National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

South Dakota 2022

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
DakotaLink
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
http://www.dakotalink.net
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 218
City:
Sturgis
State:
SD
Zip Code:
57785
Program Email:
atinfo@dakotalink.net
Phone:
605-977-1779
TTY:
605-347-5212

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
South Dakota Department of Human Services
Mailing Address:
3800 East Hwy 34 Hillsview Plaza, C/O 500 E. Capitol
City:
Pierre
State:
SD
Zip Code:
57501
Program URL:
http://dhs.sd.gov/

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 218
City
Sturgis
State:
SD
Zip Code:
57785
Program URL:
https://bhssc.org

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Hudson, Page
Title:
Program Manager
Phone:
605-977-1779
E-mail:
phudson@dakotalink.net
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Weiss, Eric
Title:
Director, Division of Rehabilitation Services
Phone:
605-773-4644
E-mail:
eric.weiss@state.sd.us
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Hauge, Joe
Title:
Executive Director
Phone:
605-347-4467
E-mail:
jhauge@bhssc.tie.net

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Rechtenbaugh, Shawnie
Title:
Secretary, South Dakota Dept. of Human Services
Phone:
605-773-5990
E-mail:
Shawnie.Rechtenbaugh@state.sd.us

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 01 01 02
Approved Not made 00 00 00
Rejected 00 00 00
Total 01 01 02

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $19,754 Highest Income: $31,920

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$51,674 02 $25,837

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 00 01 01 00 00 00 02
Percentage of Loans 0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 00 0%
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 02 100%
Total 02 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 02 $28,124
Total 02 $28,124

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 4%
Highest 5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
09 02 4.5%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 01
4.1% to 6.0% 01
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 02

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 01 $4,263
Hearing 00 $0
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 01 $23,861
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 02 $28,124

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 00
Net loss for loans in default $0

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? 0


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?Other: CCTV Lease Program

2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)156
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)56
C. Total Served212

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures212

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 212$530,000$500,360$29,640
Hearing 0$0$0$0
Speech communication 0$0$0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0$0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning 0$0$0$0
Daily living 0$0$0$0
Environmental adaptations 0$0$0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0$0$0
Computers and related 0$0$0$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 0$0$0$0
Total 212$530,000$500,360$29,640


D. Anecdote

Impact Area

DakotaLink provided a Merlin CCTV to MM and trained her and her daughter on all of its functionality. She had an older model Merlin with a TV for a display, so the training was brief as the controls were very much the same, just in slightly different positions. As this was a loan, MM only paid the $50 deposit to loan the unit from the CCTV program. If the loan was not an option, she would likely not have been able to receive a new CCTV for her use. Upon following up with her daughter via phone, she reported that MM was very happy with the new Merlin and had no questions or issues, and was pleased we were able to waive the monthly payment due to her financial circumstances.

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 00 138 138
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 46 46
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 00 184 184
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 00 184 184
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 30 30
8. Total 00 00 214 214
9. Performance on this measure NaN% NaN% 85.98%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 138 64.49%
Satisfied 46 21.5%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 30 14.02%
Total Surveyed 214
Response rate % 85.98%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 03
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 35
C. Total 38

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 38

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 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 03 $76,000 $5,000 $71,000
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 03 $76,000 $5,000 $71,000

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 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 14 $39,800 $0 $39,800
Daily Living 24 $74,497 $1,780 $72,717
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 38 $114,297 $1,780 $112,517

D. Anecdote

We reutilized 38 devices which saved people over $112,517 in utilizing our reuse program. This allows them to go home from the hospital faster and provides them with independence.