Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 03 | 02 | 05 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 04 | 02 | 06 |
Lowest Income: | $11,865 | Highest Income: | $116,884 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$281,922 | 05 | $56,384 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 05 |
Percentage of Loans | 20% | 20% | 0% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
Partnership Loans | ||
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
With interest buy-down only | 05 | 100% |
With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 05 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 05 | $58,565 |
Total | 05 | $58,565 |
Lowest | 4% |
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Highest | 4% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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20 | 05 | 4% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 05 |
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 | 05 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 04 | $8,990 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 02 | $33,000 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 01 | $16,575 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 07 | $58,565 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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A Cheyenne resident who is a senior and on a fixed income obtained a WyTAP loan to help purchase hearing aids. The family is extremely happy with this program and the extended payback period helped them in their current financial situation.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
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 | 03 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 05 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 05 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 01 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 33 |
C. Total | 34 |
Performance Measure | |
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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 | 29 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
The individuals who completed the WATR survey confirmed that these purchases were due to an obligation to provide assistive technology.
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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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 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
Daily Living | 01 | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
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 | 02 | $2,900 | $0 | $2,900 |
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 |
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Vision | 08 | $578 | $95 | $483 |
Hearing | 01 | $60 | $10 | $50 |
Speech Communication | 05 | $1,154 | $30 | $1,124 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 | $160 | $20 | $140 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 16 | $5,378 | $10 | $5,368 |
Daily Living | 05 | $377 | $50 | $327 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $189 | $0 | $189 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 03 | $105 | $5 | $100 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 41 | $8,001 | $220 | $7,781 |
A Laramie resident with light and color eye sensitivity issues and on a fixed income purchased a Kindle Paperwhite tablet that was offered through the WATR reuse program. "This screen is better for my eyes than all of the newer screens I have used. It will be very helpful. I am thankful it was available." The Kindle Paperwhite tablet uses front light technology that helps reduce eye strain.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 03 | 00 | 06 | 09 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 06 | 00 | 11 | 17 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 10 | 00 | 19 | 29 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 10 | 00 | 19 | 29 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 10 | 00 | 19 | 29 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 33 | 97.06% |
Satisfied | 01 | 2.94% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 34 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, our numbers had decreased significantly. Our collaboration with the Anna Maria Weston Therapeutic Lending Library in Lander, Wyoming represents a significant drop in reuse devices. Anna Maria Weston Therapeutic Lending is located at the Wyoming Life Resource Center, which was closed for the majority of the 2020 fiscal year due to renovations, construction, and COVID precautions.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 120 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 02 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 12 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 19 |
Total | 153 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 105 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 04 |
Representative of Education | 30 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 07 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 07 |
Total | 153 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 59 |
Hearing | 04 |
Speech Communication | 122 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 87 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 12 |
Daily Living | 21 |
Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 103 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 10 |
Total | 421 |
A Laramie County resident borrowed our Servox Elecrolarynx for a short-term loan. "This loan was invaluable as it allowed me to maintain independence during the rather lengthy process to get my personal device repaired."
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 43 | 14 | 28 | 85 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 15 | 02 | 15 | 32 |
Subtotal | 58 | 16 | 43 | 117 |
Have not made a decision | 03 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
Subtotal | 61 | 16 | 43 | 120 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 61 | 16 | 43 | 120 |
Performance on this measure | 95.08% | 100% | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 23 | 01 | 04 | 28 |
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 | 23 | 01 | 09 | 33 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 23 | 01 | 09 | 33 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 23 | 01 | 09 | 33 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 141 | 92.16% |
Satisfied | 11 | 7.19% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.65% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 153 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 08 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 82 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 15 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 14 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 09 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 129 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 73 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 45 |
Representatives of Education | 129 |
Representatives of Employment | 19 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 154 |
Representative of Community Living | 219 |
Representative of Technology | 05 |
Total | 644 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 00 |
Service Provider | 01 |
Vendor | 00 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 01 |
Students enrolled in a University of Wyoming's Special Education Master's Degree class (EDEX5250) are required to join a WATR Open Lab session during the summer to learn about assistive technology devices and services available to Wyoming residents. One student wrote, "It was really wonderful! I am going to share some of these ideas with the rest of my team in preschool. Very interesting to learn about the devices for learning, communicating, and daily skills."
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 107 | 04 | 17 | 128 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Subtotal | 107 | 05 | 17 | 129 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 107 | 05 | 17 | 129 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 107 | 05 | 17 | 129 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 611 | 94.88% |
Satisfied | 33 | 5.12% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 644 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 03 | 00 | 10 | 13 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 29 | 01 | 15 | 45 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 08 | 09 |
4. Subtotal | 33 | 01 | 33 | 67 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 33 | 01 | 33 | 67 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 33 | 01 | 33 | 67 |
9. Performance on this measure | 96.97% | 100% | 75.76% | 86.57% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 150 | 18 | 45 | 213 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 15 | 03 | 15 | 33 |
Subtotal | 165 | 21 | 60 | 246 |
Have not made a decision | 03 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
Subtotal | 168 | 21 | 60 | 249 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 168 | 21 | 60 | 249 |
Performance on this measure | 98.21% | 100% | 100% | 98.8% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.88% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 06 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 02 |
Representatives of Education | 397 |
Representatives of Employment | 01 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 21 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 342 |
TOTAL | 769 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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124 | 278 | 367 | 769 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 415 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 27 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 15 |
Transition | 312 |
Total | 769 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Terri Wofford, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Shelby Kappler, ATS, provided two virtual trainings at the 2020 Native American Conference on August 6, 2020. One topic was "Affordable "Do-It-Yourself" Assistive Technology Solutions" and the second was "Make and Take-Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes." Attendees were able to request a completed corrugated iPad stand, which was sent to them free of charge.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The bi-weekly UW ECHO in Assistive Technology community of practice provides training and the sharing of best practices for educators and service providers to consider, implement, and evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve outcomes for students. Many of these sessions relate to transition, whether that is from a nursing home to home, early childhood to elementary school or secondary education to post-secondary learning, employment and independent living.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
A training was provided to Laramie High School, Albany County School Dist. #1, Special Education Department on how to create accessible documents for students with print disabilities.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 02 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 13 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 15 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 71% |
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Employment | 0% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Community Living | 29% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Terri Wofford, M.S., CCC-SLP provided technical assistance in assistive technology, as a panel member, at the November 2019 Wyoming Arts Council Conference in Laramie.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Albany County School District #1 Transition Academy students and instructors visited WATR's Open Lab in October 2019 for hands-on demonstrations of devices that students can use in their future employment, post-secondary education or daily living settings. This event also provided educators with the opportunity to ask questions about integrating assistive technology interventions for students and into their curriculum.
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. Wyoming held its first Assistive Technology Awareness Day on May 11th, 2020. Governor Mark Gordon signed Wyoming's AT Awareness Proclamation via videoconferencing technology due to COVID restrictions. WATR and WATR's AT Advisory Council were instrumental in coordinating and spearheading this event. An AT Advisory Council member spoke to the benefits of AT while using her own personal speech-generating device. WATR's AT Advisory Council is eager to make this an annual event and have started planning for next year.
2. September 1, 2020: A Wyoming Technology Access Program (WyTAP) mailing was sent out that included the new WyTAP brochure and a WyTAP magnet to 331 program contacts and a mailing of the new brochure to 271 individuals with disabilities, case providers, banks and federal credit unions to inform.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 125 | 13 | 138 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 108 | 22 | 130 |
Representative of Education | 370 | 88 | 458 |
Representative of Employment | 39 | 01 | 40 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 112 | 29 | 141 |
Representative of Community Living | 191 | 13 | 204 |
Representative of Technology | 61 | 15 | 76 |
Unable to Categorize | 27 | 02 | 29 |
Total | 1,033 | 183 | 1,216 |
Our I & A significantly increased this fiscal year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many recipients we provided I & A to were looking for technology to aid students, clients, or themselves in remote learning from home.
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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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?
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?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Public/State Agency | $130,416 | Technical Assistance |
Public/State Agency | $6,620 | Training |
Federal | $1,232 | Technical Assistance |
Federal | $11,690 | Demonstration |
Federal | $760 | Training |
Amount: $150,718 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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