National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
New Jersey 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? | No |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
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? | 00 |
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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 |
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D. Anecdote
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 | 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% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| 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% |
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 | 1,393 |
| C. Total | 1,393 |
| 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 | 1,393 |
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 | 13 | $2,795 | $455 | $2,340 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 02 | $2,200 | $150 | $2,050 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,971 | $725,595 | $240,765 | $484,830 |
| Daily Living | 1,788 | $259,029 | $86,343 | $172,686 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 1,423 | $796,888 | $227,569 | $569,319 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 10 | $10,714 | $3,907 | $6,807 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 73 | $17,007 | $5,628 | $11,379 |
| Total | 5,280 | $1,814,228 | $564,817 | $1,249,411 |
D. Anecdote
This has proved to be a challenging year due to the pandemic, however, Goodwill Home Medical Equipment ATAC subcontractor was able to remain open as an essential business. They are taking all precautions to maintain the safety of their staff and customers. In the warehouse / store they are offering disposable gloves to anyone that wishes to use them while shopping and on a daily basis sanitize all the customer service desk, phones, and merchant services surfaces. They continued to maintain and follow the CHAP standards of care for sanitation on all equipment received and sold. They continued to pick up donations at the request of the donor. During the phone interview process they are screening their callers with additional respiratory health and out of the country questions before they pick up any items at their home. The drivers have sanitization wipes on the truck to use for all equipment picked up, wear gloves and have face masks should they feel a need when approaching a customer. The inside of our truck is wiped down daily with a disinfectant solution and documented within the maintenance logs.
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 | 862 | 862 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 365 | 365 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 31 | 31 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,258 | 1,258 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 123 | 123 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,381 | 1,381 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 12 | 12 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 1,393 | 1,393 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 90.31% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,061 | 76.17% |
| Satisfied | 327 | 23.47% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 05 | 0.36% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,393 | |
| Response rate % | 99.64% |
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) | 94 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 05 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 45 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 144 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 31 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 14 |
| Representative of Education | 24 |
| Representative of Employment | 13 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 05 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 18 |
| Representatives of Technology | 39 |
| Total | 144 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 21 |
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D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 29 |
| Hearing | 07 |
| Speech Communication | 34 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 57 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 14 |
| Daily Living | 30 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 20 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 371 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total | 562 |
E. Anecdote
Because of remote learning as a result of COVID, a student needed another keyboard for days where learning takes place in a different location. Due to availability a second Big Keys LX was loaned to allow for more flexibility in use and for them to gain better experience with the keyboard. They are now in the process of purchasing their own Big Keys.
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 | 41 | 31 | 22 | 94 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 41 | 31 | 22 | 94 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 41 | 31 | 22 | 94 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 41 | 31 | 22 | 94 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 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. | 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 | 50 | 00 | 00 | 50 |
| 8. Total | 50 | 00 | 00 | 50 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 0% | NaN% | NaN% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 144 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 144 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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 | 07 |
| Hearing | 01 |
| Speech Communication | 118 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 120 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 27 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 19 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 116 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 24 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 432 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 183 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 117 |
| Representatives of Education | 198 |
| Representatives of Employment | 12 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 82 |
| Representative of Community Living | 34 |
| Representative of Technology | 42 |
| Total | 668 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 220 |
| Service Provider | 11 |
| Vendor | 09 |
| Repair Service | 02 |
| Others | 01 |
| Total | 243 |
D. Anecdote
AT Demonstrations (Our ATAC staff, AO, Adam Krass): This service has changed considerably due to the pandemic. All demonstrations have moved to virtual demonstrations between our staff and the consumers (Zoom, FaceTime, Skype). While the demonstration has changed within this virtual environment, the consumers are still receiving a needed service. The number of demonstrations has been down slightly due to the pandemic but have been picking up again as more people become comfortable with the virtual environment. We are also publicized this service t oconsumers throughout NJ. We are using email blasts, website postings and webinars.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 103 | 48 | 70 | 221 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 03 | 04 | 11 |
| Subtotal | 107 | 51 | 74 | 232 |
| Have not made a decision | 27 | 00 | 09 | 36 |
| Subtotal | 134 | 51 | 83 | 268 |
| Nonrespondent | 51 | 91 | 22 | 164 |
| Total | 185 | 142 | 105 | 432 |
| Performance on this measure | 57.84% | 35.92% | 70.48% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 439 | 65.72% |
| Satisfied | 35 | 5.24% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 194 | 29.04% |
| Total | 668 | |
| Response rate % | 70.96% |
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. | 00 | 00 | 862 | 862 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 365 | 365 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 31 | 31 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,258 | 1,258 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 123 | 123 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,381 | 1,381 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 50 | 00 | 12 | 62 |
| 8. Total | 50 | 00 | 1,393 | 1,443 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 0% | NaN% | 88.08% | 86.11% |
| 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 | 144 | 79 | 92 | 315 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 03 | 04 | 11 |
| Subtotal | 148 | 82 | 96 | 326 |
| Have not made a decision | 27 | 00 | 09 | 36 |
| Subtotal | 175 | 82 | 105 | 362 |
| Nonrespondent | 51 | 91 | 22 | 164 |
| Total | 226 | 173 | 127 | 526 |
| Performance on this measure | 65.49% | 47.4% | 75.59% | 61.98% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 90.98% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 417 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 462 |
| Representatives of Education | 3,663 |
| Representatives of Employment | 160 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 82 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 572 |
| Representatives of Technology | 88 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 5,444 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | 5,444 | 00 | 5,444 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 00 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 4,993 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 200 |
| Transition | 251 |
| Total | 5,444 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
ATAC provided weekly virtual AT Town Halls meetings and open office hours during this time of COVID where people shared challenges, success, strategies it was a learning environment that all benefited from and learned something new each time.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATAC partnered with LDANJ for a virtual conference "Life Beyond High School" we provided all the technical support for the conference along with recording all sessions which can be found on the conference schedule. . In addition, delivered sessions related to transition and assistive technology at the virtual conference that covered everyday electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, voice assistants, etc) to equip transition-aged individuals with disabilities with the skills they need in order to be successful in the community (work, school, community) living)
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The Keynote speaker Rob Carr that presented at our 2020 NJ Virtual AT Summit focused Barrier Free Websites and a Pandemic and the importance of accessibility websites, documents, etc more now than ever during these uncertain times when everything is virtual and the need for everyone to have access to all information. He also presented another section on 8 ways to create accessible documents. Both sessions were recorded and can be found on our youtube channel.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
| No known outcome at this time | 200 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 200 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 0% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Not Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 65% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 10% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 25% |
| 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:
ATAC Program Staff collaborated with a LEA, Asbury Park School District, for the 2nd year to provide ongoing support for educators in order to provide accessible education to students with disabilities. This included strategies and tools to support the shift to remote learning. This partnership was spearheaded by the district Tech Coach and included virtual training session on AT tools focused on the areas of reading, writing, support for executive function, accessible educational materials and accessible multimedia content. Support was also provided through the use of "open office hour" sessions where staff could come in and ask questions and problem solve solutions to meet the needs of students.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATAC Program Staff collaborated with our Lead Agency, NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, to provide support and information related to assistive technology tools and strategies to support transition.
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. Since we were unable to due a live AT Summit this year, we did a virtual AT conference, which proved to be beneficial since we were able to get professional speakers from all over the country which otherwise we would not have been able to have which proved to be a success since we had a wealth of knowledge that was presented. The conference drew over 600 attendees. To see the wide arrange of subjects covered please check out the schedule with the recorded sessions. Feedback forms were received and positive marks from all and everyone that attended all said they build their awareness of AT and the importance of it and see how AT benefits all learners not just someone with disability. Since the event was recorded it can be seen by people who were unable to attend the virtual event.
2. One of the most powerful Town Halls we had focused on Race and Diversity. The focus of this discussion will be assistive technology and diverse populations. How do we deliver effective, quality services to diverse populations who require assistive technology? How do we recruit and mentor more diverse AT providers? In addition, it brought to light when we create text to speech programs for examples the voices are not diverse and often students can not relate to the voice so the device is often not used since they can not relate to the voice. The session was moderated by Christina Royster (Speech Language Pathologist, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD) and Marvin Williams (Director, Disability Resource Services, CSU Stanislaus). Over 200 people attended and the conversation was roboust
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 20 | 00 | 20 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Community Living | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 30 | 00 | 30 |
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 |
|---|
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.
ATAC established a collaboration with the NJ Department of Human Services; Division of Aging Services, to provide Assistive Technology support for county level staff related to identifying appropriate assistive technology tools for consumers in the community. This has included virtual training and the next phase will include written policies as well as just in time troubleshooting support for county level staff.
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.)
No written policies / MOUs have been created yet. That will happen in 2021 and the partnership will move forward with training, technical assistance and professional learning opportunities.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
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?
Additional And Leveraged Funds
Additional and Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | No |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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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