National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Northern Mariana Islands 2020

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:
CNMI Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
cnmicdd.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 502565
City:
Saipan
State:
MP
Zip Code:
96950
Program Email:
Phone:
670-664-7003
TTY:
670-664-7001

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 502565
City:
Saipan
State:
MP
Zip Code:
96950
Program URL:
cnmicdd.org

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Mailing Address:
City
State:
Zip Code:
Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Sablan, Pamela C.
Title:
CNMI Assistive Technology Program Director
Phone:
670-664-7000
E-mail:
psablan.cnmicdd@gmail.com
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Tudela, Josephine
Title:
CNMI Assistive Technology Program Manager
Phone:
670-664-7003
E-mail:
jtudela.cnmicdd@gmail.com

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Barcinas, Jan Kristopher
Title:
CNMI Council Chairman
Phone:
670-664-7000
E-mail:
barcinas17@gmail.com

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

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 00 00 00
Approved Not made 00 00 00
Rejected 00 00 00
Total 00 00 00

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $0 Highest Income: $0

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$0 00 $0

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
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
Number of Loans 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Percentage of Loans 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
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%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 00 $0
Total 00 $0

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 0%
Highest 0%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
00 00 0%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
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

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
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

6. Defaults

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? 00


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

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program did not make any loan this year, therefore, no anecdote to report.

Impact Area

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program did not make any loan this year, therefore, no anecdote to report.0

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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

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:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program has ongoing Technical Assistance with Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) regarding their Lease to Own Program. Currently, we are working with our CNMI policy makers on a draft local bill to establish a lease to own for the CNMI ATP.

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 02
C. Total 02

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 02

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

Device Exchange
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

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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 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 01 $120 $0 $120
Daily Living 01 $90 $0 $90
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 02 $210 $0 $210

D. Anecdote

The CNMI Assistive Technology through the device Re-utilization Program assisted one (1) a person with disability with mobility equipment. The individual needed the mobility equipment to be assisted to walk short distance while doing daily living activities in their community. Therefore, the CNMI AT program provided a donated and sanitized mobility device for the individuals use.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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 02 02
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 02 02
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 00 02 02
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 00 02 02
9. Performance on this measure NaN% NaN% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 02 100%
Satisfied 00 0%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 02
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

None to report.

Device Loan

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) 30
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 04
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 05
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 01
Total 40

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS By Borrower Type
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Individuals with Disabilities 21
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 16
Representative of Education 00
Representative of Employment 00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 03
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 00
Total 40

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 42

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 00
Hearing 00
Speech Communication 00
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 47
Daily Living 01
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 01
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total 49

E. Anecdote

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program assisted one (1) individual, a family member of an individual with disability with a device loan of computer equipment. The computer equipment was used for communication access and online training for family member to assist their sibling with disability.

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 01 00 29 30
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 01 00 29 30
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 01 00 29 30
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 01 00 29 30
Performance on this measure 100% NaN% 100%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

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 01 08 09
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. 01 00 00 01
4. Subtotal 01 01 08 10
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 01 01 08 10
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 01 01 08 10
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 40 100%
Satisfied 00 0%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 40
Response rate % 100%

I. Notes:

Please note that the CNMI Assistive Technology Program device loan period is for 42 days.

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 00
Hearing 00
Speech Communication 00
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 38
Daily Living 01
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 01
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 40

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 21
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 16
Representatives of Education 00
Representatives of Employment 00
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 03
Representative of Community Living 00
Representative of Technology 00
Total 40

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 30
Service Provider 05
Vendor 01
Repair Service 04
Others 00
Total 40

D. Anecdote

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided a demonstration to an individual with disability on the functions and safe operation of a reclining wheelchair. The individual with a disability has mobility issues and needed the equipment for daily living activities in their community.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 01 00 39 40
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 01 00 39 40
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 01 00 39 40
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 01 00 39 40
Performance on this measure 100% NaN% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 40 100%
Satisfied 00 0%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 40
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

None to report.

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

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 01 10 11
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. 01 00 00 01
4. Subtotal 01 01 10 12
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 01 01 10 12
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 01 01 10 12
9. Performance on this measure 0% 100% 100% 91.67%
ACL Performance Measure 85%
Met/Not Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 02 00 68 70
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 02 00 68 70
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 02 00 68 70
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 02 00 68 70
Performance on this measure 100% NaN% 100% 100%
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 100% 95% Met
Response Rate 100% 90% Met

Training

A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 43
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 09
Representatives of Education 00
Representatives of Employment 00
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 00
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 00
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 52

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
00 52 00 52

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 00
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Combination of any/all of the above 50
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 01
Transition 01
Total 52

C. Description of Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided training on low tech assistive technology to forty-two (42) individuals with disabilities and eight (8) family members during the Center for Living Independently mini workshop in February of 2020. Training objectives were on low tech devices and or equipment that are inexpensive and off the shelf that can assist individuals with disabilities perform daily living tasks at home, at work and in their community.

Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided training to one (1) student with disability during a CIRCLES transition meeting in December of 2019. Training consisted of computer applications and devices that can be utilized by the student to assist with time management when they transition into college or the workforce. The CNMI Assistive Technology Program is a partner in the CNMI Transition Coalition which is involved in the community level team in the CIRCLES model. The CIRCLES model involves three levels of interagency collaborations that includes a Community Level Team, a School Level Team, and an IEP Team. These teams work together to address transition planning needs of students with disabilities to improve both their in-school outcomes (Aspel, Bettis, Quinn, Test & Wood, 1999; Provenmire-Kirk et al., 2015). The target population for CIRCLES includes students with disabilities who need support from multiple agencies to plan, provide, and facilitate support services directly to students and families who need involvement from multiple adult service providers.

Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided training on "How to Create Accessible PDF and MS Word documents" to (1) individual (family member). Training was conducted for the purpose of creating accessible materials for a relative with low-vision learning to use a screen reader.

D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure

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 01
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 01
Performance Measure Percentage 100%
ACL Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CNMI Assistive Technology Program was not able to conduct face-to-face training activities related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility scheduled in April to September of 2020. Training activities will be conducted in fiscal year 2021.

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 50%
Employment 0%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 0%
Community Living 50%
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:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided technical assistance to the U.S. District Court on devices that can be utilized for individuals who are hard of hearing during court hearings.

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program provided technical assistance to the VOICES of the CNMI (self-advocacy organization led by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) on alternative formats that are available for individuals or students with print disabilities. These alternative formats were to be utilized for the VOICES of the CNMI's Self-Advocacy & Leadership training to transition aged students with disabilities in the public school system scheduled in April to May of 2020.

C. Notes:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face instruction for students in the CNMI Public School System for school year 2019/2020 was suspended.

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. The CNMI Assistive Technology Program distributed (25) Assistive Technology informational brochures during the VOICES of the CNMI - Tinian Chapter Parent Forum held on Tinian in January of 2020.

2. The CNMI Assistive Technology Program distributed (50) Assistive Technology information brochures during the Parent Leadership Month Proclamation and exhibit held at the Kagman Community Center on January 31st, 2020.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 68 00 68
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 42 00 42
Representative of Education 12 00 12
Representative of Employment 00 00 00
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 00 00 00
Representative of Community Living 44 00 44
Representative of Technology 00 00 00
Unable to Categorize 03 00 03
Total 169 00 169

Notes:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, major face-to-face events and or activities scheduled for April to September of 2020 were canceled.

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? 00

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.


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?


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

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)

Non-State Plan Activities
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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This FY20 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.