National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Oregon 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 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 19 | 06 | 25 |
| Approved Not made | 05 | 01 | 06 |
| Rejected | 10 | 02 | 12 |
| Total | 34 | 09 | 43 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $10,884 | Highest Income: | $140,592 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $1,184,028 | 25 | $47,361 |
| 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 | 04 | 05 | 04 | 03 | 06 | 03 | 25 |
| Percentage of Loans | 16% | 20% | 16% | 12% | 24% | 12% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 25 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 25 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 25 | $189,555 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 25 | $189,555 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 5% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | 25 | 5% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 25 |
| 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 | 25 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 10 | $29,345 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 06 | $26,903 |
| Daily living | 01 | $2,000 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 08 | $131,307 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 25 | $189,555 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 02 |
|---|
Activity 1
| 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) | 11 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 00 |
| C. Total Served | 11 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 11 |
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 | 11 | $490 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 11 | $490 |
Activity 2
| 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) | 129 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 09 |
| C. Total Served | 138 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 138 |
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 | 72 | $19,259 |
| Hearing | 208 | $61,412 |
| 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 | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 280 | $80,671 |
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? | cooperative buying activity |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 328 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 16 |
| C. Total Served | 344 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 344 |
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 Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price |
Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold |
Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 06 | $188 | $89 | $99 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 189 | $19,810 | $13,239 | $6,571 |
| Daily living | 314 | $18,780 | $11,723 | $7,057 |
| Environmental adaptations | 04 | $1,571 | $949 | $622 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 513 | $40,349 | $26,000 | $14,349 |
D. Anecdote
“I thought it would be near impossible in this lifetime to have a van like this,” Chelsea says of her wheelchair accessible 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. “I never thought I could afford it on my own, being on a fixed income.” Now that she has the van that she purchased with a loan through Northwest Access Fund, Chelsea says, “I just want to sit in it all day.” For years, Chelsea relied on a van that had been in the family since 1992. Although the van had a lift, it was not very reliable and was too short, so Chelsea had to recline uncomfortably every time she got in or out of the vehicle. For trips around town, Chelsea often used a door-to-door bus service that only sometimes got her where she needed to be; the bus often got lost and would not pick her up. Chelsea says that her new van is “life-changing” and that she’s looking forward to what’s to come with it, from long journeys on the road to trips around town, on her own time.
Robert, a senior in Oregon has combined hearing and vision loss which made keeping in touch with family and friends extremely challenging; especially after his smartphone stopped working. Then a family member suggested he contact the Oregon AT Program to talk about smartphone options he might consider when researching a new phone. During this telephone conversation Robert learned about telecommunication devices that are available at no cost to him, through the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program, also managed by the Oregon AT Program. After a quick application process, an assessment of his telecommunication and technology needs, Robert was excited to learn he would receive a new smartphone. When the OSATP Specialists delivered the phone to Robert, they also assisted him in adjusting accessibility settings to enlarge the font and buttons; allowing him to use the phone with ease. Robert is now able to use his smartphone to talk with his two daughters daily as well as send them texts throughout the day with emojis to communicate how he is doing.
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. | 10 | 47 | 457 | 514 |
| 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 | 10 | 47 | 457 | 514 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 10 | 48 | 460 | 518 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 10 | 48 | 460 | 518 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 97.92% | 99.35% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 466 | 89.96% |
| Satisfied | 51 | 9.85% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.19% |
| Total Surveyed | 518 | |
| Response rate % | 99.81% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 04 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 104 |
| C. Total | 108 |
| 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 | 108 |
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 | 05 | $5,850 | $1,825 | $4,025 |
| Daily Living | 05 | $7,600 | $2,525 | $5,075 |
| 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 | 10 | $13,450 | $4,350 | $9,100 |
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 | 12 | $6,273 | $750 | $5,523 |
| Hearing | 05 | $3,976 | $110 | $3,866 |
| Speech Communication | 06 | $3,025 | $130 | $2,895 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 | $949 | $0 | $949 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 46 | $47,093 | $2,047 | $45,046 |
| Daily Living | 24 | $3,333 | $447 | $2,886 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 08 | $15,070 | $1,020 | $14,050 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $2,950 | $100 | $2,850 |
| Computers and Related | 05 | $825 | $15 | $810 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $584 | $130 | $454 |
| Total | 110 | $84,078 | $4,749 | $79,329 |
D. Anecdote
A generous donor provided the OSATP with a pediatric standing frame in 2016 in the hopes of finding a new home for a rare piece of medical equipment. After nearly four years of prominent display in our storefront, a gentleman reached out to Oregon’s AT Program to inquire about its dimensions. His wife, whose MS had progressed to the point that she could not walk, was by his measurements petite enough to fit the stander comfortably. When he learned that the rehoming fee would be cheaper than building her one using raw materials, arrangements were made to deliver the stander the next time an AT Specialist was passing through his township. Upon delivery, he noted that the stander would fit her as if it were custom made, and he was grateful that the AT Program kept the equipment in good repair while it awaited its new home.
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. | 06 | 23 | 79 | 108 |
| 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 | 06 | 23 | 79 | 108 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 06 | 23 | 79 | 108 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 06 | 23 | 79 | 108 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 89 | 82.41% |
| Satisfied | 18 | 16.67% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.93% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 108 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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) | 124 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 42 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 03 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 169 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 114 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 42 |
| Representative of Education | 02 |
| Representative of Employment | 07 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 01 |
| Total | 169 |
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 | 43 |
| Hearing | 15 |
| Speech Communication | 17 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 13 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 70 |
| Daily Living | 01 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 38 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 22 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
| Total | 220 |
E. Anecdote
An English as a Second or Other Language (ESL) teacher reached out to the Oregon AT Program to explore telephone amplification for his classroom’s landline telephone. Because many of his students and their family members speak with heavy accented English, captioning services that use artificial intelligence are often inaccurate in conveying his callers’ communications. His hearing loss was such that an amplified telephone would work for him, but per school policy, the school telephone could not be replaced. After a demonstration of his options, he borrowed an amplification device which could attach to the receiver of his existing telephone. Following a successful trail of the device, his district was then pleased to purchase a similar one for him.
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 | 11 | 77 | 36 | 124 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 11 | 77 | 36 | 124 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 11 | 77 | 36 | 124 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 11 | 77 | 36 | 124 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 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. | 06 | 25 | 12 | 43 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 00 | 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 | 07 | 26 | 12 | 45 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 07 | 26 | 12 | 45 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 07 | 26 | 12 | 45 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 124 | 73.37% |
| Satisfied | 44 | 26.04% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.59% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 169 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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 | 92 |
| Hearing | 49 |
| Speech Communication | 52 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 79 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 199 |
| Daily Living | 248 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 73 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
| Computers and Related | 83 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 879 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 500 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 311 |
| Representatives of Education | 148 |
| Representatives of Employment | 23 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 16 |
| Representative of Community Living | 36 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 1,034 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 22 |
| Service Provider | 121 |
| Vendor | 598 |
| Repair Service | 02 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 743 |
D. Anecdote
As Social Distancing became the norm, the Oregon AT Program made some adjustments to their everyday operations in order to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus while continuing to provide valuable services to the people of Oregon. In April 2020, a parent of a 12-year-old nonverbal child contacted the Oregon AT Program to learn what communication devices were available. Using a smartphone mount for a tripod, an AT Specialist was able to provide a remote demonstration of apps and devices that their child might find useful. As the choices narrowed down, the child was shown each screen and heard every voice, and the most likely candidate for his communication needs was found.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 176 | 173 | 529 | 878 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 176 | 173 | 530 | 879 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 176 | 173 | 530 | 879 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 176 | 173 | 530 | 879 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 932 | 90.14% |
| Satisfied | 101 | 9.77% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.1% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 1,034 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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. | 22 | 95 | 548 | 665 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 00 | 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 | 23 | 96 | 548 | 667 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 23 | 97 | 551 | 671 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 23 | 97 | 551 | 671 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 98.97% | 99.46% | 99.4% |
| 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 | 187 | 250 | 565 | 1,002 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 187 | 250 | 566 | 1,003 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 187 | 250 | 566 | 1,003 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 187 | 250 | 566 | 1,003 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.84% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 99.95% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 117 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 101 |
| Representatives of Education | 197 |
| Representatives of Employment | 241 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 98 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 162 |
| Representatives of Technology | 39 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 955 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 209 | 00 | 955 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 481 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 389 |
| Transition | 85 |
| Total | 955 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
In February, OSATP staff provided training to two classes of Education majors at Western Oregon University on accessibility features that are built into smartphones and tablets, as well as a few apps that are freely distributed. Acknowledging that they will encounter students, guardians, and faculty members with different disabilities who may be separated from their own dedicated assistive devices, the intent of this training was to show how they could communicate with mainstream devices that may already be present in their classrooms or in the students’ possession.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
In response to the pandemic shutting down more conventional means of public interaction, OSATP staff created a YouTube Channel to share updated resource options and present materials to be shared at virtual conferences. One such conference was canceled in the early spring, with an invitation to invited presenters to put their materials online and discuss them on the Oregon Transition Podcast. OSATP staff shared the intended materials, but the podcast focused less on the video presentation and more on up-to-the-minute resources for students who have been separated from their technologies and require accommodations remotely. Included in the podcast were references to vendors providing extended trials of their products, how to borrow the technology, and partners who may help with the acquisition of assistive technologies.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Many conferences and conventions went “virtual” this year due to the pandemic; allowing more professionals to attend trainings they might otherwise not have had the time for. OSATP staff took advantage of the potential change in audience when presenting live during Oregon’s 30th ADA Celebration event, where over 221 attendees learned about the principles of incorporating universal design not only to the physical world, but also to their digital information and communications. Were this event to have been offered in-person, the capacity would have been much smaller, and the interest in the topic may have been diminished as well.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 45 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 344 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 389 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 5.18% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 4.96% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 79.3% |
| Community Living | 6.83% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 3.73% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
OSATP Staff created and implemented a five-part training series for caseworkers from all around Oregon. The train-the-trainer sessions were designed to allow caseworkers to develop skillsets necessary to convert their in-person consumer services to online models, which started with learning how to support their clients who were new tablet users who needed to learn how to operate a tablet device and access teleconferencing software accessibly. Participants learned the basics of the hardware, operation of the devices, how to access and implement accessibility features, and when it is appropriate to suggest additional apps and hardware for a better user experience.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Oregon AT Staff provided ongoing technical assistance to several students from rural counties that are enrolling into college to earn data science degrees. Having their technology and supports change as they graduated from high school presented a challenge, especially as they attend courses remotely with very little opportunity to visit their schools’ disability departments.
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. A (rural) library held a Senior Information Expo in November 2019. A specialist from Oregon’s Statewide AT Program was on-hand to show individuals the steps to accessing their smartphone devices and tablets with greater visibility and connectivity to their hearing aids. Several members of the community came to learn how to enhance their screens’ fonts, adjust brightness and contrast levels, and magnify images. Additional information was shared regarding partner resources that might help them receive updated equipment that is more suited to their needs. Several hands-on demonstrations also took place with devices and apps from the State’s AT Library to remove some of the uncertainty and fear of using new methods to perform tasks as aging people who wish to remain independent and active in their personal and social lives as their retirement begins.
2. Oregon AT Program staff were on hand for the first Virtual Rural Supports Conference, sharing information regarding how to access demonstrations of assistive software and equipment, how to apply for programs that assist with purchasing equipment, and where they can redistribute their old technologies and durable medical equipment in the most effective way, regardless of how near of far one is from a major urban area.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 3,289 | 469 | 3,758 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 2,718 | 437 | 3,155 |
| Representative of Education | 4,731 | 132 | 4,863 |
| Representative of Employment | 2,070 | 44 | 2,114 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 2,366 | 210 | 2,576 |
| Representative of Community Living | 2,455 | 210 | 2,665 |
| Representative of Technology | 1,890 | 62 | 1,952 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 19,519 | 1,564 | 21,083 |
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 |
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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.
An OSATP Specialist served as Vice Chair of the State Rehabilitation Council and is Chair of the Program Strategies Committee. This Committee is responsible for working with the State Vocational Rehabilitation to prepare and update their annual State Plan.
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.)
Updates to VR’s State Plan strengthens the partnership between VR and the State AT Program, and specifically addresses the need to ensuring assistive technology devices and services are considered at each stage of the VR process.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation
B. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Additional And Leveraged Funds
Additional and Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | $136,795 | State Financing |
| Amount: $136,795 |
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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