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Virginia 2022

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

The Virginia Assistive Technology System

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

www.vats.org

Mailing Address:

2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202

City:

Richmond

State:

Zip Code:

23230

Program Email:

barclay.shepard@dars.virginia.gov

Phone:

8046629990

TTY:

8004649950

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Mailing Address:

8004 Franklin Farms Drive

City:

Richmond

State:

Zip Code:

23229

Program URL:

https//www.vadars.org

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):

Shepard, Barclay

Title:

Manager

Phone:

8046629990

E-mail:

barclay.shepard@dars.virginia.gov

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Shepard, Barclay

Title:

Manager

Phone:

8046629990

E-mail:

barclay.shepard@dars.virginia.gov

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):

Title:

Phone:

E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):

Hayfield, Kathryn

Title:

DARS Commissioner

Phone:

8046627010

E-mail:

kathryn.hayfield@dars.virginia.gov

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing?

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program?

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?

D. Anecdote

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
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%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting any device reuse activities?

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	4,262
C. Total	4,262

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	4,262

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

Device Exchange
Type of AT Device	Total Estimated Current Purchase Price	Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged	Savings to Consumers
Vision	$0	$0	$0
Hearing	$0	$0	$0
Speech Communication	$0	$0	$0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	$0	$0	$0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	$0	$0	$0
Daily Living	$0	$0	$0
Environmental Adaptations	$0	$0	$0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	$0	$0	$0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	$0	$0	$0
Total	$0	$0	$0

C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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	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	3,790	$2,647,512	$0	$2,647,512
Daily Living	2,502	$252,637	$0	$252,637
Environmental Adaptations	00	$0	$0	$0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	00	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	00	$0	$0	$0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	36	$47,485	$0	$47,485
Total	6,328	$2,947,634	$0	$2,947,634

D. Anecdote

A family contacted VATS’ children’s durable medical equipment (DME) reuse partner to assist a two-year old with spina bifida, a congenital disorder that interferes with his ability to move and walk. Most often, children with spina bifida face a lifetime of reliance on a wheelchair for mobility. The family was pro-active with medical intervention and physical therapy. Due to lack of resources, the reuse program provided the family with several pieces of rehabilitation equipment to include a scoot wheelchair, a mobile prone stander and a gait trainer, which is helping the individual learn to walk. The individual’s remarkable progress has been due to the families’ dedication, state-of-the-art therapy, and timely access to adaptive equipment provided by the ruse program.

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	56	00	3,295	3,351
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	40	02	484	526
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	26	00	252	278
4. Subtotal	122	02	4,031	4,155
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	122	02	4,031	4,155
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	107	107
8. Total	122	02	4,138	4,262
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	97.41%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	4,110	96.43%
Satisfied	75	1.76%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	77	1.81%
Total Surveyed	4,262
Response rate %	98.19%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting Short-Term Device Loans?

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan	Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation)	72
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding	01
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation	56
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	02
Total	131

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS BY TYPE OF BORROWER
Type of Individual or Entity	Number of Device Borrowers
Type of Individual or Entity	Desicion-making	All other Purposes	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	46	57	103
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	02	00	02
Representative of Education	02	01	03
Representative of Employment	01	00	01
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	16	01	17
Representatives of Community Living	05	00	05
Representatives of Technology	00	00	00
Total	72	59	131

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days	14

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device	Number of Devices
Type of AT Device	Desicion-making	All other Purposes	Total
Vision	05	03	08
Hearing	02	00	02
Speech Communication	03	00	03
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	23	00	23
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	18	76	94
Daily Living	23	02	25
Environmental Adaptations	03	00	03
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00	00	00
Computers and Related	22	05	27
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	28	02	30
Total	127	88	215

E. Anecdote

A case manager from the Central Virginia Care Connection for Children, contacted VATS No Wrong Door AT Specialist in order to address the communication needs of a child in school. Care Connection for Children (CCC) is a collaborative partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health. CCC is a statewide network of six regional programs that coordinate health care, community support services and resources to children with special health care needs. VATS worked with the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Communications Department to review the client’s needs based on feedback from a Richmond area school’s special education teacher and speech therapist. It was determined that a communication device would be appropriate for a short-term equipment loan to introduce the family and individual to communication technologies available. VATS coordinated an equipment loan between WWRC and the case manager. The loaned device was a Tobii Dynavox 112 communication device to facilitate communication at home and in the classroom. The individual and family tested the equipment at home, and with the aid of the teacher and speech therapist, incorporated the communication device at school. The case manager reported that the introduction of the loaned communication device led to a communication/ technology evaluation. The therapists will continue working with the student to determine the most appropriate device to meet the student’s needs. The family expressed their gratitude to see their child’s progress and help meet the child’s potential!

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	19	17	34	70
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	01	00	01	02
Subtotal	20	17	35	72
Have not made a decision	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	20	17	35	72
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	20	17	35	72
Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	03	09	40	52
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	00	01	04	05
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	00	02	00	02
4. Subtotal	03	12	44	59
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	03	12	44	59
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	03	12	44	59
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	131	100%
Satisfied	00	0%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	131
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	08
Hearing	02
Speech Communication	05
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	120
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	98
Daily Living	48
Environmental Adaptations	21
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00
Computers and Related	54
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	77
Total # of Device Demonstrations	433

B. Types of Participants

Type of Participant	Decision-Makers	Other Participants	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	398	28	426
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	02	119	121
Representatives of Education	00	04	04
Representatives of Employment	00	07	07
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	27	209	236
Representative of Community Living	06	74	80
Representative of Technology	00	00	00
Total	433	441	874

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity	Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program)	04
Service Provider	00
Vendor	02
Repair Service	00
Others	00
Total	06

D. Anecdote

The Director of Nutrition Programs from Local Office on Aging Inc. (LOA) in Roanoke, introduced robotic companion pets at a recent Buchanan Diner’s Club. The Diner’s club brings older adults together at congregate sites to enjoy activities and food to help enhance the lives of participants. Through its partnership with Virginia No Wrong Door (NWD), VATS purchased robotic cats, dogs and supplies (pet carriers and UV sanitization wands) and placed these robotic pet “kits” with NWD partner agencies for demonstration and training purposes. VATS has been working with NWD partners (AAAs and CILs) to provide a variety of assistive technology equipment for demonstration to promote social inclusion, health and safety. Ms. Daley reported that LOA staff introduced Desi (the dog) and Lucy (the cat) to diner’s club participants, which enhanced conversation and fellowship among participants. Ms. Daley has also taken the robotic pets on Meals on Wheels routes and introduced Desi and Luci to meal recipients while dropping off food. LOA staff report Desi and Lucy have helped increase social interactions between LOA staff and older adults and helped cheer up people who are socially isolated! Several family members requested more information on the companion pets to purchase as gifts for their loved ones.

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	66	156	207	429
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	04	00	04
Subtotal	66	160	207	433
Have not made a decision	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	66	160	207	433
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	66	160	207	433
Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	850	97.25%
Satisfied	24	2.75%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total	874
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	59	09	3,335	3,403
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	40	03	488	531
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	26	02	252	280
4. Subtotal	125	14	4,075	4,214
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	125	14	4,075	4,214
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	107	107
8. Total	125	14	4,182	4,321
9. Performance on this measure	79.2%	85.71%	91.42%	91.04%
ACL Performance Measure				85%
Met/Not Met				Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	85	173	241	499
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	01	04	01	06
Subtotal	86	177	242	505
Have not made a decision	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	86	177	242	505
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	86	177	242	505
Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%	100%
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	98.54%	90%	Met

Training

A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant	Number
Individuals with Disabilities	676
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	00
Representatives of Education	122
Representatives of Employment	80
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	102
Representatives of Community Living	49
Representatives of Technology	06
Unable to Categorize	32
TOTAL	1,067

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
813	254	00	1,067

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training	Participants
AT Products/Services	485
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	00
Combination of any/all of the above	218
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	05
Transition	359
Total	1,067

C. Description of Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:

VATS joined Virginia No Wrong Door (NWD) in 2020 and has been collaborating with NWD partners to expand access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) devices and services. VATS provided an array of AT equipment for demonstration and provided a hands-on training of this equipment for a new No Wrong Door partner, Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI). The 114-bed physical rehabilitation hospital created an AT room for their patients and community members to learn about AT that addresses safety and promotes social inclusion. The dedicated space centrally located at the rehabilitation hospital is called the “My Life Room.” VATS staff provided a train the trainer session for ten members of the therapy team to include recreational, occupational, physical and speech language therapists. As a result of the training, these therapists are introducing clients at risk for social isolation or safety concerns to AT prior to discharge. The therapists are also using VATS training materials to train the rest of the staff on the AT devices in the My Life Room.

Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

VATS has been collaborating with the state’s vocational rehabilitation program to provide comprehensive assistive technology (AT) services for transitioning students with disabilities in the vocational rehabilitation (VR) program. VATS staff co-led multiple time management trainings this past summer. The AT professionals marketed these services VR counselors and their students with disabilities in northern Virginia. The trainings titled, “Virtual Time Management Training – Keep It Together”, included strategies/presentations on managing a schedule, keeping focus, keeping track of things to do, and stress management. The trainings included weekly group sessions and individual follow-up sessions. The state AT Act program and VR AT specialists provided six separate four-to-eight-week modules of time management training to over 75 clients. The team also included a mental health focus due to the mental health concerns that arose from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

VATS AT Access Coordinator provided a virtual presentation to five educators with the Virginia Department of Corrections. VATS developed a positive working relationship with the ADA Coordinator for the Department of Corrections (DOC) to address the assistive technology solutions for offenders with disabilities. The presentation included information on making materials more accessible for classes. VATS staff reviewed how to make assignments more accessible using Word, PowerPoint and Adobe. The training, as well as other AT service VATS has been providing to the DOC over the past several years, is helping incarcerated individuals with disabilities, access education to improve their lives when released.

D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure

IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received	Number
IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies	00
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented	05
No known outcome at this time	00
Nonrespondent	00
Total	05
Performance Measure Percentage	100%
ACL Target Percentage	70%
Met/Not Met	Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education	00%
Employment	00%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	100%
Community Living	00%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT)	00%
Total	100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

VATS has been providing technical assistance among the Virginia Department of Emergency Management VDEM, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) / VATS, and the Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment (F.R.E.E.) for several years to address the needs of Virginians with disabilities in preparation for and response to natural disasters. This year, VDEM, F.R.E.E. and DARS/VATS signed a memorandum of agreement to distribute gently used durable medical equipment (DME) to statewide disaster shelters in the event of natural disasters and or emergencies. VATS Assistive Technology Access Coordinator coordinated efforts with VATS adult DME reuse partner, F.R.E.E., and VDEM to provide ready-to-deploy DME “shelter kits” at state sponsored shelters. The shelter kits include wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, canes, beside toilets and crutches. VDEM is storing the equipment in its Richmond warehouse and will transport to shelters as needed during a declar

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

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. A local Area Agency on Aging held their first “Tech Fest” in Louisa, Virginia. The theme was, “Smarter Living 101”, showcasing ~100 different assistive technology (AT) devices that can help older adults and Virginians with disabilities avoid social isolation and be independent and safe in the community. VATS staffed a display table and provided numerous device demonstrations and answered many questions regarding AT devices and services available to Virginians throughout the event. Thanks to another partnership VATS has with Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, two Occupational Therapy students doing their clinical affiliation were able to help with device demonstrations. With well over 100 attendees, this event was a win for community members and partner organizations!

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	420	145	565
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	273	79	352
Representative of Education	04	01	05
Representative of Employment	06	01	07
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	119	20	139
Representative of Community Living	77	11	88
Representative of Technology	01	00	01
Unable to Categorize	00	00	00
Total	900	257	1,157

Referral Types:

VATS works collaboratively with Virginia No Wrong Door, its adult and children's durable medical equipment reuse partners, and disability service agencies (CILS, AAAs, vocational rehabilitation, deaf and hard of hearing, state agencies and non-profits) to increase awareness of and access to AT devices and services. VATS continues to deploy a variety of AT kits for emergency preparedness, social health, falls prevention, sensory regulation, communication devices, ramps and other specific AT devices at partner sites to improve constituent access statewide. VATS maintains a 1-800 number, VATS central office number, and a website and email for referrals. VATS participates in community events to connect with local communities. VATS partnership with Virginia No Wrong Door led to a significant increase in referrals from AAAs, CILs, older adults, family members, healthcare professionals and Virginians with disabilities.

Referral Sources:

Through the partnership with Virginia No Wrong Door (NWD), VATS and NWD partners share an electronic database and referral system. This platform is used by all 25 AAAs, all statewide Social Service agencies, and multiple CILS, non-profits and healthcare organizations. Approximately 30% of referrals are generated from VATS interaction with NWD and 70% from VATS own outreach methods (participating in events/trainings, referrals from partner organizations, and VATS contact information on the website). Referrals are statewide.

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?

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?

VATS staff meet monthly with Virginia No Wrong Door (NWD) to coordinate awareness of and access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services in Virginia’s NWD system. VATS makes available and has provided AT kits to address social isolation and personal safety for NWD staff to introduce to their constituents. Partners include rehab hospitals, local Area Agencies on Aging, Centers for Independent Living and non-profits. This collaboration among multiple state agencies, private industry and non-profits is helping older adults and individuals with disabilities access and acquire appropriate and affordable assistive technology devices (AT) and services through the NWD system. VATS received funding through NWD and the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan to purchase AT kits for demonstration, short-term loan and training. VATS AT Specialist participates as a member of the Greater RVA NWD Advisory Council to further coordinate AT access.

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.

The state AT Act program and No Wrong Door (NWD) partnership continues to evolve. The reach of both groups has expanded and is helping to meet the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities statewide. AT awareness continues to grow through information and assistance, demonstration, short-term loan, trainings, and public awareness activities provided by VATS and NWD partners. VATS received funding through Virginia NWD from the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. This is replicable in other states, but a solid relationship needs to be built between state AT Act and NWD systems.

3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?

Education; Employment; Housing / Home Automation; Transportation; Community Participation and Integration; Recreation / Leisure; Health; Aging; 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; 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?

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
Federal	$80,000	Demonstration	True
	Amount: $80,000

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

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.

The status of these funds at the end of the FY22 (9/30/2022) is as follows: (Check one) We did not utilize this funding in FY22 and wish to decline the funds in the future
We did not expend any of this funding in FY22, but plan to expend funding in FY23 and/or FY24
We expended some of all of this funding in FY22 (please complete the section below)

Please report the amount expended (drawn down and liquidated) in this reporting period, FY22:

$0.00

Please report the number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions this funding supported by type. This can be a direct employee FTE or contractual FTE.

Type of FTE Position	FTE Positions (0.01 to 9.99)
Assistive Technology Specialist	0.00
Information and Assistance Specialist	0.00
Outreach and Awareness Specialist	0.00
Training Specialist	0.00
Health Care Professional (includes PT, OT, SLP)	0.00
Accessibility Expert	0.00
Policy Expert	0.00
Technology Expert (Digital Divide, Mobile Tech)	0.00
Program Manager	0.00
Other positions needed to advance public health and prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVid-19 (describe with narrative field required)	0.00

Please describe the activities of the above FTE and how such activities advance public health.

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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