National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Louisiana 2021
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 07 | 00 | 07 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 08 | 01 | 09 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $16,680 | Highest Income: | $88,112 |
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| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $276,096 | 07 | $39,442 |
| 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 |
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| Number of Loans | 00 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 42.86% | 14.29% | 28.57% | 0% | 14.29% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 04 | 57.14% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 02 | 28.57% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 01 | 14.29% |
| Total | 07 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 04 | $13,011 |
| Partnership Loans | 03 | $79,280 |
| Total | 07 | $92,291 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 2% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 4% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 07 | 3% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 04 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 03 |
| 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 | 07 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 01 | $454 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 02 | $13,801 |
| Daily living | 01 | $3,700 |
| Environmental adaptations | 02 | $550 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 02 | $71,881 |
| Computers and related | 02 | $1,905 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 10 | $92,291 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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? | 2 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: |
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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) | 1 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 0 |
| C. Total Served | 1 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 1 |
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 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hearing | 0 | 0.00 |
| Speech communication | 0 | 0.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daily living | 0 | 0.00 |
| Environmental adaptations | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 1 | 36014.00 |
| Computers and related | 0 | 0.00 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 1 | 36014.00 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Last resort - Activity |
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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) | 7 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 1 |
| C. Total Served | 8 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 8 |
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 | 4 | 7250.00 |
| Hearing | 0 | 0.00 |
| Speech communication | 1 | 499.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 5 | 11739.00 |
| Daily living | 0 | 0.00 |
| Environmental adaptations | 1 | 588.00 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0.00 |
| Computers and related | 0 | 0.00 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 11 | 20076.00 |
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? | 0 |
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D. Anecdote
Mr. Marshall is a 61-year-old man who reports that he has lived with Dyslexia for his entire life. He regularly gets mail from his family and reads scriptures from his bible with the assistance of the nurses at the facility where he lives. Mr. Marshall discovered LATAN while browsing the internet one day and was moved by the testimonials and accolades on the website. He called 211 who then referred him to LATAN. Upon calling LATAN, he was curious about what devices could help his situation. Staff provided additional information about LATAN and answered the questions he had about services and the availability of devices that may be able to assist him with reading. A device demonstration of numerous of OCR devices was scheduled with Mr. Marshall. Ultimately, Mr. Marshall selected the Orcam Reader and was interested in the AT Lease program to assist with acquisition. Today, Mr. Marshall is currently enrolled in the AT lease program and expresses his gratitude stating that he has never felt more independent. He plans to use the Orcam Reader to pursue his GED. “After I first called 211 and they referred me to y'all, I called LATAN. The first person I spoke with was Jay. I was really excited because all my questions were answered and I felt like God was showing me the way. I don't have to get people to help me read my mail anymore. I don't have to get the nurses to help me read my bible anymore or anything. It's really a blessing. I want to thank Jay and LATAN for everything they've done. It's just a blessing.”