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 | 00 | 00 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Lowest Income: | $0 | Highest Income: | $0 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$0 | 00 | $0 |
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 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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 | 00 | 0% |
Total | 00 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
Lowest | 0% |
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Highest | 0% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
---|---|---|
00 | 00 | 0% |
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% | 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 | 00 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
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? | 00 |
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No loans were made this year.
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 | 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 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
Total Surveyed | 00 | |
Response rate % | NaN% |
Re : Validation warning: "You have indicated that your state plan includes a financial loan program but have not indicated that you provided any loans". Hawaii does continue a cash loan program. However, there were no loans made this fiscal year for ATRC.
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 | 76 |
C. Total | 76 |
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 | 76 |
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 | 01 | $1,850 | $0 | $1,850 |
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 | 75 | $15,000 | $0 | $15,000 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 76 | $16,850 | $0 | $16,850 |
ATRC is an official Microsoft computer refurbishing center. We process several hundred computers each year for individuals with disabilities: 1 A young man with autism , age 27, requested a laptop computer from the ATRC Refurbishing Center. He wanted the computer to search for employment through online sources. 2 An older woman with legal blindness needed a computer to enhance her communication with her family on the mainland United States. She wanted to learn to use social media and search the internet. She had very little computing experience, but she was motivated to learn.
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. | 24 | 05 | 47 | 76 |
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 | 24 | 05 | 47 | 76 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 24 | 05 | 47 | 76 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 24 | 05 | 47 | 76 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 69 | 90.79% |
Satisfied | 05 | 6.58% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 2.63% |
Total Surveyed | 76 | |
Response rate % | 97.37% |
Re: Validation warning, "The number of rrr/oel recipients is roughly equal to the number of devices reutilized. Please ensure that devices being reutilized are grouped together on events going out to one recipient." Each reutilized device was given to a single recipient; the ratio of 1 device:1 recipient is accurate.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 14 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 07 |
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 | 22 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 06 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 08 |
Representative of Education | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 08 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 22 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 07 |
Hearing | 03 |
Speech Communication | 06 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 03 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 22 |
A female, who had recently turned 100, came to ATRC by her family. She was still processing paperwork for a number of rental apartments that she owned, however, her eyesight was diminishing to the point where she required magnification to see documentation. After trying several magnification devices, she chose a CCTV (Close Circuit Television): a large screen with a document tray and video magnifier underneath. After being somewhat skeptical, she was overjoyed with the device.
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 | 02 | 02 | 08 | 12 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 02 | 02 | 08 | 12 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
Subtotal | 03 | 02 | 09 | 14 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 03 | 02 | 09 | 14 |
Performance on this measure | 66.67% | 100% | 88.89% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 02 | 01 | 05 | 08 |
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 | 02 | 01 | 05 | 08 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 02 | 01 | 05 | 08 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 02 | 01 | 05 | 08 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 20 | 90.91% |
Satisfied | 02 | 9.09% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 22 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Re: Validation warnings "The number of decision-making loans provided seems a little low. The majority of your short term device loans should be for decision-making purposes.": Device loans were low in FY19 due to safety procedures in place for COVID pandemic. "The number of borrowers is roughly equal to the number of devices loaned. Please ensure that devices being loaned are grouped together on loans going out to one borrower.": Borrowers tried out devices in ATRC facilities to determine which was of greatest interest to them. They typically borrow the device of interest (often just one). "The loan period by policy is greater than 35 days. This is a longer than typical loan period.": Our agency is typically able to honor a loan period of 6 weeks (42 days), unless demand for the item is high.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 25 |
Hearing | 08 |
Speech Communication | 03 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 06 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 07 |
Computers and Related | 00 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 50 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 33 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 14 |
Representatives of Education | 01 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 01 |
Total | 50 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 75 |
Service Provider | 227 |
Vendor | 50 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 352 |
In years past, ATRC was a device demonstrating machine. Every weekend we would be out in the community showing people how assistive technology could work for them. In 2020, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, our device demonstrations to community groups has decreased significantly. What was once a room full of 30-75 persons has now dropped to a computer screen with approximately 10 to 20 participants. ATRC still provides device demonstrations for individual community members as well, though we have eliminated the “public walk-in” policy and are now requiring scheduled appointments. One individual was a woman of Chinese heritage who had recently turned 100 years old, and she was still processing paperwork for a number of rental apartments that she owned. She needed a device that would help her read documents and reduce eye fatigue. After trying several magnification devices, she finally chose a CCTV (Close Circuit Television): a large screen with a document tray and video magnifier underneath. She was overjoyed with the device after having been somewhat skeptical at first.
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 | 14 | 05 | 21 | 40 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
Subtotal | 15 | 05 | 22 | 42 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 02 | 04 | 08 |
Subtotal | 17 | 07 | 26 | 50 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 17 | 07 | 26 | 50 |
Performance on this measure | 88.24% | 71.43% | 84.62% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 48 | 96% |
Satisfied | 02 | 4% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 50 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 26 | 06 | 52 | 84 |
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 | 26 | 06 | 52 | 84 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 26 | 06 | 52 | 84 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 26 | 06 | 52 | 84 |
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 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 16 | 07 | 29 | 52 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
Subtotal | 17 | 07 | 30 | 54 |
Have not made a decision | 03 | 02 | 05 | 10 |
Subtotal | 20 | 09 | 35 | 64 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 20 | 09 | 35 | 64 |
Performance on this measure | 85% | 77.78% | 85.71% | 84.38% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
---|---|---|---|
Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 98.65% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 96 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 22 |
Representatives of Education | 15 |
Representatives of Employment | 11 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 20 |
Representatives of Community Living | 07 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 171 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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143 | 28 | 00 | 171 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 00 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 138 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 10 |
Transition | 23 |
Total | 171 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
A male with blindness who had recently moved from the mainland United States, wanted training on JAWS screen reader. His goal was to enhance his computer skills as he was currently searching for employment. Abiding by Hawaii’s social distancing regulations, ATRC provided in-person training
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATRC worked with a young woman who was beginning to take classes at the University of Hawaii. ATRC helped her obtain and learn to use the Humanware Prodegy video magnification device, which she could take to class to read information at a distance
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
ATRC annually participates in a symposium for families of children with disabilities. It is typically a large, in-person event bringing together people from across the Hawaiian Islands. Accommodations for the event were historically given in the form of ASL/language interpreters, large print and braille. Due to COVID, the event evolved into a virtual conference where anyone with an internet connection from any distance could participate. This presented the committee the occasion to put a great focus on content accessibility. ATRC trained representatives from a variety of backgrounds on accessibility related to the event website (i.e. WCAG and best practices), video production editing (including captioning and audio description), infographics, documents, and slides.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 10 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 10 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 54% |
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Employment | 12% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 2% |
Community Living | 32% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
A young woman on the neighbor island of Hawaii called for assistance as her printer stopped working. She operates her own business making greeting cards. ATRC worked with her over the telephone and video conferencing to solve the issue (the software needed updating).
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATRC provides technical assistance to school teachers. the questions are often related to computer programs that aid students with reading and writing. ATRC provided quality technical assistance to a group of special education professionals by demonstrating the various features of the Apple iPad and PC/Mac computers. ATRC provides handouts with a wealth of different apps available to them depending on the students' needs such as word processing, text-to-speech, sentence structures, and other supports.ATRC demonstrated how to activate built-in features like Apple dictation, text-replacements, Safari Reader, and text-to-speech.
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. ATRC was featured in Generations Magazine, a magazine produced in Hawaii for persons over fifty. The article focused on aging, and focused on various types of AT that could be of assistance.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 534 | 359 | 893 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 668 | 112 | 780 |
Representative of Education | 267 | 63 | 330 |
Representative of Employment | 134 | 108 | 242 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 135 | 67 | 202 |
Representative of Community Living | 133 | 49 | 182 |
Representative of Technology | 17 | 25 | 42 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 1,888 | 783 | 2,671 |
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 |
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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.
ATRC worked with The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to fulfill its obligations to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ATRC participated with DVR to provide volunteer positions for two individuals 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.)
ATRC's employees actively participate in the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) and the Disability and Communications Access Board (DCAB) strategizing ways to promote partnerships with employers in the private sector so that together they can plan, develop, and make possible the fulfillment of the dreams for individuals with disabilities to live an independent and self-sufficient life. Resources: adrc@doh.hawaii.gov and http://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Employment
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? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Private | $10,000 | Training |
Amount: $10,000 | ||
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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State Appropriations | $99,000 | State Financing | 45 | Employment and higher education |
Amount: $99,000 | Individuals Served: 45 |
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