National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Nebraska 2020
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
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 |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Total | 08 | 02 | 10 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $12,756 | Highest Income: | $152,220 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $734,580 | 09 | $81,620 |
| 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 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 04 | 09 |
| Percentage of Loans | 11.11% | 11.11% | 0% | 0% | 33.33% | 44.44% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 08 | 88.89% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 01 | 11.11% |
| Total | 09 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Partnership Loans | 09 | $210,124 |
| Total | 09 | $210,124 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 3.25% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 4% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 09 | 3.33333333333333% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 09 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
| 6.1% to 8.0% | 00 |
| 8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
| 10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
| 12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
| 14.1% + | 00 |
| Total | 09 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $2,000 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 01 | $34,794 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 07 | $173,330 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 09 | $210,124 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 01 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $634 |
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? | 02 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | telecommunications distribution |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 05 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 04 |
| C. Total Served | 09 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 09 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 02 | $144 |
| Hearing | 04 | $416 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 05 | $22,659 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 20 | $4,380 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 31 | $27,599 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | last resort activity |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 44 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
| C. Total Served | 44 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 44 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| 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 | 03 | $3,285 |
| Daily living | 04 | $6,794 |
| Environmental adaptations | 08 | $29,691 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 15 | $71,059 |
| Computers and related | 14 | $7,694 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 44 | $118,523 |
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
This past year the iCC Program in Nebraska worked with a male in his 70’s diagnosed with a progressive disorder causing both vision and hearing loss. He applied for the iCC Program for help obtaining technology that he could use independently for telecommunications with friends and family. He had stopped participating in activities he enjoyed in the community due to his diagnosis and difficulty in crowds. An iPad was demonstrated for him and various apps such as FaceTime and the use of Siri. He was surprised by everything he could do on the iPad with his voice and how easy it was for him to navigate FaceTime, email and the internet. He felt comfortable with his flip phone so a new phone was not necessary. An iPad was recommended along with AppleCare and a case for additional protection. Bone conduction headphones were also recommended as they could connect via Bluetooth with the iPad and would provide amplification of the sound when he was talking with family over FaceTime. With this equipment he was not only able to be more active in communicating with his friends and family, he was able to participate in community activities again that he used to enjoy, such as attending church services and activities via the internet and their website.
A 52 year old female employed in the Information Technology field was referred to ATP to trial and obtain a keyboard to assist her in performing her work better. The consumer had suffered a stroke in the past and had limited use of her left arm and poor fine motor skills in the hand. Because of this she was having difficulty using a standard keyboard to perform her work tasks. Different sized standard keyboards, along with a gaming keyboard were trialed with the consumer and it was found none of them were a good solution. A Matias Half-QUERTY 508 keyboard and a Matias half keyboard were both demonstrated and loaned to the consumer to trial. In the end the Matias half keyboard worked better because of it's smaller size. This piece of assistive technology was obtained for the consumer using Enrichment Foundation Grant funds. She is now able to perform her work for efficiently and with less stress on her right arm.
E. 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. | 02 | 07 | 29 | 38 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 04 | 04 | 08 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 10 | 02 | 12 |
| 4. Subtotal | 02 | 21 | 35 | 58 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 02 | 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 02 | 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 95.45% | 92.11% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 53 | 85.48% |
| Satisfied | 06 | 9.68% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 1.61% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 02 | 3.23% |
| Total Surveyed | 62 | |
| Response rate % | 96.77% |
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 | 202 |
| C. Total | 204 |
| 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 | 204 |
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
| 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 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $2,500 | $10 | $2,490 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 02 | $2,700 | $10 | $2,690 |
C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities
| 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 | 04 | $1,383 | $0 | $1,383 |
| Hearing | 09 | $1,440 | $0 | $1,440 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 | $414 | $0 | $414 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 96 | $40,865 | $0 | $40,865 |
| Daily Living | 84 | $13,056 | $0 | $13,056 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 | $196 | $0 | $196 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 03 | $2,685 | $0 | $2,685 |
| Computers and Related | 03 | $848 | $0 | $848 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 205 | $60,887 | $0 | $60,887 |
D. Anecdote
An 78 year old female living in a nursing home was transitioning to living with family because of the family's fear of her being exposed to COVID-19. Before the relative could move home, the family needed to obtain a hospital bed for her to sleep in. The family filled out ATP's Service and Device application and mailed it in. Once received ATP's Resource Specialist worked with a reuse partner over at the hospital to obtain a slightly used hospital bed that would fit her needs. ATP staff made the introductions and the reuse partner over at the hospital assisted with the delivery of the bed. Because of Nebraska's Reuse Network the family was able to acquire the needed equipment at no cost and bring their relative home safely.
E. 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. | 11 | 05 | 135 | 151 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 02 | 22 | 24 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 18 | 19 |
| 4. Subtotal | 12 | 07 | 175 | 194 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 13 | 08 | 177 | 198 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
| 8. Total | 13 | 08 | 183 | 204 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 92.31% | 87.5% | 95.63% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 196 | 96.08% |
| Satisfied | 02 | 0.98% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.98% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 04 | 1.96% |
| Total Surveyed | 204 | |
| Response rate % | 98.04% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 354 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 29 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 349 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 15 |
| Total | 747 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 93 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 240 |
| Representative of Education | 304 |
| Representative of Employment | 05 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 90 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 03 |
| Representatives of Technology | 12 |
| Total | 747 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 11 |
| Hearing | 21 |
| Speech Communication | 57 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 389 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 278 |
| Daily Living | 194 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 114 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 02 |
| Computers and Related | 107 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 15 |
| Total | 1,188 |
E. Anecdote
During the Holiday Season 2019 a family requested to borrow a 10' ramp so that they could bring their elderly parent who uses a wheelchair over for Christmas dinner. ATP's equipment manager contacted the family and verified the number of steps they were needing to go up as well as how much elevation the door threshold had. They ended up needing to borrow a 12' ramp because of the rise in elevation from the sidewalk to the porch along with a threshold ramp to get the wheelchair safely into the home. The family picked up the ramps, borrowed them over the holiday and returned them 2 weeks later. Because of ATP's loan program the family was able to safely all be together for the holiday at no cost to them.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 189 | 12 | 14 | 215 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 100 | 04 | 03 | 107 |
| Subtotal | 289 | 16 | 17 | 322 |
| Have not made a decision | 13 | 00 | 00 | 13 |
| Subtotal | 302 | 16 | 17 | 335 |
| Nonrespondent | 18 | 01 | 00 | 19 |
| Total | 320 | 17 | 17 | 354 |
| Performance on this measure | 95.7% | 100% | 100% | |
G. 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. | 53 | 06 | 250 | 309 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 06 | 43 | 59 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 04 | 07 | 14 |
| 4. Subtotal | 66 | 16 | 300 | 382 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| 6. Subtotal | 66 | 18 | 301 | 385 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 07 | 00 | 01 | 08 |
| 8. Total | 73 | 18 | 302 | 393 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 88.89% | 99.67% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 631 | 84.47% |
| Satisfied | 82 | 10.98% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 11 | 1.47% |
| Not at all satisfied | 03 | 0.4% |
| Nonrespondent | 20 | 2.68% |
| Total Surveyed | 747 | |
| Response rate % | 97.32% |
I. Notes:
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 01 |
| Hearing | 00 |
| Speech Communication | 07 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 23 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 |
| Daily Living | 14 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 02 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 15 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 65 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 32 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 09 |
| Representatives of Education | 43 |
| Representatives of Employment | 05 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00 |
| Representative of Community Living | 01 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 90 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 28 |
| Service Provider | 05 |
| Vendor | 07 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 03 |
| Total | 43 |
D. Anecdote
A 20 year old male with a developmental disability participating in a vocational training program was having trouble keeping on task when at work. An ATP Technology Specialist met with him and demonstrated the features of a Time Timer and a Watch Minder 3. The Time Timer made it easier for the individual to tell the time, but wasn't the correct fit for his needs. The Watch Minder 3 with the ability to set up to 30 alarms along with the feature that has it vibrate once every 10 minutes to keep a person alert and awake ended up being a better fit. The device was purchased by the individual's family and has since helped him be successful at his vocational training program.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 16 | 13 | 14 | 43 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 12 | 01 | 04 | 17 |
| Subtotal | 28 | 14 | 18 | 60 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 03 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 29 | 15 | 21 | 65 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 29 | 15 | 21 | 65 |
| Performance on this measure | 96.55% | 93.33% | 85.71% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 52 | 57.78% |
| Satisfied | 31 | 34.44% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 5.56% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 02 | 2.22% |
| Total | 90 | |
| Response rate % | 97.78% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 66 | 18 | 414 | 498 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 12 | 69 | 91 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 14 | 27 | 45 |
| 4. Subtotal | 80 | 44 | 510 | 634 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 04 | 06 | 11 |
| 6. Subtotal | 81 | 48 | 516 | 645 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 07 | 00 | 07 | 14 |
| 8. Total | 88 | 48 | 523 | 659 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 93.83% | 62.5% | 92.53% | 90.48% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 205 | 25 | 28 | 258 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 112 | 05 | 07 | 124 |
| Subtotal | 317 | 30 | 35 | 382 |
| Have not made a decision | 14 | 01 | 03 | 18 |
| Subtotal | 331 | 31 | 38 | 400 |
| Nonrespondent | 18 | 01 | 00 | 19 |
| Total | 349 | 32 | 38 | 419 |
| Performance on this measure | 95.77% | 96.77% | 92.11% | 95.5% |
| 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 | 97.95% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 97.46% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 40 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 17 |
| Representatives of Education | 193 |
| Representatives of Employment | 87 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 337 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 115 | 00 | 337 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 193 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 92 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 12 |
| Transition | 40 |
| Total | 337 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
ATP presented a training to adult educators at the Department of Education's annual Adult Ed Conference on low cost and no cost applications (apps) that they could use with their adult education students. Some of these apps included Photomath, Audiotnote, Quizlet, MyStudyLife and iStudiez Pro. The students that these educators work with are working to obtain their GED. Because most of them don't qualify for a program that would purchase assistive technology, training on low cost and no cost apps was the most appropriate approach. This training reached 27 adult educators who reported having no, to very little knowledge that this software was available to their students.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The ATP Education Program worked collaboratively with the Nebraska Transition Network through the Nebraska Department of Education to provide a series of professional development opportunities to Transition Coordinators and other education personnel across Nebraska. These trainings included an interactive presentation at the state meeting of the Nebraska Transition Network, an online presentation to a regional set of administrators and educators regarding incorporating assistive technology into transition assessment practices, and a presentation at the Nebraska Transition Conference on effectively incorporating assistive technology into transition planning within students’ IEPs.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
A training was given to new Nebraska VR staff on how to create an accessible PowerPoint. This training reached 12 individuals who reported having no knowledge of this in the past.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 12 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 12 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Due to COVID-10 an IT/Telecommunications training that was scheduled to reach a larger audience had to be cancelled. ATP is currently working on partnering with a Nebraska company that will be offering online 508 compliance training and training to certify individuals to audit websites for accessibility.
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 95% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 5% |
| 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:
ADA school Special Education facility reviews continued this year and went virtual after March, 2020. One project in particular created an ADA accessible Life Skills kitchen with a laundry area at a smaller class D sized school. New cabinets were installed during the summer with most of the ADA appliances delivered this fall. The district's architect grouped the kitchen next to the resource room and an accessible restroom with a roll-in shower. All plans, appliance specifications, access reviews were done from submitted documents, product online specs & photos of the new space. The remodeled Life Skills will serve students in Special Education K-12 including the 18-21 transition aged students.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The ATP Education Program was contacted regarding a high school student who was having difficulty being independent in waking up for class and for employment due to his disability which results in significant fatigue. In working with the school-based Transtion Coordinator, the ATP Education Program provided coaching through determining the underlying reasons for the issue, engaging in a guided feature match process, and providing support as the Transition Coordinator and the IEP Team tried different devices with the student. After the trials, the team (including the student) decided that using a Sonic Boom Alarm Clock with a Bed Shaker was the most appropriate solution. The student is now independent in both waking up for school and waking up for employment.
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. ATP designed an anniversary logo to celebrate their 30th anniversary, November 1, 2019. The logo was displayed on their website home page, social media pages, and was printed on signs and banners in their office. The website alone had over 12,000 views during the fiscal year. An open house on two different days included a presentation/update on services offered, the history of ATP and the AT Act, and ATP's partnerships with Health and Human Services, Nebraska VR, and the Nebraska Department of Education. Tours of the office included equipment demonstrations and presentations. The event had over 80 people in attendance.
2. Constant Contact has been especially important during the last year to keep in contact with our partners who we do not see in person at this time due to the pandemic. Quarterly messages are sent to all the Nebraska VR staff and the Nebraska Health and Human Services, Aged and Disabled Community Based Waiver and Developmental Disability Wavier Supervisors and Coordinators. The Nebraska VR messages are reported by one of our Technology Specialists. Each issue focuses on technology, including apps, chair toppers, and solutions for the deaf and hard of hearing. The messages serve as reminder to contact ATP for assistance to explore and obtain employment and education assistive technology solutions. The Waiver newsletter includes information on how services including home visits are being conducted during the pandemic, success stories, and other program updates. Messages are also sent to our general list that include updates on our reuse program and promotes virtual events of others, including the ADA 30th Anniversary and the Abilities Expo.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 195 | 266 | 461 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 230 | 95 | 325 |
| Representative of Education | 218 | 87 | 305 |
| Representative of Employment | 125 | 104 | 229 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 75 | 146 | 221 |
| Representative of Community Living | 201 | 246 | 447 |
| Representative of Technology | 45 | 34 | 79 |
| Unable to Categorize | 94 | 27 | 121 |
| Total | 1,183 | 1,005 | 2,188 |
Notes:
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? | 00 |
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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.
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?
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 |
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A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Private | $136,495 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $89,853 | Technical Assistance |
| Public/State Agency | $736,998 | Training |
| Federal | $89,958 | State Financing |
| Amount: $1,053,304 |
B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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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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