National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Oklahoma 2022

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
https://www.okabletech.org
Mailing Address:
1514 W Hall of Fame
City:
Stillwater
State:
OK
Zip Code:
74078
Program Email:
abletech@okstate.edu
Phone:
405.744.4608
TTY:
800.257.1705

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Oklahoma State University
Mailing Address:
1514 W Hall of Fame
City:
Stillwater
State:
OK
Zip Code:
74078
Program URL:
https://www.okabletech.org

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):
Robinson, Allyson
Title:
Assistant Director
Phone:
405-744-4608
E-mail:
allyson.robinson@okstate.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Robinson, Allyson
Title:
Assistant Director
Phone:
405-744-4608
E-mail:
allyson.robinson@okstate.edu
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):
Robinson, Allyson
Title:
Assistant Director
Phone:
405-744-4608
E-mail:
allyson.robinson@okstate.edu

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 83 100 183
Approved Not made 27 23 50
Rejected 54 55 109
Total 164 178 342

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $8,400 Highest Income: $177,300

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$7,561,503 183 $41,320

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 29 49 41 27 15 22 183
Percentage of Loans 15.85% 26.78% 22.4% 14.75% 8.2% 12.02% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
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%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 112 $435,646
Partnership Loans 71 $479,113
Total 183 $914,759

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 5%
Highest 5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
915 183 5%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
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

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 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

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 37
Net loss for loans in default $88,671

B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services

1. Overview of Activities Performed

How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? 1
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other:

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)2
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)1
C. Total Served3

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures3

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 positioning0$0
Daily living 0$0
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 3$600
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total3$600



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? 1
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity?AT Fabrication or AT Maker Program

2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)38
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)12
C. Total Served50

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures50

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 ProvidedTotal Estimated
Current Retail
Purchase Price
Total Price for
Which Devices
Were Sold
Savings
to Consumers
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


D. Anecdote

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.”

Man in Action Track Chair with chair holding large rocks and a shovel while pulling a sack of debris through the woods
Impact Area

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!

Gentleman sitting at a table using blue signature guide to sign document
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 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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
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%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 211
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 1,831
C. Total 2,042

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 2,042

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 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

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 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

D. Anecdote

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.”