National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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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:

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:

Zip Code:

74078

Program URL:

https://www.okabletech.org

Implementing Entity

Does your Lead Agency contract with an Implementing Entity to carry out the Statewide AT Program on its behalf? (Check if Yes)

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
	Metro RUCC 1-3	Non-Metro RUCC 4-9	Total
	Area of Residence		Total
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
	$15,000 or Less	$15,001- $30,000	$30,001- $45,000	$45,001- $60,000	$60,001- $75,000	$75,001 or More	Total
	Income Ranges						Total
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?

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 Residence	Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)	2
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	1
C. Total Served	3

Performance Measure
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:

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded

Type of AT Device / Service	Number of Devices Funded	Value of AT Provided
Vision	0	$0
Hearing	0	$0
Speech communication	0	$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental	0	$0
Mobility, seating and positioning	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

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?

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 Residence	Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)	38
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	12
C. Total Served	50

Performance Measure
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:

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded

Type of AT Device / Service	Number Provided	Total 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 Education Employment Community Living

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 Education Employment Community Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
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

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting any device reuse activities?

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.”