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? | 1 |
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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) | 25 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 4 |
C. Total Served | 29 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 29 |
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 | 2 | $130 |
Hearing | 0 | $0 |
Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 2 | $130 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
Daily living | 16 | $4,535 |
Environmental adaptations | 2 | $120 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 1 | $500 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 60 | $670 |
Total | 83 | $6,085 |
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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After her parents passed away, Jennifer moved into an adult foster care and wanted to be able to do things when she wanted and how she wanted. Jennifer has cerebral palsy resulting in quadriplegia and uses a power wheelchair. She has limited use of her arms and legs. She wanted to be able to control her lights and entertainment without needing staff support. Michigan Assistive Technology Program used private dollars and No Wrong Door federal funds to provide Jennifer with an Echo Dot, power support including a surge protector, wall charger, and powered USB hub to control and power her television. Combined with open ended loans of a Fire Stick, iPad, and smart light bulbs, Jennifer can use her voice to answer her phone, control her iPad, turn on and off her lights, and operate her television. She is so excited about the freedom and independence the devices provide, choosing when and what to watch, who to call, what calls to answer, and doing what she wants when she wants using her iPad. Her next goal is to try devices for feeding herself handsfree.
Darlene acquired a laptop through MATP using Michigan Health Endowment Funds. Darlene has mental illness and other disabilities related to aging. The laptop was accessible for her for her job and was used for her job as a health advocate. With MATP program support, she was able to use her laptop to continue her job when it went virtual due to the COVID 19 pandemic. She then continued to use the laptop when she moved into a position in state government. Darlene reported the laptop helped to keep her connected and employed and continuing to use it when she moved positions made it possible to focus on her new job and not learning the features of a new computer. She is thankful to MATP for helping her smoothly transition to a dream job.
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 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
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 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 28 | 96.55% |
Satisfied | 01 | 3.45% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 29 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 160 |
C. Total | 160 |
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 | 160 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 09 | $471 | $0 | $471 |
Hearing | 06 | $655 | $0 | $655 |
Speech Communication | 01 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 | $34 | $0 | $34 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | $430 | $0 | $430 |
Daily Living | 48 | $2,488 | $0 | $2,488 |
Environmental Adaptations | 04 | $389 | $0 | $389 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 20 | $6,658 | $0 | $6,658 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 69 | $8,445 | $1,300 | $7,145 |
Total | 160 | $19,820 | $1,300 | $18,520 |
Marie who is in her 70s acquired an iPad through MATP's open ended loan program. MATP staff helped her set up her iPad including accessibility features and apps. Marie requested support for apps that would help her with anxiety and depression which had worsened since the pandemic. Marie reported, "I am so grateful to MATP and MDRC for assisting me in the use of my iPad. For the first time I have and use applications helping me deal positively with my mental health."
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 | 05 | 120 | 125 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 05 | 06 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 04 | 23 | 27 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 10 | 148 | 158 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 10 | 149 | 159 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
8. Total | 00 | 10 | 150 | 160 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 98.67% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 152 | 95% |
Satisfied | 06 | 3.75% |
Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.63% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.63% |
Total Surveyed | 160 | |
Response rate % | 99.38% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 111 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 03 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 02 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
Total | 117 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 101 | 00 | 101 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 10 | 01 | 11 |
Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 111 | 06 | 117 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 32 | 00 | 32 |
Hearing | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Speech Communication | 02 | 01 | 03 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 07 | 01 | 08 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Daily Living | 103 | 00 | 103 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 06 | 03 | 09 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 83 | 00 | 83 |
Total | 236 | 06 | 242 |
Stephanie contacted the MATP because no loan closets in her area were able to loan her a walker that felt safe for her. Her current walker was starting to fall apart and she did not feel safe using it, especially outside her house. MATP provided a Nova Mighty Mac Walker for her as a loaner while waiting for funding. She sent a note to the program saying "Thank you again. Today was my first day going out. Thank you so much."