National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Kansas 2022

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
KU AT Program: Assistive Technology for Kansans
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.atk.ku.edu
Mailing Address:
2601 Gabriel Ave.
City:
Parsons
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
67357
Program Email:
ssack@ku.edu
Phone:
620-421-8367
TTY:
620-421-0954

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
The University of Kansas Center for Research Inc.
Mailing Address:
Youngberg Hall 2385 Irving Hill Road
City:
Lawrence
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66044
Program URL:
http://www.atk.ku.edu

Implementing Entity

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):
Sack, Sara
Title:
Senior Research Professor
Phone:
620-421-8367
E-mail:
ssack@ku.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Sack, Sara
Title:
Senior Research Professor
Phone:
620-421-8367
E-mail:
ssack@ku.edu
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):
Reed, Alicia
Title:
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Office of Research
Phone:
785-864-7231
E-mail:
amreed@ku.edu

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 28 35 63
Approved Not made 00 02 02
Rejected 04 05 09
Total 32 42 74

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $9,528 Highest Income: $121,656

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$2,285,664 63 $36,280

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 17 16 13 07 04 06 63
Percentage of Loans 26.98% 25.4% 20.63% 11.11% 6.35% 9.52% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 63 100%
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 63 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 63 $667,307
Partnership Loans 00 $0
Total 63 $667,307

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 5.5%
Highest 5.5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
347 63 5.5%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 63
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 63

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 13 $50,653
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 07 $33,577
Daily living 07 $23,372
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 32 $554,886
Computers and related 01 $694
Recreation, sports, and leisure 03 $4,125
Total 63 $667,307

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 05
Net loss for loans in default $22,871

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?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)83
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)26
C. Total Served109

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures109

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 9$9,745
Hearing 15$3,023
Speech communication5$1,647
Learning, cognition, and developmental 6$2,339
Mobility, seating and positioning1$2,500
Daily living 68$21,796
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 1$5,000
Computers and related 4$8,603
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total109$54,653

Activity 2
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: Funding Eligibility Assistance

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)125
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)382
C. Total Served507

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures507

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 34$38,004
Hearing 27$10,726
Speech communication43$132,654
Learning, cognition, and developmental 13$9,951
Mobility, seating and positioning108$81,319
Daily living 206$34,801
Environmental adaptations41$179,893
Vehicle modification and transportation 11$123,503
Computers and related 40$68,864
Recreation, sports, and leisure6$4,982
Total529$684,697



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

A couple with four young children reached out to Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) staff for assistance in obtaining funds for a van conversion that included a dropped floor and electric lift for their 10 year old son who has multiple physical disabilities and medical needs. The conversion of the van allowed the mom and dad to safely load Samuel in his reclining wheelchair. A larger van was needed since Samuel needs to be in a reclining position due to a history of a collapsed diaphragm. Samuel’s mom, whose motto is “Dragon Mom - never give up”, and ATK staff worked together to fully fund the $15,411 for the conversion. Donors included Ambucs, Children's Variety Club, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation DME Fund, the Paisley Mae Foundation, and the Trinity Lutheran Church. The parents purchased the vehicle with personal funds. Samuel and his two brothers and sister have plenty of room on family trips.

Husband and wife standing beside a drop lift van with four children looking out and smiling.
Impact Area

The Kansas Telework Program financed a vehicle for a young man in Manhattan. He has three part-time jobs, one of which is as a volunteer firefighter. It is imperative that he has a reliable vehicle in order to respond to calls. His personal vehicle has a navigation system that provides detailed onscreen and verbal directions so he can navigate from any location in response to an emergency call. This is essential due since his head injury makes navigation difficult without these supports. The reliability of his new vehicle also allows him to maintain part-time employment at a youth crisis home and occasional use of his vehicle for a non-emergency medical transport service. He can confidently know he will be on time and available for all three employers.

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. 38 41 408 487
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 12 10 107 129
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 04 05 37 46
4. Subtotal 54 56 552 662
5. None of the above 04 01 12 17
6. Subtotal 58 57 564 679
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 58 57 564 679
9. Performance on this measure 93.1% 98.25% 97.87%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 455 67.01%
Satisfied 198 29.16%
Satisfied somewhat 16 2.36%
Not at all satisfied 05 0.74%
Nonrespondent 05 0.74%
Total Surveyed 679
Response rate % 99.26%

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 667
C. Total 667

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 667

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 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

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 04 $3,894 $0 $3,894
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 328 $309,217 $0 $309,217
Daily Living 369 $200,961 $0 $200,961
Environmental Adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 04 $3,025 $0 $3,025
Computers and Related 01 $399 $0 $399
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 706 $517,496 $0 $517,496

D. Anecdote

Emersyn is classic 9 years old, in the 4th grade in western Kansas, she enjoys school and loves playing with her friends on the playground. When she was a baby, she was not developing the typical motor milestones so her parents took her to see a pediatric doctor in Aurora, Colorado. The doctor diagnosed her as having a “shrunken cerebellum” or Cerebellar Hypoplasia where the bottom of the cerebellum, just above the spinal cord is not fully developed. He noted this is very rare and only the second case he has treated. As a result, Emersyn has difficulty with her balance and coordination movement. Her physical therapist contacted Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) to borrow a reverse walker. After measurements were identified, ATK provided a loan of a reverse walker with swivel wheels. The loan was successful and ATK staff found one that fit her in the Kansas Reuse program inventory. Emersyn uses it in her home, school and community independently. Her physical therapist notes the walker allows her to participate with her classmates with out the support of the school staff for balance. Because of the walker, Emersyn is able to walk longer distances, it improves her strength and endurance. School staff note the reverse walker with swivel wheels allows her to participate in PE: running races, playing games, and kickball just like her peers. Emersons’ mother states: “The walker was the missing puzzle piece Emersyn needed to be a kid – she can now run and play with her peers in and out of school. She has mastered the walker to the point of almost needing a speedometer to keep her from being Speedy Gonzales. With the walker, Emersyn has the ability to learn, grow and play as she makes her way into middle and high school.”