National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Hawaii 2024
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
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 |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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| Approved Loan made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Rejected | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 00 | 00 | 00 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $0 | Highest Income: | $0 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 00 | $0 |
| 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 |
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| Number of Loans | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
3. 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 | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 00 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 00 | $0 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 0% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 0% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | 00 | 0% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 00 |
| 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 | 00 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| 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 | 00 | $0 |
6. 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 |
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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? | 0 |
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D. Anecdote
ATRC's alternative financing program is still active but was not utilize during this fiscal period.
E. 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 | 00 | 00 |
| 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 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
| Total Surveyed | 00 | |
| Response rate % | NaN% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 14 |
| C. Total | 14 |
| 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 | 14 |
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
| 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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities
| 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 | 01 | $800 | $0 | $800 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | $120 | $0 | $120 |
| Daily Living | 03 | $207 | $0 | $207 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 08 | $6,995 | $0 | $6,995 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Total | 14 | $8,222 | $0 | $8,222 |
D. Anecdote
ATRC provided a refurbished laptop to a young man who is legally blind and has been diagnosed as dyslexic. He wanted a laptop to help him go back to school and try to get into college, but he could not afford a new laptop because he is on a fixed income (disability SSI) and lives in section 8 housing. He was so happy when he received a Lenovo laptop from ATRC.
E. 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. | 01 | 03 | 08 | 12 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 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 | 01 | 03 | 09 | 13 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 03 | 10 | 14 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 03 | 10 | 14 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 90% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 13 | 92.86% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 7.14% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 14 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Each "device" is counted as a group of the reuse items marked for a single recipient.
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 06 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 06 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Individuals with Disabilities | 04 | 00 | 04 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representative of Education | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 06 | 00 | 06 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Hearing | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Daily Living | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 06 | 00 | 06 |
E. Anecdote
N/A
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 03 | 05 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 01 | 01 | 04 | 06 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 01 | 01 | 04 | 06 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 75% | |
G. Acquisition 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 | 00 | 00 |
| 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 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 01 | 16.67% |
| Satisfied | 03 | 50% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 33.33% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 06 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
I. Notes:
ATRC's base loan length is 6 weeks, which is greater than 35 days. Borrowers during this fiscal year were only requesting one device, not multiple devices at a time, and so the number of individuals and the number of devices are equal.
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 04 |
| Hearing | 00 |
| Speech Communication | 04 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 03 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 05 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total # of Device Demonstrations | 20 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 14 | 01 | 15 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 04 | 10 | 14 |
| Representatives of Education | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Representatives of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 00 | 05 | 05 |
| Representative of Community Living | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 20 | 21 | 41 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 00 |
| Service Provider | 00 |
| Vendor | 01 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 02 |
| Total | 03 |
D. Anecdote
N/A
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 01 | 01 | 09 | 11 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Subtotal | 03 | 01 | 09 | 13 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 05 | 07 |
| Subtotal | 04 | 02 | 14 | 20 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 04 | 02 | 14 | 20 |
| Performance on this measure | 75% | 50% | 64.29% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 30 | 73.17% |
| Satisfied | 10 | 24.39% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 2.44% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 41 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 03 | 08 | 12 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 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 | 01 | 03 | 09 | 13 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 01 | 03 | 10 | 14 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 01 | 03 | 10 | 14 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 90% | 92.86% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 01 | 01 | 10 | 12 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 01 | 02 | 06 |
| Subtotal | 04 | 02 | 12 | 18 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 06 | 08 |
| Subtotal | 05 | 03 | 18 | 26 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 05 | 03 | 18 | 26 |
| Performance on this measure | 80% | 66.67% | 66.67% | 69.23% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Not Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 95.08% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 100% | 90% | Met |
Educational/Training Activities
A. Educational/Training Activity Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 05 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 00 |
| Representatives of Education | 01 |
| Representatives of Employment | 04 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 47 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 57 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 50 | 00 | 57 |
B. Educational/Training Activity Topics
| Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 57 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 00 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
| Transition | 00 |
| Total | 57 |
C. Description of Educational/Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance educational/training activity conducted during the reporting period:
Not available due to leadership transition.
Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
D. IT/Telecommunications Educational/Training Activity Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Educational/Training Activities Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 00 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Not Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 28% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 00% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 06% |
| Community Living | 50% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 16% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
N/A
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
C. Notes:
Public Awareness
Public Awareness Activities
Public Awareness Narratives
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. N/A
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 143 | 01 | 144 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 20 | 01 | 21 |
| Representative of Education | 21 | 00 | 21 |
| Representative of Employment | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 29 | 00 | 29 |
| Representative of Community Living | 04 | 00 | 04 |
| Representative of Technology | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Unable to Categorize | 28 | 00 | 28 |
| Total | 247 | 03 | 250 |
Referral Types:
As ATRC moved through FY23-24 and worked on reorganizing, we could start reconnecting with organizations throughout the state, including DVR, DOE, and CIL, and each of those organizations provided increased referrals for this year. Additionally, outreach to parent organizations (Special Parent Information Network-SPIN and Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii - LDAH) and partnerships with hospitals (Shriner's) brought referrals to ATRC.
Referral Sources:
The majority of ATRC referrals have come from outreach events as opposed to advocacy agencies or area providers. This year, we saw most of our referrals from Oahu and not the other islands, as a good portion of our outreach was focused on Oahu.
Notes:
ATRC is working to increase partnerships throughout the state and forge relationships with providers to improve our referrals from those sources in the coming fiscal year. These partnerships include hospitals, libraries, schools, assistive living centers, and care homes. We are working to increase outreach events on neighboring islands to expand our effectiveness throughout the state. We also plan to work with the local libraries throughout the state as we develop and grow our AT lending and demonstration programs for the neighboring islands.
Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes
Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities
| Additional Coordination/Collaboration activities | 0 |
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Overview of State Improvement Activities
| 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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Additional And Leveraged Funds
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
|---|
For any leveraged funding reported above for which data could not be reported, please describe the extenuating circumstances that precluded data from being reported and efforts to remediate the situation in future reporting periods.
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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