Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 0 |
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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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Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
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 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
Total Surveyed | 00 | |
Response rate % | NaN% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 00 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 1,572 |
C. Total | 1,572 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients. | 00 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 1,572 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 01 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 15 | $160 | $35 | $125 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 3,515 | $1,043,851 | $297,769 | $746,082 |
Daily Living | 1,670 | $252,525 | $76,401 | $176,124 |
Environmental Adaptations | 2,433 | $798,662 | $242,033 | $556,629 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 132 | $13,576 | $13,576 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 110 | $7,245 | $2,415 | $4,830 |
Total | 7,876 | $2,116,019 | $632,229 | $1,483,790 |
Disabled individual with limited funds in Ewing, Mercer County, was provided with a hospital bed, shower chair and wheelchair that enabled her to be discharged from the hospital.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 1,094 | 1,094 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 311 | 311 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 167 | 167 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,572 | 1,572 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,572 | 1,572 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 1,572 | 1,572 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,296 | 82.44% |
Satisfied | 276 | 17.56% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 1,572 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 103 |
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 | 02 |
Total | 110 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 45 | 00 | 45 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 19 | 00 | 19 |
Representative of Education | 26 | 07 | 33 |
Representative of Employment | 01 | 00 | 01 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 04 | 00 | 04 |
Representatives of Technology | 08 | 00 | 08 |
Total | 103 | 07 | 110 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 21 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Hearing | 02 | 00 | 02 |
Speech Communication | 27 | 00 | 27 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 09 | 01 | 10 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 07 | 00 | 07 |
Daily Living | 26 | 00 | 26 |
Environmental Adaptations | 03 | 00 | 03 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 209 | 06 | 215 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 289 | 07 | 296 |
1.A school district borrowed several high and low tech communication systems from the TLC. These loans helped them decide on future planning for AAC for three of their students. 2. A preschool child with visual impairment was loaned an iPad with Touch Chat with Word Power and with a keyguard. The trial went well and the school will be purchasing. 3.Loaned a Vgo Robot(Telepresence Robot) to a school in Kendall Park since the one that was being used for the student was not working so the student is now able to keep up with his schoolwork from home since the student is not physically able to go in person
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 50 | 06 | 20 | 76 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 18 | 02 | 07 | 27 |
Subtotal | 68 | 08 | 27 | 103 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 68 | 08 | 27 | 103 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 68 | 08 | 27 | 103 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
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 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 07 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
6. Subtotal | 07 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 07 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
9. Performance on this measure | 0% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 57 | 51.82% |
Satisfied | 23 | 20.91% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 30 | 27.27% |
Total Surveyed | 110 | |
Response rate % | 72.73% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 20 |
Hearing | 06 |
Speech Communication | 186 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 128 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 27 |
Daily Living | 34 |
Environmental Adaptations | 30 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 145 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 10 |
Total # of Device Demonstrations | 586 |
Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 253 | 00 | 253 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 43 | 246 | 289 |
Representatives of Education | 218 | 184 | 402 |
Representatives of Employment | 02 | 24 | 26 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 21 | 44 | 65 |
Representative of Community Living | 42 | 26 | 68 |
Representative of Technology | 07 | 29 | 36 |
Total | 586 | 553 | 1,139 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 256 |
Service Provider | 154 |
Vendor | 515 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 06 |
Total | 931 |
Worked with a student with athetoid cerebral palsy who is a verbal communicator but uses eye gaze to access her curriculum. When she started she could barely type a word and now she is writing stories! She uses PC Eye with Computer Control on her Windows tablet to navigate her school websites and type her written responses. She is currently in a graphic design class and is creating the most creative projects.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 284 | 25 | 46 | 355 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 16 | 01 | 04 | 21 |
Subtotal | 300 | 26 | 50 | 376 |
Have not made a decision | 08 | 05 | 02 | 15 |
Subtotal | 308 | 31 | 52 | 391 |
Nonrespondent | 114 | 22 | 59 | 195 |
Total | 422 | 53 | 111 | 586 |
Performance on this measure | 71.09% | 49.06% | 45.05% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 484 | 42.49% |
Satisfied | 137 | 12.03% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 518 | 45.48% |
Total | 1,139 | |
Response rate % | 54.52% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 1,094 | 1,094 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 311 | 311 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 167 | 167 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 1,572 | 1,572 |
5. None of the above | 07 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
6. Subtotal | 07 | 00 | 1,572 | 1,579 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 07 | 00 | 1,572 | 1,579 |
9. Performance on this measure | 0% | NaN% | 89.38% | 88.98% |
ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 334 | 31 | 66 | 431 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 34 | 03 | 11 | 48 |
Subtotal | 368 | 34 | 77 | 479 |
Have not made a decision | 08 | 05 | 02 | 15 |
Subtotal | 376 | 39 | 79 | 494 |
Nonrespondent | 114 | 22 | 59 | 195 |
Total | 490 | 61 | 138 | 689 |
Performance on this measure | 75.1% | 55.74% | 55.8% | 69.52% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 100% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 80.57% | 90% | Not Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 21 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 162 |
Representatives of Education | 174 |
Representatives of Employment | 20 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 75 |
Representatives of Community Living | 19 |
Representatives of Technology | 36 |
Unable to Categorize | 4,803 |
TOTAL | 5,310 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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00 | 00 | 5,310 | 5,310 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 00 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 4,974 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 300 |
Transition | 36 |
Total | 5,310 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Held our first virtual vendor expo we used zoom rooms for vendors to do a brief demo of their products, we also used Kumospace so participants could meet with vendors one on one to ask questions that were more specific to the attendees needs, it had the feel of an in-person vendor hall, which was received with positive feedback.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Held multiple workshops on accommodations beyond high school and what students may need in college or the workplace, that includes supports for notetaking, reading and writing.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Multiple workshops were held on creating accessible materials and why it is important to everyone and not just people with disabilities.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 300 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 300 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 65% |
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Employment | 10% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00% |
Community Living | 25% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 00% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
ATAC continues to facilitate the monthly Makers Roundtable. The event have continued to draw participation from across the nation and provide an active forum for brainstorming AT solutions for individuals with disabilities. The event has had students involved brainstorming solutions for modifying device that was already on the market that did not work for the individual as or brainstorming ideas on how to make devices.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ATAC continued our ongoing collaboration with the Learning Disabilities Association of NJ (ldanj.org) by providing technical assistance throughout the year on assistive technology supports for transition. This included presenting at various LDANJ events that were held throughout the year. ATAC co sponsored the Linking Information about Learning Disabilities virtual conference, which was a collaboration between LDANJ and LDAMI.
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. ATAC continues to lead a national virtual community of practice by facilitating the weekly AT Town Hall and the monthly Makers Roundtable. Both events have continued to draw participation from across the nation and provide an active forum for brainstorming AT solutions for individuals with disabilities. All recordings can be located on the ATAC YouTube channel. Information about upcoming events can be found on the ATAC website: https://at4nj.org/at-community-of-practice/ and https://at4nj.org/webinars/makerspaces-and-assistive-technology/
2. ATAC hosted the 6th annual AT and Community Living Summit in September 2022. This year's event marked a return to a live format - the event was held at Mercer Community College. The slate of presentations covered four major categories regarding AT (K-12 education, Higher Education, Workplace and Community Living) The majority of the sessions were presented live to a live audience with a strand of three sessions that were presented remotely and included participants from outside NJ. Two of these sessions were led by national disability organizations (The National Accessible Educational Materials Center at CAST and the Job Accommodation Network). Overall attendance for the event (live and virtual participants) was 159 individuals. The entire schedule and supporting documentation for the event can be found on the conference website: https://sites.google.com/view/2022njats/home
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 31 | 00 | 31 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 86 | 00 | 86 |
Representative of Education | 147 | 00 | 147 |
Representative of Employment | 17 | 00 | 17 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Representative of Community Living | 12 | 00 | 12 |
Representative of Technology | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Unable to Categorize | 33 | 00 | 33 |
Total | 338 | 00 | 338 |
We have an increase of referrals after we do an outreach at the Abilities Expo which is a 3-day event in Edison each year and has over 1000 attendees, after the event people reach out to us to learn more about our services especially the loan library. We have partnered with Rutgers on a variety of webinars that has helped with our outreach efforts increased referral and information results.
About 50% of the referrals we receive are from OT, speech therapist, parents, looking for information on what type of AT may be good for their student/child Others information request are coming from individuals themselves, their caregivers, DDD agency, sometimes OT's looking for assistance.
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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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?
Partnered with Rutgers School of Health, Community Living Education Project to develop and deliver 45-minute lunch and learn on a variety of topics called “Byte Size Lunch Series”. The series highlighted one specific topic in easy-to-understandable 'bite size' lunchtime conversations, it showed how to use these solutions in the home, the office. The sessions were well attended, sessions had over 200 people registered each time. The sessions were recorded so if people couldn’t make it to the webinar they could watch at their convenience. The webinar reached professionals, caregivers, people with disabilities. To learn more about the series go to https://at4nj.org/conferences-webinars/1595-2
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 webinars were well attended and the attendees were actively engaged with the content. Many have followed up with additional questions about the webinars and also signed up for the ATIA videos that are offered to all NJ residents. The webinars were recorded and posted on Rutgers and CLEP website and they are being viewed over 600 times on youtube.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Education; Employment; Health; Aging; Transition(school to work or congregate care to community); Information and Communication Technology / Remote Connectivity;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Demonstration; Training; Information & Assistance; Public Awareness;
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? | 00 |
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Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
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B. Public Health Workforce Grant Award |
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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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