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)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
State Financing
| 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 |
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 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Last resort - Activity |
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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) | 25 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 4 |
| C. Total Served | 29 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| 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:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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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.
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.
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. | 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
| 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
| 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
| 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."
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. | 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
| 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
| 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
| 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 |
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D. 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."