National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Missouri 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 |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 21 | 08 | 29 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Rejected | 06 | 02 | 08 |
| Total | 27 | 12 | 39 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $4,800 | Highest Income: | $186,790 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $1,455,493 | 29 | $50,189 |
| 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 |
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| Number of Loans | 06 | 05 | 03 | 04 | 07 | 04 | 29 |
| Percentage of Loans | 20.69% | 17.24% | 10.34% | 13.79% | 24.14% | 13.79% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 29 | 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 | 29 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 29 | $400,982 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 29 | $400,982 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 1% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 4% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | 29 | 3% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 11 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 18 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
| 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 | 29 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 07 | $27,026 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $490 |
| Daily living | 02 | $7,268 |
| Environmental adaptations | 07 | $59,008 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 12 | $307,190 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 29 | $400,982 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 01 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $13,348 |
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? | 5 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Telecommunications equipment distribution |
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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) | 393 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 262 |
| C. Total Served | 655 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 655 |
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 | 418 | $302,461 |
| Hearing | 358 | $64,115 |
| Speech communication | 6 | $820 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 11 | $6,553 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 5 | $5,567 |
| Daily living | 3 | $629 |
| Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 193 | $21,421 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 994 | $401,566 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: School Reimbursement Program |
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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) | 179 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 36 |
| C. Total Served | 215 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 215 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 0 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Schools have obligation to provide AT under IDEA.
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 95 | $169,472 |
| Hearing | 75 | $74,332 |
| Speech communication | 125 | $136,866 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 36 | $49,162 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 8 | $9,296 |
| Daily living | 0 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 32 | $9,110 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 33 | $27,563 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 404 | $475,801 |
Activity 3
| 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) | 13 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 12 |
| C. Total Served | 25 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 25 |
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 | 0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 2 | $2,283 |
| Speech communication | 1 | $270 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 7 | $24,170 |
| Daily living | 1 | $4,091 |
| Environmental adaptations | 6 | $22,171 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 5 | $24,312 |
| Computers and related | 2 | $4,143 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 1 | $10,770 |
| Total | 25 | $92,210 |
Activity 4
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: MFP AT Service |
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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) | 22 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 7 |
| 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 | 0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 5 | $12,578 |
| Daily living | 19 | $33,092 |
| Environmental adaptations | 5 | $13,488 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 0 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 29 | $59,158 |
Activity 5
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: iCanConnect |
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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) | 33 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 8 |
| C. Total Served | 41 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 41 |
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 | 58 | $61,334 |
| Hearing | 30 | $31,945 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
| Daily living | 0 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 32 | $34,501 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 120 | $127,780 |
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
The goal of downhill longboarding is speed and nothing but speed. To call it extreme is an understatement. Derrick, a resident of southwest Missouri, was hooked on the sport when he first tried it in 2011. Three years later, Derrick experienced a spinal cord injury that left him with paralysis of the legs when he hydroplaned, missed a turn, and collided head-on with a truck. Undeterred, Derrick set his mind to returning to the sport he loved. In need of an accessible vehicle to get to competitions, Derrick was able to secure funding for an accessible vehicle through MoAT’s financial loan program. The pinnacle of Derrick’s success thus far occurred this summer when he won first place in the adaptive longboard competition at EkstremSportVeko, the largest action sports competition in the world.
A wheelchair accessible van can mean the difference between freedom and limitations. The cost of adapted vans – often upwards of $60,000 – can be a significant hindrance to individuals being able to obtain one. Despite considerable hard work in raising funds and obtaining a vehicle loan, Zamyen’s mother was still short in her quest to purchase an accessible vehicle for the family. When mom reached out to MoAT for support and resources, she learned about the Kids Assistive Technology Program (KAT) through which she was able to obtain the remaining funding that at last allowed the family to obtain an accessible vehicle. Through grit, determination and an assist from MoAT’s Kids Assistive Technology Program, The Boston family is now able to hit the road together.
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 | 00 | 779 | 779 |
| 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 | 00 | 779 | 779 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 779 | 779 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 779 | 779 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 665 | 66.9% |
| Satisfied | 48 | 4.83% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 103 | 10.36% |
| Not at all satisfied | 06 | 0.6% |
| Nonrespondent | 172 | 17.3% |
| Total Surveyed | 994 | |
| Response rate % | 82.7% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 71 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 2,047 |
| C. Total | 2,118 |
| 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 | 2,118 |
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 | 03 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Hearing | 02 | $120 | $0 | $120 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 | $1,800 | $550 | $1,250 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 59 | $45,604 | $2,600 | $43,004 |
| Daily Living | 42 | $3,254 | $0 | $3,254 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 02 | $3,795 | $200 | $3,595 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 02 | $92,800 | $69,500 | $23,300 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 111 | $147,423 | $72,850 | $74,573 |
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 | 84 | $19,847 | $0 | $19,847 |
| Hearing | 17 | $1,727 | $70 | $1,657 |
| Speech Communication | 17 | $9,538 | $0 | $9,538 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 | $235 | $0 | $235 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,490 | $664,791 | $18,073 | $646,718 |
| Daily Living | 1,255 | $250,608 | $25,319 | $225,289 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 53 | $14,616 | $0 | $14,616 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 14 | $7,331 | $5 | $7,326 |
| Computers and Related | 25 | $13,500 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 07 | $4,340 | $0 | $4,340 |
| Total | 2,965 | $986,533 | $43,467 | $943,066 |
D. Anecdote
We do not measure the value of assistive technology by how long someone uses it but by how impactful it is in helping someone increase or maintain functional capabilities. North central Missouri resident Rose faced losing her employment when her recovery from a foot injury took longer than the amount of paid time off she was allowed. In need of a solution to her dire situation, Rose sought the assistance of a MoAT supported device re-use center. Her situation was reviewed, her options explored, and in the end she was appropriately matched with a knee scooter that let her return to work the next day, thus keeping her employed. “The use of the knee scooter enables me to get around while at work without being on my injured foot,” Rose remarked during a follow-up call.
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. | 06 | 06 | 1,025 | 1,037 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 04 | 01 | 821 | 826 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 04 | 209 | 217 |
| 4. Subtotal | 14 | 11 | 2,055 | 2,080 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 36 | 36 |
| 6. Subtotal | 14 | 11 | 2,091 | 2,116 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 8. Total | 14 | 11 | 2,093 | 2,118 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 98.18% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,930 | 91.12% |
| Satisfied | 178 | 8.4% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 06 | 0.28% |
| Not at all satisfied | 03 | 0.14% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.05% |
| Total Surveyed | 2,118 | |
| Response rate % | 99.95% |
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) | 706 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 17 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 16 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 16 |
| Total | 755 |
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 | 20 | 02 | 22 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 17 | 02 | 19 |
| Representative of Education | 491 | 05 | 496 |
| Representative of Employment | 04 | 00 | 04 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 113 | 05 | 118 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 61 | 16 | 77 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 | 19 | 19 |
| Total | 706 | 49 | 755 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 163 | 21 | 184 |
| Hearing | 77 | 09 | 86 |
| Speech Communication | 738 | 97 | 835 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 251 | 28 | 279 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Daily Living | 88 | 11 | 99 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 165 | 21 | 186 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 12 | 00 | 12 |
| Computers and Related | 301 | 40 | 341 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 1,795 | 227 | 2,022 |
E. Anecdote
The ability of school districts to borrow devices for trial with non-vocal individuals is a vital service device loans play. When presented with an iPad with the TouchChat app, Phoenix showed quick mastery of the device and app as he easily learned to navigate between page sets. “His little eyes lit up every time he made a choice. For a child with zero spoken words, this made a tremendous impact”, remarked his speech therapist.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 315 | 02 | 137 | 454 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 81 | 01 | 25 | 107 |
| Subtotal | 396 | 03 | 162 | 561 |
| Have not made a decision | 103 | 00 | 35 | 138 |
| Subtotal | 499 | 03 | 197 | 699 |
| Nonrespondent | 05 | 00 | 02 | 07 |
| Total | 504 | 03 | 199 | 706 |
| Performance on this measure | 79.36% | 100% | 82.23% | |
G. Acquisition 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. | 01 | 06 | 25 | 32 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 07 | 01 | 05 | 13 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| 4. Subtotal | 09 | 07 | 33 | 49 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 09 | 07 | 33 | 49 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 09 | 07 | 33 | 49 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 717 | 94.97% |
| Satisfied | 27 | 3.58% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.13% |
| Nonrespondent | 10 | 1.32% |
| Total Surveyed | 755 | |
| Response rate % | 98.68% |
I. Notes:
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 259 |
| Hearing | 231 |
| Speech Communication | 22 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 14 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 223 |
| Daily Living | 245 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 21 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 07 |
| Computers and Related | 53 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 08 |
| Total # of Device Demonstrations | 1,083 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 968 | 24 | 992 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 98 | 206 | 304 |
| Representatives of Education | 02 | 16 | 18 |
| Representatives of Employment | 09 | 03 | 12 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 03 | 05 | 08 |
| Representative of Community Living | 02 | 13 | 15 |
| Representative of Technology | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Total | 1,083 | 269 | 1,352 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 52 |
| Service Provider | 157 |
| Vendor | 121 |
| Repair Service | 02 |
| Others | 29 |
| Total | 361 |
D. Anecdote
Access to assistive technology opens up educational opportunities for students with disabilities. When Garrett’s school district was unable to provide him with adequate information on screen reading software, he turned to MoAT’s device demonstration center in Springfield, Missouri. There he was able to compare and contrast several different screen reading programs with assistance from a trained individual, who is himself a screen reader user. Through this guided, informative access, Garrett concluded that JAWS was the best match for his individual needs.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 52 | 23 | 955 | 1,030 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 01 | 24 | 25 |
| Subtotal | 52 | 24 | 979 | 1,055 |
| Have not made a decision | 02 | 00 | 25 | 27 |
| Subtotal | 54 | 24 | 1,004 | 1,082 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 54 | 24 | 1,005 | 1,083 |
| Performance on this measure | 96.3% | 100% | 97.41% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 927 | 68.57% |
| Satisfied | 89 | 6.58% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 13 | 0.96% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.07% |
| Nonrespondent | 322 | 23.82% |
| Total | 1,352 | |
| Response rate % | 76.18% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 07 | 12 | 1,829 | 1,848 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 11 | 02 | 826 | 839 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 05 | 04 | 212 | 221 |
| 4. Subtotal | 23 | 18 | 2,867 | 2,908 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 36 | 36 |
| 6. Subtotal | 23 | 18 | 2,903 | 2,944 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 8. Total | 23 | 18 | 2,905 | 2,946 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 78.26% | 77.78% | 91.39% | 91.21% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 367 | 25 | 1,092 | 1,484 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 81 | 02 | 49 | 132 |
| Subtotal | 448 | 27 | 1,141 | 1,616 |
| Have not made a decision | 105 | 00 | 60 | 165 |
| Subtotal | 553 | 27 | 1,201 | 1,781 |
| Nonrespondent | 05 | 00 | 03 | 08 |
| Total | 558 | 27 | 1,204 | 1,789 |
| Performance on this measure | 81.01% | 100% | 94.93% | 90.68% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 97.18% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 90.32% | 90% | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 790 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 162 |
| Representatives of Education | 389 |
| Representatives of Employment | 375 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 260 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 1,458 |
| Representatives of Technology | 135 |
| Unable to Categorize | 434 |
| TOTAL | 4,003 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,765 | 1,238 | 00 | 4,003 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 2,442 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 567 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 629 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 268 |
| Transition | 97 |
| Total | 4,003 |
C. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
The Missouri Open Door (MOD) Series is a monthly high-impact training hosted by Missouri Assistive Technology and the Institute for Human Development at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. The series focuses on building AT knowledge across the lifespan with each month focusing on a different theme (e.g. social isolation, health management, recreation, safety and security, etc.). The series aim to build AT capacity among providers across the state as well as complimenting the state’s Technology First initiative. The series has averaged around 75 participants per month.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Transition Training Institute (TTI) provided a two-day forum for MoAT to continue its work in encouraging greater incorporation of assistive technology and accessible educational materials into the transition plans of students moving from K-12 to post-school. Approximately 75 school-based transition coordinators, state education agency staff and vocational rehabilitation counselors attended the sessions which focused on laying out a coordinated set of activities starting when the student turns 16 to help ensure understanding of and access to both assistive technology and accessible educational materials in the receiving environment (i.e. post-secondary, employment, etc.). These trainings and related activities are intended to increase the number of students capable and prepared to address both their AT needs and/or AEM needs upon graduation.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
MoAT’s “Let’s Talk ICT” series provides awareness and builds skills in the area of electronic information and digital service accessibility for both novices and professionals. There were seven training opportunities held this past year. Topics covered ranged from remediation of PDFs to Atl Text, and from web accessibility standards to web testing. Approximately 170 individuals attended the sessions live. Trainings are recorded and posted on MoAT’s YouTube channel.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 171 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 96 |
| No known outcome at this time | 01 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 268 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 99.6% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 24% |
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| Employment | 32% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00% |
| Community Living | 41% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 03% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Technical assistance related to increasing the usage of assistive technology among employees with developmental disabilities competitively employed has been provided to the state’s Division of Developmental Disabilities as part of their Employment First initiative. David Baker, who has an extensive background in AT implantation, resource development and AT consideration, has provided the assistance, which has focused primarily on the use of tablet/smartphones to assist in pre-vocational and job skills. Technical assistance has been provided through curriculum development, training and one-on-one consultation to supported employment providers. Positive results thus far achieved include development of a getting started with AT and employment guide and an increase in the number of supported employment providers using or starting to consider using assistive technology as a tool for employment success.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Both Missouri’s NWD and UCEDD have been receiving technical assistance related to increasing knowledge and access to assistive technology for individuals currently in or transitioning to community living. Activities have included the Missouri Open Door Workshop series which melds assistive technology into the Charting the Life Course framework and the development of the AT Academy designed to increase AT capacity throughout the DD system statewide. Assistance is primarily being provided by David Baker, with topic expert support provided by additional MoAT staff.
C. Notes:
Public Awareness
Public Awareness Activities
Public Awareness Narratives
Describe in detail at least one and no more than two innovative or high-impact public awareness activities conducted during this reporting period. Highlight the content/focus of the awareness information shared, the mechanism used to disseminate or communicate the awareness information, the numbers and/or types of individuals reached, and positive outcomes resulting from the activity. If quantative numbers are available regarding the reach of the activity, please provide those: however, quantative data is not required.
1. Missouri's aging population puts greater emphasis on MoAT to find avenues to meet seniors where they are at. Several public awareness events featuring programs and introducing individuals to devices were conducted targeting this audience including several presentations at senior centers and Area Agencies on Aging, along with sponsoring a booth at the state fair during senior day. Roughly 1,500 individuals were reached at these events and positive results noted such as increased demos to this population, more re-use devices matched with seniors and greater submission of applications for the Telecommunications Access Program.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,903 | 843 | 2,746 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 598 | 322 | 920 |
| Representative of Education | 2,794 | 138 | 2,932 |
| Representative of Employment | 94 | 26 | 120 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 633 | 14 | 647 |
| Representative of Community Living | 2,277 | 23 | 2,300 |
| Representative of Technology | 109 | 00 | 109 |
| Unable to Categorize | 15 | 03 | 18 |
| Total | 8,423 | 1,369 | 9,792 |
Referral Types:
The number of representatives of employment who utilized our information and assistance services nearly tripled this past year. This increase ties back to efforts over the year to do more outreach to employment providers participating in the state’s Employment First initiative and also to a renewed agreement with our state vocational rehabilitation agency that put strong emphasis on counselors utilizing MoAT for guidance related to consideration of AT for clients.
Referral Sources:
We work with all 23 centers for independent living in the state, plus have strong connections with a majority of our 514 school districts, 24 regional vocational rehabilitation offices, regional rehabilitation for the blind offices and our state Division of Developmental Disabilities regional offices, thus giving us extremely good geographic coverage for referrals across the state. At a minimum, we receive request for I & A from 100 or Missouri’s 115 counties per year. Centers for Independent Living comprise approximately 35% of our referrals, school districts 25%, state agencies 15% and remaining 25% coming mainly from outreach activities such as participation at transition fairs, webinar series, presentations, conference, etc.
Notes:
Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes
Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities
| Coordination/Collaboration activities are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR coordination/collaboration activities for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 1 |
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A. Coordination/Collaboration
1. As concisely as possible, describe the partnership initiative. What activities/services were provided? Who are the major collaborating organizations and what is their role? Who is served/benefited? What funding was used to implement the initiative?
MoAT collaborated with the Missouri Head Injury Association, the Adult Brain Injury Program within the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Institute for Human Development at the University of Missouri Kansas City on developing an AT Toolkit designed to introduce assistive technology devices for specific common conditions encountered by individuals with new TBI's. Funds from MoAT and from the Adult Brain Injury Program were combined for this initiative.
2. As concisely as possible, describe the measurable results of the initiative and any lessons learned. How did access to AT change as a result of the coordination/collaboration/partnership? How did awareness of AT change as a result of the partnership? How did the reach of the state AT program change as a result of the partnership? What made the partnership successful? What would you change or wish you had done differently? Provided funding/resources are available, will the initiative continue or is this a one-time event? What advice would you give for replication of the initiative? Please include URL for initiative if available.
The initial AT toolkit focused on AT devices for individuals with TBI who struggled with emotional control The kit contained five devices ranging from low to high tech and supporting instructions. Case managers assisting these individuals were also trained as additional support. While the devices contained in the toolkits did translate to improvements among those who received them, we learned that there was a need for better materials to assist the users, among other things. This collaboration has helped connect MoAT to several key local and state agencies addressing TBI and will serve as the basis for further collaboration. This initiative will continue and be refined. Replication efforts should put an emphasis on understanding learning styles, support networks and technology comfort of participants.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Community Participation and Integration; Health; Other: Mental Health;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Device Loan; Training; Information & Assistance; Public Awareness;
Overview of State Improvement Activities
| State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 01 |
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B. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
MoAT has updated and re-established its Memorandum of Understanding with the state vocational agency. A variety of features were added to the MOU that have increased the use of MoAT's loan program, I & A services, demonstration, and training services as a result. VR and MoAT are currently working on developing a training series covering AT consideration, AT devices and AT resources, plus working on an intake form for future referrals to MoAT for assistance.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
The Memorandum of Understanding covers the array of programs and services available to VR counselors and their clients and how they can be accessed. It also touches on several activities for further collaboration related to increasing AT knowledge for all VR staff. A full version of the agreement can be obtained by contacting David Baker at Dbaker@mo-at.org.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Employment
Additional And Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $500,000 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $48,694 | State Financing | True |
| State Appropriations | $303,500 | Demonstration | True |
| State Appropriations | $700,440 | State Financing | True |
| Federal | $175,020 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $100,000 | State Financing | True |
| Amount: $1,827,654 |
For any leveraged funding reported above for which data could not be reported, please describe the extenuating circumstances that precluded data from being reported and efforts to remediate the situation in future reporting periods.
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All Section 4 AT Act grantees were awarded $80,000.00 in supplimental Public Health Workforce grant funding to increase the full-time equivalent (FTE) of staff withing the disability and aging network for public health professionals. Please document the status of these funds below. |
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C. Describe any unique issues with your data in this section (e.g., the reason why you were unable to report the number of individuals served with additional or leveraged funds).
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