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 | 06 | 01 | 07 |
Approved Not made | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Rejected | 36 | 09 | 45 |
Total | 43 | 10 | 53 |
Lowest Income: | $26,400 | Highest Income: | $91,632 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$351,348 | 07 | $50,193 |
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 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 07 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 14.29% | 28.57% | 28.57% | 14.29% | 14.29% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 07 | 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 | 07 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 07 | $152,869 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 07 | $152,869 |
Lowest | 3% |
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Highest | 5% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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27 | 07 | 3.85714285714286% |
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% | 02 |
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 | 07 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 02 | $33,097 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 05 | $119,772 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 07 | $152,869 |
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? | 2 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: AT Purchase and Distribution to VR Customers |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 466 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 74 |
C. Total Served | 540 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 540 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 590 | 268662.00 |
Hearing | 1 | 160.00 |
Speech communication | 1 | 200.00 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 18 | 2628.00 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 7 | 4317.00 |
Daily living | 3 | 1305.00 |
Environmental adaptations | 5 | 5.00 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 5 | 5.00 |
Computers and related | 2598 | 868916.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 3228 | 1146198.00 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | Telecommunications equipment distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 1725 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 356 |
C. Total Served | 2081 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 2081 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 0 | 0.00 |
Hearing | 0 | 0.00 |
Speech communication | 0 | 0.00 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | 0.00 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | 0.00 |
Daily living | 0 | 0.00 |
Environmental adaptations | 0 | 0.00 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0.00 |
Computers and related | 2580 | 972438.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 2580 | 972438.00 |
How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 0 |
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No Place Like Home Sonya and Rick are familiar with IATP’s Financial Loan Program and have used it multiple times over the years to purchase modified vehicles and other Assistive Technology. They recently purchased a new home and in order to make it accessible for Sonya, they made modifications such as widening doorways and remodeling a bathroom in the lower level with a roll in shower. To make the home totally functional, they once again decided to utilize the IATP ATLoan$ Program to fund the purchase of a home elevator. The elevator has provided Sonya with access to their entire home.
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 | 540 | 1,240 | 1,780 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 612 | 612 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 46 | 46 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 540 | 1,898 | 2,438 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 190 | 190 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 540 | 2,088 | 2,628 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 540 | 2,088 | 2,628 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 90.9% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 2,153 | 81.93% |
Satisfied | 400 | 15.22% |
Satisfied somewhat | 51 | 1.94% |
Not at all satisfied | 24 | 0.91% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 2,628 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 906 |
C. Total | 906 |
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 | 00 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 906 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 113 | $101,965 | $0 | $101,965 |
Hearing | 02 | $229 | $0 | $229 |
Speech Communication | 31 | $38,375 | $0 | $38,375 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 13 | $2,155 | $0 | $2,155 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 532 | $95,867 | $0 | $95,867 |
Daily Living | 547 | $42,303 | $0 | $42,303 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $35,000 | $0 | $35,000 |
Computers and Related | 43 | $11,707 | $0 | $11,707 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 10 | $805 | $0 | $805 |
Total | 1,292 | $328,406 | $0 | $328,406 |
Shayna's partner was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy in her adult years. Her main issues are muscle weakness, loss of muscle tone and balance which result in frequent falls. During COVID, no one was allowed in their home to assist in safely getting her off of the floor. Shayna contacted IATP looking for ideas for getting her partner off the floor safely for both of them. She said the process sometimes took 3 hours. IATP had acquired a personal floor lift that is designed to lift people from the floor to a to a normal chair height, allowing them to stand or transfer with the least amount of effort. The lift is designed to help people in their homes or care facilities get up from the floor with or without assistance from others. Shayna wrote “The IndeeLift has made our lives a million times better. We so appreciate you and what you not only did for us, but the care you showed us.
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. | 25 | 13 | 728 | 766 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 09 | 00 | 113 | 122 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 18 | 18 |
4. Subtotal | 34 | 13 | 859 | 906 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 34 | 13 | 859 | 906 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 34 | 13 | 859 | 906 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 894 | 98.68% |
Satisfied | 10 | 1.1% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.22% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 906 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,188 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 74 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 74 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 75 |
Total | 1,411 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 162 | 00 | 162 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 300 | 00 | 300 |
Representative of Education | 670 | 00 | 670 |
Representative of Employment | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 75 | 00 | 75 |
Representatives of Community Living | 200 | 00 | 200 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 1,411 | 00 | 1,411 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 107 | 00 | 107 |
Hearing | 64 | 00 | 64 |
Speech Communication | 960 | 00 | 960 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 267 | 00 | 267 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 42 | 00 | 42 |
Daily Living | 67 | 00 | 67 |
Environmental Adaptations | 85 | 00 | 85 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 107 | 00 | 107 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Total | 1,701 | 00 | 1,701 |
We just wanted to say thank you for your kindness, patience, understanding and anthusiam. We can tell you genuinely care for your clients by the joy expressed when they find their voice. It is very encouraging to know others care about the well-being of our child. This process has been an amazing one. Spending time seeing her growing and confidently using the “talker” has been most enjoyable. I never felt pressure or negativity at all. In fact, I fel genuing warm hearted smiles over email and phone calls. My worries were always put to ease with nothing but the most positive outcome in sight. Again, thank you so much for your patience and understanding.
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 | 416 | 10 | 246 | 672 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 209 | 05 | 119 | 333 |
Subtotal | 625 | 15 | 365 | 1,005 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 625 | 15 | 365 | 1,005 |
Nonrespondent | 138 | 02 | 43 | 183 |
Total | 763 | 17 | 408 | 1,188 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 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. | 83 | 14 | 30 | 127 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 40 | 02 | 17 | 59 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 02 | 05 |
4. Subtotal | 126 | 16 | 49 | 191 |
5. None of the above | 04 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
6. Subtotal | 130 | 16 | 50 | 196 |
7. Nonrespondent | 20 | 01 | 06 | 27 |
8. Total | 150 | 17 | 56 | 223 |
9. Performance on this measure | 96.92% | 100% | 98% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,059 | 75.05% |
Satisfied | 36 | 2.55% |
Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 0.21% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 313 | 22.18% |
Total Surveyed | 1,411 | |
Response rate % | 77.82% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 134 |
Hearing | 18 |
Speech Communication | 149 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 32 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 35 |
Daily Living | 207 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 45 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 65 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 686 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 615 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 647 |
Representatives of Education | 313 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 16 |
Representative of Community Living | 08 |
Representative of Technology | 41 |
Total | 1,640 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 02 |
Service Provider | 28 |
Vendor | 508 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 538 |
Rodney and his father visited IATP’s Demonstration Center to see what kinds of accessible toys and switch activated devices were available for learning and recreation. Rodney had so much fun that they spent most of the afternoon exploring and playing with the extensive inventory of items on display. Many of Rodney’s favorites were available through the Reuse program and loaned to the family. The joy on his face speaks for itself.
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 | 203 | 47 | 385 | 635 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 01 | 19 | 23 |
Subtotal | 206 | 48 | 404 | 658 |
Have not made a decision | 05 | 02 | 18 | 25 |
Subtotal | 211 | 50 | 422 | 683 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Total | 211 | 50 | 425 | 686 |
Performance on this measure | 97.63% | 96% | 95.06% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,553 | 94.7% |
Satisfied | 81 | 4.94% |
Satisfied somewhat | 06 | 0.37% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 1,640 | |
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. | 108 | 567 | 1,998 | 2,673 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 49 | 02 | 742 | 793 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 03 | 00 | 66 | 69 |
4. Subtotal | 160 | 569 | 2,806 | 3,535 |
5. None of the above | 04 | 00 | 191 | 195 |
6. Subtotal | 164 | 569 | 2,997 | 3,730 |
7. Nonrespondent | 20 | 01 | 06 | 27 |
8. Total | 184 | 570 | 3,003 | 3,757 |
9. Performance on this measure | 95.73% | 100% | 91.42% | 92.92% |
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 | 619 | 57 | 631 | 1,307 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 212 | 06 | 138 | 356 |
Subtotal | 831 | 63 | 769 | 1,663 |
Have not made a decision | 05 | 02 | 18 | 25 |
Subtotal | 836 | 65 | 787 | 1,688 |
Nonrespondent | 138 | 02 | 46 | 186 |
Total | 974 | 67 | 833 | 1,874 |
Performance on this measure | 99.4% | 96.92% | 97.34% | 98.34% |
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 | 98.63% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 95.25% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 151 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 112 |
Representatives of Education | 240 |
Representatives of Employment | 71 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 90 |
Representatives of Community Living | 70 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 734 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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605 | 128 | 01 | 734 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 114 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 157 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 74 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 95 |
Transition | 294 |
Total | 734 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Mark McCabe, Director of Assistive Technology Services early in the COVID-19 Pandemic conducted a a hybrid training of 14 individuals made up of the student, family and local district personnel that attended either in-person or via Zoom to learn how to use and integrate Read and Write Gold and Voice Dream and features built into Chrome. As a result of the training the district implemented Read and Write Gold district wide for all students.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Susy Woods, Policy and Education Liaison was asked to conduct a training on the legal obligations for schools for students who use AT especially as they transition. Seventy district personnel participated in the training learning their responsibility to ensure students have access to AT timely in their school experience and how to ensure that they are fully trained on the AT as they transition to employment, higher education or community living.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
In early 2021 the City of Normal Illinois reached out to IATP to have their city website audited. They had been working with the Life- CIL in Bloomington on the steps to take to make the city more accessible. A staff member of Life-CIL, Conan Calhoun suggested they work with IATP on their website accessibility since we offered a free 3 page auditing service. The city had hired a Director of Communications & Community Relations to facility there website accessibility. The Director reached out and we completed a website audit for the city. During the review of the audit of the website it was discovered that most of there public facing forms and documents were not accessible. The city of Normal had received some previous complaints about this and were very willing to participate in a training. The Director coordinated the head of each office of the city to participate in a train the trainer style How to Make Accessible Document’s training. This was a very successful training and IATP has continued to provide help and knowledge to Normal as they work through the massive changes they are implementing for the individuals with disabilities in there city.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 21 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 74 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 95 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | % |
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Employment | % |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | % |
Community Living | 27% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 73% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
During the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic IATP was approached by one of the Area Agency's on Aging (AAA) to help them create a Lunch and Learn program so that they could engage the seniors most affected by being isolated. IATP outsourced 25 of it's Reuse iPads to the AAA, created a training for the AAA staff on the iPad and the apps and provided them with the data collection form for Reuse. The AAA has been able to loan the iPads to 25 seniors for each of their Lunch and Learn series.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP approached the Illinois Department on Aging when they were applying for CARES Act funding to combat social isolation. IATP proposed to share our Fast Track equipment purchasing program details with IDoA so that they could quickly ramp up an AT/ICT equipment purchasing program. IDoA instead asked IATP to create a program geared at getting AT/ICT and Internet service into the hands of seniors, individuals receiving services through Vocational Rehabilitation and Developmental Disabilities. IATP provided the IDoA technical assistance in designing and implementing the Illinois CARE Connections Program where we were about to get 3,307 AT/ICT bundles to those most affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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. IATP was asked to partner with the Illinois Department on Aging and the Illinois Department of Human Services, Divisions of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Developmental Disabilities to create and implement the Illinois CARE Connections Program. IATP created the training materials, referral form, data collection system and purchased, inventoried and shipped all AT and Internet Hot Spots to the 3,307 referred participants at risk of social isolation and loneliness as a result of the Pandemic. IDoA conducted several webinars with provider agencies which featured IATP and the ICC program, IDoA and IDHS released several Press Releases on the availability of the program and as a result IATP was contacted by a local news station who conducting an in-depth interview on IATP and the ICC Program which aired on multiple stations.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 373 | 04 | 377 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 180 | 13 | 193 |
Representative of Education | 452 | 03 | 455 |
Representative of Employment | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 11 | 01 | 12 |
Representative of Community Living | 17 | 00 | 17 |
Representative of Technology | 42 | 00 | 42 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 1,081 | 21 | 1,102 |
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? | 1 |
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1. As concisely as possible, describe the partnership initiative. What activities/services were provided? Who are the major collaborating organizations and what is their role? Who is served/benefited? What funding was used to implement the initiative?
IATP was approached by Senior Independent Living Collaborative to collaborate with them and other aging and disability organizations to produce the Smart Self Reliance website and documents that highlights and provides examples of smart home technology devices and services improving the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities and older adults aging in place across Illinois.
2. As concisely as possible, describe the measurable results of the initiative and any lessons learned. How did access to AT change as a result of the coordination/collaboration/partnership? How did awareness of AT change as a result of the partnership? How did the reach of the state AT program change as a result of the partnership? What made the partnership successful? What would you change or wish you had done differently? Provided funding/resources are available, will the initiative continue or is this a one-time event? What advice would you give for replication of the initiative? Please include URL for initiative if available.
In addition to providing input into the types of Smart Home Technology to include in the website and documents IATP also conducted an ICT training and website accessibility audit for the partners and the company that designed the website. IATP will continue to collaborate with SILC Research as IATP is seeking funding to expands its services to include a model smart home center and mobile unit.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Housing / Home Automation; Community Participation and Integration; Aging;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Training; Technical Assistance;
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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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.
The outcome is the enactment of House Bill 2616, now Public Act 102-0660, which amends Illinois law to allow State agencies to acquire assistive technology to address the needs of employees, customers, and job applicants without requiring compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code. This will allow agencies acquire AT without unnecessary delays.
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.)
The written policy currently is the new Public Act, which is available at www.ilga.gov by searching for HB 2616, 102nd General Assembly. Each State agency is expected to implement the new law as written and may adopt its own guidelines and procedures.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Employment
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
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Public/State Agency | $1,113,841 | Demonstration | True |
Public/State Agency | $250,000 | State Financing | False |
Public/State Agency | $399,777 | Demonstration | True |
Public/State Agency | $487,426 | Demonstration | True |
Public/State Agency | $400,000 | Device Loan | True |
Public/State Agency | $150,000 | Training | True |
Public/State Agency | $1,700,000 | State Financing | True |
Amount: $4,501,044 |
$250,000 of the CARES Act funding for the expanded outreach for an additional 703 individuals served through the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities follow up/satisfaction data was not collected so the data was not included in the State Financing Section.
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