National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Michigan 2022

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Michigan Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.mymdrc.org
Mailing Address:
3498 E. Lake Lansing Road Ste 100
City:
East Lansing
State:
MI
Zip Code:
48823
Program Email:
info@mymdrc.org
Phone:
517.333.2477
TTY:
711

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) - Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30010
City:
Lansing
State:
MI
Zip Code:
48909
Program URL:
https://www.michigan.gov/mrs

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
Mailing Address:
3498 E. Lake Lansing Road Ste 100
City
East Lansing
State:
MI
Zip Code:
48823
Program URL:
www.mymdrc.org

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Metzmaker, Theresa
Title:
Executive Director, MDRC
Phone:
517.333.2477
E-mail:
mdrc@mymdrc.org
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Piatt, Jenny
Title:
Director, Business Network Division, MRS
Phone:
248-763-6491
E-mail:
PiattJ@michigan.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Sterk, Aimee
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
517.333.2477
E-mail:
aimee@mymdrc.org

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Sterk, Aimee
Title:
Program Director
Phone:
517.333.2477
E-mail:
aimee@mymdrc.org

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Fullerton, Tina
Title:
State Bureau Director
Phone:
517-243-3342
E-mail:
FullertonT@michigan.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? No

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
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity?Last resort - Activity

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)25
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)4
C. Total Served29

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures29

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 2$130
Hearing 0$0
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 2$130
Mobility, seating and positioning0$0
Daily living 16$4,535
Environmental adaptations2$120
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 1$500
Recreation, sports, and leisure60$670
Total83$6,085



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

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.

Impact Area

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.

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. 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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
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%

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 160
C. Total 160

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 160

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 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

D. Anecdote

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."

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. 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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
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%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
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

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS BY TYPE OF BORROWER
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
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

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 30

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number of Devices
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

E. Anecdote

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."