National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Illinois 2022
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
State AT Program Title:
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.iltech.org
Mailing Address:
701 N. Walnut Street
City:
Springfield
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
62702
Program Email:
wgunther@iltech.org
Phone:
217-522-7985
TTY:
800-852-5110
Lead Agency
Agency Name:
Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services
Mailing Address:
100 S. Grand Avenue, East
City:
Springfield
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
62794
Program URL:
http://www.dhs.state.il.us
Implementing Entity
Name of Implementing Agency:
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
Mailing Address:
701 N. Walnut Street
City
Springfield
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
62702
Program URL:
http://www.iltech.org
Program Director and Other Contacts
Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Gunther, Wilhelmina
Title:
President/CEO
Phone:
217-522-7985
E-mail:
wgunther@iltech.org
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Nash, Sybil
Title:
Project Officer
Phone:
217-524-0695
E-mail:
sybil.nash2@illinois.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Gunther, Wilhelmina
Title:
President/CEO
Phone:
217-522-7985
E-mail:
wgunther@iltech.org
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
Certifying Representative
Name (last, first):
Patrick, Rahnee
Title:
Director
Phone:
217-557-0401
E-mail:
Rahnee.Patrick@illinois.gov
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 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 05 | 03 | 08 |
| Approved Not made | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Rejected | 25 | 07 | 32 |
| Total | 31 | 11 | 42 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $10,332 | Highest Income: | $42,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $164,412 | 08 | $20,552 |
| 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 |
||
| Number of Loans | 03 | 04 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 08 |
| Percentage of Loans | 37.5% | 50% | 12.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 08 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 08 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 08 | $123,662 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 08 | $123,662 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 3% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 08 | 3.75% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 07 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 01 |
| 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 | 08 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 03 | $8,070 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 05 | $115,592 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 08 | $123,662 |
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? | 2 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: AT Purchase and Distribution to VR Customers |
|---|
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) | 458 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 64 |
| C. Total Served | 522 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 522 |
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 | 151 | $162,490 |
| Hearing | 1 | $312 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 5 | $266 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 6 | $1,181 |
| Daily living | 0 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 6 | $2,224 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 2968 | $1,042,502 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 3137 | $1,208,975 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Telecommunications equipment distribution |
|---|
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) | 124 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 26 |
| C. Total Served | 150 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 150 |
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 | 0 | $0 |
| 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 | 150 | $272,400 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 150 | $272,400 |
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 |
|---|
D. Anecdote
VIOLETTE'S STORY - I was in need of a different van as my disability was giving me more issues with transferring from my chair to the driver’s seat. I knew about and have dealt with Illinois Assistive Technology Program during my employment with LINC Inc. As we all know, adapted vans are very expensive. I spoke to my church about some possible assistance. My church graciously took up a collection and made a match donation, which resulted in a down payment. With the down payment and great interest rates and terms that the IATP ATLoan Program offers, I was able to afford a 2017 Pacifica. I have an adaptive van and it allows me to help people with disabilities or able-bodied people get to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, or just a picnic at a park. Thank you so much IATP for helping me help others as well as myself to live independently. MORE ABOUT VIOLETTE - Violette received the 2022 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in the Senior Category for Region 5 -Southern. This award recognizes individual volunteers through a statewide award program to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in the State of Illinois.
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. | ||||