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? | No |
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) | 31 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 01 |
C. Total Served | 32 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 32 |
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 | 10 | $3,000 | $800 | $2,200 |
Hearing | 05 | $1,500 | $400 | $1,100 |
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 | 17 | $5,100 | $1,360 | $3,740 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 32 | $9,600 | $2,560 | $7,040 |
Ms. Vonnye Rice Gardner is one of the most kind, caring and humble women, I have ever met. You wouldn’t know it from meeting her, but Ms. Gardner, was recently featured in Austin’s Juneteenth African American history month as a guest speaker about her quiet life full of achievements . Her Great Grandfather, a former slave, helped establish a school that was named for him in Houston, Texas. Her father, Professor Friendly Rice, was a principal in three different elementary schools in Austin – Rosewood, later named F. R. Rice Secondary School, St John Elementary School, and Blackshear School. During the early 1930s at Blackshear School, he started the first hot lunch program in the South using his own money to feed hungry, lower income children. Her father’s philosophy has been a guiding force in Vonnye’s life: “Leave the student better than when you found them, so they can go forth and help someone else reach their dreams.” She recently won a battle against breast cancer that left her with vison and some mobility issues which keeps her homebound. The Double Click Computer program allows Ms. Gardner to connect with the community, family and former students via social media and internet.
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. | 16 | 11 | 05 | 32 |
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 | 16 | 11 | 05 | 32 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 16 | 11 | 05 | 32 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 16 | 11 | 05 | 32 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 23 | 71.88% |
Satisfied | 09 | 28.13% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 32 | |
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 | 1,575 |
C. Total | 1,575 |
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 | 1,575 |
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 | 27 | $6,028 | $1,320 | $4,708 |
Hearing | 46 | $38,671 | $960 | $37,711 |
Speech Communication | 04 | $2,590 | $0 | $2,590 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 25 | $8,957 | $0 | $8,957 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,934 | $243,062 | $0 | $243,062 |
Daily Living | 2,002 | $127,899 | $0 | $127,899 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 03 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
Computers and Related | 46 | $9,604 | $5,280 | $4,324 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | $298 | $0 | $298 |
Total | 4,088 | $440,109 | $7,560 | $432,549 |
Michelle is a hard-working young woman who enjoys being with her family and active in her community. While dependent on the use of a power chair she does not allow her disability to get in the way of her life. One day her power chair just stopped working leaving her unable to be mobile, independent, and most importantly unable to work to support her family. Although Michelle does have insurance, she was told it would be 8 months to a year before she could get assistance with repairs needed. She also tried to reach out to the company who she initially received the chair from, but the repairs would be too costly. Thankfully her coworkers put out a call to action for help on United Way’s Bexar Necessities platform and Project MEND yielded the call. Project MEND was able to repair Michelle’s power chair and get her back to work and being active in her community. Her co-workers are so happy to have her back in the office. We at Project MEND are so thankful we were able to restore her mobility and independence back. As Michelle’s co-worker so brilliantly put it “It takes a village to make things happened and it was proven from the support Michelle received”.Project MEND was able to repair Michelle’s power chair due to generous equipment donations we receive from the community. Please consider donating your used medical equipment to Project MEND so that we can help others like Michelle in the community. #Donate-Reuse-Repeat.
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. | 35 | 16 | 1,524 | 1,575 |
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 | 35 | 16 | 1,524 | 1,575 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 35 | 16 | 1,524 | 1,575 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 35 | 16 | 1,524 | 1,575 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 812 | 51.56% |
Satisfied | 27 | 1.71% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 736 | 46.73% |
Total Surveyed | 1,575 | |
Response rate % | 53.27% |
Anectdote from Project Mend:“When Alex first saw the chair and sat in it, he had a big smile on his face. Thank you for all you do to support families in our community!” – Alexander’s Parents; Alexander is a 15 year old living with Autism, Tourette and Hypotonia, a combination of developmental and neurological conditions that cause Alex to struggle with irritability, impulsivity and lethargy when engaging in community activities and outings. When Alex’s caseworker noticed that he was experiencing difficulties during community outings resulting in added stress on his parents, she referred Alex to our program for assistance in acquiring a specialized chair. Through our Medical Equipment Reuse Program, Alex received a professionally refurbished and sanitized Lightweight Sport Wheelchair. Alex and his family can now visit his favorite places, like SeaWorld, San Antonio Zoo and Morgan’s Wonderland, with the comfort of knowing that Alex has a safe and reliable place to rest.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 217 |
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 | 00 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
Total | 218 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 217 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representative of Education | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 01 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 218 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 25 |
Hearing | 22 |
Speech Communication | 231 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 76 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 |
Daily Living | 08 |
Environmental Adaptations | 59 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 21 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 445 |
I work in an inner city school district in San Antonio, Texas. It is hard for me to explain how much the Texas Technology Access Program has helped our students. I borrow equipment to help me determine the student needs. Our school district cannot afford to keep an AT library in stock for me to evaluate our non-verbal and limited verbal students. There are so many different devices and different sizes of devices that to keep that much equipment for me just to evaluate would be a disservice to our students. The Texas Technology Access Program has provided equipment on a loaner basis to me to evaluate numerous students on a variety of types of equipment to ensure that I find the best solution for each individual student. The Texas Technology Access Program helps me to change lives and help our students to function at their highest capacity. We have borrowed equipment from the program for several students, evaluated, and then either asked the district to provide the correct equipment for them or used the information from my evaluation to seek outside funding for their own personal equipment. I have been seen students go from being non-verbal and unable to speak to being able to communicate effectively to get their wants and needs met. I am grateful for the Texas Technology Access Program and to the staff that run it. It not only helps me with my job, but it helps me obtain what I need to enable students to communicate, and fulfill their highest potential.
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 | 129 | 07 | 67 | 203 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 129 | 07 | 67 | 203 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 129 | 07 | 67 | 203 |
Nonrespondent | 12 | 00 | 02 | 14 |
Total | 141 | 07 | 69 | 217 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | 00 | 00 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
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 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 198 | 90.83% |
Satisfied | 04 | 1.83% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 16 | 7.34% |
Total Surveyed | 218 | |
Response rate % | 92.66% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 205 |
Hearing | 112 |
Speech Communication | 75 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 23 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 07 |
Daily Living | 88 |
Environmental Adaptations | 07 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 12 |
Computers and Related | 91 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 620 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 309 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 38 |
Representatives of Education | 41 |
Representatives of Employment | 15 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 07 |
Representative of Community Living | 208 |
Representative of Technology | 02 |
Total | 620 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 108 |
Service Provider | 30 |
Vendor | 07 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 145 |
Client has complete blindness and some hearing loss from an accident. His needs for AT from us were to try hearing devices to see what would assist him best. I showed him the Pocket Talker 2.0 as well as the Comfort Contego FM System. After trying them both he felt they both could help him and has borrowed the devices to use in his day to day in order to compare and determine which will be the best choice for his situation.
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 | 47 | 57 | 429 | 533 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 15 | 17 | 55 | 87 |
Subtotal | 62 | 74 | 484 | 620 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 62 | 74 | 484 | 620 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 62 | 74 | 484 | 620 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 415 | 66.94% |
Satisfied | 195 | 31.45% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 10 | 1.61% |
Total | 620 | |
Response rate % | 98.39% |
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. | 51 | 27 | 1,529 | 1,607 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
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 | 51 | 28 | 1,529 | 1,608 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 51 | 28 | 1,529 | 1,608 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 51 | 28 | 1,529 | 1,608 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | 176 | 64 | 496 | 736 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 15 | 17 | 55 | 87 |
Subtotal | 191 | 81 | 551 | 823 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 191 | 81 | 551 | 823 |
Nonrespondent | 12 | 00 | 02 | 14 |
Total | 203 | 81 | 553 | 837 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 68.83% | 90% | Not Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 263 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 217 |
Representatives of Education | 385 |
Representatives of Employment | 10 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 362 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 60 |
Unable to Categorize | 01 |
TOTAL | 1,298 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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950 | 82 | 266 | 1,298 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 120 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 766 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 407 |
Transition | 05 |
Total | 1,298 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
TTAP has been providing the Texas Workforce Commission AT specialists with monthly webinars. Additionally, TTAP provided training sessions on augmentative and alternative communicaton at the Inclusion Works Conference in April 2019, and the Downs Syndrom Conference in September 2019.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
TTAP fiscally sponsored national presenters at the Texas AT Network Conference June 19-20, 2019. There were over 700 public school and rehabilaition AT profesisoanls at the conference. These presetners offered robust, extended full day presentations. TTAP also provided sessions at the Greater Houston Disability Chanber of Commerce Job Fair on AT and Transition, and AT in the Job Setting.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
TTAP provided training sessions for college students in the School of Nursing on creating accessible surveys for doctoral reasearch.
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 | 407 |
Total | 407 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 0% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 100% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 0% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
I could find no records from time before I took the Director position in July 2019. I did initiate a long term technical assistance project with the TX Workforce Commission to provide monthly webinar based training for their 29 AT Specialists. The first of these webinars occurred in Sept 2019.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The first webinar for TWC addressed accessability features built into MS Windows 10. In addition to the webinar, screen casts of how to set up some of the more powerful accessability tools (on-screen keyboard, text to speech, and speeh to text) were uploaded to a cloud folder where participants could view on demand. A handout of additional links and resources was also provided. Subsequent monthly webinar topcs will be: Chrome/Google Docs biult in tools, Apple IOS built ion tools, AAC apps on iPads, Mangification software and hardware, etc.
I could not find data prior to my emplyment July 2019
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. Abilities Expo Houston: 7713 adults, 2000 children
2. Distribution of TTAP brochures to a variety of agencies, non profits, consumers: 2490 Various presentations and "vendor" tables at local conference, job fiars etc. by demo centers: 3104
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 264 | 586 | 850 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 86 | 110 | 196 |
Representative of Education | 370 | 160 | 530 |
Representative of Employment | 284 | 254 | 538 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 42 | 58 | 100 |
Representative of Community Living | 34 | 60 | 94 |
Representative of Technology | 14 | 04 | 18 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 1,094 | 1,232 | 2,326 |
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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