National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Idaho 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 |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 07 | 05 | 12 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 07 | 05 | 12 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $11,580 | Highest Income: | $103,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $542,077 | 12 | $45,173 |
| Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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| Number of Loans | 01 | 05 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 | 12 |
| Percentage of Loans | 8.33% | 41.67% | 8.33% | 8.33% | 8.33% | 25% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 04 | 33.33% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 08 | 66.67% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 12 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Partnership Loans | 12 | $58,287 |
| Total | 12 | $58,287 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 2.75% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 6% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 12 | 4% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 08 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 04 |
| 6.1% to 8.0% | 00 |
| 8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
| 10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
| 12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
| 14.1% + | 00 |
| Total | 12 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 12 | $18,526 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 06 | $39,761 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 18 | $58,287 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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? | Telecommunications equipment distribution |
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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) | 7 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 3 |
| C. Total Served | 10 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 10 |
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 | 9 | $2,327 |
| Hearing | 4 | $967 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 1 | $55 |
| 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 | 14 | $3,349 |
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
A young woman needed a loan for an accessible van. Her DTI was fine, but her credit score was below bank standards. She is young and needs more time to build enough credit history, but what credit she has so far is spotless. She lives within her means and puts 15% or more of her income in savings each month to put down a third of the cost of the van. She has paralysis of her lower body and uses a wheelchair. She says her dream is to have a vehicle to be more independent in getting to work and appointments for herself and her baby. She says that when she has a goal, she takes it seriously, as shown in her determination to save for this van. This woman is also a VR client and works for the Department of Labor, so she has much support. The loan committee voted to guarantee this loan, but before I could process it, the client called me back to say she had received an additional $4,000 to put down on the van from her DOL career planner’s husband, who rallied his team at work to raise the money. She also told me that her local Center for Independent Living director was teaching her to drive. Then the vendor called to say he was putting some extra work into the van and wanted to reduce the price for the client because he wanted her first vehicle to be a great experience. When all was said and done, the loan came out to less than half the original amount we approved.
This woman needed a wheelchair lift for her minivan to access her community.
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 | 03 | 17 | 20 |
| 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 | 01 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 03 | 18 | 21 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 03 | 19 | 22 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 03 | 19 | 22 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 94.74% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 21 | 95.45% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 4.55% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 22 | |
| 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 | 372 |
| C. Total | 372 |
| 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 | 372 |
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 | 08 | $19,390 | $0 | $19,390 |
| Hearing | 74 | $73,521 | $0 | $73,521 |
| Speech Communication | 03 | $10,350 | $0 | $10,350 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 258 | $22,467 | $0 | $22,467 |
| Daily Living | 178 | $10,751 | $0 | $10,751 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 14 | $45,560 | $0 | $45,560 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 17 | $9,230 | $0 | $9,230 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 555 | $191,504 | $0 | $191,504 |
D. Anecdote
A lady contacted IATP inquiring about our alternative financing program because she needed hearing aids. Unfortunately, a loan payment would have been too much of a burden due to income. Thankfully, IATP had received a donated set of hearing aids, and a local community organization provided her funding, which covered the cost of getting the hearing aids programmed.
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. | 11 | 02 | 349 | 362 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 09 | 00 | 01 | 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 | 20 | 02 | 350 | 372 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 20 | 02 | 350 | 372 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 20 | 02 | 350 | 372 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 349 | 93.82% |
| Satisfied | 23 | 6.18% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 372 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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) | 252 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 37 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 43 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 28 |
| Total | 360 |
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 | 23 | 14 | 37 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 113 | 39 | 152 |
| Representative of Education | 74 | 37 | 111 |
| Representative of Employment | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 38 | 12 | 50 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representatives of Technology | 02 | 06 | 08 |
| Total | 252 | 108 | 360 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 19 | 09 | 28 |
| Hearing | 27 | 14 | 41 |
| Speech Communication | 75 | 28 | 103 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 99 | 38 | 137 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 03 | 02 | 05 |
| Daily Living | 10 | 09 | 19 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 142 | 35 | 177 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | 04 | 06 |
| Total | 400 | 160 | 560 |
E. Anecdote
A program coordinator for an 18-21 program approached the IATP demo table at the Tools for Life secondary transition and assistive technology conference about one of their students presenting as part of a panel. She had a very soft voice and was challenging to hear. We loaned the student a voice amplifier for the presentation, and they then borrowed the device for their school board presentation the following week. The student was thrilled to find her voice and be heard!
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 | 165 | 06 | 38 | 209 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 21 | 01 | 19 | 41 |
| Subtotal | 186 | 07 | 57 | 250 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 186 | 08 | 57 | 251 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 186 | 08 | 58 | 252 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 87.5% | 100% | |
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. | 44 | 01 | 18 | 63 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 23 | 01 | 20 | 44 |
| 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 | 67 | 02 | 39 | 108 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 67 | 02 | 39 | 108 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 67 | 02 | 39 | 108 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 339 | 94.17% |
| Satisfied | 20 | 5.56% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.28% |
| Total Surveyed | 360 | |
| Response rate % | 99.72% |
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 | 11 |
| Speech Communication | 30 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 31 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 06 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 14 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Device Demonstrations | 103 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 30 | 00 | 30 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 10 | 24 | 34 |
| Representatives of Education | 54 | 40 | 94 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 06 | 04 | 10 |
| Representative of Community Living | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representative of Technology | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Total | 103 | 68 | 171 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 44 |
| Service Provider | 17 |
| Vendor | 75 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 14 |
| Total | 150 |
D. Anecdote
A parent provided her experience working with Idaho AT Project staff to support her daughter. She explained that the IATP staff allowed them to narrow down what would work best. Items for notetaking and organizational support for college were demonstrated to support their decision-making process. They decided to purchase her an early graduation/Christmas gift comprised of some of the devices the IATP staff demonstrated and subsequently loaned to them. They were happy with the outcome. As a result, she has been able to follow along in class, complete homework, and stay organized.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 65 | 09 | 19 | 93 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 01 | 04 | 07 |
| Subtotal | 67 | 10 | 23 | 100 |
| Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
| Subtotal | 69 | 10 | 24 | 103 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 69 | 10 | 24 | 103 |
| Performance on this measure | 97.1% | 100% | 95.83% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 152 | 88.89% |
| Satisfied | 19 | 11.11% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 171 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
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. | 55 | 06 | 384 | 445 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 32 | 01 | 21 | 54 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 4. Subtotal | 87 | 07 | 407 | 501 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 87 | 07 | 408 | 502 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 87 | 07 | 408 | 502 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.26% | 99.4% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | 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 | 230 | 15 | 57 | 302 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 23 | 02 | 23 | 48 |
| Subtotal | 253 | 17 | 80 | 350 |
| Have not made a decision | 02 | 01 | 01 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 255 | 18 | 81 | 354 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 255 | 18 | 82 | 355 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.22% | 94.44% | 98.77% | 98.87% |
| 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 | 99.89% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 168 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 31 |
| Representatives of Education | 259 |
| Representatives of Employment | 79 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 208 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 166 |
| Representatives of Technology | 101 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,012 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442 | 322 | 248 | 1,012 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 650 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 55 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 118 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 92 |
| Transition | 97 |
| Total | 1,012 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Communication Access Program for Long-term Care Facilities In collaboration with the Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging, the IATP developed a Communication Access Program focused on long-term care facilities. In addition to creating communication access kits of equipment placed in 21 facilities, we provided training on these communication technologies to the facilities.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Tools for Life Secondary Transition and Assistive Technology conference was back to a face-to-face in March 2022. There were 90 students, 72 professionals, 25 educators, and 12 family members in attendance. Keynote speakers discussed self-determination, self-advocacy, and the assistive technology tools they use in high school, college, and employment. Featured activities included a field trip to the University of Idaho’s campus, the Realty Town group activity, and an adapted movement class. When asked what they learned about at the conference, students overwhelmingly spoke about assistive technology.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The Idaho Disability Accessibility Consortium (IDAC), co-led by IATP staff, provided training from the novice to the subject matter expert level. One participant explained that they had learned many new skills and enjoyed networking with others to develop policies and procedures for creating digital content.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 68 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 24 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 92 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 18% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 18% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 39% |
| Community Living | 18% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 07% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
IATP developed a second communication access program for vaccine providers to address hearing loss, speech communication difficulties, and access to print materials. The 70 kits include personal hearing amplifiers, transparent masks, note-writing materials, lighted magnifiers, signature guides, reading glasses, communication boards, and accessible signage. We obtained additional funding from FEMA to add iPads, Google Live Transcribe Tablets, and voice amplifiers to the kits. The kits include a manual that contains instructions for the devices, how to address communication access issues, and how to develop a facility communication plan.
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. In July, IATP staff participated in a regional Americans with Disabilities Act celebration in Post Falls, Idaho. Our local Center for Independent Living organized this event, and the team from the AT project provided a presentation about our services and how assistive technology can create accessibility. Additionally, we had a table of assistive technology devices and information to share with the 100 participants.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 326 | 94 | 420 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 243 | 24 | 267 |
| Representative of Education | 347 | 04 | 351 |
| Representative of Employment | 21 | 04 | 25 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 175 | 68 | 243 |
| Representative of Community Living | 116 | 32 | 148 |
| Representative of Technology | 18 | 09 | 27 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 1,246 | 235 | 1,481 |
Referral Types:
Individuals with Disabilities and Families- overall, we believe this increase is due to a reduction in COVID numbers. Individuals were less reluctant to leave their homes. Additionally, when looking at the subcategory of AT funding, one of our staff traveled the state and met with vendors and partner agencies (VR) to remind them of our low-interest financial loan program. We immediately saw more people reaching out and asking about funding options. Education- requests for AT support increased from the LEAs as COVID numbers dropped and a sense of normalcy returned. We have an outreach coordinator who specifically advertises to the LEAs. Employment- our increase in support for employee representatives is directly tied to training we conducted at IDVRs annual in-service training for their staff and counselors. Health, allied health, and rehabilitation- we have been provided funding to provide AT support to residences and staff in long-term care facilities.
Referral Sources:
In analyzing the overall information and referral data increase, individuals with disabilities increased by 57% from 2021 and made up 28% of our I & A total. I would point back to all the outreach and training we have conducted, including with vocational rehabilitation counselors, in addition to COVID numbers decreasing. We have seen an increase in the traffic of VR clients. Although representatives of employment are only 2% of our total I & A consumers, I would argue their overall increase of 47% increase in I & A goes back to training we conducted at IDVRs annual inservice for their staff and counselors. We did another round of this in October of 2022. It will be interesting to see if we see another bump next year. Finally, our training and support with vaccine providers and long-term care facilities have increased by 49% from last year and 16% of our overall I&A numbers. Due to COVID, it is hard to tease out the why behind our increases. AT training and awareness makes a difference.
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? | 1 |
|---|
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?
Our secondary transition conference for students with disabilities is a perfect example of one of our partnerships. The major organizations in which funding is braided include IATP, Idaho SDE- Special Education Division, and IDVR.
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 students with disabilities learned about assistive technology and other secondary transition services available in the state. This conference continues to make families, agencies, and others aware of IATP. Although this year had a smaller number of attendees due to COVID restrictions, typically, there are over 300 participants. The partnership is successful because the conference continues annually. We also show students increased their knowledge. It would be best if you had strong SDE and VR secondary transition coordinators.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Employment; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community);
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Training;
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | $6,048 | Demonstration | True |
| Federal | $3,349 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $60 | Reuse | True |
| Public/State Agency | $60,802 | Training | True |
| Federal | $31,171 | Training | True |
| Public/State Agency | $42,488 | Demonstration | True |
| Public/State Agency | $61,529 | Device Loan | True |
| Public/State Agency | $39,894 | Technical Assistance | True |
| Federal | $681 | Public Awareness, I&A | True |
| Public/State Agency | $5,898 | Public Awareness, I&A | True |
| Federal | $89,489 | Device Loan | True |
| Amount: $341,409 |
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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