National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Michigan 2022
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 |
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| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
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? | 1 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Last resort - Activity |
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2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 25 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 4 |
| C. Total Served | 29 |
| Performance Measure | |
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| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 29 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 2 | $130 |
| Hearing | 0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 2 | $130 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
| Daily living | 16 | $4,535 |
| Environmental adaptations | 2 | $120 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 1 | $500 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 60 | $670 |
| Total | 83 | $6,085 |
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? | 0 |
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D. Anecdote
After her parents passed away, Jennifer moved into an adult foster care and wanted to be able to do things when she wanted and how she wanted. Jennifer has cerebral palsy resulting in quadriplegia and uses a power wheelchair. She has limited use of her arms and legs. She wanted to be able to control her lights and entertainment without needing staff support. Michigan Assistive Technology Program used private dollars and No Wrong Door federal funds to provide Jennifer with an Echo Dot, power support including a surge protector, wall charger, and powered USB hub to control and power her television. Combined with open ended loans of a Fire Stick, iPad, and smart light bulbs, Jennifer can use her voice to answer her phone, control her iPad, turn on and off her lights, and operate her television. She is so excited about the freedom and independence the devices provide, choosing when and what to watch, who to call, what calls to answer, and doing what she wants when she wants using her iPad. Her next goal is to try devices for feeding herself handsfree.
Darlene acquired a laptop through MATP using Michigan Health Endowment Funds. Darlene has mental illness and other disabilities related to aging. The laptop was accessible for her for her job and was used for her job as a health advocate. With MATP program support, she was able to use her laptop to continue her job when it went virtual due to the COVID 19 pandemic. She then continued to use the laptop when she moved into a position in state government. Darlene reported the laptop helped to keep her connected and employed and continuing to use it when she moved positions made it possible to focus on her new job and not learning the features of a new computer. She is thankful to MATP for helping her smoothly transition to a dream job.
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 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 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 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 28 | 96.55% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 3.45% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 29 | |
| 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 | 160 |
| C. Total | 160 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 160 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance
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 | 09 | $471 | $0 | $471 |
| Hearing | 06 | $655 | $0 | $655 |
| Speech Communication | 01 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 | $34 | $0 | $34 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | $430 | $0 | $430 |
| Daily Living | 48 | $2,488 | $0 | $2,488 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 04 | $389 | $0 | $389 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 20 | $6,658 | $0 | $6,658 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 69 | $8,445 | $1,300 | $7,145 |
| Total | 160 | $19,820 | $1,300 | $18,520 |
D. Anecdote
Marie who is in her 70s acquired an iPad through MATP's open ended loan program. MATP staff helped her set up her iPad including accessibility features and apps. Marie requested support for apps that would help her with anxiety and depression which had worsened since the pandemic. Marie reported, "I am so grateful to MATP and MDRC for assisting me in the use of my iPad. For the first time I have and use applications helping me deal positively with my mental health."
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 | 05 | 120 | 125 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 04 | 23 | 27 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 10 | 148 | 158 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 10 | 149 | 159 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 10 | 150 | 160 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 98.67% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 152 | 95% |
| Satisfied | 06 | 3.75% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.63% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.63% |
| Total Surveyed | 160 | |
| Response rate % | 99.38% |
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) | 111 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 03 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 02 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
| Total | 117 |
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 | 101 | 00 | 101 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 10 | 01 | 11 |
| Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 111 | 06 | 117 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 32 | 00 | 32 |
| Hearing | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Speech Communication | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 07 | 01 | 08 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Daily Living | 103 | 00 | 103 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 06 | 03 | 09 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 83 | 00 | 83 |
| Total | 236 | 06 | 242 |
E. Anecdote
Stephanie contacted the MATP because no loan closets in her area were able to loan her a walker that felt safe for her. Her current walker was starting to fall apart and she did not feel safe using it, especially outside her house. MATP provided a Nova Mighty Mac Walker for her as a loaner while waiting for funding. She sent a note to the program saying "Thank you again. Today was my first day going out. Thank you so much."
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 | 02 | 02 | 92 | 96 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 02 | 11 | 14 |
| Subtotal | 03 | 04 | 103 | 110 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 03 | 04 | 104 | 111 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 03 | 04 | 104 | 111 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.04% | |
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. | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 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 | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| 4. Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 04 | 06 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 04 | 06 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 01 | 04 | 06 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 109 | 93.16% |
| Satisfied | 08 | 6.84% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 117 | |
| 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 | 41 |
| Hearing | 04 |
| Speech Communication | 06 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 30 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 18 |
| Daily Living | 97 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 15 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 43 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 340 |
| Total # of Device Demonstrations | 594 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 594 | 02 | 596 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 00 | 271 | 271 |
| Representatives of Education | 00 | 05 | 05 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 | 06 | 06 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00 | 11 | 11 |
| Representative of Community Living | 00 | 18 | 18 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Total | 594 | 315 | 909 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 44 |
| Service Provider | 32 |
| Vendor | 668 |
| Repair Service | 03 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 747 |
D. Anecdote
Jon, who is blind was looking for options for accessible cooking for himself and received a demo of the voice over features of the Tovala Oven app as well as other cooking device options. MATP staff spent time going over the Tovala app and how to use the bake, broil, and steam options, setting recipes as favorites, finding most recent recipes used, locating where to find the self-cleaning option for oven, and how to scan the food cards used with the Tovala meals, as well as scanning bar codes on grocery packaging. Jon was highly satisfied with the demo and stated "I can't wait to try some of these features!"
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 22 | 37 | 515 | 574 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 15 | 16 |
| Subtotal | 22 | 38 | 530 | 590 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 23 | 39 | 532 | 594 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 23 | 39 | 532 | 594 |
| Performance on this measure | 95.65% | 97.44% | 99.62% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 848 | 93.29% |
| Satisfied | 59 | 6.49% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.22% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 909 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
MATP partners with Origami Rehabilitation for AAC demonstrations, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital for some gaming and gardening demonstrations and Michigan Rehabilitation Services for some employment and daily living demonstrations.
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. | 01 | 18 | 138 | 157 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 05 | 25 | 30 |
| 4. Subtotal | 01 | 24 | 168 | 193 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 24 | 169 | 194 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 24 | 170 | 195 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 79.17% | 84.12% | 83.59% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not 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 | 24 | 39 | 607 | 670 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 03 | 26 | 30 |
| Subtotal | 25 | 42 | 633 | 700 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 03 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 26 | 43 | 636 | 705 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 26 | 43 | 636 | 705 |
| Performance on this measure | 96.15% | 97.67% | 99.53% | 99.29% |
| 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 | 99.75% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 99.92% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 458 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 131 |
| Representatives of Education | 41 |
| Representatives of Employment | 92 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 128 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 217 |
| Representatives of Technology | 101 |
| Unable to Categorize | 159 |
| TOTAL | 1,327 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 881 | 310 | 136 | 1,327 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 32 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 895 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 13 |
| Transition | 387 |
| Total | 1,327 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
MATP AT for Outdoor Recreation Specialist and AT Specialist provided a training to 10 members of the East Tawas Community Garden members on AT gardening tools including ergonomic hand tools, gardening tools, seeding tools, weeding tools and AT products for harvesting. After the training, garden members took devices out on short term loan for the growing season. Participants were excited about the AT, noting particularly the number of products they were not aware of before and looking forward to using them in their plots.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Together with the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, MATP provided a set of 3 trainings on AT for daily living with a developmental disability. The trainings were called "Live, Work, and Play with Assistive Technology" and covered AT for community living, AT for employment, and AT for recreation for people with developmental disabilities. The trainings reached over 50 people including DD Council staff, people with I/DD and family members and supported AT for community living and prevention of nursing home admission or transition to community living.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
MATP staff met with individuals representing the developmental disability community through Zoom. At the request of a community member working through Wayne County healthcare, a training session was provided on how to create an accessible Zoom experience. MATP staff lead participants through how to set up a Zoom account, how to select different features within the Zoom meeting space to make it more accessible, and also how to connect with resources for ASL interpreters and CART captioners. Additionally, ideas were provided on how to create a more accessible experience for the audience by providing visual descriptions of slides, presenters, and so on.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 10 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 02 |
| No known outcome at this time | 01 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 13 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 92.3% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 08% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 00% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 52% |
| Community Living | 38% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 02% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
MATP staff worked with MORC Inc., a provider of training to professionals who serve people with disabilities and a disability service provider. MORC's registration form for trainings was not accessible. MATP staff worked with MORC Inc. staff to ensure the end product for a new/updated form was accessible. *Noteworthy, the form was created with JOT forms and even after the form was updated using an accessible template within the program, it was discovered that to fully access the form, it is best used within FireFox and not Chrome, Safari, or Edge.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
MATP staff met with Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) about their work with transition age youth in foster care. A discussion took place about the MATP program collaborating with MAF to provide training and support to youth in transition in foster care. MATP also provided follow up resources for recruitment for their program and discussion on AT for foster youth. This training, collaboration, and cross referral with MAF is now on-going with MAF receiving supports for access to AT for the youth it serves and joint trainings being offered.
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. MATP participated in the Lansing Pride Festival on August 13, 2022 to increase outreach to the LGBTQIA+ community of people with disabilities. At the festival, MATP staff educated guests on our services, showed AT devices, and connected with other programs to build new relationships and partnerships. The event allowed MATP to continue to build our presence in the community, and increase our connections with other organizations in the State.
2. MATP's first annual Art & Play Day event that was held on September 9 & 10, 2022 at the Gier Community Center in Lansing. This was an event for people with disabilities and without disabilities to have fun and learn about assistive technology for art and recreation. MATP put this event together with our partner organization Zot Artz. At this event MATP showcased assistive technology such as: assistive technology for gaming, art, crafts, and youth. This event allowed us to promote our different services and access to information about AT devices, and give the guests a hands-on experience with the AT. Outreach about the event included social media campaigns, radio appearances, press releases to local news sources, and handing out fliers. A total of 91 people attended the two day event. The first day provided an in-depth training on AT for art from Zot Artz and access to recreational AT and was focused on outreach to art teachers, CIL staff, and people with disabilities interested in art. The second day was a community open house with training and demos of AT for art and recreation for all. Public Awareness increased access to the two day event.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 191 | 209 | 400 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 163 | 135 | 298 |
| Representative of Education | 12 | 06 | 18 |
| Representative of Employment | 06 | 03 | 09 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 33 | 22 | 55 |
| Representative of Community Living | 33 | 21 | 54 |
| Representative of Technology | 12 | 01 | 13 |
| Unable to Categorize | 01 | 05 | 06 |
| Total | 451 | 402 | 853 |
Referral Types:
MATP saw an increase in I&A contacts during the reporting period. This increase, in part, is because of an intentional effort by staff to capture more of the I&As in AT4All. Of the more than 400 I&As recorded, approximately 28% of these were from the tri-county area of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb. Noteworthy, 46 of the 83 counties in the state were reached through I&A.
Referral Sources:
Centers for Independent Living, Area Agencies on Aging, and community organizations continue to be the greatest number of referral sources. We work with all of the CILs and have a listserv in which most of the CILs and Area Agencies on Aging participate that promotes trainings, services, and new items in the lending library as well as AT resources.
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? | 2 |
|---|
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?
MATP is collaborating with Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) to expand outreach to and services for youth with disabilities in the foster care system. Youth with disabilities in foster care are at additional risk of struggling in school, being suspended/expelled, and dropping out. Staff from partner organizations began to meet this year to identify barriers and gaps in services and supports and current organizational capacity to meet the needs as well as funding sources and additional partners to address the crisis/needs. Because of the meeting, additional partners sought funding from the State of Michigan to offer IEP advocacy to foster care youth in transition. MATP and MAF are using current federal funding to provide training and supports to youth in foster care and foster parents.
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.
AT access increased as a result of this initiative because of planned trainings and I&A supports to youth in foster care and foster parents as well as offers of demonstrations and open ended loans specific to youth in foster care. An initial joint training for FY 2023 is planned focusing on AT for Trauma for youth in foster care with follow up trainings on AT in the IEP process of transition. This initiative is an on-going initiative planned to reach and address the needs of youth with disabilities in foster care and foster parents. Additional funding will be sought as it is identified to meet the needs of this group that is often forgotten.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Employment; Housing / Home Automation; Community Participation and Integration; Recreation / Leisure; Health; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community);
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration; Reuse; State Financing; Training; Information & Assistance; Public Awareness;
A.2 Coordination/Collaboration (Entry 2)
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?
MATP built upon its relationships within the disability and employment community by continuing to work with the program planning committee for re:con; a statewide conference for professionals working within the field of disability, community organizations, and individuals receiving services from said organizations. Additionally, continued collaboration with the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services is ongoing.
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.
As a member of the program planning committee for the statewide conference MATP staff were able to collaborate with the state vocational rehabilitation systems, disability specific organizations such as Centers for Independent Living, and university staff members, just to name a few. During the collaboration, MATP staff were able to promote the need for increased access to and awareness of AT by helping ensure the physical space for the conference was accessible and that the virtual content helped create a barrier free experience for participants. In helping identify sessions that promote inclusion and disability awareness MATP staff increased awareness of AT by ensuring sessions such as AT for Social Isolation and a session on digital, accessible content were included in the program. Other session highlights included a session on disability, AT, and gaming, and workplace accommodations.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Employment; Transportation; Community Participation and Integration; Recreation / Leisure; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community); Aging and Disability Network / No Wrong Door; Veterans; Information and Communication Technology / Remote Connectivity;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration; Reuse; State Financing; Training; Information & Assistance; Public Awareness; Technical Assistance;
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 |
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Additional And Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
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| Private | $1,319 | State Financing | True |
| Federal | $30,970 | Public Awareness, I&A | True |
| Private | $220 | Device Loan | True |
| Federal | $410 | State Financing | True |
| Private | $500 | Training | True |
| Public/State Agency | $4,356 | State Financing | True |
| Amount: $37,775 |
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. Public Health Workforce Grant Award |
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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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C. 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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