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? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Lowest Income: | $0 | Highest Income: | $0 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$0 | 00 | $0 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
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 | 00 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
Lowest | 0% |
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Highest | 0% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
---|---|---|
00 | 00 | 0% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
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 | 00 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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 |
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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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No loans were made this year.
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 | 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% |
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% |
Re: Validation warning: "You have indicated that your sate plan includes a financial loan program but have not indicated that you provided any loans". Hawaii does. continue a cash loan program. However, there was no loans made this fiscal year for ATRC.
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 | 25 |
C. Total | 25 |
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 | 25 |
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 | 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 | 25 | $12,500 | $0 | $12,500 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 25 | $12,500 | $0 | $12,500 |
ATRC provided a refurbished laptop to an older woman with paraplegia who wanted access to remote communication. She was on a fixed income and could not afford to purchase a new computer. We provided a refurbished laptop with a built in camera and microphone, and we trained her to use the application Zoom so she could participate in online meetings and communicate with her friends.
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 | 02 | 14 | 25 |
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 | 02 | 14 | 25 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 09 | 02 | 14 | 25 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 09 | 02 | 14 | 25 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 24 | 96% |
Satisfied | 01 | 4% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 25 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Re: Validation warning, "The number of rrr/oel recipients is roughly equal to the number of devices reutilized. Please ensure that devices being reutilized are grouped together on events going out to one recipient." Each reutilized device was given to a single recipient; the ratio of 1 device:1 recipient is accurate.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 20 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 03 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
Total | 24 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 12 | 00 | 12 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 08 | 00 | 08 |
Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 24 | 00 | 24 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
---|---|---|---|
Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 05 | 00 | 05 |
Hearing | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Speech Communication | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 10 | 00 | 10 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Daily Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 24 | 00 | 24 |
ATRC loaned a pair of Eschenbach magnification glasses to an individual with a visual impairment who lived in a care facility. We were hoping the glasses would help him watch television with greater clarity; however, the device did not meet his needs.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 03 | 01 | 16 | 20 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 16 | 20 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 16 | 20 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 03 | 01 | 16 | 20 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
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 | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 23 | 95.83% |
Satisfied | 01 | 4.17% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 24 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Re Validation warnings: "The number of borrowers is roughly equal to the number of devices loaned. Please ensure that devices being loaned are grouped together on loans going out to one borrower.": Borrowers tried out devices in ATRC facilities to determine which was of greatest interest to them. They typically borrow the device of interest (often just one). "The loan period by policy is greater than 35 days. This is a longer than typical loan period.": Our agency is typically able to honor a loan period of 6 weeks (42 days), unless demand for the item is high.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 28 |
Hearing | 04 |
Speech Communication | 03 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 10 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 |
Daily Living | 00 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 06 |
Computers and Related | 00 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 54 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 39 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 11 |
Representatives of Education | 02 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 01 |
Total | 54 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 98 |
Service Provider | 238 |
Vendor | 53 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 389 |
ATRC was part of a team to help a young woman with undiagnosed mobility challenges obtain assistive technology for her upcoming college coursework. Due to the extreme effort it took for her to operate her computer, ATRC demonstrated the software program Dragon Naturally speaking, which allows the user to operate a computer and draft documents with vocal commands. Unfortunately, the program did not work well for her. Her voice was so soft, the program could not accurately translate her voice into text. We were preparing to try Tobi Dynavox eye gaze technology when she dropped out of her courses.
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 | 19 | 05 | 27 | 51 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 19 | 05 | 27 | 51 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
Subtotal | 20 | 05 | 29 | 54 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 20 | 05 | 29 | 54 |
Performance on this measure | 95% | 100% | 93.1% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 49 | 90.74% |
Satisfied | 04 | 7.41% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 1.85% |
Total | 54 | |
Response rate % | 98.15% |
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. | 10 | 02 | 17 | 29 |
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 | 10 | 02 | 17 | 29 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 10 | 02 | 17 | 29 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 10 | 02 | 17 | 29 |
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 | 22 | 06 | 43 | 71 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 22 | 06 | 43 | 71 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
Subtotal | 23 | 06 | 45 | 74 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 23 | 06 | 45 | 74 |
Performance on this measure | 95.65% | 100% | 95.56% | 95.95% |
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 | 99.03% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 98 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 19 |
Representatives of Education | 18 |
Representatives of Employment | 11 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 20 |
Representatives of Community Living | 15 |
Representatives of Technology | 02 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 183 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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175 | 08 | 00 | 183 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 00 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 167 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 05 |
Transition | 11 |
Total | 183 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
ATRC provided Microsoft Excel training for a young man who is blind and preparing to start employment: his own vending station. We taught him how to create a Profit and Loss Statement (PNL), adding and subtracting inventory and monetary amounts all by using the JAWS screen reading program.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATRC trained a nontraditional female student with a visual impairment to use the Freedom Scientific program Zoom Text Fusion, which incorporates superior magnification capability with the JAWS screen reader. Her goal was to use both her remaining eyesight along with audio feedback to help her with coursework.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Regularly, ATRC participates in a conference for children with disabilities and their families. Under normal circumstances, the conference is in-person, which brings together participants from across the Hawaiian Islands. In previous years, accommodations for the event were given in the form of ASL/language interpreters, large print and braille; however, due to the pandemic, the event transformed into a virtual meeting where anyone with a computer and internet could participate. This was a tremendous opportunity to focus on computer accessibility with special focus on remote interaction. ATRC trained individuals on how to connect to the Zoom platform meeting and navigate the interface by using screen reading technology. Additionally, ATRC gave individual instruction to those who requested it on how to participate and ask questions in the meeting.
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 | 05 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 05 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 60% |
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Employment | 12% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 2% |
Community Living | 26% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | % |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
ATRC assisted a young man with quadriplegia who was undergoing a medical procedure in the hospital. His iPad had frozen, making it unusable; he used the device to communicate with his friends, family, and to enjoy movies. ATRC was able to reset his device so that it worked to his specifications, and we provided a ipad stand, which brought the unit closer to his face and made it easier for him to use the speech function.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATRC was contacted by a young man who was deaf to see if we could fix his Ubi Duo typing machine. He needed it for a college level communication course. The machine was old and well worn. ATRC was unable to fix it, but we loaned him a demo unit while his was sent in for repair.
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. ATRC is featured annually in Generations Magazine, a publication for persons over fifty. The magazine is accompanied by a radio program on which our Executive Director, Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong, is featured. Both the magazine and the radio show highlights assistive technology (AT) for older persons. We explain what AT is and what it is not, and we encourage readers and listeners to visit our facilities and try the various AT devices we have available. The magazine reaches approximately 25,000 subscribers, while the radio program is island wide, potentially reaching 1 million individuals on the island of Oahu. After we presented this information to the public, we received an increased number of inquiries about our services via email and telephone.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 534 | 365 | 899 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 558 | 116 | 674 |
Representative of Education | 284 | 65 | 349 |
Representative of Employment | 101 | 112 | 213 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 115 | 70 | 185 |
Representative of Community Living | 175 | 67 | 242 |
Representative of Technology | 175 | 51 | 226 |
Unable to Categorize | 30 | 26 | 56 |
Total | 1,972 | 872 | 2,844 |
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? | 1 |
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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?
ATRC participates in a network of organizations that refer clients to one another. The program, called No Wrong Door, is a software platform that was intended to make it easier for local agencies to provide enhanced services for clients. If an organization, such as the Aloha Independent Living program, has a client who they believe needs assistive technology, they send us a referral and we contact the client for further information.
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.
The “No Wrong Door” initiative is intended to bring together a variety of human service organizations in Hawaii into one platform to make it easier for these organizations to refer clients to one another for additional services. If the department on ageing has a client, for example, they may send a referral to us at the Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii to determine if the individual can benefit from tech services. The platform is still in the betta testing phase and is funded by a grant from an outside agency. Some of the participating agencies in the initiative include Ho’opono school for the blind, Developmental Disabilities, Executive Department on Ageing and Disability, Abilities Unlimited, Aloha Indipendent Living Program, Easter Seals, Hawaii Disability Rights Center.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Employment; Housing / Home Automation; Community Participation and Integration; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community); Aging and Disability Network / No Wrong Door; Information and Communication Technology / Remote Connectivity;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration; State Financing; Training; Information & Assistance;
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 |
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Private | $33,000 | Training | True |
Amount: $33,000 |
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