National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Ohio 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 |
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| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
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? | 0 |
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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? | 1 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | AT Leasing for Savings Program |
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2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 8 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 4 |
| C. Total Served | 12 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 12 |
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 | 4 | 10000 | 840.00 | 9160.00 |
| Hearing | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Speech communication | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 8 | 48000 | 4080.00 | 43920.00 |
| 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 | 12 | 58000 | 4920.00 | 53080.00 |
D. Anecdote
We were able to bring a telepresence robot into the classroom at Buckeye Woods Elementary School in Grove City. This allowed a young student, Jackson, who has multiple disabilities, to be able to attend a normal class and take a regular class schedule. He had been in special education curriculum but has progressed into regular curriculum in a very short period of time. It has also greatly improved his social network and his circle of friends.
We were able to bring a CCTV into the life a child in the Orrville school system. The CCTV allowed him the opportunity to be in a classroom and be able to see board and read the materials, which enabled him to keep up with his classwork. This CCTV has been instrumental in allowing him to mainstream, and not have to home school or recieive special services.
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. | 08 | 00 | 00 | 08 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 04 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| 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 | 12 | 00 | 00 | 12 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 12 | 00 | 00 | 12 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 12 | 00 | 00 | 12 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | NaN% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 08 | 66.67% |
| Satisfied | 04 | 33.33% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 12 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
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 | 1,802 |
| C. Total | 1,802 |
| 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 | 1,802 |
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 | $3,300 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Hearing | 01 | $109 | $0 | $109 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 10 | $853 | $0 | $853 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 696 | $238,677 | $0 | $238,677 |
| Daily Living | 218 | $22,844 | $0 | $22,844 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 770 | $103,842 | $0 | $103,842 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 171 | $24,911 | $2,610 | $22,301 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 26 | $4,265 | $0 | $4,265 |
| Total | 1,894 | $398,801 | $2,610 | $396,191 |
D. Anecdote
You have enabled me to get online, pay bills, I can use my computer to check on doctors labs and test results, order groceries for delivery and keep in touch with my family, doctors and friends. Thank you so very very much! -- Sherry Y.
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. | 65 | 12 | 1,542 | 1,619 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 66 | 13 | 1,544 | 1,623 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 66 | 13 | 1,545 | 1,624 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 07 | 04 | 167 | 178 |
| 8. Total | 73 | 17 | 1,712 | 1,802 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 90.41% | 76.47% | 90.19% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,115 | 61.88% |
| Satisfied | 341 | 18.92% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 98 | 5.44% |
| Not at all satisfied | 68 | 3.77% |
| Nonrespondent | 180 | 9.99% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,802 | |
| Response rate % | 90.01% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 200 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 80 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 75 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 02 |
| Total | 357 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Individuals with Disabilities | 314 | 06 | 320 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 03 | 00 | 03 |
| Representative of Education | 19 | 00 | 19 |
| Representative of Employment | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 10 | 01 | 11 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 349 | 08 | 357 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 18 | 03 | 21 |
| Hearing | 03 | 00 | 03 |
| Speech Communication | 87 | 05 | 92 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 23 | 01 | 24 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 77 | 00 | 77 |
| Daily Living | 48 | 00 | 48 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 86 | 00 | 86 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 44 | 00 | 44 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 46 | 00 | 46 |
| Total | 432 | 09 | 441 |
E. Anecdote
Thank you for providing this service. Finding trials for mid-tech devices can be challenging, so it is wonderful to have a device library! This has helped in the process of choosing an AAC device. Thank you.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 65 | 05 | 67 | 137 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 15 | 01 | 10 | 26 |
| Subtotal | 80 | 06 | 77 | 163 |
| Have not made a decision | 23 | 00 | 12 | 35 |
| Subtotal | 103 | 06 | 89 | 198 |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 104 | 06 | 90 | 200 |
| Performance on this measure | 77.67% | 100% | 86.52% | |
G. Acquisition 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. | 02 | 01 | 149 | 152 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 153 | 157 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 153 | 157 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 03 | 01 | 153 | 157 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 295 | 82.63% |
| Satisfied | 57 | 15.97% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.56% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 03 | 0.84% |
| Total Surveyed | 357 | |
| Response rate % | 99.16% |
I. Notes:
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 00 |
| Hearing | 00 |
| Speech Communication | 10 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 25 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 20 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 25 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 80 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 20 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 28 |
| Representatives of Education | 00 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 17 |
| Representative of Community Living | 15 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 |
| Total | 80 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 30 |
| Service Provider | 30 |
| Vendor | 20 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 80 |
D. Anecdote
We help sponsoor and provide technology to a Smart Home program that shows various technology in a home setting. Included in this presentation is a telepresence robot at participants are able to drive.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 00 | 00 | 38 | 38 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 34 | 34 |
| Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 72 | 72 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
| Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 80 | 80 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 00 | 00 | 80 | 80 |
| Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 90% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 53 | 66.25% |
| Satisfied | 20 | 25% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 07 | 8.75% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 80 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 75 | 13 | 1,691 | 1,779 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 05 | 01 | 05 | 11 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| 4. Subtotal | 81 | 14 | 1,697 | 1,792 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 81 | 14 | 1,698 | 1,793 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 07 | 04 | 167 | 178 |
| 8. Total | 88 | 18 | 1,865 | 1,971 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 90.91% | 77.78% | 90.94% | 90.82% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 65 | 05 | 105 | 175 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 15 | 01 | 44 | 60 |
| Subtotal | 80 | 06 | 149 | 235 |
| Have not made a decision | 23 | 00 | 20 | 43 |
| Subtotal | 103 | 06 | 169 | 278 |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 104 | 06 | 170 | 280 |
| Performance on this measure | 77.67% | 100% | 88.17% | 84.53% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 91.54% | 95% | Not Met |
| Response Rate | 91.87% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 00 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
| Representatives of Education | 00 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 04 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 03 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 07 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 03 | 00 | 07 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 07 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
| Transition | 00 |
| Total | 07 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
We were able to conduct two trainings for nursing homes who were interested in Grandcare, a system for remote monitoring and computer use.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 00 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Not Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 30% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 15% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 15% |
| Community Living | 40% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | % |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
We work closely with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council on ways they can incorporate assistive technology services into day habilitation programs throughout the state. Our goal is to design a program where every participant in day programming has an assistive technology assessment.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities is focused on helping people transition from training to employment. We have worked with OOD to develop programming so their professionals will understand the ways technology can help in this important transition.
C. Notes:
Public Awareness
Public Awareness Activities
Public Awareness Narratives
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. We were able to reach 15,461 through Constant Contact, our marketing and communication service. Through this service, we disseminated information about new equipment we added to our library, information about trainings and other resources, or updates about our agency.
2. We began a new blog, the Ohio Disability Blog. We partnered with Mark Seifarth, who has held numerous important positions in the disability world in Ohio, to create content for our blog to share with the Ohio disability community. We interviewed various disability leaders in Ohio, including Kevin Miller (director of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities), Carolyn Knight (director of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council) and Kerstin Sjoberg (director of Ohio Legal Rights) in order to update the public on the newest developments relative to these agencies.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 842 | 298 | 1,140 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 239 | 32 | 271 |
| Representative of Education | 129 | 77 | 206 |
| Representative of Employment | 156 | 36 | 192 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 154 | 25 | 179 |
| Representative of Community Living | 121 | 37 | 158 |
| Representative of Technology | 10 | 07 | 17 |
| Unable to Categorize | 175 | 24 | 199 |
| Total | 1,826 | 536 | 2,362 |
Notes:
We weren't able to spend nearly as much time in our office space this year due to Ohio State COVID regulations. This affected the number of people we were able to connect with via telephone or (especially) in-person.
Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes
Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities
| 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? | 0 |
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Overview of State Improvement Activities
| 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? | 01 |
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B. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
We are developing, in partnership with the College of Engineering, an online training institute for disability professionals.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
We have been developing the outlines and taping the content to provide to the online specialists at the College. We hope to go online in February of 2022 with our first online training.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
Additional And Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Appropriations | $25,819 | Demonstration | True |
| Amount: $25,819 |
For any leveraged funding reported above for which data could not be reported, please describe the extenuating circumstances that precluded data from being reported and efforts to remediate the situation in future reporting periods.
B. Describe any unique issues with your data in this section (e.g., the reason why you were unable to report the number of individuals served with additional or leveraged funds).
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