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

Loan Applications
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/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $10,332 Highest Income: $42,000

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$164,412 08 $20,552

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
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

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%

Loan Type Summary
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

Interest Rates
Lowest 3%
Highest 5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
30 08 3.75%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
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

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

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 ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)458
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)64
C. Total Served522

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures522

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 / ServiceNumber of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 151$162,490
Hearing 1$312
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 5$266
Mobility, seating and positioning6$1,181
Daily living 0$0
Environmental adaptations6$2,224
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 2968$1,042,502
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total3137$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 ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)124
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)26
C. Total Served150

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures150

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 / ServiceNumber of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 0$0
Hearing 0$0
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning0$0
Daily living 0$0
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 150$272,400
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total150$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.

Violette and her dog with their newly acquired modified vehicle.
Impact Area

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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.