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? | 2 |
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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) | 48 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 24 |
C. Total Served | 72 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 72 |
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 | 5 | 2300.00 |
Hearing | 46 | 9073.00 |
Speech communication | 39 | 24310.00 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | 0.00 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | 0.00 |
Daily living | 0 | 0.00 |
Environmental adaptations | 3 | 480.00 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0.00 |
Computers and related | 0 | 0.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 93 | 36163.00 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | Last resort - Activity |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 156 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 202 |
C. Total Served | 358 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 358 |
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 | 122 | 13029.00 |
Hearing | 23 | 2930.00 |
Speech communication | 47 | 4501.00 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 258 | 54192.00 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 66 | 2840.00 |
Daily living | 470 | 27418.00 |
Environmental adaptations | 52 | 3428.00 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0.00 |
Computers and related | 19 | 3984.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 7 | 42.00 |
Total | 1064 | 112364.00 |
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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Margie is a 79-year-old woman that lives alone in Anchorage, AK but was originally from New York, where she retired as a journalist. She had the good fortune to work with icons like Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, and Ed Bradley. Her husband was in the Air Force, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Margie was able to see much of the world traveling with him, including Alaska, where they chose to make their permanent home in the late 1970s. Margie uses a hearing aid in one ear and an implant in the other. She reached out to ATLA after experiencing difficulty using a standard telephone. Speaking with her family was growing more complex, and the isolation and loneliness from the pandemic were starting to take their toll. ATLA provided an amplified phone that is compatible with her hearing aid. Margie’s son was visiting and was able to help set the phone up by using Facetime with an AT specialist. During a subsequent follow-up call, Margie shared that she was grateful to keep in touch with her family. Speaking with her grandkids is once again one of her greatest treasures.
Tiffany Wilson, Program Manager, helped an individual obtain an iPad with communications apps included through the Alaska Relay program. The individual requested information regarding support for internet services. Tiffany connected them with the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, and the individual was able to obtain financial assistance for their internet services. Later, they wrote to Tiffany, thanking her for the attention to detail and follow-up.
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. | 12 | 18 | 400 | 430 |
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 | 12 | 18 | 400 | 430 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 12 | 18 | 400 | 430 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 12 | 18 | 400 | 430 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 424 | 98.6% |
Satisfied | 06 | 1.4% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 430 | |
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 | 36 |
C. Total | 36 |
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 | 36 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 03 | $412 | $0 | $412 |
Speech Communication | 02 | $218 | $0 | $218 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 44 | $12,575 | $0 | $12,575 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 06 | $657 | $0 | $657 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 05 | $269 | $0 | $269 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 60 | $14,131 | $0 | $14,131 |
A parent familiar with ATLA services contacted us with a problem. Her daughter needed to use a Livescribe pen at school. The parent had gained permission from the school for the device. However, she was not allowed to use an iPad or iPhone. The new Livescribe Symphony pens are the only ones available and require a smartphone or tablet for recording. ATLA happened to have an older Livescribe Echo pen in the Reuse program that does not require a device to record. ATLA was able to provide them with the pen quickly, and the student was able to implement it successfully at school.
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 | 33 | 36 |
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 | 03 | 00 | 33 | 36 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 03 | 00 | 33 | 36 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 03 | 00 | 33 | 36 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 36 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 36 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 100 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 07 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 01 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 24 |
Total | 132 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 64 | 00 | 64 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 09 | 00 | 09 |
Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 24 | 00 | 24 |
Representatives of Community Living | 30 | 00 | 30 |
Representatives of Technology | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Total | 132 | 00 | 132 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
---|---|---|---|
Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 97 | 00 | 97 |
Hearing | 37 | 00 | 37 |
Speech Communication | 83 | 00 | 83 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 09 | 00 | 09 |
Daily Living | 63 | 00 | 63 |
Environmental Adaptations | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 46 | 00 | 46 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 09 | 00 | 09 |
Total | 354 | 00 | 354 |
Peggy is an elder who lives in an Assisted Living Home. She has difficulty completing daily tasks, including putting her hearing aids in every day. Her son, who works full-time, found it challenging to go to the ALH each day to assist with this task. In addition, if he could not visit in person, they could not talk using the telephone without her hearing aids. Following COVID guidelines, an ATLA AT specialist met in the hearing demonstration room where Peggy and her son could look at specific AT equipment to assist her. After the demonstration, they decided to borrow an amplified telephone to assure they could talk each day. After trying the loaned AT, they discovered it worked exceptionally well. Peggy’s son immediately assisted his mother with completing the Alaska Relay application. Since the amplified telephone was the key to communicating daily, Peggy kept the loan item until her new amplified phone was available. As a result, they can now talk daily and check in with each other.
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 | 02 | 03 | 92 | 97 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Subtotal | 02 | 03 | 95 | 100 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 02 | 03 | 95 | 100 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 02 | 03 | 95 | 100 |
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. | 00 | 00 | 12 | 12 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
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 | 32 | 32 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 32 | 32 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 32 | 32 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 126 | 95.45% |
Satisfied | 06 | 4.55% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 132 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 88 |
Hearing | 74 |
Speech Communication | 101 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 47 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 15 |
Daily Living | 274 |
Environmental Adaptations | 35 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 92 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 18 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 744 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 553 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 408 |
Representatives of Education | 48 |
Representatives of Employment | 48 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 208 |
Representative of Community Living | 65 |
Representative of Technology | 24 |
Total | 1,354 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 56 |
Service Provider | 49 |
Vendor | 03 |
Repair Service | 04 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 112 |
ATLA staff have become more accustomed to providing creative solutions for demonstrations. Sometimes it can be by supplying a loan first and walking that person through the devices by comparing and contrasting their features. Sometimes it is by providing information and demonstrations via a video call like Zoom. John's family reached out to ATLA because they wanted to learn more about assistive technology for fall detection and other devices to help him become more independent in the home. We met via Zoom with John and his son and daughter-in-law. They were all very encouraged and enthusiastic by the demonstrated equipment. The family was delighted with the demonstration, and through that experience, they were able to determine what devices might help with his dad's independence.
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 | 29 | 69 | 557 | 655 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 11 | 04 | 74 | 89 |
Subtotal | 40 | 73 | 631 | 744 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 40 | 73 | 631 | 744 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 40 | 73 | 631 | 744 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 1,209 | 89.29% |
Satisfied | 145 | 10.71% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 1,354 | |
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. | 15 | 18 | 445 | 478 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
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 | 15 | 18 | 465 | 498 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 15 | 18 | 465 | 498 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 15 | 18 | 465 | 498 |
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 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 31 | 72 | 649 | 752 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 11 | 04 | 77 | 92 |
Subtotal | 42 | 76 | 726 | 844 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 42 | 76 | 726 | 844 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 42 | 76 | 726 | 844 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
---|---|---|---|
Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 28 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 22 |
Representatives of Education | 30 |
Representatives of Employment | 92 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 41 |
Representatives of Community Living | 902 |
Representatives of Technology | 20 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 1,135 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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738 | 397 | 00 | 1,135 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 783 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 170 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 71 |
Transition | 111 |
Total | 1,135 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
ATLA provided a series of training for the Alaska Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) as professional development to increase basic assistive technology knowledge on topics such as AT 101, Smart Assistive Tech, Low to High Augmentative Communication, Vision and Hearing AT Basics, DIY AT for Daily Living. In addition, the training sessions educated attendees on assistive technologies available across the lifespan and promoted a more systematic referral system to improve AT support for Alaskans.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
This fiscal year, ATLA provided a training series related to distance communications technology. One of the sessions, “Comparing Distance Communication Apps: Speech,” had a more significant impact on transition than ATLA staff realized it would. The session was innovative and explored ways to use AAC for distance communication, including programs like Facetime, Zoom, and others. After the training, ATLA staff have seen an increase in the number of therapists referring patients who were hospitalized and in need of a device so they could transition back to their homes.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
In April, ATLA hosted a virtual accessibility week that provided attendees with hands-on instruction for making social media content, documents, presentations, and PDFs accessible. The free webinar series was open to professionals and community members to improve accessibility for content creators in Alaska. The week began with "Accessible Social Media Best Practices," which looked at how Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter have built-in features to make content more accessible. However, those features are only usable when content creators do the labor to create posts and videos correctly. The focus during part of the week was on making source documents accessible. The Google Doc and Slide Accessibility training focused on the tools available in the Google universe. Word and Powerpoint were discussed on separate days since the Microsoft platform has more tools to make source documents accessible. Once the foundation of an accessible source document creation was developed, whether from Google or Microsoft, the last training moved to utilize Adobe Acrobat to make PDFs accessible. During the Adobe Acrobat training, available accessibility tools, navigating the program, and how to check whether or not the document is accessible were shared with the participants.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 71 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 71 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 20% |
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Employment | 20% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 20% |
Community Living | 20% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 20% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
ATLA was invited to join the State Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing workgroup. The workgroup consists of service providers from various fields who specialize in providing services to individuals with hearing loss. The group's goal is to educate service providers in different areas to increase better outcomes for persons with hearing loss. The workgroup has done this is by providing presentations to leaders in each field. The three main areas of focus during the grant cycle have been mental health, education, and the law enforcement/court system. The workgroup also identified assistive technology as an integral part of all three focus areas. A slide with information about ATLA's state programs and a tailored explanation of assistive technology is included.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
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. ATLA hosted a free week-long virtual Winter Lunch and Learn event during December. Topics included Navigating ATLA Programs, AT for Everyday Independence, AT for Mental Health and Reducing Isolation, iOS Accessibility, and AAC for Distance Communication. The wide variety of topics brought in 75 attendees from across the state and disciplines. The events were promoted on social media and in newsletters. In addition, a social media pack with images and suggested captions and alt-text was provided to partnering organizations to share on their social media.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 9,729 | 2,055 | 11,784 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 265 | 1,026 | 1,291 |
Representative of Education | 4,865 | 1,970 | 6,835 |
Representative of Employment | 1,283 | 488 | 1,771 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,796 | 1,141 | 2,937 |
Representative of Community Living | 2,024 | 634 | 2,658 |
Representative of Technology | 620 | 371 | 991 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 20,582 | 7,685 | 28,267 |
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 |
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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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Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
---|---|---|---|
Federal | $5,407 | State Financing | True |
Public/State Agency | $19,498 | State Financing | True |
State Appropriations | $457,299 | State Financing | True |
Public/State Agency | $84,010 | State Financing | True |
Public/State Agency | $36,708 | State Financing | True |
Federal | $40,869 | State Financing | True |
Amount: $643,791 |
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