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 | 09 | 20 | 29 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 09 | 20 | 29 |
Lowest Income: | $17,968 | Highest Income: | $152,868 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$1,800,310 | 29 | $62,080 |
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 | 00 | 09 | 03 | 05 | 04 | 08 | 29 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 31.03% | 10.34% | 17.24% | 13.79% | 27.59% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 28 | 96.55% |
Partnership Loans | ||
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 01 | 3.45% |
With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 29 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 28 | $196,118 |
Partnership Loans | 01 | $4,062 |
Total | 29 | $200,180 |
Lowest | 3% |
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Highest | 3% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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87 | 29 | 3% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 29 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
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 | 29 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 48 | $115,367 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 02 | $6,810 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 04 | $78,003 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 54 | $200,180 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
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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The Independence Fund supported a loan for hearing aids for home maker who does odd jobs to help support her husband and family. She needed two hearing aids for hearing loss and was extremely thankful we were able to finance them at such an affordable rate. We received this referral from Northwest Hearing in St. Albans.
The fund was able to make a loan to an individual for a modified vehicle, with another family member as a co-signer. The loanee appreciated the increased freedom and the fund noted that modified vehicle loans were up this year due to a new referral source, the Vermont Office of Public Guardians, who are sending new clients over for our financing.
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 | 26 | 26 |
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 | 02 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 28 | 28 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 28 | 28 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
8. Total | 00 | 01 | 28 | 29 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 0% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 10 | 34.48% |
Satisfied | 19 | 65.52% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 29 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 74 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 02 |
C. Total | 76 |
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 | 76 |
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 | 09 | $1,344 | $0 | $1,344 |
Speech Communication | 02 | $374 | $0 | $374 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 14 | $1,438 | $0 | $1,438 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | $377 | $0 | $377 |
Daily Living | 14 | $834 | $0 | $834 |
Environmental Adaptations | 03 | $556 | $0 | $556 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 29 | $3,210 | $0 | $3,210 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $14 | $0 | $14 |
Total | 74 | $8,147 | $0 | $8,147 |
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 | 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 | 01 | $4 | $0 | $4 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 01 | $37 | $0 | $37 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 02 | $41 | $0 | $41 |
This year our AT Exchange program published monthly newsletters which featured assistive technology that was free to the public. Twice on the day of publications, the featured tech was requested just hours after we sent out our newsletter! The popular items consisted of Smartpens, saving consumers about $400. Another popular item was the Datexx timer cubes, of which we gave away two, these are valued at $20 each. In both instances, the technology allowed users to become more independent in their school and communities. We will continue with these newsletters in 2023 as our inventory listings continue to grow. It is wonderful to know that as retired technology ages, there is still some use for it in the community, so it does not have to go to waste.
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. | 03 | 00 | 05 | 08 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 05 | 00 | 62 | 67 |
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 | 08 | 00 | 67 | 75 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 08 | 00 | 68 | 76 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 08 | 00 | 68 | 76 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 98.53% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 37 | 48.68% |
Satisfied | 38 | 50% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 1.32% |
Total Surveyed | 76 | |
Response rate % | 98.68% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 374 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 10 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 15 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 13 |
Total | 412 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Individuals with Disabilities | 158 | 06 | 164 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 54 | 01 | 55 |
Representative of Education | 50 | 10 | 60 |
Representative of Employment | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 94 | 12 | 106 |
Representatives of Community Living | 12 | 00 | 12 |
Representatives of Technology | 06 | 06 | 12 |
Total | 374 | 38 | 412 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
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Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
Vision | 26 | 00 | 26 |
Hearing | 46 | 10 | 56 |
Speech Communication | 31 | 09 | 40 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 55 | 06 | 61 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 12 | 04 | 16 |
Daily Living | 155 | 14 | 169 |
Environmental Adaptations | 13 | 02 | 15 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Computers and Related | 266 | 30 | 296 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 13 | 00 | 13 |
Total | 617 | 75 | 692 |
A family member reached out on behalf of her sister who had an extended hospital stay in acute care and no way to communicate independently. The SLP was not currently involved in her care but on stand-by until the sister’s intubation period ended. The sister found success with an AAC iPad loan from VATP using an AMDI case and with the app Speech Assistant after also trialing TouchChat with Word Power. We shared resources with the family member to purchase Speech Assistant and transfer her customized grid of phrases as the sister continued her healing journey.
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 | 104 | 64 | 80 | 248 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 24 | 12 | 20 | 56 |
Subtotal | 128 | 76 | 100 | 304 |
Have not made a decision | 20 | 04 | 17 | 41 |
Subtotal | 148 | 80 | 117 | 345 |
Nonrespondent | 11 | 07 | 11 | 29 |
Total | 159 | 87 | 128 | 374 |
Performance on this measure | 86.49% | 95% | 85.47% |
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 | 00 | 03 | 07 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 15 | 01 | 08 | 24 |
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 | 19 | 01 | 11 | 31 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 02 | 01 | 04 |
6. Subtotal | 20 | 03 | 12 | 35 |
7. Nonrespondent | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
8. Total | 21 | 04 | 13 | 38 |
9. Performance on this measure | 95% | 33.33% | 91.67% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 334 | 81.07% |
Satisfied | 36 | 8.74% |
Satisfied somewhat | 04 | 0.97% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.24% |
Nonrespondent | 37 | 8.98% |
Total Surveyed | 412 | |
Response rate % | 91.02% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 16 |
Hearing | 20 |
Speech Communication | 17 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 52 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 09 |
Daily Living | 31 |
Environmental Adaptations | 19 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 31 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Device Demonstrations | 195 |
Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 148 | 22 | 170 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 09 | 40 | 49 |
Representatives of Education | 17 | 22 | 39 |
Representatives of Employment | 06 | 10 | 16 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10 | 16 | 26 |
Representative of Community Living | 05 | 12 | 17 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 06 | 06 |
Total | 195 | 128 | 323 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 59 |
Service Provider | 18 |
Vendor | 129 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 02 |
Total | 208 |
We served a client with Parkinson's and their condition is progressing to a point where they needed some recommendations around smartphone modifications as well as Dragon NaturallySpeaking to help them be able to continue to work on a limited basis. We demonstrated Dragon as well as an Amazon Echo device which did lead to loan events.
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 | 51 | 73 | 37 | 161 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 07 | 07 | 19 |
Subtotal | 56 | 80 | 44 | 180 |
Have not made a decision | 04 | 07 | 03 | 14 |
Subtotal | 60 | 87 | 47 | 194 |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
Total | 61 | 87 | 47 | 195 |
Performance on this measure | 91.8% | 91.95% | 93.62% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 300 | 92.88% |
Satisfied | 09 | 2.79% |
Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 0.93% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 11 | 3.41% |
Total | 323 | |
Response rate % | 96.59% |
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. | 07 | 00 | 34 | 41 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 20 | 01 | 70 | 91 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
4. Subtotal | 27 | 01 | 106 | 134 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 02 | 02 | 05 |
6. Subtotal | 28 | 03 | 108 | 139 |
7. Nonrespondent | 01 | 02 | 01 | 04 |
8. Total | 29 | 05 | 109 | 143 |
9. Performance on this measure | 96.43% | 25% | 96.3% | 94.29% |
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 | 155 | 137 | 117 | 409 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 29 | 19 | 27 | 75 |
Subtotal | 184 | 156 | 144 | 484 |
Have not made a decision | 24 | 11 | 20 | 55 |
Subtotal | 208 | 167 | 164 | 539 |
Nonrespondent | 12 | 07 | 11 | 30 |
Total | 220 | 174 | 175 | 569 |
Performance on this measure | 88.04% | 93.41% | 87.8% | 89.63% |
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 | 98.99% | 95% | Met |
Response Rate | 94.17% | 90% | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 00 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
Representatives of Education | 08 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
Representatives of Community Living | 00 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 10 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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00 | 02 | 08 | 10 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 08 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 02 |
Transition | 00 |
Total | 10 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
VATP conducted a training for pediatric therapists on switch access. There were 8 live attendees but it was recorded for the many interested therapists who couldn’t attend (We are unable to quantify how many may have watched the recording as we were not the host.) The training consisted of 3 demos, a short video and a PowerPoint presentation over the course of an hour. It is a training we hope to develop into a regular offering annually for the same group or, with minor modifications, for another group. Adrienne Miao of the University of Vermont's Center on Disability and Community Inclusion was our host and we hope to work with her in the future.
Briefly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Briefly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
VATP trained a local medical practice focused on Autism and other brain conditions on how to make their newsletters accessible, especially with regards to creating quality Alt Text.
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 | 02 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 02 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 100% |
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Employment | 00% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00% |
Community Living | 00% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 00% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
VATP provided technical assistance to the recently established University of Vermont doctoral program for Occupational Therapy. The program is setting up a functional living space for student lab work and hands on experience and VATP was asked for recommendations on AT that would be suited to the space, especially regarding smart home devices and technologies. We also provide technical assistance on some of the infrastructure challenges that might be encountered when setting up a smart home on a university network.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
VATP, in conjunction with HireAbility Vermont (formerly VocRehab), presented at a state agency CORE meeting on the results and lessons learned from the research grant, Linking Learning to Careers. The audience was mainly leaders from the state education agency and the format was a brief presentation on the results from the study, some anecdotal success stories, as well as a question and answers period. HireAbility also presented on how the learning from the grant has modified and informed their processes and procedures, including Assistive Technology consultations.
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. VATP attended the Vermont DBHI+ Day for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Vermonters on April 30th, 2022, and event cohosted by Vermont HireAbility (formerly Vocational Rehabilitation), Deaf Vermonter Advocacy Services (DVAS), and Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services. This was the first in person meeting for this community since the beginning of the pandemic. While lack of in person connection has been challenging for everyone, it is especially acute in the DBHI+ community and there was much enthusiasm for an in-person event. Over 20 vendors and service organizations were present, including VATP. We displayed a variety of AT devices for any interested parties. Attendance at the event was 80+ individuals.
2. VATP continues to maintain and update a YouTube channel to support our program. The channel had over 31,000 views last year with 65 new subscribers. In a year when staff levels were, at times, reduced by 50% this was an excellent level of engagement. As we return to more normal staffing levels we are actively seeking ways to add new and innovative content to the channel for the coming years.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 120 | 72 | 192 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 137 | 69 | 206 |
Representative of Education | 95 | 14 | 109 |
Representative of Employment | 27 | 00 | 27 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 131 | 34 | 165 |
Representative of Community Living | 50 | 16 | 66 |
Representative of Technology | 03 | 01 | 04 |
Unable to Categorize | 03 | 09 | 12 |
Total | 566 | 215 | 781 |
VATP has been publishing a regular newsletter on Assistive Technology and disability issues for a while now and we have seen an increase in clients that have learned about our program through this medium. We find that often specific topics get forwarded on and non-subscribers end up reaching out to us for services. The communities and individuals that end up contacting us are highly specific to the newsletter topic. And sometimes they even seek out resources beyond our scope such as adaptive outdoor recreational organizations. Our subscriber count continues to grow and as new technology and devices emerge, we have no shortage of topics to cover for the future.
VATP gets referrals from many entities across the state: VCIL, University of Vermont and their Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, school systems, AAAs, and the state's VocRehab office, HireAbility. We do not have a robust data system to track percentages, instead relying on Excel to manage our main intake requests. Nevertheless, we can estimate that the majority of our referrals come from partnerships with UVM's CDCI, school systems and the state Dept of Ed, and HireAbility. The rest come from a myriad of sources and a robust word of mouth community within the state's disability and aging communities. We are looking to develop that informal network further this coming FY with an added position funded by a supplemental grant from Money Follows the Person.
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?
Vermont AT Program partnered with the Vermont Family Network on a vaccine clinic for children with special needs. We helped advise them on the range of sensory AT that was available and even provided some examples from our lending library at the time of the event. The clinic was part of a grant the VFN earned from COVID relief funding.
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.
As a result of this collaboration, many children were vaccinated against COVID19 that might otherwise have been reluctant to be. We were able to share information about sensory AT with our partner organization and have considered adding some additional items to our inventory as a result.
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
Health;
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
Demonstration; Technical Assistance;
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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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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