National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Ohio 2020

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Assistive Technology of Ohio
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
atohio.engineering.osu.edu
Mailing Address:
1314 Kinnear Road Area 200
City:
Columbus
State:
OH
Zip Code:
43212
Program Email:
atohio@osu.edu
Phone:
800-784-3425
TTY:
614-292-3621

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
The Ohio State University College of Engineering
Mailing Address:
1971 Neil Avenue #278
City:
Columbus
State:
OH
Zip Code:
4210
Program URL:
engineering.osu.edu

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):
William T. Darling
Title:
Director
Phone:
614-292-7721
E-mail:
darling.12@osu.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Darling, William
Title:
Principal Investigator
Phone:
614-292-6670
E-mail:
marras.1@osu.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):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Sampathkumar, Geetha
Title:
Sponsored Program Officer
Phone:
614-247-6080
E-mail:
sampathkumar.11@osu.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? No

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? 01
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity?
2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 15
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 06
C. Total Served 21

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 21

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
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number Provided Total Estimated
Current Retail
Purchase Price
Total Price for
Which Devices
Were Sold
Savings
to Consumers
Vision 08 $20,000 $1,680 $18,320
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 13 $52,000 $6,240 $45,760
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0 $0 $0
Daily living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 21 $72,000 $7,920 $64,080

D. Anecdote

We were able to lease a robot to a school in the northern suburbs of Columbus to a student with a chronic lung condition that periodically makes it unwise for him to go to physically go to school. Through this program, the school was able to lease a telepresence robot, allowing the child to continue his education and not put himself at risk due to Covid19.

Impact Area

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. 08 00 00 08
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 13 00 00 13
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 21 00 00 21
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 21 00 00 21
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 21 00 00 21
9. Performance on this measure 100% NaN% NaN%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 19 90.48%
Satisfied 02 9.52%
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 00
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 69
C. Total 69

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 69

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 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

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 05 $700 $30 $670
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 03 $4,216 $0 $4,216
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 20 $27,480 $0 $27,480
Daily Living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental Adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 119 $28,300 $2,040 $26,260
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 04 $7,300 $0 $7,300
Total 151 $67,996 $2,070 $65,926

D. Anecdote

A user from Cleveland thanked us for having this program. This was the first computer she ever owned in her life and now she was able to stay in contact with her family. This has opened up new possibilities for her.

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. 12 07 25 44
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 05 05
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 12 07 32 51
5. None of the above 00 00 01 01
6. Subtotal 12 07 33 52
7. Nonrespondent 06 03 08 17
8. Total 18 10 41 69
9. Performance on this measure 66.67% 70% 78.05%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 43 62.32%
Satisfied 08 11.59%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 01 1.45%
Nonrespondent 17 24.64%
Total Surveyed 69
Response rate % 75.36%

G. Notes:

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) 114
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 04
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 16
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 10
Total 144

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 89
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 10
Representative of Education 29
Representative of Employment 02
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 13
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 01
Total 144

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 23
Hearing 02
Speech Communication 75
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 42
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 10
Daily Living 21
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 27
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 02
Total 202

E. Anecdote

"As a mom with a struggling reader (dyslexic kid) I saw his confidence grow just knowing he had something in hand that could help while he was working on his decoding skills. This program gave us the options of trying -- before the large price tag. Forever grateful! -- Dyslexic kid and tearful mom!"

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 41 05 18 64
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 10 01 04 15
Subtotal 51 06 22 79
Have not made a decision 23 01 08 32
Subtotal 74 07 30 111
Nonrespondent 02 00 01 03
Total 76 07 31 114
Performance on this measure 68.92% 85.71% 73.33%

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. 02 00 01 03
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 14 02 07 23
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 16 02 09 27
5. None of the above 02 00 01 03
6. Subtotal 18 02 10 30
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 18 02 10 30
9. Performance on this measure 88.89% 100% 90%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 122 84.72%
Satisfied 16 11.11%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 02 1.39%
Nonrespondent 04 2.78%
Total Surveyed 144
Response rate % 97.22%

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 08
Hearing 00
Speech Communication 18
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00
Daily Living 02
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 00
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total # of Devices Demonstrated 28

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 26
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 02
Representatives of Education 26
Representatives of Employment 00
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 00
Representative of Community Living 00
Representative of Technology 00
Total 54

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 22
Service Provider 00
Vendor 00
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 22

D. Anecdote

We were able to provide device demonstrations to schools who were hoping to bring visual technology into the classroom. We were able to demonstrate different types of devices to help them decide which one would be appropriate for the specific student in the classroom.

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 22 00 00 22
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 06 00 00 06
Subtotal 28 00 00 28
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 28 00 00 28
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 28 00 00 28
Performance on this measure 100% NaN% NaN%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 47 87.04%
Satisfied 03 5.56%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 04 7.41%
Total 54
Response rate % 92.59%

G. Notes:

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. 22 07 26 55
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 27 02 12 41
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 03 03
4. Subtotal 49 09 41 99
5. None of the above 02 00 02 04
6. Subtotal 51 09 43 103
7. Nonrespondent 06 03 08 17
8. Total 57 12 51 120
9. Performance on this measure 85.96% 75% 74.51% 80%
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 63 05 18 86
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 16 01 04 21
Subtotal 79 06 22 107
Have not made a decision 23 01 08 32
Subtotal 102 07 30 139
Nonrespondent 02 00 01 03
Total 104 07 31 142
Performance on this measure 77.45% 85.71% 73.33% 76.98%
ACL Performance Measure 90%
Met/Not Met Not Met

Overall Satisfaction Rating

Customer Rating of Services Percent ACL Target Met/Not Met
Highly satisfied and satisfied 98.86% 95% Met
Response Rate 91.32% 90% Met

Training

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

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 08
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 56
Representatives of Education 22
Representatives of Employment 04
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 11
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 00
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 101

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
63 38 00 101

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 59
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Combination of any/all of the above 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 27
Transition 15
Total 101

C. Description of Training Activities

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

We conducted online training seminars, including how to effectively match assistive technology to the consumer.

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

We hosted a series of trainings on the LAMP communication system for students in transition.

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

We conducted an online training on help school districts make sure their website were in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and 508 standards.

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 00
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented 27
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 27
Performance Measure Percentage 100%
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 60%
Employment 5%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 5%
Community Living 20%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 10%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

We conducted a webinar designed at helping schools understand ways their website could be more accessible to people with disabilities.

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

We worked with the Leadership Development committee of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council to help them understand ways to integrate technology into Leadership grants -- grants designed to help people with disabilities transition from institutional living to living in the greater community.

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. We established a YouTube Channel and a new blog, where we will be interviewing Ohio's disability leaders. Our goal in establishing this channel was to help disability agencies get the word out about who they and the services they perform, and how they have been affected by the worldwide pandemic.

2. We established a new blog, The Ohio Disability Blog. Our goal is to be the online leader in Ohio for disability-related information. We hope to shine a spotlight on the role technology plays in the lives of Ohioans with disabilities.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 1,238 1,160 2,398
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 352 47 399
Representative of Education 189 219 408
Representative of Employment 230 53 283
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 227 37 264
Representative of Community Living 178 126 304
Representative of Technology 14 11 25
Unable to Categorize 258 36 294
Total 2,686 1,689 4,375

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? 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.

We consult with the office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in the implementation of his disability-specific executitve orders.


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.)

We are developing a training program for Ohio's human resource professionals to educate them on the ways that the workplace can be made more accommodating for people with disabilities. This new training will be part of the AT Ohio Online Disability Training Institute.


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

Employment


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$25,000Device Loan
Amount: $25,000

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.