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? | 02 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | last resort activity |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 10 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
C. Total Served | 10 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 10 |
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 of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
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Vision | 22 | $734 |
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 | 22 | $734 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | last resort activity |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 02 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
C. Total Served | 02 |
Performance Measure | Number |
---|---|
D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 02 |
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 of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
---|---|---|
Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $199 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 01 | $1,775 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 02 | $1,974 |
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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A senior from the mid-state region has been a loyal customer of our services for the past decade. He is blind and needs assistance with activities of daily living but yearns to be more independent. He had previously owned a talking blood pressure monitor, but his was no longer functioning. He turned to our BOLD (Borrow-to-Own Low-Vision Device) equipment distribution program for a replacement. The BOLD program was created through the generosity of a local foundation and continues to be sustained through donations. Our customer is very pleased to be able to monitor his health independently once again.
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 | 09 | 09 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
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 | 01 | 00 | 10 | 11 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 11 | 12 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 00 | 11 | 12 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 90.91% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 11 | 91.67% |
Satisfied | 01 | 8.33% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 12 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
COVID-19 has resulted in social isolation and significant access issues for people with disabilities. There has been heightened interest in establishing equipment distribution programs to enable people with disabilities to acquire the technology that they need to mitigate the challenges imposed by COVID-19 restrictions. DATI collaborated with two state agencies in exploring the establishment of such programs.
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 06 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 00 |
C. Total | 06 |
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 | 06 |
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 | $4,075 | $0 | $4,075 |
Hearing | 01 | $99 | $0 | $99 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 | $2,359 | $0 | $2,359 |
Daily Living | 01 | $13 | $0 | $13 |
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 | 06 | $6,546 | $0 | $6,546 |
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 | 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 |
A senior from the southernmost region of Delaware has a visual impairment secondary to a diagnosis of inherited optic atrophy/glaucoma. When she first visited the Sussex County Assistive Technology Resource Center, it was with the intention of finding a tool that could help her continue to manage her checkbook independently. Demonstrations of several handheld video magnifiers and a tabletop model led the customer to borrow two hand-held products, yet they didn’t fully meet her needs. She then learned that a CCTV has been listed on the AT Exchange, our web-based program that connects people who need AT with those having it to donate or sell. In this instance, she was able to get the item at no cost, saving her almost $4,000! She’s delighted not only to be managing her checkbook independently, but also reading with ease!
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 | 04 | 04 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 83.33% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 06 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 06 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
---|---|
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 156 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 08 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 05 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 34 |
Total | 203 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 27 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 26 |
Representative of Education | 86 |
Representative of Employment | 01 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 62 |
Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 203 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 27 |
Hearing | 30 |
Speech Communication | 92 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 42 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 16 |
Daily Living | 16 |
Environmental Adaptations | 48 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 78 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 82 |
Total | 431 |
One of our repeat customers is a pediatric physical therapist who works with young children who have complex needs. She was working with a ventilator-dependent little boy who has a rare genetic disorder. This little guy was not yet standing, and tended to be very unhappy, crying incessantly, during his therapy sessions. The clinician borrowed an Upsee, a mobility harness designed to allow children with motor impairment to stand and move with the help of an adult, from our New Castle Assistive Technology Resource Center. When this little guy was first placed in the harness, he cried, but then he realized that he was going to be able to be upright and walk around attached to his dad, who wore a backpack with the child’s ventilator. No more tears! The little boy was very excited about exploring his world. During subsequent therapy sessions, he would let the clinician know using eyegaze that he wanted to don the harness and continue exploring. He delighted in being able to chase his dog around, look out the window, open and close kitchen cabinets and begin to get into trouble just like any other child his age. He is now 2 years old and walking with the assistance of a Kid-Walk mobility system independently throughout his home.
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 | 52 | 03 | 46 | 101 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 01 | 07 | 13 |
Subtotal | 57 | 04 | 53 | 114 |
Have not made a decision | 28 | 01 | 13 | 42 |
Subtotal | 85 | 05 | 66 | 156 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 85 | 05 | 66 | 156 |
Performance on this measure | 67.06% | 80% | 80.3% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 32 | 00 | 02 | 34 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
4. Subtotal | 33 | 01 | 03 | 37 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 10 | 00 | 10 |
6. Subtotal | 33 | 11 | 03 | 47 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 33 | 11 | 03 | 47 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 9.09% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 194 | 95.57% |
Satisfied | 09 | 4.43% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 203 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Due to COVID-19, the Assistive Technology Resource Centers in all three counties were closed in March 2020. To continue to provide service, team members are working remotely and are available by email, phone and virtual meetings. Accommodations were made whenever possible when service such as loans could be performed in-person, while maintaining physical distance.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 19 |
Hearing | 07 |
Speech Communication | 13 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 |
Daily Living | 08 |
Environmental Adaptations | 04 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 03 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 60 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 26 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 21 |
Representatives of Education | 15 |
Representatives of Employment | 01 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 13 |
Representative of Community Living | 11 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 87 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
---|---|
Funding Source (non-AT program) | 01 |
Service Provider | 02 |
Vendor | 00 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 05 |
Total | 08 |
During the closures necessitated by the COVID-related public health emergency, DATI staff found creative ways to continue to offer equipment demonstrations. A senior was referred to our Sussex County Assistive Technology Resource Center by the Delaware Division of Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities because she was interested in learning more about ramp options. Once she learned that we have tools to assist with hearing, she was eager to learn more about ways she could overcome her hearing issues while watching television. One of our Assistive Technology Specialists conducted a remote demonstration of the Pocket Talker 2.0 over Facetime. The customer arranged for a contact-free equipment loan to try it out, and discovered that it was just the thing to help her re-engage with the world. She purchased the item for herself after returning ours to the inventory.
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 | 06 | 02 | 18 | 26 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Subtotal | 06 | 02 | 20 | 28 |
Have not made a decision | 10 | 03 | 19 | 32 |
Subtotal | 16 | 05 | 39 | 60 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 16 | 05 | 39 | 60 |
Performance on this measure | 37.5% | 40% | 51.28% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 84 | 96.55% |
Satisfied | 03 | 3.45% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 87 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Due to COVID-19, the Assistive Technology Resource Centers in all three counties were closed in March 2020. To continue to provide service, team members are working remotely and are available by email, phone and virtual meetings. Accommodations were made whenever possible when service such as demos could be done via Facetime, Zoom and by phone.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 13 | 15 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 33 | 00 | 04 | 37 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
4. Subtotal | 34 | 01 | 18 | 53 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 10 | 01 | 11 |
6. Subtotal | 34 | 11 | 19 | 64 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
8. Total | 34 | 11 | 20 | 65 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 9.09% | 85% | 80% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 58 | 05 | 64 | 127 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 01 | 09 | 15 |
Subtotal | 63 | 06 | 73 | 142 |
Have not made a decision | 38 | 04 | 32 | 74 |
Subtotal | 101 | 10 | 105 | 216 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 101 | 10 | 105 | 216 |
Performance on this measure | 62.38% | 60% | 69.52% | 65.74% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
---|---|---|---|
Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 00 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 06 |
Representatives of Education | 364 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 76 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 01 |
TOTAL | 447 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|
447 | 00 | 00 | 447 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 433 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Transition | 14 |
Total | 447 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
For the third year in a row, DATI staff influenced the career development of students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program at the University of Delaware through their Augmentative and Alternative Communication course. But Summer 2020 was different, as the course was conducted entirely remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ever creative, the team figured out how to facilitate the no-contact loan of 25 AAC devices so that students could get hands-on practice applying course content. One of our AT Specialists offered a unique remote lecture designed to give the students a clear sense of the differences among various switches by first grounding them in an understanding of how switches differed—in terms of force, range of movement, and so forth—and then doing up-close demonstrations that gave them a genuine sense of each switch’s capabilities, even without hands-on experience.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The College School in Newark, Delaware is a private school for students with learning challenges. Most students transition into public school programs once they leave The College School, so it is a priority for the program to help the students appreciate their strengths and learn how to accommodate their learning challenges prior to exiting the program. DATI collaborated with the school to ensure that all teachers knew how to accommodate print disabilities through the use of assistive technology that read text aloud to students and gave them control over the manner in which print content was presented to them. Training was provided to all personnel to launch the school-wide initiative, and consultation with the program continues.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
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 | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 00 |
Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 60% |
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Employment | 0% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10% |
Community Living | 30% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
In the wake of COVID-related shutdowns and cessation of services, a very concerning number of people with disabilities have found themselves isolated from family, friends and care providers, and they do not have the necessary assistive devices to help them bridge the isolation. DATI has provided technical assistance to two state agencies as they attempt to put programs in place to mitigate the isolation through the provision of assistive technology. In one instance, the consultation provided by the DATI resulted in a contract to establish and operate an assistive technology equipment distribution program from the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Children — especially those with chronic (ongoing) or complex medical conditions — can’t see pediatric doctors once they’re adults. The Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware was among the first children’s hospitals in the nation to launch a comprehensive transition of care program covering chronic and complex conditions involving the full range of medical specialties. The program is staffed by a physician and a transition social work coordinator who work with teens and their families to choose adult care specialists, plan for what may be different, apply for programs in their community, etc. DATI is consulted frequently to help the care team address the needs that are articulated during transition-of-care meetings. DATI staff have helped connect transition-age youth with easy-to-don undergarments, an accessible driver’s education manual, home modification resources, and other assistive devices and accommodations that will facilitate their transition to adult
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 DATI was one of dozens of exhibitors at the October 2019 Veterans Resource Fair held at the VA Hospital in Elsmere, Delaware. For four hours, a DATI Assistive Technology Specialist demonstrated products and answered veterans’ questions, which were primarily about finding solutions to challenges with activities of daily living. The approximately 100 attendees included veterans of all ages and their family members. Out of this event, an ongoing relationship evolved with a veteran of the Vietnam War who was having increasingly debilitating leg pain because his scooter didn’t have adequate leg supports. Our staff member connected him with a maker’s group at the University of Delaware, who continue to collaborate with him in devising a prototype device that will elevate his legs and reduce the pain he has been experiencing.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Individuals with Disabilities | 55 | 04 | 59 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 58 | 02 | 60 |
Representative of Education | 34 | 00 | 34 |
Representative of Employment | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 34 | 00 | 34 |
Representative of Community Living | 03 | 01 | 04 |
Representative of Technology | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 189 | 07 | 196 |
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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Federal | $13,819 | State Financing |
Private | $3,021 | Training |
Public/State Agency | $47,188 | Technical Assistance |
Public/State Agency | $77,877 | Training |
Public/State Agency | $195,186 | Technical Assistance |
Private | $901 | Demonstration |
Private | $902 | State Financing |
Private | $10,198 | Technical Assistance |
Private | $4,450 | State Financing |
Private | $306 | State Financing |
Private | $902 | Device Loan |
Private | $901 | Reuse |
Private | $1,100 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Amount: $356,751 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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