National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Utah 2020
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
State AT Program Title:
Utah Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.uatpat.org
Mailing Address:
6855 Old Main Hill
City:
Logan
State:
Utah
Zip Code:
84322
Program Email:
sachin.pavithran@usu.edu
Phone:
800-524-5152
TTY:
435-797-2355
Lead Agency
Agency Name:
Utah Assistive Technology Program
Mailing Address:
6855 Old Main Hill
City:
Logan
State:
Utah
Zip Code:
84322
Program URL:
https://www.usu.edu/uatp/
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):
Pavithran, Sachin
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
435-797-6572
E-mail:
sachin.pavithran@usu.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Summers, Lois
Title:
Coordinator
Phone:
435-797-2025
E-mail:
lois.summers@usu.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):
Lee, Bora
Title:
Data Collection Coordinator
Phone:
435-797-0466
E-mail:
bora.lee@usu.edu
Certifying Representative
Name (last, first):
Redd, Maren
Title:
Grant & Contractor Administrator
Phone:
435-797-9089
E-mail:
maren.redd@usu.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? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 52 | 07 | 59 |
| Approved Not made | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Rejected | 15 | 02 | 17 |
| Total | 68 | 11 | 79 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $12,000 | Highest Income: | $180,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $3,571,082 | 59 | $60,527 |
| 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 | 03 | 06 | 08 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 59 |
| Percentage of Loans | 5.08% | 10.17% | 13.56% | 27.12% | 18.64% | 25.42% | 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 | 09 | 15.25% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 50 | 84.75% |
| Total | 59 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Partnership Loans | 59 | $398,727 |
| Total | 59 | $398,727 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 1% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 3% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | 59 | 1.93220338983051% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 35 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 24 |
| 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 | 59 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 72 | $245,546 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 01 | $1,995 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 05 | $151,186 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 78 | $398,727 |
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? | 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
Gerardo from Tooele needed a stair lift, but had very little income. He had spinal stenosis, arthritis and back problems. His grandson also had a disability and was able to get a loan through UATP for a refurbished stair lift to help his grandfather. It has been hard to collect more information due to language barriers, but it is safe to say that the assistive technology went to someone who would not have been able to receive it without UATP's help. The stair lift makes it possible for Gerardo to access all levels of his home, increasing his independence and safety.
Sheryl Horspool of Sandy received an AT loan for hearing aids. "I didn't want to pay a big chunk of my money," she said, especially when times feel so uncertain. The loan helped her to obtain the hearing aids while paying payments, which were more manageable. She also paid less in interest than she would have otherwise.
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. | 01 | 18 | 25 | 44 |
| 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 | 04 | 04 |
| 4. Subtotal | 01 | 18 | 29 | 48 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 18 | 33 | 52 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 02 | 05 | 07 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 20 | 38 | 59 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 90% | 76.32% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 59 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 59 | |
| 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 | 07 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 346 |
| C. Total | 353 |
| 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 | 353 |
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 | 06 | $7,195 | $445 | $6,750 |
| Daily Living | 01 | $25 | $5 | $20 |
| 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 | 07 | $7,220 | $450 | $6,770 |
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 | 64 | $73 | $0 | $73 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 05 | $150 | $10 | $140 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 257 | $357,791 | $18,824 | $338,967 |
| Daily Living | 20 | $946 | $40 | $906 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 13 | $1,170 | $160 | $1,010 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 04 | $1,085 | $100 | $985 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 363 | $361,215 | $19,134 | $342,081 |
D. Anecdote
Parts from a tilt wheelchair, a 20 inch cart wheel and a grate were all repurposed for a side car for Parker Layton of the greater Salt Lake City area. The young client loves to go on bike rides with his family, but he can no longer fit in a bike carrier. A number of custom made parts went into the project as well. Plans for the side car will be made available on instructables in the future. Volunteer Mike Stokes led this project, and anonymous donors paid for it.