Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
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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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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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 | 00 | 00 |
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 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
Total Surveyed | 00 | |
Response rate % | NaN% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 02 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 1,784 |
C. Total | 1,786 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. 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 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 1,786 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance
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 | 01 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
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 | 01 | $800 | $0 | $800 |
Total | 02 | $900 | $0 | $900 |
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 | 07 | $1,205 | $0 | $1,205 |
Hearing | 83 | $5,195 | $0 | $5,195 |
Speech Communication | 55 | $67,612 | $0 | $67,612 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 26 | $1,508 | $0 | $1,508 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 963 | $534,063 | $140 | $533,923 |
Daily Living | 1,583 | $338,937 | $0 | $338,937 |
Environmental Adaptations | 35 | $8,071 | $0 | $8,071 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 07 | $25,370 | $0 | $25,370 |
Computers and Related | 22 | $4,651 | $0 | $4,651 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 23 | $18,534 | $0 | $18,534 |
Total | 2,804 | $1,005,146 | $140 | $1,005,006 |
Between July 25 and July 30, 2022, eastern Kentucky was hit by devastating flooding due to periods of heavy rain which fell at a rate around 4 inches per hour. The primary impacts were felt along the Kentucky River and its stems (North, South, and Middle Forks). In addition to 43 individuals who lost their life, there was a tremendous toll on homes and businesses all along the rivers. Many entire houses were lost, including all the belongings of the residents. Our center in Eastern Kentucky at Hazard was able to provide reuse of 83 items between August and September 2022, with a total value around $13,600. Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and shower benches were some of the first items claimed. Our center in Lexington was also able to aid in the response, partnering with Independence Place of Kentucky, to deliver over 50 items to eastern Kentucky. Even though many items were reused in the first two months following the flooding, by the end of September many people were still operating in survival mode and didn't have any place to take or store reuse equipment. It is anticipated that the need will continue as more people are able to find housing and start putting their lives back together.
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. | 31 | 06 | 1,673 | 1,710 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 10 | 10 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 30 | 31 |
4. Subtotal | 32 | 06 | 1,713 | 1,751 |
5. None of the above | 08 | 00 | 06 | 14 |
6. Subtotal | 40 | 06 | 1,719 | 1,765 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 20 | 21 |
8. Total | 40 | 07 | 1,739 | 1,786 |
9. Performance on this measure | 80% | 85.71% | 98.5% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,764 | 98.77% |
Satisfied | 01 | 0.06% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.06% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 20 | 1.12% |
Total Surveyed | 1,786 | |
Response rate % | 98.88% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 290 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 30 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 524 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 18 |
Total | 862 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 22 | 107 | 129 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 122 | 278 | 400 |
Representative of Education | 14 | 65 | 79 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 05 | 05 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 127 | 73 | 200 |
Representatives of Community Living | 04 | 32 | 36 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 | 12 | 13 |
Total | 290 | 572 | 862 |
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 | 16 | 09 | 25 |
Hearing | 03 | 02 | 05 |
Speech Communication | 55 | 104 | 159 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 35 | 219 | 254 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 67 | 349 | 416 |
Daily Living | 23 | 53 | 76 |
Environmental Adaptations | 64 | 78 | 142 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Computers and Related | 45 | 67 | 112 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 168 | 43 | 211 |
Total | 476 | 925 | 1,401 |
A center was able to work with a child, his individualized family support team, and his family to identify adaptive seating and toys to teach him cause and effect, allow him to interact and explore his environment, and help him learn to start to communicate his needs. The student has congenitally missing forearms, 3 digits on his right side and 2 digits on his left. His left leg is longer than his right and neither leg is functional for weight bearing at this time. When properly supported the child tries to interact with his environment, but gets easily frustrated with trying to grasp toys. The family has tried Velcro and things with hooks to allow the child to interact, but they have had little success. The center was able to loan a switch he could activate, including a mirror with lights, a fan, and a carousel play box. The family borrowed these items to aid in their decision-making about AT and found them to be effective for their child.
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 | 00 | 264 | 284 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
Subtotal | 21 | 00 | 267 | 288 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
Subtotal | 23 | 00 | 267 | 290 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 23 | 00 | 267 | 290 |
Performance on this measure | 91.3% | NaN% | 100% |
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. | 144 | 05 | 391 | 540 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 09 | 00 | 08 | 17 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
4. Subtotal | 153 | 05 | 404 | 562 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 153 | 05 | 407 | 565 |
7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 05 | 07 |
8. Total | 155 | 05 | 412 | 572 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.26% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 846 | 98.14% |
Satisfied | 01 | 0.12% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 15 | 1.74% |
Total Surveyed | 862 | |
Response rate % | 98.26% |
The KATS Network provides an extensive number of ramps to meet short-term needs, either to address short-term mobility needs or while waiting for a permanent ramp to be built. This explains the large number of loans that are not for decision-making purposes. Many First Steps loans are also made on a short-term basis to assist the consumer in reaching a developmental milestone.
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 05 |
Hearing | 00 |
Speech Communication | 50 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 28 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 13 |
Daily Living | 37 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 00 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 |
Total # of Device Demonstrations | 135 |
Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 30 | 102 | 132 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 62 | 92 | 154 |
Representatives of Education | 36 | 171 | 207 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 07 | 235 | 242 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 12 | 12 |
Total | 135 | 613 | 748 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 136 |
Service Provider | 00 |
Vendor | 23 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 159 |
Our center in Louisville, Kentucky is participating in a pilot Life Skills and Enabling Technologies program to address transitional needs of high school students. In individual sessions, the center staff are able to demonstrate various items in the areas of sensory equipment, ADL devices, AAC devices, and visual supports. The students, teachers, classroom assistants, and therapists can then choose for the student which devices should be incorporated into school programming. This project helps the center to reach more students who may not have otherwise accessed device demonstration services.
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 | 25 | 00 | 76 | 101 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 25 | 00 | 76 | 101 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 34 | 34 |
Subtotal | 25 | 00 | 110 | 135 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 25 | 00 | 110 | 135 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 69.09% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 748 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 748 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Many demonstrations are done for First Steps consumers and their parents. First Steps participants are from birth to three, and therefore it is their parents who are making the decision about technology.
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. | 175 | 11 | 2,064 | 2,250 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 09 | 00 | 18 | 27 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 35 | 36 |
4. Subtotal | 185 | 11 | 2,117 | 2,313 |
5. None of the above | 08 | 00 | 09 | 17 |
6. Subtotal | 193 | 11 | 2,126 | 2,330 |
7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 01 | 25 | 28 |
8. Total | 195 | 12 | 2,151 | 2,358 |
9. Performance on this measure | 95.34% | 91.67% | 97.02% | 96.85% |
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 | 45 | 00 | 340 | 385 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
Subtotal | 46 | 00 | 343 | 389 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 34 | 36 |
Subtotal | 48 | 00 | 377 | 425 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 48 | 00 | 377 | 425 |
Performance on this measure | 95.83% | NaN% | 90.98% | 91.53% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.97% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 98.97% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 27 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representatives of Education | 100 |
Representatives of Employment | 347 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 125 |
Representatives of Community Living | 16 |
Representatives of Technology | 80 |
Unable to Categorize | 06 |
TOTAL | 701 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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521 | 178 | 02 | 701 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 260 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 374 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 47 |
Transition | 20 |
Total | 701 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The Redwood ATRC team provided training to Speech and Language Pathology Master's Degree level students. The training was presented as a panel discussion in which the team, plus an occupational therapist, discussed the necessity of a team approach during AAC assessments and implementation. There were 43 students who participated and asked questions of the panel about funding for AAC, determining team members, and encouraging team participation in use of AAC. After the discussion, some of the students stayed to ask additional questions and to try some of the AAC that Redwood brought with them.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
KATS Network staff participated in the University of Kentucky Summer Leadership Camp. The summer leadership cam is a transitional experience camp for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities in Kentucky. The training assisted these students, support staff, and college disabilities services staff in learning about new assistive technology available to aid in the transition from high school to college and beyond. It enabled the students to see how they could be successful in college and helped staff better understand how to support students with disabilities.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
At the 2022 KATS Network/OVR Summer AT Workshop, a presentation was given to 47 individuals on the importance of document accessibility from the perspective of the user with a disability. The presenter provided examples of documents that were inaccessible (did not pass general accessibility checker), accessible (passed accessibility checker), and usable (passed the accessibility checker and also presented information in a way that was easy to access). The documents were demonstrated using various types of assistive technology to show how the assistive technology interacted with the document. The importance of including users with disabilities in document development and testing was discussed.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 47 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 47 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 00% |
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Employment | 33% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 67% |
Community Living | 00% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 00% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
After devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky, the KATS Network was asked to provide technical assistance to Kentucky Emergency Management on the use of travel trailers for accessible temporary housing. While "accessible" trailers can be purchased, it takes months to get them so they cannot be used for emergency housing. KATS Network provided technical assistance in the evaluation of different models of available travel trailers for accessibility barriers and accessibility features. The team then developed a list of assistive technologies that could be added to the trailers to enhance accessibility, depending on the particular mobility impairment experienced by the potential resident.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
KATS Network staff worked with the Kentucky Center for Statistics to develop the "Student's Right to Know" website which links college majors to the most in-demand jobs in the state along with typical education requirements, wages, and institutions offering these majors. Filters will change the dashboard to reflect outcomes for chosen majors of interest. Users can also see financial aid and graduate outcomes for selected majors at various postsecondary institutions, helping prospective students make more informed decisions about their future and ensuring that they are adequately aware of the cost of college. Additional Pathways information is also provided. Technical assistance was provided over several months to identify problems with accessing the information and determine solutions. The website is highly dependent on data visualization, so strategies had to be developed to assist students with visual disabilities in having easy access to the same information.
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. EnTECH initiated collaboration with Coalition for the Homeless due to the significant increase in homelessness in Louisville since the pandemic to provide information about the availability of assistive technology to aid people with disabilities. This collaboration has led to providing local homeless providers with mobility equipment as well as meetings to discuss needs for day shelters, emergency shelters, long term shelters and supported housing. Plans have been placed for tours of the enTECH and meetings to discuss future needs.
2. The staff of the Redwood ATRC participated in the NKY Stroke and Brain Injury Resource Fair at Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital. There were six other organizations participating, all with activities, services, or items that would be beneficial for individuals recovering from strokes or brain injury. The ATRC staff showcased assistive technology available for loan, handed out information about KATS, informed attendees about the device reutilization program, and provided information about funding sources. By participating in this event, the ATRC staff has two additional public awareness events this month, one with the Therapy Department at Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital and one with the Therapy Department at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 3,005 | 83 | 3,088 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 2,229 | 61 | 2,290 |
Representative of Education | 565 | 17 | 582 |
Representative of Employment | 137 | 03 | 140 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 13,140 | 127 | 13,267 |
Representative of Community Living | 1,370 | 17 | 1,387 |
Representative of Technology | 942 | 97 | 1,039 |
Unable to Categorize | 117 | 00 | 117 |
Total | 21,505 | 405 | 21,910 |
The KATS Network Lexington ATRC (HDI CATS) works closely with Independence Place of Kentucky. IPKY is a consumer-directed cross-disability agency. More than half teh staff are persons with disabilities, as are more than half our board of directors. As people with disabilities working for people with disabilities, they offer advocacy, service, and support. We do everything it takes to empower people with disabilities to live active, self-determined lives. Through this unique partnership, HDI CATS is able to offer assistance to people with disabilities at various stages in life. This has increased referrals for people who are experiencing homelessness as well as people who are accessing other services, such as independent living or vocational rehabilitation.
In general, hospitals, insurance agencies, and home health care providers make most referrals. Often, however, people identify themselves as a "case worker" or do not specify. Many people report finding KATS Network through internet searches or social media. Many people report hearing about KATS Network through friends.
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?
KATS Network, through the enTech AT Resource Center, is partnering with Jefferson Co. Public Schools in a program called Life Skills and Enabling Technology (LSET). enTech demonstrated several AT devices to 18 to 21 year old students in JCPS so they and their teams could make a decision about what technology might be useful in the transition from high school to adulthood. To date, three sessions have been held, with more to come. enTech may, as decisions are made, provide loaners to the schools and students. The school will implement the technology in the transition services.
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.
We started this collaboration in September, 2022. It is difficult to know at this time how successful this collaboration will be; however, we have provided in-depth AT services in a multi-disciplinary team across a wide range of AT types to 11 students. They are in the process of determining which equipment will be implemented in the school program for these transition students. We are going to be looking for additional funding to support this program in the future.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Community Participation and Integration; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community);
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration;
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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All Section 4 AT Act grantees were awarded $80,000.00 in supplimental Public Health Workforce grant funding to increase the full-time equivalent (FTE) of staff withing the disability and aging network for public health professionals. Please document the status of these funds below. |
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