National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Wyoming 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 02 | 02 | 04 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $25,185 | Highest Income: | $52,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $140,755 | 04 | $35,189 |
| 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 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 50% | 25% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 04 | 100% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 04 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Partnership Loans | 04 | $39,350 |
| Total | 04 | $39,350 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 4% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 4% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 04 | 4% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 04 |
| 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 | 04 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 01 | $4,000 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $1,500 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 01 | $13,850 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 01 | $20,000 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 04 | $39,350 |
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? | 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 Fabrication or AT Maker Program |
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2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 0 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 24 |
| C. Total Served | 24 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 24 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Hearing | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Speech communication | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 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 | 24 | 120 | 0.00 | 120.00 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 24 | 120 | 0.00 | 120.00 |
D. Anecdote
WyTAP client in Park County, Wyoming, used WyTAP funds with his own financial contributions, to purchase a fully equipped handicapped accessible Dodge minivan from a dealership out of state. He is very satisfied with the WyTAP program and now has his own van to travel to medical appointments and areas of interest, and go about his daily activities freely.
An elderly Albany county resident applied for and was approved to receive WyTAP Financial Loan Program funding to purchase hearing aids, as they are on a fixed income. They are extremely grateful for the WyTAP program which has allowed them to move forward with this purchase that will change their life.
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. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 25 | 25 |
| 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 | 28 | 28 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 28 | 28 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 28 | 28 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 28 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 28 | |
| 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 | 27 |
| C. Total | 27 |
| 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 | 27 |
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 | 07 | $649 | $62 | $587 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 05 | $3,400 | $40 | $3,360 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 | $430 | $55 | $375 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 10 | $14,308 | $6 | $14,302 |
| Daily Living | 04 | $335 | $32 | $303 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 03 | $313 | $40 | $273 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 33 | $19,435 | $235 | $19,200 |
D. Anecdote
A mental health organization in Johnson County called Rise Wyoming connected a client with WATR to purchase an iPad through our reuse program. "Thank you so much for this support! This tablet went to a single mother to pursue online school and manage household bills. This helped a family of four greatly!"
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. | 04 | 00 | 12 | 16 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 02 | 01 | 04 | 07 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| 4. Subtotal | 07 | 01 | 19 | 27 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 07 | 01 | 19 | 27 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 07 | 01 | 19 | 27 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 25 | 92.59% |
| Satisfied | 02 | 7.41% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 27 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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) | 129 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 05 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 14 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 53 |
| Total | 201 |
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 | 94 | 23 | 117 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 08 | 03 | 11 |
| Representative of Education | 21 | 43 | 64 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 04 | 03 | 07 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Total | 129 | 72 | 201 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 20 | 08 | 28 |
| Hearing | 04 | 05 | 09 |
| Speech Communication | 78 | 43 | 121 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 41 | 19 | 60 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 08 | 03 | 11 |
| Daily Living | 06 | 10 | 16 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 66 | 63 | 129 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Total | 223 | 154 | 377 |
E. Anecdote
A client in Park County borrowed an iPad with speech communication apps to trial. "WATR is the ONLY reason my client, a child with a severe disability, was able to trial and eventually receive their own communication device. This service is vital in our rural state!"
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 | 62 | 04 | 33 | 99 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 17 | 01 | 11 | 29 |
| Subtotal | 79 | 05 | 44 | 128 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 80 | 05 | 44 | 129 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 80 | 05 | 44 | 129 |
| Performance on this measure | 98.75% | 100% | 100% | |
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. | 04 | 00 | 02 | 06 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 51 | 01 | 13 | 65 |
| 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 | 55 | 01 | 16 | 72 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 55 | 01 | 16 | 72 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 55 | 01 | 16 | 72 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 189 | 94.03% |
| Satisfied | 12 | 5.97% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 201 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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 | 15 |
| Hearing | 03 |
| Speech Communication | 17 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 08 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 04 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 13 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 60 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 37 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 10 |
| Representatives of Education | 51 |
| Representatives of Employment | 03 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 08 |
| Representative of Community Living | 20 |
| Representative of Technology | 01 |
| Total | 130 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 00 |
| Service Provider | 00 |
| Vendor | 01 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 01 |
| Total | 02 |
D. Anecdote
Terri Wofford, M.S., CCC-SLP with WATR, provided demonstrations on speech communication devices during a weekly virtual Open Lab to a resident from Park County, as well as Ryan Rausch, MOT, OTR/L, ATP, Shelby Kappler, ATS, and Gisele Knopf, AT Program Specialist, provided information about WATR devices and services. "Very informative and valuable to have this Open Lab option. Gave me ideas for the next school year to use WATR more in our region."
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 28 | 03 | 29 | 60 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 28 | 03 | 29 | 60 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Subtotal | 28 | 03 | 29 | 60 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 28 | 03 | 29 | 60 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 117 | 90% |
| Satisfied | 13 | 10% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 130 | |
| 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. | 08 | 00 | 17 | 25 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 53 | 02 | 42 | 97 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 04 | 05 |
| 4. Subtotal | 62 | 02 | 63 | 127 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 62 | 02 | 63 | 127 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 62 | 02 | 63 | 127 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 98.39% | 100% | 93.65% | 96.06% |
| 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 | 90 | 07 | 62 | 159 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 17 | 01 | 11 | 29 |
| Subtotal | 107 | 08 | 73 | 188 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 108 | 08 | 73 | 189 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 108 | 08 | 73 | 189 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.07% | 100% | 100% | 99.47% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 17 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 03 |
| Representatives of Education | 548 |
| Representatives of Employment | 07 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 17 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 23 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 361 |
| TOTAL | 976 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 404 | 438 | 976 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 425 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 261 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 29 |
| Transition | 261 |
| Total | 976 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
WATR provided a virtual training on Voting Rights for an Individual with Disabilities. The presenters were Lori Regnier, Senior Program Administrator, and Robert Walters, Staff Attorney from Protection and Advocacy Systems, Inc., Cheyenne, WY. Attendees learned about accessible voting machines, what kinds of technology you can bring with you when you vote, and who can come to help you vote. WATR provided information about technology available through WATR to assist an individual with a disability at the voting booth.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
UW ECHO in Assistive Technology provides training and the sharing of best practices for educators and service providers to consider, implement and evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve outcomes for students, many of whom may be transitioning into higher education or the workplace. Sessions take place via Zoom bi-weekly on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) Accessibility Committee, in collaboration with Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR), provided a training to WIND faculty and staff on PowerPoint Accessibility. Improved policies, procedures, and practices were implemented to ensure increased accessibility.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 15 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 12 |
| No known outcome at this time | 02 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 29 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 93.1% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 62% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 7% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 12% |
| Community Living | 19% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | % |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Terri Wofford, SLP, and Ryan Rausch, MOT/R, ATP provided ongoing technical assistance to Park 6 school district team regarding an iPad Pro with Touch Chat HD with Word Power, Predictable, and ProloQuo4Text applications installed. The outcome of the technical assistance was that the student was provided with an iPadPro with Touch Chat HD with Word Power by the school district for school and home use to meet this student's communication needs.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Ryan Rausch, MOT, OTR/L, ATP provided one time technical assistance to a Department of Vocational Rehabilitation case manager and their client in Cheyenne. The client was transitioning into higher education and was trained on the Dragon Dictation and Livescribe Dolphin devices as well as received more information about WATR services. This was a fee-for-service assessment with DVR.
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. May 5, 2021 was Wyoming Assistive Technology Awareness Day. Governor Mark Gordon signed the formal proclamation, sponsored by the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities Assistive Technology Advisory Council. Twenty-two attendees, including individuals with disabilities, professionals Wyoming Assistive Technology Advisory Council members, and staff from around the state, joined Governor Gordon on the Google Meet video platform for the signing. Assistive Technology Awareness Day in Wyoming will bring attention to the importance of assistive technology and how residents can access services through Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR), the state’s AT Act Program.
2. June 24-25, 2021, Ryan Rausch, MOT, ATP, hosted a table at the 2021 Wyoming Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Conference at the Red Lion Inn in Cheyenne for 2 days. Ryan provided information about WATR devices and services. There were 150 attendees which included individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals who work with individuals with disabilities from across the state.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 166 | 11 | 177 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 169 | 13 | 182 |
| Representative of Education | 446 | 55 | 501 |
| Representative of Employment | 31 | 00 | 31 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 94 | 12 | 106 |
| Representative of Community Living | 155 | 12 | 167 |
| Representative of Technology | 77 | 07 | 84 |
| Unable to Categorize | 276 | 01 | 277 |
| Total | 1,414 | 111 | 1,525 |
Notes:
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? | 1 |
|---|
A. Coordination/Collaboration
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?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources partnered with the University of Wyoming School of Nursing, Wyoming Center on Aging, and Wyoming Senior Centers for nursing students to provide training on technology to seniors. Over 1200 individuals with disabilities and professionals viewed YouTube videos created to teach specific technology use, such as: "How to Create a Post on Facebook" or "Visibility Enhancements on an Android Tablet".
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.
Seniors learned to connect with technology for socialization, medical, and community living needs. The major lesson learned was that this is a significant need and the program will continue to address these needs, statewide. https://www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr/tech2connect.html
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Aging;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration; Reuse; Training; Information & Assistance; Public Awareness;
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? | 00 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | $62,500 | Device Loan | True |
| State Appropriations | $13,550 | Training | True |
| Public/State Agency | $6,965 | Demonstration | True |
| Public/State Agency | $1,550 | Device Loan | True |
| Public/State Agency | $89,617 | Technical Assistance | True |
| Federal | $19,341 | Demonstration | True |
| Amount: $193,523 |
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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