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 |
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? | 1 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | AT Fabrication or AT Maker Program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 1633 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 458 |
C. Total Served | 2091 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 2091 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 466 | $36,200 | $0 | $36,200 |
Hearing | 18 | $840 | $0 | $840 |
Speech communication | 218 | $8,465 | $0 | $8,465 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 194 | $5,652 | $0 | $5,652 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 4 | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
Daily living | 374 | $9,874 | $0 | $9,874 |
Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 70 | $350 | $0 | $350 |
Computers and related | 415 | $9,065 | $0 | $9,065 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 332 | $2,385 | $0 | $2,385 |
Total | 2091 | $74,031 | $0 | $74,031 |
A student with CP needed a customized mount for his wheelchair to be able to communicate with his AAC device. We fabricated this custom mount for this student.
A tablet holder was made for an individual that had a stroke to be able to work out of his home.
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. | 881 | 325 | 885 | 2,091 |
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 | 881 | 325 | 885 | 2,091 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 881 | 325 | 885 | 2,091 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 881 | 325 | 885 | 2,091 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 2,089 | 99.9% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.1% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 2,091 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 839 |
C. Total | 839 |
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 | 839 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 01 | $85 | $0 | $85 |
Hearing | 09 | $882 | $0 | $882 |
Speech Communication | 01 | $10 | $0 | $10 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 05 | $230 | $5 | $225 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 494 | $255,170 | $86,570 | $168,600 |
Daily Living | 349 | $109,923 | $47,985 | $61,938 |
Environmental Adaptations | 35 | $4,477 | $1,094 | $3,383 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 15 | $8,783 | $1,000 | $7,783 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 05 | $100 | $75 | $25 |
Total | 914 | $379,660 | $136,729 | $242,931 |
An around the neck magnifier was provided as an open-ended loan on 9/15/22 for a Manchester resident with a vision disability who was unable to participate in her hobby of knitting.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 04 | 01 | 698 | 703 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 05 | 00 | 04 | 09 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 09 | 01 | 705 | 715 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 97 | 97 |
6. Subtotal | 09 | 01 | 802 | 812 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 27 | 27 |
8. Total | 09 | 01 | 829 | 839 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 85.04% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 696 | 82.96% |
Satisfied | 87 | 10.37% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 56 | 6.67% |
Total Surveyed | 839 | |
Response rate % | 93.33% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 204 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 32 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 274 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 54 |
Total | 564 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 38 | 04 | 42 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 62 | 271 | 333 |
Representative of Education | 50 | 25 | 75 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 51 | 28 | 79 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 | 30 | 30 |
Representatives of Technology | 03 | 02 | 05 |
Total | 204 | 360 | 564 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 45 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 08 | 25 | 33 |
Hearing | 17 | 19 | 36 |
Speech Communication | 50 | 11 | 61 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 | 10 | 14 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 16 | 102 | 118 |
Daily Living | 51 | 50 | 101 |
Environmental Adaptations | 04 | 07 | 11 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 06 | 06 |
Computers and Related | 100 | 131 | 231 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 07 | 281 | 288 |
Total | 257 | 642 | 899 |
On September 28, 2022, one of our partners provided a loan of the Sadotech Doorbell to a man with a hearing loss. He had several social service providers coming to his house, and he was unable to hear the doorbell. He wanted to try out an alerting service to notify him when people arrived to his house. He was using this device to try out before and decide if he liked it, before purchasing one on his own.
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 | 89 | 05 | 80 | 174 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 08 | 08 |
Subtotal | 89 | 05 | 88 | 182 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 04 | 02 | 07 |
Subtotal | 90 | 09 | 90 | 189 |
Nonrespondent | 08 | 00 | 07 | 15 |
Total | 98 | 09 | 97 | 204 |
Performance on this measure | 98.89% | 55.56% | 97.78% |
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. | 35 | 00 | 48 | 83 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 33 | 00 | 158 | 191 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 09 | 00 | 74 | 83 |
4. Subtotal | 77 | 00 | 280 | 357 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 02 | 01 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 77 | 02 | 281 | 360 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 77 | 02 | 281 | 360 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 0% | 99.64% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 450 | 79.79% |
Satisfied | 85 | 15.07% |
Satisfied somewhat | 06 | 1.06% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.18% |
Nonrespondent | 22 | 3.9% |
Total Surveyed | 564 | |
Response rate % | 96.1% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 02 |
Hearing | 17 |
Speech Communication | 01 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 04 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 12 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 07 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 66 |
Total # of Device Demonstrations | 109 |
Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 46 | 156 | 202 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 09 | 23 | 32 |
Representatives of Education | 08 | 134 | 142 |
Representatives of Employment | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 34 | 52 | 86 |
Representative of Community Living | 08 | 15 | 23 |
Representative of Technology | 03 | 06 | 09 |
Total | 109 | 387 | 496 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 16 |
Service Provider | 248 |
Vendor | 56 |
Repair Service | 07 |
Others | 09 |
Total | 336 |
A Smartphone RTT/TY Relay Coil was demonstrated to an individual who is working with a client who is deaf and has speech challenges. They were taught how to use the RTT/TTY Relay service so that she is able to call and communicate with her client effectively.
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 | 05 | 03 | 90 | 98 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
Subtotal | 06 | 03 | 92 | 101 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
Subtotal | 06 | 03 | 97 | 106 |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
Total | 08 | 03 | 98 | 109 |
Performance on this measure | 75% | 100% | 93.88% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 367 | 73.99% |
Satisfied | 129 | 26.01% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 496 | |
Response rate % | 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. | 39 | 01 | 746 | 786 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 919 | 325 | 1,047 | 2,291 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 09 | 00 | 77 | 86 |
4. Subtotal | 967 | 326 | 1,870 | 3,163 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 02 | 98 | 100 |
6. Subtotal | 967 | 328 | 1,968 | 3,263 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 27 | 27 |
8. Total | 967 | 328 | 1,995 | 3,290 |
9. Performance on this measure | 99.07% | 99.39% | 89.87% | 93.53% |
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 | 94 | 08 | 170 | 272 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 00 | 10 | 11 |
Subtotal | 95 | 08 | 180 | 283 |
Have not made a decision | 01 | 04 | 07 | 12 |
Subtotal | 96 | 12 | 187 | 295 |
Nonrespondent | 10 | 00 | 08 | 18 |
Total | 106 | 12 | 195 | 313 |
Performance on this measure | 96.94% | 66.67% | 95.74% | 94.97% |
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 | 99.77% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 98.05% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 278 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 121 |
Representatives of Education | 484 |
Representatives of Employment | 176 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 310 |
Representatives of Community Living | 141 |
Representatives of Technology | 10 |
Unable to Categorize | 21 |
TOTAL | 1,541 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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969 | 484 | 88 | 1,541 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 1,014 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 307 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 43 |
Transition | 177 |
Total | 1,541 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
On September 17th, we held a national assistive technology Makers Fair where approximately 400 assistive technology devices were made by participants.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
We worked with UNH4U providing assistive technology and training supports for students transitioning to post secondary education.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Conducted training for UNH students on how to make their powerpoint presentations and videos accessible.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 12 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 31 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 43 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 63% |
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Employment | 09% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 19% |
Community Living | 05% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 04% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
We provided SAU67 (Bow NH School District) with training on how to add AT inventory to the database with staff members district-wide so that they can independently implement an AT loan program.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Provided technical assistance to OT department on assistive technology for supporting the elderly transition from acute or long term care back to independent living.
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. On May 2, 2022, a Zoom presentation was completed regarding Assistive Technology Solutions for Easier Living to the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council. The presentation included providing awareness of AT in New Hampshire services, and the assistive technology that is available for loan, specifically to support independent living. 39 people attended this event and reported being satisfied with the presentation.
2. On March 31, 2022, an in-person presentation was provided at Wright's Law Conference. This presentation was focused on providing awareness to the attendees of a special education law conference about assistive technology and our loan program. 250 participants attended and reported positive outcomes.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 48 | 07 | 55 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 45 | 07 | 52 |
Representative of Education | 36 | 03 | 39 |
Representative of Employment | 21 | 00 | 21 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 46 | 00 | 46 |
Representative of Community Living | 09 | 00 | 09 |
Representative of Technology | 35 | 00 | 35 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 240 | 17 | 257 |
We created some new marketing material this year to hand out at public awareness and outreach activities. A new AT4All postcard was created, which provided information about our services as well as a QR code for people to scan to access our AT4All database and request device loans. This will be helpful in increasing referrals as this marketing material is handed out during trainings and by our partners and provides the public with quick and easy access to our AT4All database through the use of the link and QR code.
Our referral sources are approximately 38% from allied health professionals, 42% from schools and educational providers, and approximately 20% from other sources.
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 |
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1. As concisely as possible, describe the partnership initiative. What activities/services were provided? Who are the major collaborating organizations and what is their role? Who is served/benefited? What funding was used to implement the initiative?
The partner initiative is collaborating with the Aging and Disability Resource Centers to provide training and technical assistance on assistive technology services available for ADRCs. The AT Leadership portion of the grant was used to implement this initiative.
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.
It resulted in an increase in referrals and access to our device loan and reuse program. The partnership was successful because direct staff had an increased knowledge of resources available. This collaboration will continue.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Aging; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community); Aging and Disability Network / No Wrong Door;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration; Reuse; Public Awareness;
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?
We are in the process of establishing a new partnership and relationship with the Parent Information Centers in New Hampshire. We attended a Wrights Law Conference hosted by the Parent Information Centers. We held a booth in their exhibit hall to highlight the services of ATinNH, and specifically how assistive technology can help the K-12 student. This benefited school districts throughout the state of New Hampshire, as well as parents of students in need of special education services. In addition, visitors of our booth had the opportunity to fabricate their own book holder and take it home with them as an introduction to assistive technology and fabricated devices.
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.
This new partnership increased pubic awareness and provided the Parent Information Centers with information and education about what our program does. Ongoing partnership resulted in the development of an assistive technology continuum series that will be recurring event.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Community Participation and Integration; Recreation / Leisure; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community);
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Demonstration; Reuse; Public Awareness;
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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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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