |
Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 36% |
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Employment | 25% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 11% |
Community Living | 26% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 2% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The Telecommunications Adaptive Device Program has in the past provided adaptive telephones to those with physical and sensory disabilities. Over the last several years the State opened up that program to allow people to also acquire iPads with apps related to their disability. DakotaLink makes referrals to this program on a weekly basis. Now individuals with disabilities are gaining improved access to their telecommunications needs as a result of this. As a direct result of this program these individuals are also gaining better access to the internet and their direct communication needs as well.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
We attend at least 8 transition events annually called Catch the Wave events. During this event DakotaLink technician describe how these individuals can benefit from Assistive technology. We then explain the process to acquire this technology usually through the State Vocation Rehabilitation Program. Hundreds of transitioning students attend these events. DakotaLink also attends the Youth Leadership Forum annually in Aberdeen South Dakota. Many transitioning students work on their self advocacy and leadership skills during this event.
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. DakotaLink provided 500 newsletters, posted on 1000 listsrvs/blogs/social media. We provided presentations expos and conferences to reach 1081 people. For Recycle and Reuse, we had 3 Printed materials, 125 Internet information and 52 Presentation/Expo and Conferences.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 295 | 06 | 301 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 106 | 08 | 114 |
Representative of Education | 32 | 03 | 35 |
Representative of Employment | 08 | 01 | 09 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 20 | 07 | 27 |
Representative of Community Living | 18 | 06 | 24 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Unable to Categorize | 06 | 02 | 08 |
Total | 485 | 35 | 520 |
State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 00 |
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1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | No |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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