National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
South Carolina 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? | No |
|---|---|
| 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? | 00 |
|---|
D. Anecdote
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. | 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% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 01 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 97 |
| C. Total | 98 |
| 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 | 05 |
| F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 93 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
After numerous attempts to obtain performance measures, we were not able to get a response from five individuals.
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $52,481 | $23,000 | $29,481 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 01 | $52,481 | $23,000 | $29,481 |
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 | 11 | $8,225 | $0 | $8,225 |
| Hearing | 02 | $2,695 | $0 | $2,695 |
| Speech Communication | 05 | $36,000 | $0 | $36,000 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 16 | $5,805 | $0 | $5,805 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 92 | $155,830 | $0 | $155,830 |
| Daily Living | 79 | $7,684 | $0 | $7,684 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 | $5,499 | $0 | $5,499 |
| Total | 208 | $221,738 | $0 | $221,738 |
D. Anecdote
I just can't say enough good things about the Assistive Technology Reuse program! They have helped us several times in the past but especially in the last 18 months when my daughter Shelby lost most of her mobility. Alli quickly helped to set us up with a wheelchair, bath seat, and walker for our home that made things so much easier and safer and we are still using them every day! I love this program, not only because it is a way for families to access needed DME quickly and at no cost, but a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals to donate their no longer needed equipment and supplies and know that they will go to someone who is able to use them! --Sherry Larson
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. | 00 | 00 | 69 | 69 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 09 | 00 | 09 | 18 |
| 4. Subtotal | 10 | 00 | 80 | 90 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 6. Subtotal | 11 | 00 | 82 | 93 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 11 | 00 | 82 | 93 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 90.91% | NaN% | 97.56% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 97 | 98.98% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 1.02% |
| Total Surveyed | 98 | |
| Response rate % | 98.98% |
G. Notes:
There was a decline this year in the number of people who took advantage of this service due to concerns about safety due to Covid-19.
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) | 172 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 03 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 01 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 176 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 39 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 62 |
| Representative of Education | 57 |
| Representative of Employment | 01 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 16 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 176 |
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 | 31 |
| Hearing | 11 |
| Speech Communication | 124 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 38 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 04 |
| Daily Living | 09 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
| Computers and Related | 22 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 54 |
| Total | 297 |
E. Anecdote
A speech-language pathologist from a local hospital shared how much the device loan activity helped her patient. She wrote: "Thank you so much for helping me with my patient. Once we figured out which app was best, he was talking up a storm! His mood has improved greatly now that he does not have to give single word responses to his fiance' via a QWERTY board (and she says the first thing he told her was "I love you"). Thank you so much for giving him a voice. I have also been telling anyone that will listen about your assistance and your program, so expect a lot more calls from Walterboro way!"
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 | 108 | 03 | 45 | 156 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 00 | 04 | 07 |
| Subtotal | 111 | 03 | 49 | 163 |
| Have not made a decision | 05 | 02 | 02 | 09 |
| Subtotal | 116 | 05 | 51 | 172 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 116 | 05 | 51 | 172 |
| Performance on this measure | 95.69% | 60% | 96.08% | |
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. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 123 | 69.89% |
| Satisfied | 50 | 28.41% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 1.7% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 176 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
I. Notes:
There was a decline this year in the number of people who took advantage of this service due to concerns about safety due to Covid-19.
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 26 |
| Hearing | 03 |
| Speech Communication | 71 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 39 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 04 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 10 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 07 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 160 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 127 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 116 |
| Representatives of Education | 106 |
| Representatives of Employment | 03 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 55 |
| Representative of Community Living | 11 |
| Representative of Technology | 02 |
| Total | 420 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 01 |
| Service Provider | 04 |
| Vendor | 117 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 122 |
D. Anecdote
In this most difficult and challenging year, due to COVID-19 and all that it brought with it, I feel the situation created was beneficial to me. By having no in-person trainings, and all of it now being virtual, I was able to participate and benefit from much more than previously, due to my lack of transportation and inability to travel to the SC Assistive Technology Program. The SCATP Techie Tuesday's demonstrations allowed me to learn about vision devices and become more familiar with them before borrowing them and prior to making such an enormous investment of thousands of dollars! I also learned about prosthetic glasses that I did not know existed. I have RP and need to use vision assistive technology for Church and to help my grandson with school, etc. These devices will aid me in being able to see people, entertainment, and sporting events with my family.--Pam McIlvaine
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 107 | 09 | 43 | 159 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 108 | 09 | 43 | 160 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 108 | 09 | 43 | 160 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 108 | 09 | 43 | 160 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 405 | 96.43% |
| Satisfied | 15 | 3.57% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 420 | |
| 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. | 00 | 00 | 70 | 70 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 00 | 03 | 05 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 10 | 00 | 09 | 19 |
| 4. Subtotal | 12 | 00 | 82 | 94 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 6. Subtotal | 13 | 00 | 84 | 97 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 13 | 00 | 84 | 97 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 15.38% | NaN% | 86.9% | 77.32% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not 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 | 215 | 12 | 88 | 315 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 00 | 04 | 08 |
| Subtotal | 219 | 12 | 92 | 323 |
| Have not made a decision | 05 | 02 | 02 | 09 |
| Subtotal | 224 | 14 | 94 | 332 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 224 | 14 | 94 | 332 |
| Performance on this measure | 97.77% | 85.71% | 97.87% | 97.29% |
| 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 | 99.57% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 99.86% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 179 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 142 |
| Representatives of Education | 1,257 |
| Representatives of Employment | 112 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 332 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 90 |
| Representatives of Technology | 68 |
| Unable to Categorize | 1,106 |
| TOTAL | 3,286 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,444 | 215 | 1,627 | 3,286 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 1,127 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 72 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 1,880 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 149 |
| Transition | 58 |
| Total | 3,286 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The SC Assistive Technology Program gives an annual AT Expo. Each year, the Expo includes 12 workshops. A workshop that was highly attended this year was entitled "Real Users of AAC" It was attended by professionals, parents and students from across SC, NC, and GA.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The SC Assistive Technology Program was a co-sponsor and presented at the Transition Alliance of SC Conference. The presentation was "Executive Functioning and Assistive Technology for Transitioning Students." Attendees were transitioning school personnel from across the state.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The SC Assistive Technology Program hosted a web-accessibility company, WebAIM to do two trainings. Most of the attendees were from public schools and universities from around the state.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 46 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 39 |
| No known outcome at this time | 21 |
| Nonrespondent | 43 |
| Total | 149 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 57% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Not Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 80% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 20% |
| 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:
The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) provides technical assistance to the staff at the SC Department of Education (SCDE) throughout the year. Resources, device loans, demonstrations, trainings and support for statewide school staff is provided throughout the year. The SCDE assistive technology specialist provided a training on assistive technology policies and procedures for virtual education that was attended by AT Team members from schools across the state. SCATP staff provided support with all aspects of planning, providing the venue, providing training and support prior to and during the day of the event.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) provides technical assistance to the Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC). We attend regular meetings and support TASC members during their conferences held during the year. SCATP's staff exhibit and present at their state-wide events.
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. The SC Assistive Technology Program provides a statewide assistive technology expo each year. The AT Expo has attendees from across SC, NC and GA. This year 816 people attended the AT Expo. There were 74 exhibits which included agencies and vendors and 12 workshops that covered a wide variety of assistive technology topics. It was an all day event held in Columbia, SC, the state's capital which is centrally located in the state. The event and parking for the event were provided at no charge to the attendees.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 35 | 20 | 55 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 70 | 37 | 107 |
| Representative of Education | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Representative of Employment | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 29 | 14 | 43 |
| Representative of Community Living | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| Representative of Technology | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 210 | 109 | 319 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Private | $225 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Private | $2,500 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $500 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $5,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $1,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Private | $1,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Amount: $20,225 |
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 |
|---|
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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