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? | 4 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | Telecommunications equipment distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 3 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 0 |
C. Total Served | 3 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 3 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 0 | $0 |
Hearing | 4 | $414 |
Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
Daily living | 0 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 11 | $9,397 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
Total | 15 | $9,811 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Equipment Distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 9 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 0 |
C. Total Served | 9 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 9 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 38 | $484 |
Hearing | 0 | $0 |
Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
Daily living | 0 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 0 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
Total | 38 | $484 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Equipment Distribution |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 4 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 0 |
C. Total Served | 4 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 4 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 4 | $596 |
Hearing | 0 | $0 |
Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
Daily living | 0 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 0 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
Total | 4 | $596 |
How would you describe this state financing activity? | Last resort - Activity |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 7 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 0 |
C. Total Served | 7 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 7 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 0 | $0 |
Hearing | 0 | $0 |
Speech communication | 14 | $3,897 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
Daily living | 0 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 16 | $2,701 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
Total | 30 | $6,598 |
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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With funding from our state Developmental Disabilities Council, we established an equipment distribution program specifically for individuals with developmental disabilities who were experiencing social isolation that could be mitigated through assistive technology. Program recipients typically acquired communication devices or technology systems that enabled them to stay connected to the world around them via telecommunications. In one case, a youngster from the southern part of the state had demonstrated that he could use augmentative communication technology effectively through use of a loaner device, yet his insurance was inactive. Because he and his team were invested in the technology belonging to him—and not to his school—they approached our program. We provided the student with the iPad and AAC app recommended by his speech-language pathologist.
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 | 13 | 13 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 20 | 20 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 23 | 23 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 23 | 23 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 86.96% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 22 | 95.65% |
Satisfied | 01 | 4.35% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 23 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 07 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 00 |
C. Total | 07 |
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 | 07 |
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 | 05 | $554 | $2 | $552 |
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 | 01 | $115 | $0 | $115 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $39 | $0 | $39 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 07 | $708 | $2 | $706 |
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 | 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 |
With the opening of our new Assistive Technology Resource Center in the southern part of the state, we dedicated a segment of the room to promoting our AT Exchange and displaying items available through the Exchange. A self-advocate with visual and motoric limitations who participated in the ribbon-cutting for the new center perused the items available and found two products that would enhance his employment and independent living. He left the center that day with a large universal TV remote control and a talking telephone with a large display and oversize buttons, for a savings of more than $200!
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 | 05 | 05 |
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 | 05 | 05 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 71.43% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 07 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 07 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 115 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 02 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 04 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 06 |
Total | 127 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 25 | 01 | 26 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 15 | 02 | 17 |
Representative of Education | 29 | 09 | 38 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 46 | 00 | 46 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 115 | 12 | 127 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 15 | 04 | 19 |
Hearing | 07 | 04 | 11 |
Speech Communication | 45 | 12 | 57 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 28 | 00 | 28 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 05 | 02 | 07 |
Daily Living | 16 | 03 | 19 |
Environmental Adaptations | 26 | 04 | 30 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 39 | 04 | 43 |
Total | 211 | 61 | 272 |
One of our customers was a teen with intellectual disability who is preparing to attend college next year. In anticipating of needing to be more independent in activities of daily living, she and her family sought equipment that would enable her to take more responsibility for getting up in the morning and being on time for activities. They borrowed an alarm clock with a bed shaker to see if that “extra encouragement” would help with more independence in her morning routine, and it definitely did. Following the conclusion of the loan period, the family purchased the unit.
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 | 39 | 03 | 37 | 79 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 00 | 11 | 15 |
Subtotal | 43 | 03 | 48 | 94 |
Have not made a decision | 10 | 00 | 08 | 18 |
Subtotal | 53 | 03 | 56 | 112 |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
Total | 55 | 03 | 57 | 115 |
Performance on this measure | 81.13% | 100% | 85.71% |
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. | 01 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 08 | 00 | 02 | 10 |
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 | 09 | 00 | 03 | 12 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 09 | 00 | 03 | 12 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 09 | 00 | 03 | 12 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 110 | 86.61% |
Satisfied | 17 | 13.39% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 127 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 15 |
Hearing | 03 |
Speech Communication | 09 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 |
Daily Living | 05 |
Environmental Adaptations | 04 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 03 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 |
Total # of Device Demonstrations | 45 |
Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 23 | 00 | 23 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 22 | 06 | 28 |
Representatives of Education | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00 | 04 | 04 |
Representative of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Total | 45 | 15 | 60 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 05 |
Service Provider | 08 |
Vendor | 10 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 02 |
Total | 25 |
This particular story illustrates how a variety of entities collaborated in support of an excellent customer outcome. We have many older customers who are experiencing progressive vision loss and want to continue to be able to engage with daily responsibilities and leisure pursuits. One of our customers, a gentleman in his 70s from the northern part of the state, wanted a device that would read documents aloud to him. We had an idea of a device that was well-matched with his goals and preferences, but we didn’t have it in our inventory, so we arranged for a vendor to provide the device demonstration. The customer was very eager to acquire one for his personal use. He made application to one of our equipment distribution programs of the “last resort” variety, which meant he needed to show proof that other potential funders had denied his request. His overture to the Lion’s Club—which has collaborated with us on many AT ventures over the years—had an unexpected outcome. The Lion’s Club purchased the device for him!
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 | 09 | 01 | 22 | 32 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 09 | 01 | 22 | 32 |
Have not made a decision | 03 | 02 | 07 | 12 |
Subtotal | 12 | 03 | 29 | 44 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 12 | 03 | 30 | 45 |
Performance on this measure | 75% | 33.33% | 73.33% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 54 | 90% |
Satisfied | 04 | 6.67% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 3.33% |
Total | 60 | |
Response rate % | 96.67% |
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. | 01 | 00 | 14 | 15 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 08 | 00 | 13 | 21 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
4. Subtotal | 09 | 00 | 28 | 37 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
6. Subtotal | 09 | 00 | 33 | 42 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 09 | 00 | 33 | 42 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 81.82% | 85.71% |
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 | 48 | 04 | 59 | 111 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 04 | 00 | 11 | 15 |
Subtotal | 52 | 04 | 70 | 126 |
Have not made a decision | 13 | 02 | 15 | 30 |
Subtotal | 65 | 06 | 85 | 156 |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 00 | 02 | 04 |
Total | 67 | 06 | 87 | 160 |
Performance on this measure | 80% | 66.67% | 81.4% | 80.25% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 99.08% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 20 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representatives of Education | 200 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 14 |
Representatives of Community Living | 05 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 36 |
TOTAL | 275 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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275 | 00 | 00 | 275 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 147 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 28 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 39 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 36 |
Transition | 25 |
Total | 275 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
In partnership with the Delaware Department of Education (DOE), the Center for Disabilities Studies offers the Special Education Administrative Leadership (SEAL) Program. It is the state’s only alternative route program for certification as a Special Education Administrator. The 18-month program is comprised of an intensive set of learning experiences including courses, specialty sessions, internships, and an action research project. The DATI director authored the proposal that succeeded in securing U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs funding to launch the program. Specialty session topics were selected to afford SEAL scholars opportunities for much more in-depth exposure to key topics, one of which was assistive technology. In the AT specialty session, an overview of AT-related law was conducted by a staff member from the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), followed by a discussion of barriers to AT access in schools led by the DATI director. In the months following that initial session, The DATI Director offered three subsequent training sessions to familiarize the scholars with policies, procedures and practices that can mitigate those barriers. One of the scholars created a new AT process for her school district based on the information gained, and that individual subsequently was promoted to the position of Special Education Director for that district, giving her additional influence over the manner in which AT devices and services will be provided.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) has been a sponsor of the Partners in Policymaking advocacy development program for decades, and DATI routinely participates in the AT module of the training program. DDC also innovated a Partners in Policymaking spin-off, called Junior Partners, that seeks to enhance the advocacy and self-advocacy skill of transition age youth and young adults. DATI offered a training for Junior Partners this year, stressing that their “superpower” in regard to AT access is knowing the policies that govern AT access within the education, vocational rehabilitation, and developmental disabilities service system in Delaware. Key elements of these policies were reviewed, and participants were encouraged to share their own experiences with getting and using AT.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The Newark Senior Center has an active and engaged computer club that meets regularly to support the growth of computer use within the elderly population. Key to this education is the understanding of built-in tools to support accessibility. Our AT specialist has an ongoing relationship with this group and offers workshops designed to support the use of adaptive tools within the operating ecosystems of both Windows and Mac personal computers as well as smart telephone systems. This workshop regularly serves between 30-50 consumers both in-person and remote.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 36 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 36 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 0% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Evaluation data was not collected subsequent to this training.
Education | 97% |
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Employment | 00% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00% |
Community Living | 03% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 00% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
We continue to operate the Delaware Accessible Instructional Materials Center for Delaware students with print disabilities under contract from the Delaware Department of Education (DOE). Technical assistance was provided to DOE this year with regard to adoption of the language from the Marrekesh Treaty Implementation Act as the state’s new eligibility standard. Delaware had previously created two distinct pathways to eligibility, but as a result of this technical assistance, will now streamline the eligibility process with the adoption of a universal verification form that can be used for all qualifying students.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The independent living centers (ILCs) in Delaware have recently become much more engaged in meeting the AT needs of their clients, with particular emphasis on transition-age youth and young adults. We have enjoyed a constructive partnership with one of our ILCs, the Freedom Center, for some time, and this year we provided technical assistance to staff so that they could provide even more effective AT supports. This included training for 13 staff members about the services we provide and about the range of other assistive technology supports available in Delaware. We also provide technical assistance to the Freedom Center as they pursue person-centered AT solutions for those they serve.
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. JPMorganChase has a substantial presence in Delaware and partners with the Center for Disabilities Studies, home to the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative, in funding postsecondary program at the University of Delaware supporting undergraduates with autism. We have partnered for many years with JPMorgan Chase in promoting Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) each spring. This year, we were the featured exhibit at the firm’s GAAD event at a conference center in Wilmington. Approximately 150 attendees learned about DATI services as well as devices that can enhance accessibility.
2.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 63 | 11 | 74 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 33 | 09 | 42 |
Representative of Education | 26 | 02 | 28 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 35 | 04 | 39 |
Representative of Community Living | 07 | 01 | 08 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Total | 167 | 27 | 194 |
Because the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative is housed within a UCEDD (University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities), we have natural partnerships with the state’s Developmental Disabilities Council and Protection and Advocacy organization (the Disabilities Law Program). Our “DD Network Partners” routinely refer individuals to us, and we in turn engage with them by serving on their advisory bodies and inviting their participation in our AT-related initiatives. We have also had explicit engagement with the state Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. A few years ago, they funded the creation of a specialized inventory in our centers that caters to the needs of older Delawareans, and they frequently refer individuals to use for equipment demonstrations and other DATI services. This year, we also did explicit outreach to the network of senior centers throughout the state, offering to conduct a presentation for their members about AT. Those presentations almost always result in a flurry of new contacts eager to explore ideas shared in our overview.
36% of I&A contacts were previous DATI clients. 18% were referred by a personal contact, such as a friends from church, coworkers and relatives. 12% were referred by a medical or rehab facility Within this group, referring entities that were described included Easter Seals, social worker at a children's hospital and a volunteer at a rehab facility. 10% were referred by state agencies such as Division of Services for Aging Adults with Physical Disabilities and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. 4% came from our website, which is up from none the previous year. Included in the 10% that were classified as "other" were agencies like Autism DE, The Hearing Loss Association of Delaware and a nurse at JP Morgan Chase (a financial corporation and large local employer).
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?
In 2016, the legislatively-mandated Delaware Education Technology Task Force issued a report and a host of recommendations, and several of those recommendations called for enhancements to AT services and supports provided within the state’s early intervention and PreK-12 systems. Since that time, we have been in discussion with the Delaware Department of Education to develop a plan for addressing the AT-related recommendations in the report. A three-year plan was proposed in which AT guidance would be developed, with subsequent training offered to educators, administrators, families and students to familiarize them with the guidance. The plan took a back seat to urgent pandemic-related priorities, but has roared back into “action mode” with the award of Congressionally-designated spending (“earmark” funding) to DATI to support the activities. Senators Chris Coons and Tom Carper were featured at a kick-off event for this work in September 2022. In preparation for the development of guidance, DATI is hosting focus groups about AT issues throughout the state to inform the development of a survey that will be distributed statewide. We collaborated with DDOE personnel in the development of the interview protocol for the focus groups, and DDOE will distribute the survey statewide in Spring 2023.
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 are in the early phase of this collaboration. Outcomes will be reported in subsequent years.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Other: Early Intervention;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
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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Public/State Agency | $53,213 | Training | True |
Public/State Agency | $159,638 | Technical Assistance | True |
Federal | $23,183 | Technical Assistance | True |
Private | $18,000 | Device Loan | True |
Private | $45,000 | Device Loan | True |
Public/State Agency | $4,615 | Technical Assistance | True |
Public/State Agency | $1,074 | Training | True |
Federal | $21,295 | State Financing | True |
Private | $550 | State Financing | True |
Private | $2,394 | Training | True |
Federal | $13,176 | Technical Assistance | True |
Private | $212 | Training | True |
Public/State Agency | $4,615 | Training | True |
Public/State Agency | $34,205 | State Financing | True |
Federal | $10,061 | Technical Assistance | True |
Public/State Agency | $3,222 | Technical Assistance | True |
Amount: $394,453 |
The private funding in the amounts of $45,000 and $18,000 were used to upgrade our data collection and reporting system, thus it served all of the state plan activities (we could only select one in the "Use of Funds" dropdown, and we selected "Loan"). The line for $2393.67 is a university contribution towards the director's salary and therefore impacts all activities. Training was selected since we are limited to one selection.
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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Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance . Saved: Tue Feb 14 2023 16:28:13 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)