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 | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Approved Not made | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Rejected | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Lowest Income: | $14,292 | Highest Income: | $77,742 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$92,034 | 02 | $46,017 |
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 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
Percentage of Loans | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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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 | 02 | 100% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 02 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 02 | $24,739 |
Total | 02 | $24,739 |
Lowest | 5% |
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Highest | 5% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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11 | 02 | 5.5% |
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% | 02 |
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 | 02 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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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 | 02 | $24,739 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 02 | $24,739 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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? | 01 |
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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) | 13 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 01 |
C. Total Served | 14 |
Performance Measure | Number |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 14 |
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 | 04 | $2,366 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 02 | $1,002 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 02 | $220 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 03 | $9,554 |
Daily living | 02 | $413 |
Environmental adaptations | 02 | $9,894 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 01 | $500 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 16 | $23,949 |
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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Mr. Schilling, the father of a 12-year old son with a genetic bone disease resulting in paralysis and the use of a wheelchair, contacted LATAN inquiring about financing a wheelchair that would allow his son to be outdoors more. Mr. Schilling had already done research and was interested in the Grit Freedom chair and was interested in the AT Lease program. Staff worked with Schillings to complete the AT Lease application electronically and once submitted, the Grit Freedom chair was ordered. Following safety guidelines for social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic, LATAN’s staff scheduled an appointment for assembly and setup with the Schillings. The parents and their son were educated on safety, cleaning, maintenance and the device was demonstrated. Within a few short months, Mr. Schilling paid off the AT Lease in full. He stated that “LATAN helped me acquire the device quickly and gave me the opportunity to finance it at no interest. This is a great program!”
Joseph, M. contacted LATAN to obtain a Financial Loan application to make repairs on this modified vehicle. The van is needed to transport his 47-year daughter who lives with paralysis and uses a power wheelchair to her medical appointments. Joseph lives in a rural parish within Central Louisiana with little to no public transportation. It is critical that he has transportation. Through LATAN’s Financial Loan Program, Joseph was able to take care of the much-needed repairs to their modified vehicle. Once the cash loan was received, Joseph said, “Thank you so very much for all the help and kindness (staff) offered. We appreciate the work (staff) put in to get this loan approved!”
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. | 02 | 02 | 11 | 15 |
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 | 02 | 02 | 12 | 16 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 02 | 02 | 12 | 16 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 02 | 02 | 12 | 16 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 15 | 93.75% |
Satisfied | 01 | 6.25% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 16 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 05 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 78 |
C. Total | 83 |
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 | 83 |
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 | 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 | 03 | $8,029 | $0 | $8,029 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 02 | $10,500 | $0 | $10,500 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 05 | $18,529 | $0 | $18,529 |
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 | 22 | $12,660 | $0 | $12,660 |
Hearing | 04 | $480 | $0 | $480 |
Speech Communication | 03 | $270 | $0 | $270 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 | $201 | $0 | $201 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 53 | $14,965 | $138 | $14,827 |
Daily Living | 36 | $18,408 | $99 | $18,309 |
Environmental Adaptations | 10 | $1,621 | $0 | $1,621 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 03 | $1,697 | $0 | $1,697 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 | $501 | $0 | $501 |
Total | 135 | $50,803 | $237 | $50,566 |
Mr. Mobley is the father of 7-year old twins, each with blind/low-vision. After visiting the AT Marketplace on the website, he contacted LATAN to inquire about the Mezzio Vario. The device was shipped to the client’s home in North Louisiana. Once received, staff followed up with the Mobleys who reported that "We are very satisfied with the service provided and the equipment was everything I expected. We are highly satisfied with the services provided!" Mrs. Mobley also stated that she plans to contact LATAN again discuss acquiring additional devices that would complement devices used at school.
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. | 01 | 00 | 67 | 68 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 09 | 11 |
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 | 02 | 01 | 77 | 80 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 02 | 01 | 80 | 83 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 02 | 01 | 80 | 83 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 96.25% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 53 | 63.86% |
Satisfied | 28 | 33.73% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 1.2% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 1.2% |
Total Surveyed | 83 | |
Response rate % | 98.8% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 114 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 02 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 07 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
Total | 123 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 26 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 15 |
Representative of Education | 02 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 77 |
Representatives of Community Living | 03 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 123 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 03 |
Hearing | 02 |
Speech Communication | 149 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 12 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 06 |
Daily Living | 01 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 45 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 219 |
Twenty-six Trey living with paralysis as a result of ALS and planning to return to college, contacted LATAN for assistance with computer access using an advanced technology, the Glassouse. After about an hour trying out the device by using it to access his computer, internet, etc., Trey decided to borrow the Glassouse via a Device Loan to try it out before purchasing the system. Several months prior, Trey received a Device Demonstration to gain independence with eating, but unfortunately, due to the limitations of his motor skills, he decided that the devices demonstrated would not meet his needs. Yet, he returned to LATAN to address a different performance need and now, using AT can return to college with the ability to communicate using his computer, tablet and smartphone with use his head and neck movements! Not only did Trey report being pleased with the device, but he stated that “Jay, [LATAN’s AT Solutions Specialist] was very friendly and knew a lot about the products!”
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 | 03 | 01 | 105 | 109 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 110 | 114 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 110 | 114 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 03 | 01 | 110 | 114 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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. | 01 | 00 | 06 | 07 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 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 | 01 | 07 | 09 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 07 | 09 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 01 | 07 | 09 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 109 | 88.62% |
Satisfied | 12 | 9.76% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.81% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.81% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 123 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 41 |
Hearing | 10 |
Speech Communication | 104 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 09 |
Daily Living | 42 |
Environmental Adaptations | 06 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 16 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 232 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 157 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 55 |
Representatives of Education | 04 |
Representatives of Employment | 07 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 116 |
Representative of Community Living | 33 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 372 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 02 |
Service Provider | 16 |
Vendor | 265 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 283 |
Like many of us, Ms. Janelle began wearing reading glasses in her 40’s when she noticed she was having trouble seeing small print. Over the years she hadn’t experienced any changes, but more recently as an older adult, things changed. She remembers it was about 3 years ago when she noticed letters missing from words as she was reading. Concerned, she decided to see an ophthalmologist where she learned the problems with her vision were caused by macular degeneration. It was then she also learned there was no treatment available to correct her vision or stop it from progressively getting worse. Up until now, she had not heard about assistive technology and was only familiar with the traditional handheld magnifiers which no longer helped. She says, she originally had other plans, but at the last minute she decided to join the LATAN presentation at her senior living activity center. She says, “I am so thankful I did. Before I learned about y’all (LATAN), I thought there was nothing out there to help me.” After learning about LATAN Services she was able to schedule a device demonstration. She says, “I was able to try all these different devices and, Wow! I couldn’t believe there was something out there that could work and help me read. Now, I can shop in the grocery store and actually look at the items on my own to make sure I am getting the right item I wanted. Before I had to have someone with me or ask someone to help me in the grocery store.” She expressed her gratitude saying, “LATAN has been a life-saver. I can’t even put into words how much this opportunity means to me. I am so thankful for these services. LATAN has been great! I tell everyone about the program”.