National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
North Dakota 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 | 02 | 09 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Total | 08 | 02 | 10 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $9,258 | Highest Income: | $115,000 |
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| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $543,172 | 09 | $60,352 |
| 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 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 02 | 03 | 09 |
| Percentage of Loans | 11.11% | 11.11% | 22.22% | 0% | 22.22% | 33.33% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 09 | 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 | 09 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 09 | $160,878 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 09 | $160,878 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 2% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 2% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 09 | 2% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 09 |
| 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 | 09 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 02 | $53,309 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 07 | $107,569 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 09 | $160,878 |
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? | 1 |
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Activity 1
| 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) | 14 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 12 |
| C. Total Served | 26 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 26 |
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 | 9 | 6540.00 |
| Hearing | 0 | 0.00 |
| Speech communication | 0 | 0.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 4 | 5300.00 |
| Daily living | 22 | 4361.00 |
| Environmental adaptations | 18 | 8679.00 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0.00 |
| Computers and related | 13 | 3447.00 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 66 | 28327.00 |
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
A young man with Cerebral Palsy who uses an iPad for his phone and for video communications needed a mount that he could swing away when not in use and also to make the iPad more accessible to him. After a successful demonstration and loan, the man tried to obtain the mount through other funding sources and was turned down. He applied for the ND Assistive Possibilities Grant, a last resort funding program, and was approved. The man had this to say about his experience: “I think you do great stuff. I can’t thank you enough. The iPad and mount system you helped me get is awesome. When I have meetings it’s so valuable because I can’t hold my iPad. If I didn’t have the mount, I wouldn’t be able to use it at all the meetings I attend. I want to help you guys any way I can because you do such great things.”
The mother of an adult daughter with Cerebral Palsy sought out the ND Assistive Financial Loan Program to purchase a new modified van to provide transportation to wherever their hearts desire. This family used the ND Assistive loan program over a decade ago to purchase a van, which served them well for a long time. She stated, “Our family is very grateful for the loan program. It’s an easy, straightforward process and at a low-interest rate. The team at ND Assistive was very helpful and shared in our excitement about being able to purchase a newer, wheelchair-accessible van for our daughter. This is our second time using the loan program and would recommend it to anyone who needs to purchase assistive technology equipment.”