National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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Wyoming 2021

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:

Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr/

Mailing Address:

1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 4298

City:

Laramie

State:

Wyoming

Zip Code:

82071

Program Email:

watr@uwyo.edu

Phone:

(888) 989-9463

TTY:

(307) 766-2720

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

Mailing Address:

1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 4298

City:

Laramie

State:

Wyoming

Zip Code:

82071

Program URL:

http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/index.html

Implementing Entity

Does your Lead Agency contract with an Implementing Entity to carry out the Statewide AT Program on its behalf? (Check if Yes)

Name of Implementing Agency:

Mailing Address:

City

State:

Zip Code:

Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):

Root-Elledge, Sandra

Title:

Executive Director

Phone:

(307) 766-2764

E-mail:

sre@uwyo.edu

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Title:

Phone:

E-mail:

Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:

Title:

Phone:

E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):

Knopf, Gisele

Title:

Assistive Technology Program Specialist

Phone:

(307) 766-2051

E-mail:

gknopf@uwyo.edu

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):

Grant Hulme, Diana

Title:

Assoc, V.P. Research & Economic Dev Ofc

Phone:

(307) 766-6811

E-mail:

dhulme@uwyo.edu

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

Loan Applications
	Metro RUCC 1-3	Non-Metro RUCC 4-9	Total
	Area of Residence		Total
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/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income:	$25,185	Highest Income:	$52,000

Average Income
Sum of Incomes	Loans Made	Average Annual Income
$140,755	04	$35,189

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
	$15,000 or Less	$15,001- $30,000	$30,001- $45,000	$45,001- $60,000	$60,001- $75,000	$75,001 or More	Total
	Income Ranges						Total
Number of Loans	00	02	01	01	00	00	04
Percentage of Loans	0%	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%	100%

3. Loan Type

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%

Loan Type Summary
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

Interest Rates
Lowest	4%
Highest	4%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates	Number of Loans Made	Average Interest Rate
16	04	4%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
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

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

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?

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?

Activity 1

How would you describe this state financing activity?

AT Fabrication or AT Maker Program

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	Savings to Consumers
Vision	0	0	0.00
Hearing	0	0	0.00
Speech communication	0	0	0.00
Learning, cognition, and developmental	0	0	0.00
Mobility, seating and positioning	0	0	0.00
Daily living	0	0	0.00
Environmental adaptations	0	0	0.00
Vehicle modification and transportation	0	0	0.00
Computers and related	24	120	120.00
Recreation, sports, and leisure	0	0	0.00
Total	24	120	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.