Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Total | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Lowest Income: | $0 | Highest Income: | $0 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$0 | 00 | $0 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
Partnership Loans | ||
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 00 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
Lowest | 0% |
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Highest | 0% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
---|---|---|
00 | 00 | 0% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
6.1% to 8.0% | 00 |
8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
14.1% + | 00 |
Total | 00 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
Number Loans in default | 01 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $1,900 |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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There were no approved loans in this Federal Fiscal Year.
There were no approved loans in this Federal Fiscal Year.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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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% |
This data reflects the state financing activities of California Foundation for Independent Living Center's Freedomtech Loan program. This program was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as a fair amount of inquiries were made by individuals experiencing sudden unemployment. Since unemployment benefits do not count as qualifying income for the Freedomtech Loan program these consumers were provided information and assistance accessing AT services that would meet their needs.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 34 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 722 |
C. Total | 756 |
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 | 756 |
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 | 02 | $430 | $0 | $430 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 54 | $8,260 | $40 | $8,220 |
Daily Living | 03 | $60 | $0 | $60 |
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 | 59 | $8,750 | $40 | $8,710 |
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 | 31 | $8,385 | $1 | $8,384 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 12 | $10,291 | $0 | $10,291 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 758 | $153,524 | $2,582 | $150,942 |
Daily Living | 254 | $393,195 | $20 | $393,175 |
Environmental Adaptations | 10 | $679 | $0 | $679 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 43 | $13,991 | $0 | $13,991 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $320 | $0 | $320 |
Total | 1,110 | $580,385 | $2,603 | $577,782 |
Wally, a man in his 70's, acquired a medical condition that led to several mobility limitations. With the new limitations, including the use of a wheelchair, Wally was no longer able to access or independently live in his home. As a result, Wally was informed he could remain in a rehabilitation facility indefinitely or make several modifications to his home to allow for access and ease of mobility. As his home was only accessible by climbing exterior steps on the porch, Wally’s initial need was an accessible path from his parking area to his front door. As they were unsure of the dimensions of the ramp required, Wally’s friends borrowed a 10-foot portable wheelchair ramp and set it in place. After a few days, it was determined that the 10-foot ramp was too steep of an incline; therefore, it was returned, and a 12-foot portable wheelchair ramp was borrowed instead. The 12-foot ramp was determined to be successful and was made available to Wally for as long as needed. In addition to wheelchair access, one of California's Northern ILC's, FREED Center for Independent Living, improved accessibility inside Wally’s home utilizing its Reuse and Fix It programs. In the end, Wally was provided with floor-to-ceiling transfer poles and a toilet aid so he could accomplish activities of daily living, such as toileting, bathing, and transferring from his wheelchair on his own, which allowed for Wally to return to his own home instead of remaining in a rehabilitation facility. With the assistance of these devices and services through the FREED Center for Independent Living, Wally was able to return home, to live independently with his wife, and avoid significant healthcare costs that would have been incurred with a longer stay in a rehabilitation facility.
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. | 10 | 03 | 501 | 514 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 00 | 178 | 180 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 01 | 51 | 52 |
4. Subtotal | 12 | 04 | 730 | 746 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 12 | 04 | 733 | 749 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
8. Total | 12 | 04 | 740 | 756 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 98.65% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 333 | 44.05% |
Satisfied | 331 | 43.78% |
Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 0.66% |
Not at all satisfied | 05 | 0.66% |
Nonrespondent | 82 | 10.85% |
Total Surveyed | 756 | |
Response rate % | 89.15% |
The change in section C from last year to this year results from: last year was heavily impacted by wildfires across the state and produced a need for replacement AT and DME, which was met through reuse devices. This is in contrast to this year which, although also heavily impacted by statewide wildfires, reuse AT and DME were not able to be utilized due to consumer concerns regarding COVID-19, the need was met rather by using county, Red Cross and other services that could provide new, rather than reuse items. The following notification occurs when saving: Info! Data was saved with validation warnings: The average retail price of exchange daily living devices is low. Please ensure that retail values are being entered correctly. The retail values have been confirmed - $60 for 2 sock aids and a reacher seems plausible, if not typical.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 680 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 18 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 91 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 22 |
Total | 811 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 555 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 74 |
Representative of Education | 90 |
Representative of Employment | 10 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 53 |
Representatives of Community Living | 11 |
Representatives of Technology | 18 |
Total | 811 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 77 |
Hearing | 50 |
Speech Communication | 156 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 45 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 156 |
Daily Living | 93 |
Environmental Adaptations | 42 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 05 |
Computers and Related | 437 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 21 |
Total | 1,082 |
Pui Ling (Amanda) had completed an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment, when her dad, Thomas, reached out to Orange County’s Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC) to obtain information on various methods to access the communication devices they explored during the evaluation. ATEC provided a demonstration/consultation for Amanda, and following the demonstration, ATEC loaned Amanda several access options to try. Kevin Daugherty, Rehabilitation Engineer at ATEC, provided demonstrations and loaned the Jellybean switch, Roller Joystick, Candy Corn Proximity Switch, and Big Red Switch to use with the device trial. After two weeks of utilizing the various devices, Amanda and Thomas were able to confidently choose the right AAC devices, the Roller Joystick and Big Red Switch, for Amanda to comfortably control in her life.
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 | 235 | 48 | 353 | 636 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 06 | 08 |
Subtotal | 237 | 48 | 359 | 644 |
Have not made a decision | 08 | 00 | 11 | 19 |
Subtotal | 245 | 48 | 370 | 663 |
Nonrespondent | 07 | 01 | 09 | 17 |
Total | 252 | 49 | 379 | 680 |
Performance on this measure | 96.73% | 100% | 97.03% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 07 | 01 | 64 | 72 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 13 | 02 | 24 | 39 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 05 | 08 |
4. Subtotal | 23 | 03 | 93 | 119 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 02 | 09 | 11 |
6. Subtotal | 23 | 05 | 102 | 130 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
8. Total | 23 | 05 | 103 | 131 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 60% | 91.18% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 532 | 65.6% |
Satisfied | 249 | 30.7% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.25% |
Not at all satisfied | 03 | 0.37% |
Nonrespondent | 25 | 3.08% |
Total Surveyed | 811 | |
Response rate % | 96.92% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 31 |
Hearing | 13 |
Speech Communication | 77 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 08 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 51 |
Daily Living | 09 |
Environmental Adaptations | 12 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
Computers and Related | 64 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 267 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 236 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 89 |
Representatives of Education | 08 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 18 |
Representative of Community Living | 02 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 353 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 21 |
Service Provider | 52 |
Vendor | 66 |
Repair Service | 01 |
Others | 02 |
Total | 142 |
Jennifer is a woman who was born with spinal muscular atrophy and is ventilator dependent. She is an independent woman who lives in her own apartment with full time attendant care. She works part-time as an office manager and consults as a marriage and family therapist and life coach. She can communicate through talking by timing her voice with her ventilator’s ventilations. One of the problems she experiences when talking is that she is unable to increase her voice volume to be heard in situations where there is background noise. She already owned an amplifier and reported that she didn’t feel it helped. Jennifer was connected with Los Angeles's Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology (CART), which assessed her equipment and found that the microphone for Jennifer’s amplifier was a lapel microphone and had her try a 3-Way Hi-Gain Head Band Microphone. Jennifer could hear a functional difference in her speech clarity using a microphone that was positioned closer to her mouth instead of clipped to her clothing, and was so pleased with the improvement in her ability to communicate with others, that she made the switch to permanently utilize the 3-Way Hi-Gain Head Band Microphone instead of the lapel version.
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 | 40 | 12 | 182 | 234 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 03 | 05 |
Subtotal | 42 | 12 | 185 | 239 |
Have not made a decision | 04 | 00 | 24 | 28 |
Subtotal | 46 | 12 | 209 | 267 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 46 | 12 | 209 | 267 |
Performance on this measure | 91.3% | 100% | 88.52% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 236 | 66.86% |
Satisfied | 108 | 30.59% |
Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 1.42% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 04 | 1.13% |
Total | 353 | |
Response rate % | 98.87% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 17 | 04 | 565 | 586 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 15 | 02 | 202 | 219 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 01 | 56 | 60 |
4. Subtotal | 35 | 07 | 823 | 865 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 02 | 12 | 14 |
6. Subtotal | 35 | 09 | 835 | 879 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
8. Total | 35 | 09 | 843 | 887 |
9. Performance on this measure | 91.43% | 66.67% | 91.09% | 90.86% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 275 | 60 | 535 | 870 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 00 | 09 | 13 |
Subtotal | 279 | 60 | 544 | 883 |
Have not made a decision | 12 | 00 | 35 | 47 |
Subtotal | 291 | 60 | 579 | 930 |
Nonrespondent | 07 | 01 | 09 | 17 |
Total | 298 | 61 | 588 | 947 |
Performance on this measure | 95.88% | 100% | 93.96% | 94.95% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
---|---|---|---|
Highly satisfied and satisfied | 98.89% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 94.22% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 178 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 01 |
Representatives of Education | 35 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representatives of Community Living | 298 |
Representatives of Technology | 02 |
Unable to Categorize | 598 |
TOTAL | 1,113 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|
1,083 | 30 | 00 | 1,113 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 327 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 52 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 35 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 699 |
Transition | 00 |
Total | 1,113 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Ability Tools provided a 2 part series of webinars on NATADS for the state of California's Device Lending and Demonstration Centers with the intention of improving frequency and accuracy of AT Act activity reporting. 30 total participants attended the training over the 2 webinars, who were given an overview of the utilization of NATADS, updates on system improvements (developed by feedback obtained from individual interviews with DLDC staff) and active Q&A.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Ability Tools provided a series of webinars on Microsoft Office Suite Accessibility. Over 500 participants learned about the importance of document accessibility and how to make sure their documents are accessible for people with disabilities.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 12 |
Nonrespondent | 687 |
Total | 699 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 0% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Moving to a remote environment, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ability Tools pivoted to virtual trainings where previous methods of collecting performance measures were no longer efficient. As a result, a performance measure collecting tool was not in place at the time of this training but the tools have been modified and will be implemented throughout the coming year.
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 0% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 100% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) contract 10/23/19-12/31/20 - The systems change staff at California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC), in partnership with DREDF, spent approximately 720 hours creating a statewide technical assistance program to educate and empower people with disabilities to participate in the 2020 US Census. By partnering with California’s Independent Living Centers, CFILC was able to provide training for staff to educate and assist consumers with participation in the Census, using their choice of assistive technology to complete the process. Using a strategy of simultaneous education at statewide and local levels, people with disabilities were given greater opportunities to participate in the Census, educate, and mobilize the communities in which they live.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Consumers who called the Ability Tools information and assistance line regarding transitioning out of nursing facilities were provided whole person-care resulting in a warm hand off to Centers for Independent Living and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Through these centers, utilizing CARES Act funding, consumers were provided AT equipment and services, such as stair lifts and wheelchair ramps, that allowed for them to be transitioned from nursing facilities to their homes or a location of their choice.
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. California Foundation for Independent Living Centers publicly launched the Disability Disaster Access and Resources Program on August 18. Christina Mills (executive Director - CFILC) provided an overview of the formation of the program (developed from feedback from the community survey), partnership developed with Pacific Gas & Electric, and the services provided by the local Disability Disaster and Resources Centers (DDARCs). 100 participants joined the high-impact, live webinar on Zoom and Facebook and the archived training continues to be watched, with over 40 views to date.
2. California Foundation for Independent Living Centers along with staff from three Independent Living Centers conducted a public awareness activity at the Los Angeles Abilities Expo. This event was implemented to educate the public regarding assistive technology available for their utilization. We set up across eight tables providing hands on interactions with several AT devices specifically geared to assist individuals with education, employment, daily living, and aging activities. We also, through interaction and conversation with consumers, distributed 483 reuse items and 1,557 brochures. We provided a sign-up sheet for individuals to receive updates and information related to disaster preparedness and recovery via text message.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 873 | 78 | 951 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 414 | 48 | 462 |
Representative of Education | 53 | 00 | 53 |
Representative of Employment | 04 | 02 | 06 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 320 | 10 | 330 |
Representative of Community Living | 50 | 03 | 53 |
Representative of Technology | 09 | 01 | 10 |
Unable to Categorize | 11 | 01 | 12 |
Total | 1,734 | 143 | 1,877 |
State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 01 |
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1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
Ability Tools provided trainings to the California Department of Aging on hosting accessible virtual meetings and events. Expertise was shared to ensure that the written policies, practices, and procedures were inclusive of developing accessible materials, such as: font size, color contrast, descriptive text, use of headers, the importance of captioning, etc. in order to ensure full and equal access for all participants.
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.)
As a result of these trainings, the California Department of Aging has been able to successfully adapt to the challenges of transitioning their services to meet the needs of their consumers in an ever evolving and inconsistent demand for new and different platforms in response to the pandemic. The department has been able to update their policies and procedures to ensure the full accessibility of their weekly webinars, that have reached thousands of Californians.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Technology (ICT accessibility and AT
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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Federal | $36,751 | State Financing |
Federal | $13,000 | Device Loan |
Amount: $49,751 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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Decline in reported numbers is due to COVID-19 impacts on device lending and reuse due to consumer concerns regarding sanitation and potential transmission of diseases on lent items. Additionally, FreedomTech loans were unable to be approved as a majority of applicants were unemployed, which is a disqualifying factor for loan consideration.
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