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 Fabrication Program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 1,165 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 895 |
C. Total Served | 2,060 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 2,060 |
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 | 241 | $5,378 | $0 | $5,378 |
Hearing | 83 | $1,160 | $0 | $1,160 |
Speech communication | 79 | $860 | $0 | $860 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 690 | $17,764 | $0 | $17,764 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 03 | $255 | $0 | $255 |
Daily living | 684 | $33,145 | $0 | $33,145 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 01 | $10 | $0 | $10 |
Computers and related | 240 | $4,410 | $0 | $4,410 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 39 | $710 | $0 | $710 |
Total | 2,060 | $63,692 | $0 | $63,692 |
During Covid 19, students with vision impairments had a very difficult time doing remote training with their teachers of the visually impaired. Therefore, we fabricated hands-free cell phone holders that the students could place their phones in and position the camera to focus on their hands on the braille keyboard. Both the teachers, students, and parents really appreciated having these devices.
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. | 1,339 | 14 | 707 | 2,060 |
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 | 1,339 | 14 | 707 | 2,060 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 1,339 | 14 | 707 | 2,060 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 1,339 | 14 | 707 | 2,060 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 2,060 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 2,060 | |
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 | 778 |
C. Total | 778 |
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 | 778 |
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 | $1,149 | $0 | $1,149 |
Hearing | 08 | $834 | $0 | $834 |
Speech Communication | 06 | $6,531 | $270 | $6,261 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 07 | $615 | $35 | $580 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 430 | $396,496 | $43,907 | $352,589 |
Daily Living | 302 | $106,873 | $15,316 | $91,557 |
Environmental Adaptations | 18 | $1,274 | $325 | $949 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 04 | $2,796 | $0 | $2,796 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $3,550 | $900 | $2,650 |
Total | 778 | $520,118 | $60,753 | $459,365 |
In 2020, REM was able to help an elderly gentleman with some advancing medical conditions to acquire a chair that greatly improved his independence and mobility. His insurance company was denying him the chair he needed. His therapist contacted us and we were able to provide him with an excellent refurbished chair and some other important equipment for his daily life. In collaboration with the therapist, we were able to adapt the powerful, therapeutic chair to suit his needs. His family has returned to us on several occasions to seek other equipment and has expressed their gratitude for REM and its flexibility and compassion.
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. | 09 | 01 | 692 | 702 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 35 | 36 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 22 | 22 |
4. Subtotal | 10 | 01 | 749 | 760 |
5. None of the above | 07 | 00 | 05 | 12 |
6. Subtotal | 17 | 01 | 754 | 772 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
8. Total | 17 | 01 | 760 | 778 |
9. Performance on this measure | 58.82% | 100% | 98.55% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 508 | 65.3% |
Satisfied | 249 | 32.01% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.13% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 20 | 2.57% |
Total Surveyed | 778 | |
Response rate % | 97.43% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 506 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 09 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 234 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 06 |
Total | 755 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 109 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 569 |
Representative of Education | 27 |
Representative of Employment | 01 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 40 |
Representatives of Community Living | 04 |
Representatives of Technology | 05 |
Total | 755 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 04 |
Hearing | 07 |
Speech Communication | 21 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 13 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 343 |
Daily Living | 315 |
Environmental Adaptations | 22 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 49 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 100 |
Total | 874 |
During Covid-19, loaning iPads for use to reduce social isolation was very important for one elderly person. Using FaceTime, she was able to connect with her grandchildren.
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 | 39 | 02 | 440 | 481 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 01 | 06 | 11 |
Subtotal | 43 | 03 | 446 | 492 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
Subtotal | 44 | 03 | 449 | 496 |
Nonrespondent | 03 | 00 | 07 | 10 |
Total | 47 | 03 | 456 | 506 |
Performance on this measure | 97.73% | 100% | 99.33% |
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 | 01 | 133 | 150 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 14 | 14 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 00 | 68 | 72 |
4. Subtotal | 20 | 01 | 215 | 236 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 21 | 01 | 215 | 237 |
7. Nonrespondent | 04 | 00 | 08 | 12 |
8. Total | 25 | 01 | 223 | 249 |
9. Performance on this measure | 95.24% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 502 | 66.49% |
Satisfied | 219 | 29.01% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.26% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.13% |
Nonrespondent | 31 | 4.11% |
Total Surveyed | 755 | |
Response rate % | 95.89% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 17 |
Hearing | 29 |
Speech Communication | 04 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 146 |
Daily Living | 60 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 19 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 37 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 314 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 188 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 254 |
Representatives of Education | 42 |
Representatives of Employment | 02 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 25 |
Representative of Community Living | 13 |
Representative of Technology | 02 |
Total | 526 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 01 |
Service Provider | 88 |
Vendor | 35 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 12 |
Total | 136 |
During Covid-19, we did many device demonstrations to help people make decisions. One demonstration was related to three different mounting solutions to help a family decide which type of device that they should get to mount onto the wheelchair to support a communication device. They ultimately decided that it was better to use a tabletop clamp-on mount than a wheelchair mount.
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 | 05 | 02 | 82 | 89 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 00 | 39 | 44 |
Subtotal | 10 | 02 | 121 | 133 |
Have not made a decision | 20 | 02 | 148 | 170 |
Subtotal | 30 | 04 | 269 | 303 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 11 | 11 |
Total | 30 | 04 | 280 | 314 |
Performance on this measure | 33.33% | 50% | 43.21% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 352 | 66.92% |
Satisfied | 149 | 28.33% |
Satisfied somewhat | 08 | 1.52% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.38% |
Nonrespondent | 15 | 2.85% |
Total | 526 | |
Response rate % | 97.15% |
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. | 25 | 02 | 825 | 852 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 1,340 | 14 | 756 | 2,110 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 00 | 90 | 94 |
4. Subtotal | 1,369 | 16 | 1,671 | 3,056 |
5. None of the above | 08 | 00 | 05 | 13 |
6. Subtotal | 1,377 | 16 | 1,676 | 3,069 |
7. Nonrespondent | 04 | 00 | 14 | 18 |
8. Total | 1,381 | 16 | 1,690 | 3,087 |
9. Performance on this measure | 99.13% | 100% | 94% | 96.33% |
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 | 44 | 04 | 522 | 570 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 09 | 01 | 45 | 55 |
Subtotal | 53 | 05 | 567 | 625 |
Have not made a decision | 21 | 02 | 151 | 174 |
Subtotal | 74 | 07 | 718 | 799 |
Nonrespondent | 03 | 00 | 18 | 21 |
Total | 77 | 07 | 736 | 820 |
Performance on this measure | 71.62% | 71.43% | 77.78% | 77.16% |
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 | 99.65% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 98.40% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 189 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 33 |
Representatives of Education | 639 |
Representatives of Employment | 58 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 810 |
Representatives of Community Living | 180 |
Representatives of Technology | 69 |
Unable to Categorize | 56 |
TOTAL | 2,034 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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1,000 | 669 | 365 | 2,034 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 1,055 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 387 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 335 |
Transition | 257 |
Total | 2,034 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
We conducted 5 virtual workshops on creating assistive technology for teachers of the visually impaired.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
We conducted a workshop in conjunction with UNH 4 U – a program to support individuals with developmental disabilities transitioning to post secondary education.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
ATinNH provided its free annual webinar in June that focused on General Accessibility Principles, specifically around Microsoft Word, and covering topics such as fonts, layout, images, language, and built-in accessibility tools.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 138 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 48 |
No known outcome at this time | 16 |
Nonrespondent | 133 |
Total | 335 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 55.5% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 30% |
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Employment | 10% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 20% |
Community Living | 40% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
We responded to a technical assistance request from Future In Sight as to innovative ways that teachers could provide virtual services for students who are blind. We conducted various problem-solving activities in developing an overhead mounting solution for students and teachers to put their cell phones into for their virtual consultations.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Technical assistance was provided by the Institute on Disability on application of assistive technology for students who experience intellectual disabilities and have a desire to attend higher education. This represented about 30% of the technical assistance activities, which were dedicated to transition.
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. ALS Symposium: we presented a session as well as an exhibit at the ALS conference. People got to try out devices and see what is available as the disease progresses.
2. We held a public awareness open house event in Durham for people in the community to explore various assistive technology devices. Due to Covid 19, our public awareness events were canceled for the rest of the year.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 425 | 20 | 445 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 175 | 10 | 185 |
Representative of Education | 620 | 10 | 630 |
Representative of Employment | 45 | 05 | 50 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 211 | 06 | 217 |
Representative of Community Living | 97 | 04 | 101 |
Representative of Technology | 05 | 02 | 07 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 1,578 | 57 | 1,635 |
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? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Training |
Private | $12,718 | Device Loan |
Amount: $22,718 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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Unique issues with our data is that due to COVID 19, many of our numbers in various categories are down.
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