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)

State AT Program Title:
Missouri Assistive Technology
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.at.mo.gov
Mailing Address:
1501 N.W. Jefferson
City:
Blue Springs
State:
Missouri
Zip Code:
64015
Program Email:
info@mo-at.org
Phone:
816-655-6700
TTY:
816-655-6710

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Missouri Assistive Technology
Mailing Address:
1501 N.W. Jefferson
City:
Blue Springs
State:
Missouri
Zip Code:
64015
Program URL:
www.at.mo.gov

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):
Baker, David
Title:
Director
Phone:
816-655-6707
E-mail:
dbaker@mo-at.org
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Baker, David
Title:
Director
Phone:
816-655-6707
E-mail:
dbaker@mo-at.org
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):
Baker, David
Title:
Director
Phone:
816-655-6707
E-mail:
dbaker@mo-at.org

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 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/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $4,800 Highest Income: $186,790

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$1,455,493 29 $50,189

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 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

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%

Loan Type Summary
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

Interest Rates
Lowest 1%
Highest 4%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
87 29 3%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
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

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

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
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)393
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)262
C. Total Served655

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures655

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 418$302,461
Hearing 358$64,115
Speech communication6$820
Learning, cognition, and developmental 11$6,553
Mobility, seating and positioning5$5,567
Daily living 3$629
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 193$21,421
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total994$401,566

Activity 2
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: School Reimbursement Program

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)179
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)36
C. Total Served215

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure215
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures0

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 / ServiceNumber of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 95$169,472
Hearing 75$74,332
Speech communication125$136,866
Learning, cognition, and developmental 36$49,162
Mobility, seating and positioning8$9,296
Daily living 0$0
Environmental adaptations32$9,110
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 33$27,563
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total404$475,801

Activity 3
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)13
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)12
C. Total Served25

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures25

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 0$0
Hearing 2$2,283
Speech communication1$270
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning7$24,170
Daily living 1$4,091
Environmental adaptations6$22,171
Vehicle modification and transportation 5$24,312
Computers and related 2$4,143
Recreation, sports, and leisure1$10,770
Total25$92,210

Activity 4
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: MFP AT Service

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)22
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)7
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 0$0
Hearing 0$0
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning5$12,578
Daily living 19$33,092
Environmental adaptations5$13,488
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 0$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total29$59,158

Activity 5
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: iCanConnect

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)33
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)8
C. Total Served41

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures41

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 58$61,334
Hearing 30$31,945
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning0$0
Daily living 0$0
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 32$34,501
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total120$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

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.

Derrick speeding down a hill on his longboard.
Impact Area

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.

The Boston family gathers for a picture in front of their accessible van
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 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

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

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 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

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 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.

Rose poses with her knee scooter
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. 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

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

Loans By 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

LOANS 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

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.

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

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

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

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

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.

Garrett using his laptop with screen reading software
Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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

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

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. 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

Access Performance Measures
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

Training by Participant Type
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

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
2,765 1,238 00 4,003

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
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

IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received Number
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

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 24%
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

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
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

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

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

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

Fund Source Amount Use of Funds Data Reported
Public/State Agency$500,000State FinancingTrue
Public/State Agency$48,694State FinancingTrue
State Appropriations$303,500DemonstrationTrue
State Appropriations$700,440State FinancingTrue
Federal$175,020State FinancingTrue
Public/State Agency$100,000State FinancingTrue
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.


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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This FY22 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.