National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Georgia 2021
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
State AT Program Title:
Georgia - Tools for Life
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/
Mailing Address:
512 Means Street
City:
Atlanta
State:
Georgia
Zip Code:
30318
Program Email:
carolyn.phillips@gatech.edu
Phone:
404-894-8000
TTY:
800-497-8665
Lead Agency
Agency Name:
Georgia Institute of Technology | College of Design | AMAC
Mailing Address:
512 Means Street
City:
Atlanta
State:
Georgia
Zip Code:
30318
Program URL:
http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/
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):
Phillips, Carolyn
Title:
Principal Investigator & Director
Phone:
404-894-8000
E-mail:
carolyn.phillips@gatech.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
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):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
Certifying Representative
Name (last, first):
Brooks, Lakita
Title:
Contracting Officer - Office of Sponsored Project
Phone:
404.385.2080
E-mail:
lakita.brooks@osp.gatech.edu
State Financing
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 08 | 00 | 08 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Total | 08 | 02 | 10 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $9,240 | Highest Income: | $44,997 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $169,652 | 08 | $21,207 |
| Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
||
| Number of Loans | 02 | 05 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 08 |
| Percentage of Loans | 25% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 08 | 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 | 08 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 08 | $21,200 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 08 | $21,200 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 3% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 4% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 08 | 3.625% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 08 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
| 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 | 08 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 01 | $5,000 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 01 | $1,000 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 03 | $2,700 |
| Environmental adaptations | 02 | $7,500 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 01 | $5,000 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 08 | $21,200 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 08 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $24,151 |
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? | 1 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Last resort - Activity |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 99 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 122 |
| C. Total Served | 221 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 221 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 11 | 327.00 |
| Hearing | 5 | 246.00 |
| Speech communication | 1 | 512.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 2 | 78.00 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 143 | 31421.00 |
| Daily living | 43 | 7556.00 |
| Environmental adaptations | 8 | 1273.00 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 1 | 439.00 |
| Computers and related | 5 | 800.00 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 2 | 300.00 |
| Total | 221 | 42952.00 |
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? | 2 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Cooperative Buying Program |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 197 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 223 |
| C. Total Served | 420 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 420 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 48 | 2570 | 1046.00 | 1524.00 |
| Hearing | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Speech communication | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 372 | 72272 | 15899.00 | 56373.00 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Daily living | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Environmental adaptations | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Computers and related | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 420 | 74842 | 16945.00 | 57897.00 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Cooperative Buying Program |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 73 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 144 |
| C. Total Served | 217 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 217 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 0 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Hearing | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Speech communication | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 217 | 3538252 | 425000.00 | 3113252.00 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Daily living | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Environmental adaptations | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Computers and related | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 217 | 3538252 | 425000.00 | 3113252.00 |
D. Anecdote
12-year-old D. has spina bifida. FODAC waived the usual registration fee for her equipment. She received a pediatric manual wheelchair from FODAC. Her school’s physical therapist referred her to FODAC. The wheelchair allows D. to get around school, remain independent and participate in activities with classmates.
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) collaborated with Tools for Life to create and successfully launch an AT Software Cooperative that was in much higher demand due to COVID-19 and so many students needing AT and UDL learning supports in their homes and virtual learning environments. The GaDOE & TFL plan to grow this collaboration in 2022.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 308 | 97 | 229 | 634 |
| 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 | 308 | 97 | 229 | 634 |
| 5. None of the above | 15 | 00 | 00 | 15 |
| 6. Subtotal | 323 | 97 | 229 | 649 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 323 | 97 | 229 | 649 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 95.36% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 658 | 75.98% |
| Satisfied | 198 | 22.86% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 10 | 1.15% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 866 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
The AT Software Cooperative collaboration with GaDOE & Tools for Life was in much higher demand due to COVID-19 and so many students needing AT and learning supports in their homes and virtual learning environments.
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 5,668 |
| C. Total | 5,668 |
| 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 | 5,668 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
B. Device Exchange Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 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 |
C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 02 | $344 | $60 | $284 |
| Hearing | 04 | $234 | $26 | $208 |
| Speech Communication | 13 | $6,367 | $643 | $5,724 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 89 | $379 | $29 | $350 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 4,859 | $3,835,145 | $221,991 | $3,613,154 |
| Daily Living | 580 | $9,171 | $1,203 | $7,968 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 02 | $143 | $25 | $118 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $2,321 | $298 | $2,023 |
| Computers and Related | 115 | $13,562 | $700 | $12,862 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 | $498 | $48 | $450 |
| Total | 5,668 | $3,868,164 | $225,023 | $3,643,141 |
D. Anecdote
In 2016, G.C. was hit by a drunk driver. As a result of the accident, he lost the ability to use his right leg. G received a power wheelchair and a specialized hitch lift from FODAC, which can attach to his truck or trike motorcycle. This allowed him to regain mobility, independence and to return to the hobby that he loves.