National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Idaho 2020

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Idaho Assistive Technology Project
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
http://idahoat.org
Mailing Address:
1187 Alturas Dr
City:
Moscow
State:
ID
Zip Code:
83843
Program Email:
idahoat@uidaho.edu
Phone:
1-800-432-8324
TTY:

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
University of Idaho
Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Dr
City:
Moscow
State:
ID
Zip Code:
83844
Program URL:

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):
Carson, Janice
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
208-885-6104
E-mail:
jcarson@uidaho.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Shaver, Deborah
Title:
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Phone:
208-885-4627
E-mail:
dshaver@uidaho.edu
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):
House, Susan
Title:
Program Specialist
Phone:
208-885-6117
E-mail:
sueh@uidaho.edu

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Shaver, Deborah
Title:
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Phone:
208-885-6651
E-mail:
dshaver@uidaho.edu

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 14 07 21
Approved Not made 00 01 01
Rejected 05 05 10
Total 19 13 32

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $9,252 Highest Income: $140,409

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$1,112,939 21 $52,997

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 01 01 06 10 00 03 21
Percentage of Loans 4.76% 4.76% 28.57% 47.62% 0% 14.29% 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 11 52.38%
With interest buy-down only 00 0%
With loan guarantee only 10 47.62%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 00 0%
Total 21 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 21 $91,291
Total 21 $91,291

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 3%
Highest 5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
85 21 4.04761904761905%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 10
4.1% to 6.0% 11
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 21

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 01 $675
Hearing 13 $59,513
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 07 $19,603
Daily living 01 $2,500
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 01 $9,000
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 23 $91,291

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

Parents needed an accessible van with a lift for their 13-year-old son who has Cerebral Palsy. Their old van was falling apart, and their son was getting too heavy to transfer into it. Their past payment history was great, but the dad had been unable to work for several months during the pandemic and had gotten behind on some bills. He returned to work and caught up on all his payments, but their credit score suffered. IATP staff helped them with their search to find an affordable van. The loan review committee voted to guarantee the loan and we received this letter of thanks... "Being thankful would be an understatement for how our family feels at this moment. K*** has so many more opportunities now. Going from a transfer process to van with a lift will affects his everyday life. Now traveling to out of state doctors with a vehicle meeting K***’s needs won’t be so strenuous, especially after surgeries. Our life is crazy enough and when Idaho Assistive Technology was able to step in, the possibilities changed for us. We had issues getting financial help and IATP staff was able to get the bank to look deeper in our situation and persuade them to take us in. They were able to give us the chance we desperately needed to better our son's life. K*** is one happy boy thanks to Idaho Assistive Technology!"

A young man in an electric wheelchair in front of a van with the side door open showing a lift
Impact Area

A gentleman contacted us because he needed hearing aids to continue substitute teaching to supplement his retirement income. His loan could not be approved without our guarantee because he and his wife have paid cash for everything in recent years and so had no credit score. They were actively pursuing resolution of a few derogatory marks on their credit report. Both had stable income through social security and Native American fund income. Our program was able to help him get the hearing aids he needed and at the same time help them build on their credit score.

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 03 16 19
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 02 02
4. Subtotal 00 03 18 21
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 03 18 21
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 03 18 21
9. Performance on this measure NaN% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 20 95.24%
Satisfied 01 4.76%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 21
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 02
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 579
C. Total 581

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 581

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 01 $750 $0 $750
Daily Living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental Adaptations 01 $3,000 $0 $3,000
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 02 $3,750 $0 $3,750

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 02 $858 $0 $858
Hearing 11 $1,740 $0 $1,740
Speech Communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 02 $104 $0 $104
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 188 $43,047 $0 $43,047
Daily Living 299 $34,848 $0 $34,848
Environmental Adaptations 18 $1,036 $0 $1,036
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 84 $15,526 $0 $15,526
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 01 $10 $0 $10
Total 605 $97,169 $0 $97,169

D. Anecdote

A woman contacted our office because she had several pieces of equipment she wanted to either sell or give away. The equipment had been used by her husband who had recently passed away. It was suggested to her to add the devices to our website so that they could be seen by people from around the state. In visiting with her about the website and her items, it was discovered that one of the items was a Hoyer lift. Then, later that same day, a medical discharge planer was helping a family whose father was about to be sent home from the hospital. They were looking for a Hoyer lift. IATP staff was able to connect the woman who had the lift, with the family that was in need of a lift.

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. 49 01 258 308
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 05 00 182 187
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 02 78 80
4. Subtotal 54 03 518 575
5. None of the above 00 00 04 04
6. Subtotal 54 03 522 579
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 02 02
8. Total 54 03 524 581
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 98.85%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 441 75.9%
Satisfied 134 23.06%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 06 1.03%
Total Surveyed 581
Response rate % 98.97%

G. Notes:

As expected, data this FY has been effected by Covid-19. As people remain home, postpone medical procedures and do not travel, we find they are needing less assistive devices. The good news is that we have worked extremely closely with our statewide partners to make sure the needs of the public are met during this difficult time.

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) 382
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 11
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 118
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 12
Total 523

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 115
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 194
Representative of Education 104
Representative of Employment 05
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 92
Representatives of Community Living 06
Representatives of Technology 07
Total 523

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 30

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 16
Hearing 38
Speech Communication 173
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 163
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 73
Daily Living 34
Environmental Adaptations 84
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 231
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 10
Total 822

E. Anecdote

We frequently lend communication devices to speech language pathologists working in school settings. This service helps the professional assist the families in making proper choices for the students. One of our borrowers wrote, "I just wanted to thank you and Idaho Assistive Technology for allowing us to use your lending library. I truly appreciate how easy it has been working with you and how knowledgeable and kind you are... Through Idaho Assistive Technology, my students were able to trial a wide variety of speech generating devices. This service has been invaluable and has allowed me to assist my students and their families in selecting a speech generating device that best meets their individual needs prior to purchasing. In fact, one of my students was just approved by their insurance to receive their very own speech generating device and it will be arriving any day! Thanks again for all of your help."

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 263 10 67 340
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 20 02 06 28
Subtotal 283 12 73 368
Have not made a decision 13 00 01 14
Subtotal 296 12 74 382
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 296 12 74 382
Performance on this measure 95.61% 100% 98.65%

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. 18 02 58 78
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 15 02 12 29
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 01 00 25 26
4. Subtotal 34 04 95 133
5. None of the above 01 00 04 05
6. Subtotal 35 04 99 138
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 03 03
8. Total 35 04 102 141
9. Performance on this measure 97.14% 100% 95.96%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 452 86.42%
Satisfied 63 12.05%
Satisfied somewhat 08 1.53%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 523
Response rate % 100%

I. Notes:

The Length of Loan average is higher than the standard 35 days because we extended many of our loans due to Covid-19 as staff were working remotely from home and could not gather devices back into the libraries. As time when on and we were able to gather supplies of PPE at our locations we were able to slowly bring devices back into the libraries, using curbside pick-up and drop-off since out office buildings were closed to the public.

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 03
Hearing 04
Speech Communication 18
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 19
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 01
Daily Living 00
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 01
Computers and Related 09
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 03
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 58

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 42
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 39
Representatives of Education 101
Representatives of Employment 02
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 12
Representative of Community Living 06
Representative of Technology 00
Total 202

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 00
Service Provider 06
Vendor 06
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 12

D. Anecdote

A woman came to one of our Equipment Lending Library and Demonstration Centers looking for a device to help her hear people when they are speaking to her. She was shown a PockeTalker and TV Ears where she could see the pros and cons or each device. She really liked the Pocketalker and borrowed it to trial at home. She also liked the TV ears I have from Amazon since they have big buttons with texture for volume up/down. She had a really similar set already but the buttons were too small for her to use easily. One of the features of the PockeTalker she was excited about was that she could turn the volume up on the PockeTalker when talking to people because the buttons were large enough. She did mention though that she’d probably end up turning the volume down with her husband!

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 40 01 08 49
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 40 01 08 49
Have not made a decision 04 00 00 04
Subtotal 44 01 08 53
Nonrespondent 04 00 01 05
Total 48 01 09 58
Performance on this measure 83.33% 100% 88.89%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 175 86.63%
Satisfied 23 11.39%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 04 1.98%
Total 202
Response rate % 98.02%

G. Notes:

Device demonstration are down slightly from the past couple of years due to Covid-19 concerns. As IATP staff continued to work remotely from their homes, in-person demonstrations, trainings and public awareness activities stopped. All in-person contacts were put on hold and continue to be restricted.

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. 67 06 332 405
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 20 02 194 216
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 01 02 105 108
4. Subtotal 88 10 631 729
5. None of the above 01 00 08 09
6. Subtotal 89 10 639 738
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 05 05
8. Total 89 10 644 743
9. Performance on this measure 97.75% 80% 82.06% 83.92%
ACL Performance Measure 85%
Met/Not Met Not 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 303 11 75 389
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 20 02 06 28
Subtotal 323 13 81 417
Have not made a decision 17 00 01 18
Subtotal 340 13 82 435
Nonrespondent 04 00 01 05
Total 344 13 83 440
Performance on this measure 93.9% 100% 97.59% 94.77%
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 99.39% 95% Met
Response Rate 99.25% 90% Met

Training

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

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 27
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 20
Representatives of Education 342
Representatives of Employment 20
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 18
Representatives of Community Living 551
Representatives of Technology 66
Unable to Categorize 71
TOTAL 1,115

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
61 359 695 1,115

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 819
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Combination of any/all of the above 185
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 71
Transition 40
Total 1,115

C. Description of Training Activities

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

When the COVID-19 lockdown began impacting visitation in senior residential facilities, we began a collaboration with the Area Agencies on Aging statewide, Idaho Dept of Health and Welfare Division of Licensing and Certification, and IDHW Bureau of Facility Standards to provide training on technology for virtual visitation. We began by working with the AAA Ombudsmen in March to survey each long-term care facility on their use of video chat technologies to keep residents connected to families, and the primary obstacles the residents are experiencing to the use of that technology (cognitive issues, hearing loss, vision loss, physical limitations, staffing issues, etc.) An IATP staff member then presented online training on these technology access issues to directors of long-term facilities located across the state of Idaho. We are now working on a pilot Communication Access Program in one facility in each AAA Region, and are working with Region III on use of CARES Act funding to increase communication access and decrease social isolation in facilities in that region.

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

The Annual Tools for Life: Secondary Transition and Technology Fair, was held in Pocatello, Idaho in March 2020. Attendees included high school students with disabilities, family members, educators and related professionals. The Fair was a chance for the transitioning students in attendance to learn about resources, tools, and organizations to support their goals related to education, employment, and independent living.

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

The Idaho Digital Accessibility Consortium, along with IATP staff hosts a Facebook Live series called, the "Coffee Break Series." These live (and recorded for later viewing) sessions focus on topics such as, Introduction to Digital Accessibility, Hosting Accessible Virtual Events, Basic Rules for Social Media Accessibility and Alt Text, to name a few. Each presentation is a slow paced, informal presentation and open discussion on accessibility, including how to's and its importance.

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 22
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented 47
No known outcome at this time 02
Nonrespondent 00
Total 71
Performance Measure Percentage 97.2%
ACL Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 39%
Employment 18%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 8%
Community Living 35%
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:

As Covid-19 hit our state, it became very apparent that consumers needed a way to be able to connect with their health professionals from a distance. The emergence of Telehealth has been slow, but sure. But with the onslaught of Covid-19, telehealth has come front and center for many who cannot, or should not, go out in public. Idaho AT staff has built a strong collaboration with health care professionals to offer technical assistance in the area of telehealth. After meeting and discussing the issues facing distance communication and their patients, the Idaho AT Project has assisted getting technology into the hands of consumers. We have placed iPads with health care professional so they may provide medical consultations to their patience remotely. This has been done as a long-term loan until the Covid-19 concerns subside. We have also provided TA in making recommendations and supplying resources when entities have had the funds to move forward with their own purchases. We cont

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

Idaho AT Project staff are permanent members of the Idaho Inter-agency Council on Secondary Transition. The council coordinates the annual Tools for Life: Secondary Transition and Technology Fair held around the state of Idaho. The Tools for Life Fair focuses on the transition needs of students graduating from high school. Information presented covers topics of interest to high school students, their families, teachers and service providers. This past March, we were able to host the16th Fair! Unfortunately, we have cancelled the 2021 Fair due to Covid-19 concerns. The Idaho AT Project also supports smaller regional transition events across the state.

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. Before the pandemic invaded our lives, Idaho AT staff was able to provide information tables at various events around the state of Idaho. Events included Idaho State University's Occupational Therapy Summit, the Northern Rockies Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired, The annual Tools for Life: Secondary Transition and Technology Fair, and the Idaho State Independent Living Conference, to name a few. The IATP also continued to provide information and resources to consumers after Covid-19 hit, through social media outlets, Padlets, etc.

2.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 77 75 152
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 204 96 300
Representative of Education 164 11 175
Representative of Employment 41 02 43
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 99 15 114
Representative of Community Living 76 15 91
Representative of Technology 23 05 28
Unable to Categorize 02 00 02
Total 686 219 905

Notes:

Needless to say, this year has been difficult and nothing we have ever experienced before. Idaho AT staff was still able to provide information and assistance to consumers throughout the state by working remotely from home. Contacts made through email went unaffected by remote working. Phone calls were routed to each staff member and were saved to each staff members' email to be sure none went unnoticed.

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.

Per a statewide survey, of the vast majority of long-term care facilities, IATP was able to understand the landscape of what is needed and available to scaleup distance communication in the facilities to combat social isolation and telehealth. In addition, it also provided the venue to train on multiple types of assistive technology to address communication barriers for the residents as well.


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.)

https://idahoat.padlet.org/idahoat1/7d12dek7p1biacev https://idahoat.padlet.org/idahoat1/popayqtqgody At the current time, written procedures and support artifacts are being developed.


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation


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? Yes

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds
Public/State Agency$43,029Demonstration
Public/State Agency$7,535Reuse
Public/State Agency$49,824Device Loan
Public/State Agency$5,149Public Awareness, I&A
Public/State Agency$113,949Training
Federal$11,004State Financing
Federal$4,317Demonstration
Federal$4,875Public Awareness, I&A
Federal$9,196Training
Federal$15,666Device Loan
Public/State Agency$23,451Technical Assistance
Amount: $287,995

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.