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 | 08 | 00 | 08 |
Approved Not made | 10 | 03 | 13 |
Rejected | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Total | 24 | 03 | 27 |
Lowest Income: | $13,864 | Highest Income: | $88,430 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$373,486 | 08 | $46,686 |
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 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 08 |
Percentage of Loans | 25% | 12.5% | 25% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 04 | 50% |
Partnership Loans | ||
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
With loan guarantee only | 04 | 50% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 08 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 04 | $23,480 |
Partnership Loans | 04 | $35,904 |
Total | 08 | $59,384 |
Lowest | 5.75% |
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Highest | 5.75% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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46 | 08 | 5.75% |
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% | 08 |
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 | 08 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 01 | $1,998 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $937 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 01 | $5,000 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 04 | $50,808 |
Computers and related | 01 | $641 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 08 | $59,384 |
Number Loans in default | 02 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $12,658 |
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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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) | 898 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 598 |
C. Total Served | 1496 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 1496 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 0 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Performance measures were not collected from these programs.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 45 | 19679.00 |
Hearing | 2522 | 559227.00 |
Speech communication | 232 | 115785.00 |
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 | 0 | 0.00 |
Computers and related | 198 | 95165.00 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 2997 | 789856.00 |
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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A consumer reached out to the Wisloan program to apply for a loan to purchase a wheelchair accessible van. She had great difficulty trying to get financing and funding elsewhere. Wisloan provided financing for the much needed family van. When asked about the Wisloan program she said “My son has Cerebral Palsy and is a wheelchair user. He needed specific modifications done so that he could independently get in and out of our vehicle. It was very challenging getting him to all of his appointments without adequate transportation. With a loan through the Wisloan program and the help of the staff, we were able to purchase a van that fits his needs. We are so grateful for the Wisloan program!”
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 | 08 | 08 |
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 | 08 | 08 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 08 | 0.53% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 1,496 | 99.47% |
Total Surveyed | 1,504 | |
Response rate % | 0.53% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 71 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 594 |
C. Total | 665 |
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 | 245 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 420 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Our partner through the Department of Corrections conducts Refurbishment and Reuse activities but they are not able to provide devices directly to individuals. All ReUse for this program is conducted via third party so it is not possible to collect performance measures or satisfaction data. Furthermore, with the necessity of contact-less pickup or delivery, it often was not possible to get full compliance with completion of outcomes.
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 | 06 | $1,818 | $0 | $1,818 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 32 | $19,926 | $4,915 | $15,011 |
Daily Living | 32 | $4,225 | $1,740 | $2,485 |
Environmental Adaptations | 13 | $2,166 | $100 | $2,066 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 03 | $19,000 | $14,000 | $5,000 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 86 | $47,135 | $20,755 | $26,380 |
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 | 50 | $2,067 | $0 | $2,067 |
Hearing | 61 | $14,009 | $0 | $14,009 |
Speech Communication | 04 | $439 | $0 | $439 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 | $239 | $110 | $129 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 400 | $116,163 | $14,920 | $101,243 |
Daily Living | 96 | $9,439 | $65 | $9,374 |
Environmental Adaptations | 07 | $708 | $0 | $708 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 02 | $1,399 | $0 | $1,399 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 07 | $2,135 | $0 | $2,135 |
Total | 631 | $146,598 | $15,095 | $131,503 |
IndependenceFirst, a WisTech subcontractor, worked with a consumer with a traumatic brain injury that uses a power wheelchair for mobility outside of his home. This individual also relies on public transportation which is somewhat distant from his residence. This individual also lives in Wisconsin so his mobility equipment is subject to a wide range of weather conditions which tend to cause the devices to wear out prior to his eligibility for replacements. This consumer recently obtained a re-use wheelchair from WisTech and IndepdenceFirst after he learned his current chair could no longer be repaired. He was ecstatic because it the used wheelchair fit him better and had better suspension than his old chair. He quickly modified the used chair with a homemade cane holder. He felt that having reliable mobility would allow him to attend training to develop computer skills which he needs in order to obtain employment. The used chair is a life changer as he strives to become economically self-sufficient.
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. | 05 | 02 | 268 | 275 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 06 | 86 | 102 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 26 | 26 |
4. Subtotal | 15 | 08 | 380 | 403 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 01 | 10 | 12 |
6. Subtotal | 16 | 09 | 390 | 415 |
7. Nonrespondent | 01 | 01 | 03 | 05 |
8. Total | 17 | 10 | 393 | 420 |
9. Performance on this measure | 88.24% | 80% | 96.69% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 326 | 49.02% |
Satisfied | 32 | 4.81% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 307 | 46.17% |
Total Surveyed | 665 | |
Response rate % | 53.83% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 318 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 113 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 434 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 10 |
Total | 875 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 651 | 00 | 651 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 179 | 00 | 179 |
Representative of Education | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 11 | 00 | 11 |
Representatives of Community Living | 18 | 00 | 18 |
Representatives of Technology | 12 | 00 | 12 |
Total | 875 | 00 | 875 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 59 | 00 | 59 |
Hearing | 172 | 00 | 172 |
Speech Communication | 16 | 00 | 16 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 11 | 00 | 11 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 357 | 00 | 357 |
Daily Living | 342 | 00 | 342 |
Environmental Adaptations | 134 | 00 | 134 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 05 | 00 | 05 |
Computers and Related | 55 | 00 | 55 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 41 | 00 | 41 |
Total | 1,192 | 00 | 1,192 |
Options for Independent Living, a WisTech subcontractor, has an all terrain wheelchair available for device loan. Recently, an 11 year old who has Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, and his father borrowed the Action Trackchair for a camping and hiking expedition in rural Wisconsin. This was the first time they have been able to fully access the outdoors without the father having to carry his son through the woods. The young consumer was able to navigate hills (up & down), rocky terrain, wet areas, and ultimately traveled for 5 miles (and over 4 hours on a Saturday). “The All-Terrain Outdoor Wheelchair (Action Trackchair) is so important for our family. I cannot thank you enough for the work you are doing to change lives across our area.”
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 | 03 | 08 | 172 | 183 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 06 | 81 | 89 |
Subtotal | 05 | 14 | 253 | 272 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 02 | 16 | 18 |
Subtotal | 05 | 16 | 269 | 290 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 02 | 26 | 28 |
Total | 05 | 18 | 295 | 318 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 87.5% | 94.05% |
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. | 04 | 04 | 101 | 109 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 02 | 327 | 329 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
4. Subtotal | 04 | 06 | 448 | 458 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 05 | 27 | 32 |
6. Subtotal | 04 | 11 | 475 | 490 |
7. Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 66 | 67 |
8. Total | 05 | 11 | 541 | 557 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 54.55% | 94.32% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 649 | 74.17% |
Satisfied | 118 | 13.49% |
Satisfied somewhat | 11 | 1.26% |
Not at all satisfied | 04 | 0.46% |
Nonrespondent | 93 | 10.63% |
Total Surveyed | 875 | |
Response rate % | 89.37% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 37 |
Hearing | 64 |
Speech Communication | 07 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 10 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 54 |
Daily Living | 37 |
Environmental Adaptations | 33 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 68 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 16 |
Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 326 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 285 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 160 |
Representatives of Education | 03 |
Representatives of Employment | 02 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 16 |
Representative of Community Living | 19 |
Representative of Technology | 09 |
Total | 494 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 80 |
Service Provider | 99 |
Vendor | 27 |
Repair Service | 01 |
Others | 30 |
Total | 237 |
Society’s Assets, a WisTech subcontractor, had the opportunity to meet with a young woman who experienced quadruple amputation. This consumer was seeking assistance with remaining as independent as possible. She worked with Society’s Assets to apply for telecommunications funding through TEPP and then had device demonstrations of smartphone solutions that provided her access to her iPhone using Bluetooth and hands-free solutions.
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 | 20 | 24 | 187 | 231 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 03 | 35 | 40 |
Subtotal | 22 | 27 | 222 | 271 |
Have not made a decision | 05 | 03 | 46 | 54 |
Subtotal | 27 | 30 | 268 | 325 |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 28 | 30 | 268 | 326 |
Performance on this measure | 78.57% | 90% | 82.84% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 418 | 84.62% |
Satisfied | 68 | 13.77% |
Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 1.01% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.2% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 0.4% |
Total | 494 | |
Response rate % | 99.6% |
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 | 06 | 377 | 392 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 08 | 413 | 431 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 46 | 46 |
4. Subtotal | 19 | 14 | 836 | 869 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 06 | 37 | 44 |
6. Subtotal | 20 | 20 | 873 | 913 |
7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 01 | 69 | 72 |
8. Total | 22 | 21 | 942 | 985 |
9. Performance on this measure | 90.48% | 66.67% | 90.18% | 89.65% |
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 | 23 | 32 | 359 | 414 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 09 | 116 | 129 |
Subtotal | 27 | 41 | 475 | 543 |
Have not made a decision | 05 | 05 | 62 | 72 |
Subtotal | 32 | 46 | 537 | 615 |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 02 | 26 | 29 |
Total | 33 | 48 | 563 | 644 |
Performance on this measure | 81.82% | 89.13% | 88.45% | 88.15% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 98.72% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 46.35% | 90% | Not Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 389 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 136 |
Representatives of Education | 361 |
Representatives of Employment | 395 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,104 |
Representatives of Community Living | 913 |
Representatives of Technology | 91 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 3,389 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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1,951 | 1,361 | 77 | 3,389 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 603 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 142 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 2,033 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 481 |
Transition | 130 |
Total | 3,389 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
WisTech, part of Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, collaborated with the Eau Claire County ADRC to address the barrier of social isolation related to COVID. A virtual training was provided on the use of smart home technology and other solutions that support older relatives and individuals with disabilities. The training, “Alexa, Drop In On Mom” was conducted by a couple who support one of their parents in another state and WisTech staff sharing technology options in general. The session was recorded and archived on the WisTech AT Council YouTube channel. Alexa, Drop In On Mom video link. The presentation itself reached 54 Wisconsin residents and has been viewed online almost 200 times. The presentation also resulted in several requests for a similar training for other areas of the state.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
WisTech and Independence First, a subcontractor, participated in the AT Forward Community of Practice for educators by providing two training sessions. AT Forward is a project through the Department of Public Instruction funded through the CARES Act. One session focused on the creation and provision of accessible content. The second session focused on access to digital learning. The second training reviewed the options around reading and writing supports as well as guidance to create a low distraction virtual learning environment.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
WisTech hosted a virtual training titled “Improving Access to Digital Spaces for those with Learning and Cognitive Disabilities”. We brought in trainers from the State of Minnesota’s Office of Accessibility and from Deque, a digital access company. This training provided a slightly different approach to ICT by focusing on the steps we can take to ensure our content is accessible to individuals with cognitive and learning differences. Over 125 individuals were able to benefit from this virtual training. It is also now archived on the WisTech YouTube channel as a resource we provide during all of our ICT trainings.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 327 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 118 |
No known outcome at this time | 36 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 481 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 92.5% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 10% |
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Employment | 2% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 7% |
Community Living | 68% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 13% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Wistech, part of Wisconsin Department of Health Services, routinely provided support to the statewide COVID Response Team and various individual state program departments throughout this past funding year. This work included serving in an advisory role to members of the COVID response team, sharing detailed information on the development and launch of website content and other COVID related materials. Specific guidance to increase the accessibility of testing sites, vaccine registry, and community education related to COVID was provided. WisTech identified inaccessible features of the vaccine registry process and worked directly with the programmers to make improvements. Also, when DHS initiated state-run vaccine points of distribution, WisTech conducted a review and provided disability accessibility guidance to ensure equal access.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
WisTech staff served on a work group hosted by the Department of Public Instruction and played a key role in the implementation of the AT Forward Project. The AT Forward project utilized CARES Act funding to create a Community of Practice for educators, family members, and service providers to advance awareness and use of assistive technology in education. The second year of this project has included the launch of microcredentials for educators. Further discussions continue around the alignment of assistive technology loan program information and inventories.
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. CILWW, a WisTech subcontractor, provides services to a 10 county, mostly rural area of Wisconsin. Articles were provided to each of the ADRCs in this service area to share information and highlight the availability of assistive technology. AT highlighted in these articles included the Generations App, ice cleats, magnifiers, and daily living devices for the kitchen.
2. North Country Independent Living, a WisTech subcontractor, harnessed the power of social media to promote the use of assistive technology. Throughout the year, NCIL selected a product category of the month. Daily posts were then made on their Facebook page of products within that category. Analytics and user interaction demonstrated that individuals were able to learn about a broad range of assistive technology solutions and their page reach grew to more service providers and community members.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 1,797 | 493 | 2,290 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 1,195 | 185 | 1,380 |
Representative of Education | 26 | 11 | 37 |
Representative of Employment | 42 | 05 | 47 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 206 | 40 | 246 |
Representative of Community Living | 18,924 | 58 | 18,982 |
Representative of Technology | 18 | 10 | 28 |
Unable to Categorize | 37 | 02 | 39 |
Total | 22,245 | 804 | 23,049 |
Wisconsin's I&A data now includes the I&A requests from the ADRCs. Wisconsin ADRCs track the topic of AT when they are contacted about services and information. This is a new addition to our federal reporting and it is a welcome opportunity for continued collaboration with our ADRCs. The total number of I&As for the ADRCs was 18,540. Improvements for next year will include breaking down this data by the type of participant.
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?
The Bureau of Aging and Disabilities (BADR, located within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) includes offices that address the service delivery needs both individuals with disabilities and those who are older. This puts WisTech in a position to collaborate closely with the ADRCs, Aging Units, and Tribal Aging units. This past year WisTech has actively participated in the planning of a monthly Aging and Disability Forum that provides support, education, and fosters collaboration among aging programs and independent living centers. BADR staff from each of the associated departments and the Bureau Director participate in this planning.
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 Aging and Disability Forums served several purposes. Initially, the purpose was to provide education and support regarding COVID. This included safety, best practices for service delivery, and reconstituting in-person services. Additional outcomes included furthering equity and inclusion as well as modeling accessible meeting practices for people with disabilities. WisTech, serving on this committee enabled the topic of AT to remain "visible" to the planners and the participants. We have included the I&A numbers related to AT as tracked by the ADRCs and will be evaluating what the impact of these forums had by looking at the data from prior to the ADN Forums and what they will look like in the future.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Community Participation and Integration; Health; Aging; Aging and Disability Network / No Wrong Door; Information and Communication Technology / Remote Connectivity;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
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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Federal | $181,738 | State Financing | True |
Amount: $181,738 |
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