Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 83 | 100 | 183 |
Approved Not made | 27 | 23 | 50 |
Rejected | 54 | 55 | 109 |
Total | 164 | 178 | 342 |
Lowest Income: | $8,400 | Highest Income: | $177,300 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$7,561,503 | 183 | $41,320 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$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 | 29 | 49 | 41 | 27 | 15 | 22 | 183 |
Percentage of Loans | 15.85% | 26.78% | 22.4% | 14.75% | 8.2% | 12.02% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 112 | 61.2% |
Partnership Loans | ||
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
With interest buy-down only | 31 | 16.94% |
With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 40 | 21.86% |
Total | 183 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 112 | $435,646 |
Partnership Loans | 71 | $479,113 |
Total | 183 | $914,759 |
Lowest | 5% |
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Highest | 5% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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915 | 183 | 5% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 183 |
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 | 183 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 07 | $12,441 |
Hearing | 300 | $710,337 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $210 |
Daily living | 13 | $3,288 |
Environmental adaptations | 05 | $11,250 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 13 | $158,752 |
Computers and related | 01 | $668 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 02 | $17,813 |
Total | 342 | $914,759 |
Number Loans in default | 37 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $88,671 |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 1 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 2 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 1 |
C. Total Served | 3 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 3 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
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Vision | 0 | $0 |
Hearing | 0 | $0 |
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 | 3 | $600 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
Total | 3 | $600 |
How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 1 |
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How would you describe this state financing activity? | AT Fabrication or AT Maker Program |
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County of Residence | Individuals Served |
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A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 38 |
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 12 |
C. Total Served | 50 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 50 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device / Service | Number Provided | Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 18 | $47 | $0 | $47 |
Hearing | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech communication | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 6 | $33 | $8 | $25 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 1 | $8 | $0 | $8 |
Daily living | 19 | $134 | $0 | $134 |
Environmental adaptations | 39 | $259 | $0 | $259 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and related | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 83 | $481 | $8 | $473 |
Derek of Alva had been severely injured in the line of duty as a police officer in Oklahoma during a police pursuit. The injuries left him paralyzed on his left side and unable to walk. His existing wheelchair was only able to function on solid hard ground, which limited him from doing activities he has always enjoyed -such as fishing, hiking, and nature trails. He had heard about an Action Track Chair that has tracks instead of wheels to get him back outside doing what he enjoyed before his injury. The ABLE Tech low-interest Financial Loan Program helped Derek purchase the Action Track Chair. Derek notes, “I was able to purchase this chair and I love it!! I am now enjoying time with my kids and grandkids doing what we enjoy which is fishing and camping. This chair has changed my life for the better. I never would have been able to go fishing again with my kids if I didn’t have this chair.”
Through a collaboration with Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) AAA learned about ABLE Tech's new Low-Tech assistive technology (AT) initiative that includes 3D-printed AT solutions. After receiving training on these devices and service, INCOG identified options to help clients through their programs. Three sets of 3D-printed items - signature bars, round pen holders, and adapted silverware holders – were given to field staff who demonstrated these items during in-home assessments and used the items for those who needed assistance with signing documents and forms during meetings. After each successful demonstration, INCOG AAA staff were then able to assist the clients in acquiring the no-cost solutions through ABLE Tech's Low-Tech AT program!
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 | 35 | 106 | 141 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 04 | 12 | 47 | 63 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 04 | 48 | 154 | 206 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 08 | 13 | 21 |
6. Subtotal | 04 | 56 | 167 | 227 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 06 | 03 | 09 |
8. Total | 04 | 62 | 170 | 236 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 77.42% | 90.59% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 108 | 45.76% |
Satisfied | 118 | 50% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.85% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.42% |
Nonrespondent | 07 | 2.97% |
Total Surveyed | 236 | |
Response rate % | 97.03% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 211 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 1,831 |
C. Total | 2,042 |
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 | 2,042 |
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 | 02 | $30 | $0 | $30 |
Hearing | 09 | $906 | $0 | $906 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 05 | $687 | $0 | $687 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 32 | $9,702 | $0 | $9,702 |
Daily Living | 312 | $34,782 | $0 | $34,782 |
Environmental Adaptations | 04 | $147 | $0 | $147 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 46 | $1,050 | $0 | $1,050 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 410 | $47,304 | $0 | $47,304 |
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 | 04 | $117 | $0 | $117 |
Hearing | 02 | $378 | $0 | $378 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 | $87 | $0 | $87 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 585 | $194,964 | $0 | $194,964 |
Daily Living | 1,405 | $98,244 | $0 | $98,244 |
Environmental Adaptations | 45 | $14,182 | $0 | $14,182 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 2,042 | $307,972 | $0 | $307,972 |
Ashton, a student in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Tulsa Community College, had foot surgery that left her unable to bear weight on her left foot. She received crutches from the hospital; however, walking made her significantly fatigued. After obtaining a rolling knee walker through Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s Device Reuse Program, Ashton was able to do her everyday tasks, including field trips to museums, with much greater ease. When reflecting on her experience receiving the rolling knee walker through the program, Ashton commented, “This has made doing everything possible.”
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. | 04 | 04 | 540 | 548 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 19 | 02 | 1,473 | 1,494 |
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 | 23 | 06 | 2,013 | 2,042 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 23 | 06 | 2,013 | 2,042 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 23 | 06 | 2,013 | 2,042 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 2,041 | 99.95% |
Satisfied | 01 | 0.05% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 2,042 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,650 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 29 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 146 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 38 |
Total | 1,863 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 348 | 138 | 486 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 464 | 29 | 493 |
Representative of Education | 388 | 21 | 409 |
Representative of Employment | 23 | 01 | 24 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 418 | 22 | 440 |
Representatives of Community Living | 09 | 01 | 10 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 1,650 | 213 | 1,863 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 365 | 49 | 414 |
Hearing | 89 | 58 | 147 |
Speech Communication | 1,024 | 74 | 1,098 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 290 | 57 | 347 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 102 | 125 | 227 |
Daily Living | 70 | 44 | 114 |
Environmental Adaptations | 217 | 74 | 291 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 08 | 23 | 31 |
Computers and Related | 253 | 72 | 325 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 167 | 117 | 284 |
Total | 2,585 | 693 | 3,278 |
Julian is 6 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2019. Through a partnership between Oklahoma ABLE Tech and the Moore Autism Center, Julian was introduced to speech generating device solutions to help him communicate. Through demonstrations and trials using the LAMP Words for Life app on an iPad, Julian is now able to request objects to play with such as potato head and colors. He also communicates, "hi" and "bye" as well as "all done" and "more". Julian's goals for the future are to continue building his vocabulary to improve his communication with others. This will also assist him at school while interacting with teachers and peers.
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 | 793 | 51 | 563 | 1,407 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 107 | 08 | 86 | 201 |
Subtotal | 900 | 59 | 649 | 1,608 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 900 | 59 | 650 | 1,609 |
Nonrespondent | 19 | 00 | 22 | 41 |
Total | 919 | 59 | 672 | 1,650 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.85% |
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. | 145 | 00 | 09 | 154 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 30 | 00 | 08 | 38 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 15 | 00 | 01 | 16 |
4. Subtotal | 190 | 00 | 18 | 208 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 192 | 00 | 18 | 210 |
7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 01 | 00 | 03 |
8. Total | 194 | 01 | 18 | 213 |
9. Performance on this measure | 98.96% | 0% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,484 | 79.66% |
Satisfied | 328 | 17.61% |
Satisfied somewhat | 05 | 0.27% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.11% |
Nonrespondent | 44 | 2.36% |
Total Surveyed | 1,863 | |
Response rate % | 97.64% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 1,554 |
Hearing | 24 |
Speech Communication | 2,834 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 376 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 580 |
Daily Living | 456 |
Environmental Adaptations | 339 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 1,241 |
Computers and Related | 05 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 225 |
Total # of Device Demonstrations | 7,634 |
Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 5,528 | 2,027 | 7,555 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 1,498 | 2,564 | 4,062 |
Representatives of Education | 67 | 116 | 183 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 538 | 1,118 | 1,656 |
Representative of Community Living | 01 | 10 | 11 |
Representative of Technology | 02 | 01 | 03 |
Total | 7,634 | 5,838 | 13,472 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 04 |
Service Provider | 05 |
Vendor | 69 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 10 |
Total | 88 |
Mr. Gilbert is a 46-year-old who entered the MOVE Program through NewView Oklahoma. The MOVE Program is a specialized training to help individuals learn necessary skills to go back to work, enter the workforce, or go back to school. For 90 days Mr. Gilbert received Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology (AT) and Orientation and Mobility services and gained skills and training to be more independent. During this time, NewView therapists were able to assist Mr. Gilbert with training in mobility, cooking, cleaning, finances, JAWS training on his computer and many other daily living skills. With access to AT through a partnership with Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the therapists at NewView were able to show Mr. Gilbert different types of accessibility equipment to help with reading mail, magazines, menus, currency, cooking instructions and much more. Mr. Gilbert recently graduated from the MOVE Program and stated: “As I reflect on these last 4 months, I just have to be speechless of how the knowledge is being absorbed into body, mind, and soul. Knowledge that can never be broken or forgotten. You know for many years I've sat under some strict instructors, but none that were willing to sit down and explain these things to me. Not just how, but why. I just feel like something good is about to happen. The team at NewView has done what no other teacher could do with me and that, my friend is saying something!“
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 | 3,078 | 30 | 4,323 | 7,431 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 32 | 01 | 132 | 165 |
Subtotal | 3,110 | 31 | 4,455 | 7,596 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 01 | 34 | 37 |
Subtotal | 3,112 | 32 | 4,489 | 7,633 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Total | 3,112 | 32 | 4,490 | 7,634 |
Performance on this measure | 99.94% | 96.88% | 99.22% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 9,695 | 71.96% |
Satisfied | 3,694 | 27.42% |
Satisfied somewhat | 65 | 0.48% |
Not at all satisfied | 16 | 0.12% |
Nonrespondent | 02 | 0.01% |
Total | 13,472 | |
Response rate % | 99.99% |
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. | 149 | 39 | 655 | 843 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 53 | 14 | 1,528 | 1,595 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 15 | 01 | 02 | 18 |
4. Subtotal | 217 | 54 | 2,185 | 2,456 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 08 | 13 | 23 |
6. Subtotal | 219 | 62 | 2,198 | 2,479 |
7. Nonrespondent | 02 | 07 | 03 | 12 |
8. Total | 221 | 69 | 2,201 | 2,491 |
9. Performance on this measure | 92.24% | 76.81% | 99.18% | 97.95% |
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 | 3,871 | 81 | 4,886 | 8,838 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 139 | 09 | 218 | 366 |
Subtotal | 4,010 | 90 | 5,104 | 9,204 |
Have not made a decision | 02 | 01 | 35 | 38 |
Subtotal | 4,012 | 91 | 5,139 | 9,242 |
Nonrespondent | 19 | 00 | 23 | 42 |
Total | 4,031 | 91 | 5,162 | 9,284 |
Performance on this measure | 99.95% | 98.9% | 99.3% | 99.58% |
ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
Met/Not Met | Met |
Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
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Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.48% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 99.70% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 101 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 31 |
Representatives of Education | 1,101 |
Representatives of Employment | 51 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 751 |
Representatives of Community Living | 918 |
Representatives of Technology | 64 |
Unable to Categorize | 580 |
TOTAL | 3,597 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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950 | 414 | 2,233 | 3,597 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 1,016 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 29 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 1,732 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 691 |
Transition | 129 |
Total | 3,597 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
This year, Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Digital Accessibility team began developing self-paced curriculum on digital accessibility. Beyond development of the course curriculum, this project required the vetting, selection, and implementation of a learning management system (LMS) and development tools for functionality and accessibility. Using Public Health Workforce funds from ACL, ABLE Tech was able to hire an instructional designer to help develop the course curriculum, with a goal to create instructional content that will change the behavior of learners, increase competencies and proficiencies in producing accessibility digital content, and create more accessibility professionals. ABLE Tech has released three courses so far on topics of Accessible Webpage Design and Content Authoring, Web Accessibility Testing: Basic, and Accessibility in Microsoft Word. All three courses were released to our partner, AT3, and two were released to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. This project will eventually produce many courses, and the team is in the process of moving these courses into curriculum pathways in an Oklahoma ABLE Tech course catalog. Adding self-paced course curriculum allows us to expand and support face-to-face trainings. We’ve already seen massive improvements in learner retention with this new method.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
ABLE Tech developed a training for the Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) and Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP) Transition Camps across Oklahoma for the summer of 2022. The training included a review of what Assistive Technology is, the resources offered through ABLE Tech, a hands-on demonstration of AT devices from all ten AT categories, a reflective activity involving how AT can support the participants in future jobs, and a demonstration on creating a low-tech AT device - an adapted playing card holder. BEST STEP Transition camps were offered over a four-week period from June 6th through July 1st across the state of Oklahoma. Three in-person ABLE Tech trainings were scheduled: June 7th in Oklahoma City, June 23rd in Stillwater, and June 29th in Bartlesville. All other trainings (19 in total) were completed using an ABLE Tech-created video and the in-person support of the Pre-Employment Transition Services (ETS) staff at each training.
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The 7th annual TechAccess Oklahoma was held on April 19-21, with the largest attendance recorded to date. This virtual conference featured 9 accessibility experts from around the US and Canada, speaking on topics related to digital accessibility. 500 individuals registered, which was an increase of 100% over the previous year. Each of the speakers was rated above 4 out of 5 stars, with the average being 4.5 for all speakers. Participants learned how to design with accessibility in mind, how to include people with disabilities in user research, how to create accessible social media, how to create accessible InDesign files, and many other skills. This event builds the accessibility community and creates new advocates in Oklahoma. The audience consisted of individuals from universities, state agencies, public schools, and design and development fields. Several attendees were from the disability community, as well. Participants provided great feedback, expressing gratitude that the conference brought in such high-quality speakers for them to learn from and that the conference was provided for free.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 521 |
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 169 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 01 |
Total | 691 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 99.9% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 46% |
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Employment | 40% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00% |
Community Living | 09% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 05% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Per an annual contract with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma ABLE Tech is charged with collaborating to create an accessible workforce system for all! This includes providing technical assistance to system partners like the Oklahoma Career and Technology Education System and Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City as well as the Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development (OOWD). One highlight from the past year includes providing guidance on the accessibility of the Career Guide: assisting with an accessibility review and following up to ensure issues were corrected. Oklahoma ABLE Tech also regularly provided employment-related tips and fact sheets to assist DRS staff with better understanding policies, procedures, and practices related to the proper creation and use of accessible digital materials.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Oklahoma ABLE Tech staff first met virtually with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) leadership team to determine the needs and goals of the Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) and Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP) program and to propose a plan for Oklahoma ABLE Tech staff to strengthen and improve the transition program. Following the virtual meeting, all 27 DRS Pre-ETS staff participated in a training that presented the plan for the ABLE Tech presentation. Based on feedback received, the presentation and materials for the presentations were finalized. This process allowed ABLE Tech staff to provide direct problem-solving service to assist Pre-ETS leadership and staff to assist in improving their transition services, management, policies, and outcomes related to AT.
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. The Second Half Expo is a statewide event honoring seniors in the state. Oklahoma ABLE Tech was an exhibitor at this event and provided program information to over 300 participants. Vendors at the event grow their audience, meet face-to-face with potential and current consumers, build brand awareness, generate high-quality leads in the 50+ targeted audience, and network with other exhibitors. As Oklahoma ABLE Tech seeks to increase public awareness, the Second Half Expo provides ample opportunity to interact with seniors statewide that they may be more knowledgeable about programs and services available to them and those caring for them.
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Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 8,551 | 437 | 8,988 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 1,008 | 37 | 1,045 |
Representative of Education | 391 | 08 | 399 |
Representative of Employment | 53 | 00 | 53 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 1,240 | 82 | 1,322 |
Representative of Community Living | 117 | 06 | 123 |
Representative of Technology | 77 | 12 | 89 |
Unable to Categorize | 865 | 01 | 866 |
Total | 12,302 | 583 | 12,885 |
We at Oklahoma ABLE Tech have some work to do to more adequately and efficiently track how individuals learn about the program. Data shows individuals are learning about ABLE Tech through public awareness activities, especially in-person events like vendor booths. Opportunities to participate in in-person events increased in the 3rd and 4th quarters and mainly reached those in community and education settings. This resulted in increased traffic to ABLE Tech's core programs. Those in community settings took advantage of the Device Reutilization and Financial Loan Programs while those in education settings mostly increased use of the Device Demonstration and Device Short-Term Loan Programs. We will continue to discuss and finalize how best to capture this information going forward.
We at Oklahoma ABLE Tech need a better plan for capturing this information as there is much to do, and this type of tracking has not been prioritized over the past year. The majority of referral sources are not being captured at present. Those referrals recorded indicate Program Area Entities/Providers are referring the most to the AT Act Program. Awareness and Outreach Initiatives and Disability and Advocacy Entities/Providers are also referring heavily to the AT Act Program.
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?
In FFY22 Oklahoma ABLE Tech actively sought partnerships and collaborations to support the demand for equipment offered through the Device Reutilization Program. Through investing time and exploring existing relationships, ABLE Tech was able to identify three dynamic partnerships that have resulted in a positive impact to the program. These partnerships include two Area Agency on Aging (AAA) programs - specifically the Indian Nation Council of Governments (INCOG) AAA and the Central Oklahoma Economic Development District (COEDD) AAA. ABLE Tech collaborated with these two specific AAAs to specifically use special grant funds provided through the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Association of Area Agencies on Aging receive the Masonic grant funds to support Oklahoma seniors as they age in place in their homes. Through Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), ABLE Tech and the two AAAs collaborated to provide needed AT and DME through the Device Reutilization Program for individuals who reside in the AAAs' service territories – a combined 10 counties in Oklahoma. These collaborations resulted in an additional $21,000 to support the provision of needed DME, AT, and related equipment at no cost to Oklahoma's seniors. The third partnership involved ABLE Tech working directly with the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT). OkAT is a nonprofit organization who collaborates with ABLE Tech to offer the Financial Loan Program. OkAT applied for and was awarded a $35,000 grant. The funds were used to purchase items to fulfill requests for waitlisted items for the Device Reutilization Program.
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.
These collaborations resulted in an additional $56,000 of funding to ABLE Tech to support the Device Reutilization Program. These funds allowed ABLE Tech to provide over 1,000 additional pieces of DME and AT to individuals who otherwise would not have had access to the items. Additionally, ABLE Tech would not have had the resources to supplement inventory to fill this great need. These additional funds ultimately doubled the number of individuals served by ABLE Tech's Device Reutilization Program. This is a collaboration that will continue into future years with the goal of adding more AAA territories and counties via MOAs.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Aging;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Reuse;
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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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.
Implemented in 2022, Workday@OK is the State of Oklahoma’s unified system providing Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, Learning and more services to all state employees. As a result of testing performed by the Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Digital Accessibility Team, the implementation of Workday@OK was more accessible upon release to state agencies.
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.)
This project did not include the creation of a policy. Instead, in-depth testing was completed by Oklahoma ABLE Tech in collaboration with the Department of Rehabilitation Services to ensure any state employee with a disability could equally access this new system, which is so vital to their day-to-day work.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Technology (ICT accessibility and AT
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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Public/State Agency | $70,000 | Demonstration | False |
Public/State Agency | $24,991 | Public Awareness, I&A | False |
Public/State Agency | $100,000 | Technical Assistance | False |
Public/State Agency | $125,000 | Training | False |
Public/State Agency | $25,000 | Public Awareness, I&A | False |
Private | $50,592 | State Financing | False |
Public/State Agency | $3,000 | Reuse | False |
Federal | $15,000 | Technical Assistance | False |
Public/State Agency | $100,000 | Training | False |
Public/State Agency | $235,000 | Reuse | False |
Private | $2,000 | Technical Assistance | False |
State Appropriations | $91,021 | State Financing | False |
Federal | $11,284 | Training | False |
Public/State Agency | $9,960 | Reuse | False |
Public/State Agency | $22,260 | Device Loan | False |
Federal | $17,653 | Training | False |
Public/State Agency | $20,000 | Public Awareness, I&A | False |
Public/State Agency | $175,000 | Device Loan | False |
Public/State Agency | $155,000 | Technical Assistance | False |
Amount: $1,252,761 |
$18,750 of these leveraged dollars were used to provide ICTA training and TA to other state/territory AT Act Programs who will be recording training data and reporting it in their own APRs thus the "Individuals Served" will not be reported in this section.
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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