National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

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Colorado 2021

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:
Assistive Technology Program of Colorado
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www1.ucdenver.edu/centers/cide
Mailing Address:
1201 5th St., Suite 240
City:
Denver
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80204
Program Email:
cide@ucdenver.edu
Phone:
3033151280
TTY:

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering
Mailing Address:
1201 5th St., Suite 240
City:
Denver
State:
CO
Zip Code:
80204
Program URL:
www1.ucdenver.edu/centers/cide

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):
Melonis, Maureen
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
303-315-1283
E-mail:
maureen.melonis@ucdenver.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Melonis, Maureen
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
303-315-1283
E-mail:
maureen.melonis@ucdenver.edu
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):
Beems, Julia
Title:
Outreach Coordinator
Phone:
3033151284
E-mail:
julia.beems@ucdenver.edu

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Bocco, Jeanne
Title:
Senior Postaward Accountant
Phone:
303-724-1157
E-mail:
Alougbavi.Bocco@cuanschutz.edu

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

Impact Area

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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

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 102
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 03
C. Total 105

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 105

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

Device Exchange
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 00 $0 $0 $0
Hearing 03 $1,138 $895 $243
Speech Communication 23 $57,843 $19,082 $38,761
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 38 $5,199 $5,002 $197
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00 $40 $40 $0
Daily Living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental Adaptations 12 $1,004 $863 $141
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 26 $7,809 $6,065 $1,744
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 102 $73,033 $31,947 $41,086

C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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 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 03 $689 $0 $689
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 03 $689 $0 $689

D. Anecdote

During the pandemic, an immediate need arose in public schools in Colorado to support more long term access to assistive technology. To address this need, our project created a swap program housed online that allowed districts to post and trade equipment between districts. In this past year, 90 devices were shared in the SWAAAC SWAP program for a savings of $41,026. This reuse of equipment provided access to 25 school districts which supported students with disabilities to meet their educational goals.