National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Illinois 2020
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
State Financing
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 06 | 02 | 08 |
| Approved Not made | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Rejected | 23 | 07 | 30 |
| Total | 31 | 09 | 40 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $16,572 | Highest Income: | $127,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $505,021 | 08 | $63,128 |
| Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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| Number of Loans | 00 | 01 | 03 | 00 | 02 | 02 | 08 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 12.5% | 37.5% | 0% | 25% | 25% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 08 | 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 | 08 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 08 | $56,965 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 08 | $56,965 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 3% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 08 | 3.625% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 06 |
| 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 | 08 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 01 | $3,014 |
| Hearing | 01 | $4,655 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 03 | $19,959 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 02 | $28,332 |
| Computers and related | 01 | $1,005 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 08 | $56,965 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Vocational Rehabilitation Open-Ended AT/IT Purchasing Program |
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2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 380 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 56 |
| C. Total Served | 436 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 436 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 00 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
This program is funded through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services as a bulk purchase program to increase the cost savings to the state for AT/IT equipment and devices purchased for customers served through VR.
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 185 | $219,847 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 124 | $50,350 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 04 | $1,807 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 01 | $40 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 1,159 | $695,614 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 1,473 | $967,658 |
C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
D. Anecdote
IATP’s ATLoan$ Program received a call from KM, an elderly gentlemen who just lost his wife to cancer. KM described himself as a large man over 6-foot tall and over 300 pounds. He indicated he cannot sleep lying flat due to lung issues and said, a man his size “cannot sleep sitting up in a chair”. KM’s fifteen-year old therapeutic bed was broke and the cost of repair was almost equal to the cost of a new bed. He said he was lost without his wife who “did everything” and was very fearful of ending up in a nursing home all alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. He had done his research on purchasing a new bed but had no idea how to go about applying for a loan and said he doesn’t do computers. The ATLoan$ Program Manager took KM’s application over the phone and faxed documents back and forth through the office of his apartment complex. The ATLoan$ manager spoke with the vendor who agreed to supply free delivery and setup. KM says he can now sleep easily, not only because he has a proper bed but he no longer worries about ending up being isolated in a nursing home especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A concerned daughter needed a stair lift for her mother. With her bedroom on the second floor she always struggled with the stairs but when she began having health problems and emergency trips were required, they would have to call an ambulance. While the mother was in and out of a nursing home, the daughter used ITAP's ATLoan$ Program and Mom had a wonderful surprise when she was able to return home! Pinkie's daughter sent the following note - I just wanted to let you know how your organization helped my family! Today our mother used the stair lift, and there was not any struggles to move her feet up the stairs! She didn't crawl up the stairs on her knees, and no rug burns on her body! After so many years of her struggling up the stairs today was a piece of cake! Thanks again!
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
| 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 | 07 | 08 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 07 | 08 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 01 | 07 | 08 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 444 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 444 | |
| 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 | 668 |
| C. Total | 668 |
| 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 | 668 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
B. Device Exchange Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 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
| 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 | 72 | $55,113 | $0 | $55,113 |
| Hearing | 02 | $132 | $0 | $132 |
| Speech Communication | 43 | $62,597 | $0 | $62,597 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 09 | $2,189 | $0 | $2,189 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 346 | $80,887 | $0 | $80,887 |
| Daily Living | 446 | $24,220 | $0 | $24,220 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 06 | $7,870 | $0 | $7,870 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 17 | $9,350 | $0 | $9,350 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 | $931 | $0 | $931 |
| Total | 947 | $243,289 | $0 | $243,289 |
D. Anecdote
Hi, my name is James and I’m a disabled Vietnam veteran. Before COVID-19, I was able to get out of the house and visit my family and church friends. As a result of the pandemic, I lost the opportunity to socialize with my loved ones. When I contacted IATP and explained the isolation I was experiencing, they were eager to help. IATP provided me with an iPad, as well as training to learn how to use it. My iPad has allowed me to maintain close connections with my family and friends. I’m able to attend church virtually and fellowship with my church friends as well. I also have access to social media and can keep up with my grandchildren. I’m so grateful for IATP and their genuine care for seniors. Thank you! -James
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 26 | 16 | 562 | 604 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 05 | 01 | 49 | 55 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 07 | 08 |
| 4. Subtotal | 32 | 17 | 618 | 667 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 32 | 17 | 619 | 668 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 32 | 17 | 619 | 668 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.84% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 656 | 98.2% |
| Satisfied | 08 | 1.2% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 0.6% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 668 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 942 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 49 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 59 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 77 |
| Total | 1,127 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 141 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 224 |
| Representative of Education | 590 |
| Representative of Employment | 06 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 70 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 93 |
| Representatives of Technology | 03 |
| Total | 1,127 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 102 |
| Hearing | 52 |
| Speech Communication | 661 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 243 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 42 |
| Daily Living | 66 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 117 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 107 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
| Total | 1,391 |
E. Anecdote
John, a registered nurse for the past 40 years, was born with some facial paralysis, causing an inability for one eye to close on its own. As time went on, his overall vision deteriorated. He was informed that the prescription strength of his glasses had reached the maximum benefit. Given that his job requires him to review medical charts to help prepare patients for surgery, vision is critical. John was crushed by the news that the prognosis for vision was not good. Fortunately, he learned about IATP from his eye doctor. “It was like a breath of fresh air. I had hope again,” he said. “They showed me different devices that could help me.” He borrowed vision equipment from the Device Loan Program and was able to determine which equipment would best suit his needs. John is still able to work in surgery thanks to special software for his computer, a camera that can project the image of documents on a larger computer screen and a big keys keyboard. He wrote a letter thanking IATP saying that the moment he visited the demonstration center, he had something he hadn’t had in years. HOPE. He said IATP and the staff he worked with had been a blessing from God.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 404 | 15 | 169 | 588 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 172 | 04 | 85 | 261 |
| Subtotal | 576 | 19 | 254 | 849 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 577 | 19 | 254 | 850 |
| Nonrespondent | 58 | 01 | 33 | 92 |
| Total | 635 | 20 | 287 | 942 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.83% | 100% | 100% | |
G. Acquisition Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 72 | 02 | 25 | 99 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 52 | 00 | 18 | 70 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
| 4. Subtotal | 126 | 02 | 44 | 172 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 126 | 02 | 44 | 172 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 05 | 01 | 07 | 13 |
| 8. Total | 131 | 03 | 51 | 185 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 970 | 86.07% |
| Satisfied | 50 | 4.44% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.18% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 105 | 9.32% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,127 | |
| Response rate % | 90.68% |
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 | 124 |
| Hearing | 13 |
| Speech Communication | 114 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 17 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 08 |
| Daily Living | 71 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 02 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 03 |
| Computers and Related | 30 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 385 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 344 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 279 |
| Representatives of Education | 273 |
| Representatives of Employment | 13 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 18 |
| Representative of Community Living | 04 |
| Representative of Technology | 43 |
| Total | 974 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 02 |
| Service Provider | 53 |
| Vendor | 306 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 361 |
D. Anecdote
Izora and Joyce are sisters from Chicago who have led very active lives in service of others including nursing, social services and fostering children. Joyce opened her home to provide care to a neighbor for 16 years so he could be in a home environment versus a residential facility. Izora’s daughter, Toy, called the agency to see what types of solutions were available for mobility and other health related issues her Mother and Aunt had been experiencing. A trip to IATP was quickly scheduled and the ladies were met by 2 staff members who were available to guide them through the eight room demonstration center, answer questions and find solutions to increase their independence. During their visit, Izora was looking at various walkers. She was currently using a rollator walker that didn’t fit well and had faulty brakes causing the rollator to roll when she tried to sit down. She found one that she really liked in the Demonstration Center. IATP’s Reuse Program was contacted and had a very similar walker in their inventory. It was a perfect fit and Izora went home with a piece of equipment that was both comfortable and safe.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 154 | 32 | 180 | 366 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 01 | 12 | 19 |
| Subtotal | 160 | 33 | 192 | 385 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 160 | 33 | 192 | 385 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 160 | 33 | 192 | 385 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 949 | 97.43% |
| Satisfied | 25 | 2.57% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 974 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 98 | 18 | 594 | 710 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 57 | 02 | 67 | 126 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 08 | 11 |
| 4. Subtotal | 158 | 20 | 669 | 847 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 158 | 20 | 670 | 848 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 05 | 01 | 07 | 13 |
| 8. Total | 163 | 21 | 677 | 861 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 98.1% | 100% | 98.66% | 98.58% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 558 | 47 | 349 | 954 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 178 | 05 | 97 | 280 |
| Subtotal | 736 | 52 | 446 | 1,234 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 737 | 52 | 446 | 1,235 |
| Nonrespondent | 58 | 01 | 33 | 92 |
| Total | 795 | 53 | 479 | 1,327 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.86% | 100% | 100% | 99.92% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.81% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 96.73% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 30 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 266 |
| Representatives of Education | 320 |
| Representatives of Employment | 29 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 66 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 128 |
| Representatives of Technology | 16 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 855 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 689 | 162 | 04 | 855 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 64 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 12 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 15 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 35 |
| Transition | 729 |
| Total | 855 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Lynette Strode and Robin Richard were asked to conduct a hands-on training for 15 first year Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students. The training focused on how to use everyday items and make them into sensory fidgets for individuals with sensory disabilities. IATP provides an annual training to the OTA students through a collaboration with the Community College OTA Program that increases their awareness and skills related to AT. It includes hands on experience with AT as well as making simple AT items from readily available off the shelf products.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Susy Woods, IATP's Policy and Education Liaison was asked to conduct a training to assist families, school personnel and Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Transition Specialists better communicate and navigate through the transitional years of a student's IEP. Susy called her half day training session "How Not to Burn Your Bridges in the Transition Journey." The training focused on using good communication skills to forge positive relationships between DRS Transition Specialists, School Personnel and family members in setting and achieving necessary goals and skills to ensure a successful transition for students. There were 30 DRS staff, 45 school staff and 10 parents that participated in the training.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
TJ Schlouski and Krystal Connolly were asked by the American Job Center in both Rock Island and the Quad Cities for training on how to make accessible documents. The American Job Center was about to undertake a website redesign and wanted to make sure that the resources that they were going to be posting on the site were fully accessible. Eight staff from the two locations came together for a 6-hour training that provided the trainees the necessary skills to make accessible documents.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 35 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 35 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 0% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 100% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 0% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
IATP was asked to design and implement a program to address Social Isolation for seniors and individuals with disabilities utilizing the CARES Act funding the Illinois Department on Aging received. IATP initially identified three bundles options - the iPad, an Android and the GrandPad. After exploring the GrandPad more thoroughly it had to be removed from the options list for seniors and individuals with disabilities because the management feature a family member had to use was not accessible. IATP conducted an audit on the GrandPad and then met with Consumer Cellular and shared the findings. Consumer Cellular was not able to correct the issues on the Grandpad. However, IATP was given the opportunity to discuss the accessibility issues with the Head Product Manager of their new device, the EasyPad being released early 2021. Consumer Cellular is confident that the EasyPad will be fully accessible.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP was asked by a local district for technical assistance to help them identify ways that AT could be used to address the challenges students face as they were forced to transition to remote learning without their 1:1 aide. IATP shared various approaches to help facilitate remote learning without an aide being present with students. In addition to an aide, several of their students requires quite a bit of redirecting and modification of the work which was going to be challenging via Zoom. IATP staff recommended that the students be set up with two ChromeBooks and a large monitor. One ChromeBook for the student to participate with the classes through Zoom and the second ChromeBook allowed the aide to see what was going on in the classroom by having the ChromeBook positioned in such a way that an aide could see the teacher and work on the large monitor but the second ChromeBook allowed the aide to Zoom in directly with the student.
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. As soon as the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, IATP reached out to the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and reminded them of IATP's service to pass on to their customers during the extremely difficult time caused by the pandemic. The local AAA asked if IATP would collaborate on development of an accessible joint flyer that could be shared with their customers reminding them about our services, specifically highlighting the Reuse program and the iPads that were available for long term loan. The flyer, which highlighted the critical need to address social isolation caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, ultimately had statewide distribution and reached customers that were not part of the Aging Network. As a result of the partnership with AgeLinc, IATP was quickly able to loan out all of the iPads in it's Reuse Program. The success of the quickly established iPad Loan Program for Aging received the attention of the Director of the Illinois Department on Aging resulting in all of the CARES Act Funds that the Illinois Department on Aging received to go towards the Illinois Care Connections Program designed and implemented by IATP.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 240 | 20 | 260 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 154 | 45 | 199 |
| Representative of Education | 423 | 98 | 521 |
| Representative of Employment | 05 | 01 | 06 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 09 | 01 | 10 |
| Representative of Community Living | 15 | 03 | 18 |
| Representative of Technology | 45 | 00 | 45 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 891 | 168 | 1,059 |
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 |
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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.
Data and information collected through the Response to Intervention (RTI) or Multi-tiered systems of support process may be used as part of the special education evaluation, parents will be better informed of assessments and progress regarding their student, and parents will be provided with data, evaluation information, and any related services (including AT) related to their student as well as a draft IEP at least three days prior to any IEP meetings.
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.)
The successful 2019 passage of Illinois Public Act 101-0515 was challenged by some of the special education managerial groups as being too prohibitive for the schools to do. After many months of working with them on how to address their concerns while also supporting what students and parents needed, changes went into place on July 1, 2020. The Public Act 101-0515 can be found at the following website. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=101-0515&GA=101
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Education
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?
Employment
Additional And Leveraged Funds
Additional and Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $56,751 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $1,029,186 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $84,374 | Demonstration |
| Public/State Agency | $150,732 | Reuse |
| Public/State Agency | $310,929 | Device Loan |
| Amount: $1,631,972 |
B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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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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