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 | 74 | 10 | 84 |
Approved Not made | 15 | 02 | 17 |
Rejected | 50 | 06 | 56 |
Total | 139 | 18 | 157 |
Lowest Income: | $6,108 | Highest Income: | $183,600 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$4,678,062 | 84 | $55,691 |
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 | 16 | 13 | 09 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 84 |
Percentage of Loans | 19.05% | 15.48% | 10.71% | 15.48% | 13.1% | 26.19% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 81 | 96.43% |
Partnership Loans | ||
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
With interest buy-down only | 03 | 3.57% |
With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 84 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 81 | $956,608 |
Partnership Loans | 03 | $10,965 |
Total | 84 | $967,573 |
Lowest | 0% |
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Highest | 5% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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405 | 84 | 4.82142857142857% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 03 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 81 |
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 | 84 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 03 | $10,838 |
Hearing | 27 | $84,419 |
Speech communication | 01 | $330 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 14 | $66,827 |
Daily living | 07 | $18,311 |
Environmental adaptations | 02 | $45,171 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 27 | $713,408 |
Computers and related | 03 | $1,388 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 02 | $26,881 |
Total | 86 | $967,573 |
Number Loans in default | 04 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $3,645 |
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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How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Individual Development Accounts |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 14 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 2 |
C. Total Served | 16 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 16 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 2 | 227.00 |
Hearing | 2 | 1340.00 |
Speech communication | 1 | 250.00 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 1 | 414.00 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 2 | 5410.00 |
Daily living | 6 | 2695.00 |
Environmental adaptations | 3 | 5683.00 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 3 | 14271.00 |
Computers and related | 21 | 10868.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 41 | 41158.00 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | Telecommunications equipment distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 50 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 2 |
C. Total Served | 52 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 52 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 54 | 65816.00 |
Hearing | 23 | 4699.00 |
Speech communication | 0 | 0.00 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | 0.00 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 2 | 186.00 |
Daily living | 0 | 0.00 |
Environmental adaptations | 0 | 0.00 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | 0.00 |
Computers and related | 60 | 51366.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 139 | 122067.00 |
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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Beth first learned about Northwest Access Fund, one of WATAP’s state financing partners, when she was researching funding options for an all-terrain wheelchair. The coronavirus lockdowns were preventing her from getting out and exercising, and her muscles were weakening. Beth missed being able to go on trails with her dogs and she was struggling to engage with her community. Getting the wheelchair as soon as possible was a priority. Beth’s parents considered using their savings to finance the wheelchair, but they were also dealing with the costs of renovating their home and property, purchasing medical equipment, and paying for medical care for both Beth and her father, who had suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fall. “We were really pushed to the limits financially,” Beth’s mother, Elaine, recounts. Beth applied for financing through the Access Fund herself, was approved, and now she’s making payments and building her credit. Beth loves her new all-terrain wheelchair, the GRIT Freedom Chair, and using it regularly has helped her become stronger. Every night, she and her mother take the chair to their local park and Beth walks her dogs for a while before making a few more additional laps in her new wheelchair on her own.
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. | 03 | 11 | 117 | 131 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 03 | 11 | 123 | 137 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 03 | 11 | 123 | 137 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 03 | 12 | 15 |
8. Total | 03 | 14 | 135 | 152 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 78.57% | 91.11% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 140 | 92.11% |
Satisfied | 09 | 5.92% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.66% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.66% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.66% |
Total Surveyed | 152 | |
Response rate % | 99.34% |
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 | 1,758 |
C. Total | 1,758 |
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 | 1,758 |
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 | 1,223 | $2,157,175 | $0 | $2,157,175 |
Daily Living | 1,748 | $307,309 | $0 | $307,309 |
Environmental Adaptations | 53 | $6,235 | $0 | $6,235 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 3,024 | $2,470,719 | $0 | $2,470,719 |
Linda has limited mobility due to pain from chronic back issues and arthritis. She had been using a walker inside her apartment but going beyond her mailbox less than 80 feet away from her front door just using the walker was pretty much impossible. She did not have the stamina to manage even the slight uphill grade to get to the top of the hill to her local grocery store and even if she could, it would be impossible for her to get even halfway across the busy street before the traffic light changed. Linda came to the Meyer Medical Equipment Center, operated by WATAP’s device reuse partner, Bridge Disability Ministries, hoping to find a free or low-cost solution as she was living on a fixed budget and had limited means. After speaking with the Center staff, it was determined that a small electric scooter that was small enough to fit in her apartment but with enough power to get her up the hill to the grocery store might work for her. The scooter was delivered to her home, adjusted it to fit her body, and she was able to give it a try. On the first go, she was able to use the scooter to get up the hill, cross the street at the traffic light with time to spare, and enter the grocery store, which she had been unable to visit for months! She looks forward using the scooter to regain her mobility and independence.
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 | 784 | 784 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 863 | 863 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 95 | 95 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,742 | 1,742 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 16 | 16 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,758 | 1,758 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 1,758 | 1,758 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 99.09% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,688 | 96.02% |
Satisfied | 17 | 0.97% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 53 | 3.01% |
Total Surveyed | 1,758 | |
Response rate % | 96.99% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 153 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 01 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 04 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 02 |
Total | 160 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 98 | 02 | 100 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 08 | 00 | 08 |
Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 11 | 02 | 13 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 14 | 01 | 15 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 22 | 02 | 24 |
Total | 153 | 07 | 160 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 21 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 62 | 00 | 62 |
Hearing | 14 | 00 | 14 |
Speech Communication | 05 | 00 | 05 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 11 | 00 | 11 |
Daily Living | 32 | 00 | 32 |
Environmental Adaptations | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 124 | 00 | 124 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 254 | 00 | 254 |
Although helping make informed decisions is a primary purpose of our device lending program, the ability for our deaf-blind clients to maintain connectivity with friends, family, and the community is of paramount importance during these last few years due to the COVID pandemic. And having access to a program where they can have a critical piece of assistive technology when their own is broken is critical. Charlie’s Focus 14 Braille display stopped working unexpectantly. Although he also had a larger Focus 40, it is not a portable option especially for use with his iPhone when he was away from home. He relies heavily on both of his braille displays so being without one would have significantly impacted his ability to communicate. Several months ago, Charlie had borrowed a Focus 40 from WATAP when that device needed a repair, and it was well over a month before it was returned to him. So he turned to us again to borrow a Focus 14 to maintain his ability to communicate using his iPhone. He was grateful to have access to our device lending program as without it, he would have been more isolated and disconnected from his circles of support.
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 | 08 | 49 | 57 | 114 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Subtotal | 08 | 50 | 58 | 116 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 08 | 50 | 58 | 116 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 37 | 37 |
Total | 08 | 50 | 95 | 153 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 93.93% |
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 | 06 | 01 | 07 |
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 | 06 | 01 | 07 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 06 | 01 | 07 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 06 | 01 | 07 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 113 | 70.63% |
Satisfied | 06 | 3.75% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.63% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 40 | 25% |
Total Surveyed | 160 | |
Response rate % | 75% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 13 |
Hearing | 14 |
Speech Communication | 12 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 92 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 10 |
Daily Living | 04 |
Environmental Adaptations | 05 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 98 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 248 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 101 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 33 |
Representatives of Education | 04 |
Representatives of Employment | 141 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 02 |
Representative of Community Living | 07 |
Representative of Technology | 05 |
Total | 293 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 01 |
Service Provider | 00 |
Vendor | 48 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 49 |
Sid is a 91-year-old retired dairy farmer with macular degeneration, and his eyesight has deteriorated and is poor. He loves to read, both English and Dutch/Friesian, and had mostly lost that ability. Sid was referred to WATAP through our Washington AgrAbility partnership, and he worked with our vision and other assistive technology specialists to find a solution. At first, several handheld and portable devices were demoed that didn’t work as they were too cumbersome or too hard for Sid to operate. We contacted several providers who specialized in vision products directly for additional in-home demonstrations. He was able to try desktop CCTVs and additional devices to find an option that was easy for him to use. He was able to try the devices while performing a variety of tasks and he decided a Merlin Ultra HD CCTV was the best choice based on his desires and device functionality. Sid purchased the CCTV and it was set up in his kitchen where he uses it regularly to read things he couldn’t have read without the device.