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

Loan Applications
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/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $9,240 Highest Income: $44,997

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$169,652 08 $21,207

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
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

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%

Loan Type Summary
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

Interest Rates
Lowest 3%
Highest 4%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
29 08 3.625%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
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

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

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 ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)99
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)122
C. Total Served221

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures221

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 / ServiceNumber of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 11327.00
Hearing 5246.00
Speech communication1512.00
Learning, cognition, and developmental 278.00
Mobility, seating and positioning14331421.00
Daily living 437556.00
Environmental adaptations81273.00
Vehicle modification and transportation 1439.00
Computers and related 5800.00
Recreation, sports, and leisure2300.00
Total22142952.00



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 ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)197
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)223
C. Total Served420

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures420

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 / ServiceNumber ProvidedTotal Estimated
Current Retail
Purchase Price
Total Price for
Which Devices
Were Sold
Savings
to Consumers
Vision 4825701046.001524.00
Hearing 000.000.00
Speech communication 000.000.00
Learning, cognition, and developmental 3727227215899.0056373.00
Mobility, seating and positioning 000.000.00
Daily living 000.000.00
Environmental adaptations 000.000.00
Vehicle modification and transportation 000.000.00
Computers and related 000.000.00
Recreation, sports, and leisure 000.000.00
Total 4207484216945.0057897.00

Activity 2
How would you describe this state financing activity?Cooperative Buying Program

2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)73
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)144
C. Total Served217

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure217
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures0

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 / ServiceNumber ProvidedTotal Estimated
Current Retail
Purchase Price
Total Price for
Which Devices
Were Sold
Savings
to Consumers
Vision 000.000.00
Hearing 000.000.00
Speech communication 000.000.00
Learning, cognition, and developmental 2173538252425000.003113252.00
Mobility, seating and positioning 000.000.00
Daily living 000.000.00
Environmental adaptations 000.000.00
Vehicle modification and transportation 000.000.00
Computers and related 000.000.00
Recreation, sports, and leisure 000.000.00
Total 2173538252425000.003113252.00


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.

Impact Area

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.

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. 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

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

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 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

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 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.