Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
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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? | 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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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% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 47 |
C. Total | 47 |
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 | 47 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 | 36 | $10,708 | $1,696 | $9,012 |
Daily Living | 09 | $456 | $99 | $357 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $10 | $1 | $9 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 01 | $34 | $8 | $26 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 47 | $11,208 | $1,804 | $9,404 |
A woman came to ALLTECH to find a wheelchair or scooter mobility device for her elderly father. He had previously been very active around the town and housing complex where he lives. After a recent fall, the gentleman had a broken ankle and was quite immobilized. He had a walker but wanted to move about the building to visit friends and get out on the outside grounds too. His daughter bought a used power scooter wheelchair that she could handle for loading in her car. His housing building is in a small town so with the scooter he can really get out and about. This mobility device accommodates his limited mobility, distance endurance and stamina.
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 | 19 | 19 |
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 | 15 | 15 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 35 | 35 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 09 | 09 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 44 | 44 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 47 | 47 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 74.47% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 36 | 76.6% |
Satisfied | 11 | 23.4% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 47 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 86 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 07 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 81 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 47 |
Total | 221 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 27 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 87 |
Representative of Education | 26 |
Representative of Employment | 02 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 69 |
Representatives of Community Living | 02 |
Representatives of Technology | 08 |
Total | 221 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 21 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 17 |
Hearing | 02 |
Speech Communication | 33 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 24 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 66 |
Daily Living | 62 |
Environmental Adaptations | 15 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
Computers and Related | 54 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 10 |
Total | 284 |
#1 A woman borrowed an tablet with a communication App for her 55 yo husband who has ALS. They wanted to determine if they should buy this AT to improve his ability to communicate with medical staff, family caregivers and friends. After a trial use at home, he opted to not pursue this technology. #2 A speech pathologist borrowed a tablet with a few communication apps to use at school with a non verbal student. During the 3 week trial the educational staff took data on the child's communication and this was presented at an IEP meeting. Because of the device trial and data that showed the student could benefit from voice output, the IEP team agreed to funding the AT. Having access to the AT Loan program sped up the process and resulted in this child getting a speech generating device to improve his ability to communicate with teachers, other children and his family.
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 | 35 | 01 | 27 | 63 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 12 | 13 |
Subtotal | 36 | 01 | 39 | 76 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 08 | 09 |
Subtotal | 37 | 01 | 47 | 85 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 37 | 01 | 48 | 86 |
Performance on this measure | 97.3% | 100% | 82.98% |
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. | 03 | 00 | 15 | 18 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 17 | 00 | 44 | 61 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 10 | 00 | 21 | 31 |
4. Subtotal | 30 | 00 | 80 | 110 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
6. Subtotal | 30 | 00 | 87 | 117 |
7. Nonrespondent | 17 | 00 | 01 | 18 |
8. Total | 47 | 00 | 88 | 135 |
9. Performance on this measure | 82.19% | NaN% | 91.95% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 180 | 81.45% |
Satisfied | 39 | 17.65% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.9% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 221 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 02 |
Hearing | 00 |
Speech Communication | 22 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 |
Daily Living | 01 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 05 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 35 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 06 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 13 |
Representatives of Education | 08 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 16 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 43 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 10 |
Service Provider | 04 |
Vendor | 12 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 26 |
Pine Tree Society AT services acquired the Skyle eye gaze for the iPad tablet. It was demonstrated to a 10 yo student with cerebral palsy, the school based SLP, teacher and parent. The child was quite interested is this tech and was able to initiate basic communications using it. Through this demo session, it was decided to borrow the AT for a trial use at school. This process enabled the student, and IEP team and family the opportunity to decide about buying this AT.
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 | 13 | 00 | 08 | 21 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 13 | 00 | 09 | 22 |
Have not made a decision | 03 | 00 | 07 | 10 |
Subtotal | 16 | 00 | 16 | 32 |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
Total | 18 | 00 | 17 | 35 |
Performance on this measure | 72.22% | NaN% | 52.94% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 29 | 67.44% |
Satisfied | 14 | 32.56% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 43 | |
Response rate % | 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. | 03 | 00 | 34 | 37 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 17 | 00 | 45 | 62 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 10 | 00 | 36 | 46 |
4. Subtotal | 30 | 00 | 115 | 145 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 16 | 16 |
6. Subtotal | 30 | 00 | 131 | 161 |
7. Nonrespondent | 17 | 00 | 04 | 21 |
8. Total | 47 | 00 | 135 | 182 |
9. Performance on this measure | 64.52% | NaN% | 58.96% | 60% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
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 | 48 | 01 | 35 | 84 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 13 | 14 |
Subtotal | 49 | 01 | 48 | 98 |
Have not made a decision | 04 | 00 | 15 | 19 |
Subtotal | 53 | 01 | 63 | 117 |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
Total | 55 | 01 | 65 | 121 |
Performance on this measure | 89.09% | 100% | 75% | 81.67% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.36% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 60 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 101 |
Representatives of Education | 271 |
Representatives of Employment | 97 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 393 |
Representatives of Community Living | 371 |
Representatives of Technology | 97 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 1,390 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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788 | 378 | 224 | 1,390 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 350 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 46 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 838 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 104 |
Transition | 52 |
Total | 1,390 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The Maine CITE staff presented 44 training events in 2020 at conferences and via online webinars. "AT for Employment" was presented to the national rehab counsellors for Prudential Insurance Company. This professional team of 24 works with injured workers who have new disabilities and are located all over the US. Specific AT to optimize living independently and working productively were highlighted. National AT resources were shared.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
In July 2020, sponsored by the Maine Parent Federation, Maine CITE staff presented on a webinar panel on " Transition, Self Advocacy and Technology for Adults with Disabilities. There were 52 attendees. AT was featured as a key element in any transition planning efforts to achieve optimal function for IL skills, work productivity, to combat social isolation and enhance community connections.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Maine CITE staff created and delivered a webinar on "Accessible Digital Documents: Correspondence and Social Media". there were 37 attendees. Guidance was shared on how to make digital content accessible. This webinar is archived on our site www.mainecite.org
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 32 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 72 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 104 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 25% |
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Employment | 15% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 20% |
Community Living | 30% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 10% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
In January 2020, Maine CITE was asked to join a statewide advisory task force for the Maine Department of Education. Initiated in 2000 and through the last 20 years, the MDOE has invested millions of dollars in the statewide school laptop program called MLTI (Maine Learning Technology Initiative). Twenty years later this MLTI advisory group was convened to review and study the program and make recommendations. Maine CITE actively participated in numerous meeting over eight months to ensure that UDL is embraced and the MLTI program is fully accessible. In August 2020 a report and recommendations was submitted to the DOE Commissioner. The recommendations were accepted and a plan is being developed by the DOE staff for a renewed MLTI program rollout in the 2021-2022 school year.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
During covid in the spring of 2020, the Maine DHHS - Office of Aging and Disability services (OADS) received a federal grant to be used by the Maine ADRCs. Administrators at OADS collaborated with Maine CITE about promoting AT to the regional ADRCs. The goal was to use AT to combat social isolation for seniors who were alone at home and separated from family and friends during covid. Maine CITE provided resource information to OADS staff about AT for seniors, AT provider contacts, and AT assessment fee recommendations. The goal of the OADS team was to keep seniors living safely at home, or return home from being hospitalized. Avoiding high risk facility placement is an ongoing goal. AT can be a critical element of achieving these goals.
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 annual Maine Autism Conference was held on March 7, 2020 just before covid hit and all conferences were cancelled. This is a very large gathering of service providers and families and consumers - more that 450 attendees. Maine CITE is one of the sponsors of this event and we also presented a workshop on AT. This PA event gives us the opportunity to showcase many types of AT for individuals of all ages with IDs that can be used in school, at home, in the community or at work.
2. On March 11, 2020, the last conference that we attended before covid was at the University of Maine AT Makers Fair. Maine CITE was a sponsor of this event and the Maine CITE Director did the keynote welcome address for more that 75 attendees from across Maine.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 38 | 28 | 66 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 61 | 41 | 102 |
Representative of Education | 106 | 27 | 133 |
Representative of Employment | 17 | 08 | 25 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 70 | 64 | 134 |
Representative of Community Living | 120 | 98 | 218 |
Representative of Technology | 31 | 19 | 50 |
Unable to Categorize | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Total | 447 | 285 | 732 |
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? | No |
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