National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
American Samoa 2021
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
State AT Program Title:
American Samoa Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4561
City:
Pago Pago
State:
American Samoa
Zip Code:
96799
Program Email:
nlpeau@gmail.com
Phone:
6846991371
TTY:
6846991376
Lead Agency
Agency Name:
American Samoa Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4561
City:
Pago Pago
State:
American Samoa
Zip Code:
96799
Program URL:
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):
Peau Nathaniel
Title:
AT Specialist
Phone:
6846991371
E-mail:
nlpeau@gmail.com
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Galea'i Poumele
Title:
VR Director
Phone:
6846991371
E-mail:
apisap26@gmail.com
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):
Nathaniel Lelei Peau
Title:
AT Specialist
Phone:
(684)699-1371
E-mail:
nlpeau@gmail.com
Certifying Representative
Name (last, first):
Galea'i Poumele
Title:
Director
Phone:
6846991371
E-mail:
apisap26@gmail.com
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? | 0 |
|---|
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? | 0 |
|---|
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 | 61 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 93 |
| C. Total | 154 |
| 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 | 154 |
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 | 08 | $735 | $0 | $735 |
| Hearing | 04 | $720 | $0 | $720 |
| Speech Communication | 04 | $745 | $0 | $745 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 05 | $420 | $0 | $420 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 06 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 | $780 | $0 | $780 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 68 | $15,500 | $0 | $15,500 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 98 | $19,460 | $0 | $19,460 |
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 | 13 | $920 | $0 | $920 |
| Hearing | 08 | $1,300 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Speech Communication | 11 | $3,600 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 12 | $880 | $0 | $880 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 15 | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 89 | $13,600 | $0 | $13,600 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 148 | $23,100 | $0 | $23,100 |
D. Anecdote
Due to COVID restrictions clients had a hard time finding gainful employment, the only other option was to work from home and that is why the computer related devices saw a jump this year.
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. | 49 | 00 | 00 | 49 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 105 | 00 | 105 |
| 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 | 49 | 105 | 00 | 154 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 49 | 105 | 00 | 154 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 49 | 105 | 00 | 154 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | NaN% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 125 | 81.17% |
| Satisfied | 29 | 18.83% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 154 | |
| 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) | 109 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 08 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 06 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 09 |
| Total | 132 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Individuals with Disabilities | 118 | 00 | 118 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 06 | 00 | 06 |
| Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Employment | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representatives of Technology | 04 | 00 | 04 |
| Total | 132 | 00 | 132 |
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 of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 28 | 00 | 28 |
| Hearing | 18 | 00 | 18 |
| Speech Communication | 24 | 00 | 24 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 16 | 00 | 16 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 13 | 00 | 13 |
| Daily Living | 12 | 00 | 12 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 16 | 00 | 16 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 104 | 00 | 104 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 231 | 00 | 231 |
E. Anecdote
Due to COVID restrictions many of these devices were loaned to facilitate home based employment.
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 | 24 | 69 | 16 | 109 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 24 | 69 | 16 | 109 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 24 | 69 | 16 | 109 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 24 | 69 | 16 | 109 |
| 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 | 09 | 00 | 15 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 03 | 05 | 00 | 08 |
| 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 | 09 | 14 | 00 | 23 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 09 | 14 | 00 | 23 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 09 | 14 | 00 | 23 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | NaN% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 120 | 90.91% |
| Satisfied | 12 | 9.09% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 132 | |
| 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 | 40 |
| Hearing | 16 |
| Speech Communication | 15 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 10 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 00 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 48 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 129 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 118 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 38 |
| Representatives of Education | 18 |
| Representatives of Employment | 17 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 15 |
| Representative of Community Living | 21 |
| Representative of Technology | 31 |
| Total | 258 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 11 |
| Service Provider | 12 |
| Vendor | 21 |
| Repair Service | 04 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 48 |
D. Anecdote
COVID Restrictions did not slow down our Device Demonstrations this year because COVID never made it to American Samoa thankfully. So we still held our Demonstrations with a few guidelines (masks, 6ft. apart, etc.)
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 47 | 71 | 11 | 129 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 47 | 71 | 11 | 129 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 47 | 71 | 11 | 129 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 47 | 71 | 11 | 129 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 237 | 91.86% |
| Satisfied | 21 | 8.14% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 258 | |
| 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. | 55 | 09 | 00 | 64 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 03 | 110 | 00 | 113 |
| 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 | 58 | 119 | 00 | 177 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 58 | 119 | 00 | 177 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 58 | 119 | 00 | 177 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
| 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 | 71 | 140 | 27 | 238 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 71 | 140 | 27 | 238 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 71 | 140 | 27 | 238 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 71 | 140 | 27 | 238 |
| 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 | 100% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 148 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 20 |
| Representatives of Education | 04 |
| Representatives of Employment | 02 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 05 |
| Representatives of Technology | 04 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 185 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 134 | 00 | 185 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 98 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 36 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 41 |
| Transition | 10 |
| Total | 185 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Again this year there were many traveling restrictions so being able to connect to the outside world was a big positive high-impact activity for our clients.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
AT devices has always been a highlight for all our transition clients whether furthering their education or getting into the workforce.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Because COVID has pretty much stranded everyone at home AT Device training along with our partnership with Helen Keller has allowed our clients to learn that they can still stay connected with friends and family.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 39 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 02 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 41 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 25% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 20% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 15% |
| Community Living | 15% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Our collaboration with Helen Keller has given us the opportunity to work with more clients with communication needs. Because of these trainings more people are able to reach out and "touch" the World.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Clients with mobility issues have shown interest in more ergonomic workstations. With these new workstations our clients are able to be more productive and Employers are more willing to hire our clients.
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. Assistive Technology has a contract with the local radio station that allows us to reach more clients. With our new partnership with Helen Keller we have also ran newspaper ads monthly and that seems to have brought in more clients from rural areas.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 69 | 46 | 115 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| Representative of Education | 04 | 04 | 08 |
| Representative of Employment | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Technology | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 116 | 85 | 201 |
Notes:
Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes
Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities
| Coordination/Collaboration activities are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR coordination/collaboration activities for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 0 |
|---|
Overview of State Improvement Activities
| 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 |
|---|
Additional And Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | No |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
|---|
For any leveraged funding reported above for which data could not be reported, please describe the extenuating circumstances that precluded data from being reported and efforts to remediate the situation in future reporting periods.
B. 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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