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? | No |
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? | 1 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Double Click computer/tablet recycle/reuse program pay out over time program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 29 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 1 |
C. Total Served | 30 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 30 |
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 | 30 | 3600.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 30 | 3600.00 |
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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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. | 09 | 14 | 07 | 30 |
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 | 09 | 14 | 07 | 30 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 09 | 14 | 07 | 30 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 09 | 14 | 07 | 30 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 08 | 26.67% |
Satisfied | 22 | 73.33% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 30 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
TTAP did acquire an Alternative Financing Loan from ACL. It has proved challenging to enable and support the Office of Special Programs at the University of Texas in managing this grant due to the unusual nature of making loans. TTAP has done our due diligence to move this project along and foresee closure in the near future. ACL has been updated regularly on the progress.
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 | 1,534 |
C. Total | 1,534 |
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 | 1,534 |
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 | 12 | $29,750 | $120 | $29,630 |
Hearing | 33 | $33,200 | $120 | $33,080 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,850 | $223,178 | $0 | $223,178 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 27 | $18,462 | $0 | $18,462 |
Total | 1,925 | $307,590 | $240 | $307,350 |
Brian was born with Cerebral Palsy and was diagnosed very early on with Autism. Brian was referred to Project MEND by his occupational therapist for a tub transfer bench. The piece of equipment will allow his caregivers to shower and bathe Brian safely. The tub transfer bench allows the user to safely enter and exit the shower by sliding in an out. Brian’s mother is very thankful for Project MEND and the equipment received. When Tracy was 17 years old, she had a serious accident that required multiple surgeries that ultimately left her wheelchair bound for life. Unfortunately, Tracy’s wheelchair was breaking down and in disrepair. Thankfully, she was referred to Project MEND and we were able to provide Tracy with a professionally refurbished and sanitized wheelchair. This wheelchair will help Tracy continue to be active, mobile, and perform her daily activities. Maria has been cancer free since 2007, but she still has problems with neuropathy, arthritis, and left leg paralysis from when she suffered a stroke. Because of these ongoing complications, she faces frequent falls and cannot walk long distances. She was referred to Project MEND for a power chair by her physical therapist. The power chair that was provided to Maria through our Medical Equipment Reuse program has changed her life for the better. She has regained her sense of mobility and independence and now feels safe going out in her community.
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. | 02 | 00 | 1,532 | 1,534 |
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 | 02 | 00 | 1,532 | 1,534 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 02 | 00 | 1,532 | 1,534 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 02 | 00 | 1,532 | 1,534 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,253 | 81.68% |
Satisfied | 202 | 13.17% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 79 | 5.15% |
Total Surveyed | 1,534 | |
Response rate % | 94.85% |
Sourcing equipment to recycle/reuse was a challenge for both the Project Mend and the Double Click Program.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 115 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 05 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 03 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 06 |
Total | 129 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 36 | 02 | 38 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 13 | 03 | 16 |
Representative of Education | 20 | 03 | 23 |
Representative of Employment | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 38 | 06 | 44 |
Representatives of Community Living | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Total | 115 | 14 | 129 |
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 | 05 | 02 | 07 |
Hearing | 13 | 00 | 13 |
Speech Communication | 154 | 17 | 171 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 27 | 02 | 29 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Daily Living | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Environmental Adaptations | 57 | 03 | 60 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 16 | 00 | 16 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 276 | 24 | 300 |
The Texas Technology Access Program was incredibly important for my client. Him and his family were able to borrow 3 different devices and experience each one. This allowed him and his family to figure out which device would work best for his home and school environment. It has been wonderful to see him grow and use language in a variety of ways since using a SGD. He went from requesting around 5 activities to requesting at least 15 items, commenting, rejecting, and using a variety of verbs! This program was very important to his opportunity to access high- tech AAC and assisted in the process of requesting a device from insurance so that he can continue to have access to a robust vocabulary. The staff at The Texas Technology Access Program were also very friendly and prompt. They were able to get me all of the devices to trial quickly and answered all the questions I had. I hope to see this program continue in the future and help children all around the state of Texas achieve their communication goals.
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 | 81 | 07 | 26 | 114 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 81 | 07 | 26 | 114 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 81 | 07 | 27 | 115 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 81 | 07 | 27 | 115 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 96.3% |
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. | 06 | 01 | 06 | 13 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
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 | 07 | 01 | 06 | 14 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 07 | 01 | 06 | 14 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 07 | 01 | 06 | 14 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 113 | 87.6% |
Satisfied | 14 | 10.85% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 1.55% |
Total Surveyed | 129 | |
Response rate % | 98.45% |
COVID-19 proved to make Device Loan a challenge. Because TTAP already shipped most items both directions because of the state size, the shift was easy but staffing onsite and shipping and receiving in locked down buildings was problematic. The University has opened back up and things seem to be on track again.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 20 |
Hearing | 34 |
Speech Communication | 49 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 16 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 04 |
Daily Living | 10 |
Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 51 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 188 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 759 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 43 |
Representatives of Education | 10 |
Representatives of Employment | 41 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representative of Community Living | 09 |
Representative of Technology | 07 |
Total | 870 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 77 |
Service Provider | 170 |
Vendor | 28 |
Repair Service | 02 |
Others | 06 |
Total | 283 |
Consumers with an adult child who was non verbal checked out an iPad with mutipple AAC apps available. A virtual demonstration was done to teach them how to navigate Proloquo3go and Lamp. They were ulitmately able to trial both apps and selected Proloqu2go. They had little AAC backgrouand and would not have been able to make the decision without the demonstration of the 2 apps.
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 | 23 | 19 | 92 | 134 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
Subtotal | 23 | 20 | 97 | 140 |
Have not made a decision | 09 | 05 | 28 | 42 |
Subtotal | 32 | 25 | 125 | 182 |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 02 | 02 | 06 |
Total | 34 | 27 | 127 | 188 |
Performance on this measure | 67.65% | 74.07% | 76.38% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 264 | 30.34% |
Satisfied | 468 | 53.79% |
Satisfied somewhat | 108 | 12.41% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.23% |
Nonrespondent | 28 | 3.22% |
Total | 870 | |
Response rate % | 96.78% |
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. | 17 | 15 | 1,545 | 1,577 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
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 | 18 | 15 | 1,545 | 1,578 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 18 | 15 | 1,545 | 1,578 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 18 | 15 | 1,545 | 1,578 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | 104 | 26 | 118 | 248 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
Subtotal | 104 | 27 | 123 | 254 |
Have not made a decision | 09 | 05 | 29 | 43 |
Subtotal | 113 | 32 | 152 | 297 |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 02 | 02 | 06 |
Total | 115 | 34 | 154 | 303 |
Performance on this measure | 90.43% | 79.41% | 79.87% | 83.83% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 95.52% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 95.75% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 2,846 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 285 |
Representatives of Education | 85 |
Representatives of Employment | 41 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 329 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 2,231 |
TOTAL | 5,817 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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5,686 | 131 | 00 | 5,817 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 5,155 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 03 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 530 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 67 |
Transition | 62 |
Total | 5,817 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Provided inclusion/UDL and AT training for Education Service Center 20 and state k12 AT specialists.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Provided training on AT transition planning from k12 to Texas Workforce and/or post-secondary education for the Greater Houston Disability Chamber of Commerce.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Provided training on how to create accessible MS Word documents and .PDF documents to speech language pathologists in public schools via the Texas Education Service Centers, and also to University of Texas faculty and staff.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 67 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 67 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Fewer trainings than anticipated because of COVID-19 and most were virtual.
Education | 10% |
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Employment | 61% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | % |
Community Living | 29% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | % |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
TTAP was able to connect with state level ADRC leadership personnel and address AT in quarterly meetings with the directors of the 29 ADRCs spread throughout Texas. It is anticipated these relationships will continue to grow. Several of the ADRC directors reach out to TTAP on a regular basis outside of the webinars for AT support now. Additionally, this sparked a project with the ACRD/AAA local to TTAP in Austin to utilize CARES funds to purchase "Smart Kits/Telehealth kits that consumers could check out to stay connected during the pandemic and to also try before they buy.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Via an MOU supported the Texas Workforce Commission AT Specialists in exploring and learn the tools in AT kits that were purchased this last year.
Additionally, TTAP has established a relationship with the Texas Education Agency and is negotiating an interagency agreement through Region 20 Education Service Center to provide K12 AT training ad support for Texas public school personnel.
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 ARC of Texas Inclusion Works Conference (Virtual). TTAP did two sessions on computer accessability at this parent focused conference tha had 300 plus participants.
2. Abilties Expo Huston August 2021 in person exposition with COVID-19 protocols in place. Approximately 5000 participants attended. Though down significantly from previous years, TTAP demonstrated AT, provided information on vaccine access in Texas for people with disabilities, provided referrals to many individuals who had experienced frustration seeking services during the pandemic and network with potential new stakeholders.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 113 | 18 | 131 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 48 | 10 | 58 |
Representative of Education | 08 | 08 | 16 |
Representative of Employment | 07 | 00 | 07 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 32 | 04 | 36 |
Representative of Community Living | 06 | 01 | 07 |
Representative of Technology | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Unable to Categorize | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Total | 218 | 41 | 259 |
Due to COVID-19 many activities that might have been demonstrations or training were provided as information and assistance, often with multiple follow ups via email, phone and webinar.
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? | 2 |
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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?
Texas formed a collaborative group of stakeholders (https://inclusiveaccesstexas.org/vaccine-access-initiative/#c) that support people with disabilities to support access to COVID-19 vaccines for people with disabilities and the aging. The collaboration was so successful, the group has decided to maintain connections, rebrand as Inclusive Access (https://inclusiveaccesstexas.org/), and plan to hold periodic meetings to deal with any other challenges, disasters, emergencies and crises that may occur and affect people with disabilities and the aging. TTAP's main function in this group was to provide accessible materials and to support outreach activities.
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.
Through several projects (creating a "vaccine navigator" for providers to refer consumers, outreach activities such as Abilities Expo and radio spots , hotline number/text option/email/website for consumers to get information and schedule vaccines, provide training/information/education to consumers, conducting a consumer survey regarding access to vaccines and their experiences, providing funding to providers to set up vaccine access and clinics, creating a peer network of consumers supporting vaccination), we did increase the number of vaccines in arms for people with disabilities and those who are aging. As of Fall 2021: 188 referrals, 5123 served in outreach, 147,437 served through education.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Community Participation and Integration; Health; Aging; Aging and Disability Network / No Wrong Door; Veterans; Other: Vaccine Access;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Information & Assistance; Public Awareness; Technical Assistance;
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?
https://www.capcog.org/) and utilized in a collaborative interagency agreement. Smart Kits and Telehealth Kits were created to reduce isolation and enable telehealth participation during COVID-19. The kits were initially only available to the central Texas consumer base but have since cycled into our general device loan program. Their use is recorded in Device Loan data. Since the program began in August 2021 (it took a while for the state to allocate the funds to CAPCOG) multiple kits have been checked out and they have also been used in several trainings for AAAs and other partners.
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.
As of 9/30/21 five kits have been checked out and they have also used in training.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Housing / Home Automation; Community Participation and Integration; Recreation / Leisure; Health; Aging; Veterans; Other: Smart home, telehealth;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan;
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.
TTAP participation in a statewide collaboration to inform the state, providers and consumers on procedures to prepare for emergencies and disasters for people with disabilities and those who are aging that use assistive technology and dedicated medical equipment. This was in response to Winter Storm Uri, a multi-day snow/ice freezing temperature event that affected the entire state and the state's electric grid.
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.)
This collaboration is still in process. One end result will be training materials on the need to provide electricity to assistive technology and dedicated medical equipment, especially life sustaining equipment during a disaster or emergency.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
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 | $19,000 | Device Loan | True |
Amount: $19,000 |
This was CARES funds allocated to the Capital Area Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (https://www.capcog.org/) and utilized in a collaborative interagency agreement. Smart Kits and Telehealth Kits were created to reduce isolation and enable telehealth participation during COVID-19. The kits were initially only available to the central Texas consumer base but have since cycled into our general device loan program. Their use is recorded in Device Loan data. Since the program began in August 2021 (it took a while for the state to allocate the funds to CAPCOG) multiple kits have been checked out and they have also been used in several trainings for AAAs and other partners.
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