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Idaho 2024

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

Idaho Assistive Technology Project

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

http://idahoat.org

Mailing Address:

1187 Alturas Dr

City:

Moscow

State:

Zip Code:

83843

Program Email:

idahoat@uidaho.edu

Phone:

1-800-432-8324

TTY:

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

University of Idaho

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Dr

City:

Moscow

State:

Zip Code:

83844

Program URL:

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):

Carson, Janice

Title:

Program Director

Phone:

208-885-6104

E-mail:

janicec@uidaho.edu

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Martonick, Sarah

Title:

Director, Office of Sponsored Programs

Phone:

208-885-2145

E-mail:

smartonick@uidaho.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):

Martonick, Sarah

Title:

Director, Office of Sponsored Programs

Phone:

208-885-2145

E-mail:

smartonick@uidaho.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	08	06	14
Approved Not made	01	00	01
Rejected	03	03	06
Total	12	09	21

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income:	$13,224	Highest Income:	$105,077

Average Income
Sum of Incomes	Loans Made	Average Annual Income
$719,306	14	$51,379

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	01	04	02	01	01	05	14
Percentage of Loans	7.14%	28.57%	14.29%	7.14%	7.14%	35.71%	100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan	Number of Loans	Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans	14	100%
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	14	100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan	Number of Loans	Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans	14	$114,804
Partnership Loans	00	$0
Total	14	$114,804

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest	5%
Highest	5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates	Number of Loans Made	Average Interest Rate
70	14	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%	14
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	14

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	02	$47,228
Hearing	10	$15,998
Speech communication	00	$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental	00	$0
Mobility, seating and positioning	00	$0
Daily living	01	$4,650
Environmental adaptations	00	$0
Vehicle modification and transportation	05	$46,928
Computers and related	00	$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure	00	$0
Total	18	$114,804

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?

Activity 1

How would you describe this state financing activity?

Telecommunications equipment distribution

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)	8
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	3
C. Total Served	11

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure	0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures	11

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	1	$379
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	10	$9,712
Recreation, sports, and leisure	0	$0
Total	11	$10,091

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?

D. Anecdote

Kootenai County: Due to my disabilities I can no longer drive. I currently am a part-time wheelchair user and that is mostly how I get around places. However, my kids really want to go do things, like to go the parks not too far away, that my wheelchair can get there and back to, but I don't have a way of bringing the kids with me. One is riding a bike, and my wheelchair just can't keep up, and the other would like to just ride with me. Sometimes all of us going somewhere together is wanted as well. Sometimes having something different/better than the wheelchair would be helpful. I was looking at e-trikes, because you can lay back while using them, but what I found out is that they are power-assist, not just drivable as well. With my disabilities, physical exertion causes crashes, paralysis, muscle jerks, and seizures many times. So I am trying to find a mobility device that might be able to move 3 people, but doesn't require a drivers license and can go as fast as a bicycle. Staff offered ideas, and the consumer eventually settled on an enclosed mobility scooter.

Enclosed Mobility Scooter by gio Electric

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

A couple with 8 year old twins, both of whom have muscular dystrophy, needed a loan to purchase and install a power lift in their van. They had been using folding power chairs for their children to get them around. They would transfer them into the vehicle and load the chairs into the back of the vehicle. The twins are getting too big for this and just got approved for much larger chairs through insurance. These new chairs will be too heavy to transfer so they needed a lift. They identified a used Ricon S1200 Personal Lift from Access Vans for less than half the cost of a new one, and received this loan through NWAF to purchase it and have it installed on their van.

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	02	22	24
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	01	01
4. Subtotal	00	02	23	25
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	00	02	23	25
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	00	02	23	25
9. Performance on this measure	NaN%	100%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	20	80%
Satisfied	04	16%
Satisfied somewhat	01	4%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	25
Response rate %	100%

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	00
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan	68
C. Total	68

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	68

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	Total Estimated Current Purchase Price	Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged	Savings to Consumers
Vision	$0	$0	$0
Hearing	$0	$0	$0
Speech Communication	$0	$0	$0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	$0	$0	$0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	$0	$0	$0
Daily Living	$0	$0	$0
Environmental Adaptations	$0	$0	$0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	$0	$0	$0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	$0	$0	$0
Total	$0	$0	$0

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	09	$10,680	$0	$10,680
Hearing	10	$2,494	$0	$2,494
Speech Communication	01	$8,000	$0	$8,000
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	01	$555	$0	$555
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	01	$275	$0	$275
Daily Living	00	$0	$0	$0
Environmental Adaptations	08	$608	$0	$608
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	00	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	48	$36,967	$0	$36,967
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	02	$60	$0	$60
Total	80	$59,639	$0	$59,639

D. Anecdote

IATP provided an open loan of an iPad with AAC apps via the Communication Access Program to a nursing home resident with Parkinson's disease that had affected his speech. We assisted with adjusting the settings to reduce unintended touches and multiple key presses and increase font size and contrast. He now happily uses the Speech Assistant app when interacting with his buddies.

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.	28	03	33	64
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	02	00	02	04
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	30	03	35	68
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	30	03	35	68
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	30	03	35	68
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	62	91.18%
Satisfied	06	8.82%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	68
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting Short-Term Device Loans?

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan	Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation)	357
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding	05
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation	26
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	12
Total	400

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS BY TYPE OF BORROWER
Type of Individual or Entity	Number of Device Borrowers
Type of Individual or Entity	Desicion-making	All other Purposes	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	44	04	48
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	113	06	119
Representative of Education	117	24	141
Representative of Employment	03	00	03
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	72	06	78
Representatives of Community Living	03	00	03
Representatives of Technology	05	03	08
Total	357	43	400

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days	30

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device	Number of Devices
Type of AT Device	Desicion-making	All other Purposes	Total
Vision	29	03	32
Hearing	27	04	31
Speech Communication	139	07	146
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	54	13	67
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	04	02	06
Daily Living	19	03	22
Environmental Adaptations	66	01	67
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00	00	00
Computers and Related	170	06	176
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	73	04	77
Total	581	43	624

E. Anecdote

An Idaho family headed to a beach vacation included a member who could not walk on sand and needed the assistance of a beach wheelchair. They borrowed one from our loan library, which allowed all family members to enjoy their vacation together.

Picture of man pushing a woman using a beach wheelchair on the beach

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	231	15	75	321
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	10	05	16	31
Subtotal	241	20	91	352
Have not made a decision	04	00	01	05
Subtotal	245	20	92	357
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	245	20	92	357
Performance on this measure	98.37%	100%	98.91%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

Acquisition 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.	19	01	05	25
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	10	00	06	16
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	01	00	00	01
4. Subtotal	30	01	11	42
5. None of the above	00	00	01	01
6. Subtotal	30	01	12	43
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	30	01	12	43
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	91.67%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	367	91.75%
Satisfied	32	8%
Satisfied somewhat	01	0.25%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	400
Response rate %	100%

I. Notes:

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Type of AT Device / Service	Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision	05
Hearing	10
Speech Communication	26
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	12
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	01
Daily Living	05
Environmental Adaptations	08
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00
Computers and Related	14
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	01
Total # of Device Demonstrations	82

B. Types of Participants

Type of Participant	Decision-Makers	Other Participants	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	37	35	72
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	05	17	22
Representatives of Education	26	28	54
Representatives of Employment	01	03	04
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	11	24	35
Representative of Community Living	02	01	03
Representative of Technology	00	00	00
Total	82	108	190

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity	Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program)	25
Service Provider	21
Vendor	100
Repair Service	00
Others	04
Total	150

D. Anecdote

A consumer visited one of our offices to explore options for eating support, and after trying various tools, he found the Obi Robotic Dining System incredibly empowering. With the help of a trial period through our lending library, he saw how beneficial it could be and decided to apply for Medicaid funding. Due to his trial time with Obi, Medicaid approved his request, enabling him to secure his own Obi for long-term independence.

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
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	36	07	34	77
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	03	01	04
Subtotal	36	10	35	81
Have not made a decision	00	01	00	01
Subtotal	36	11	35	82
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	36	11	35	82
Performance on this measure	100%	90.91%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	187	98.42%
Satisfied	01	0.53%
Satisfied somewhat	02	1.05%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total	190
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

Acquisition 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.	47	06	60	113
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	12	00	08	20
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	01	00	01	02
4. Subtotal	60	06	69	135
5. None of the above	00	00	01	01
6. Subtotal	60	06	70	136
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	60	06	70	136
9. Performance on this measure	98.33%	100%	97.14%	97.79%
ACL Performance Measure				85%
Met/Not Met				Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	267	22	109	398
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	10	08	17	35
Subtotal	277	30	126	433
Have not made a decision	04	01	01	06
Subtotal	281	31	127	439
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	281	31	127	439
Performance on this measure	98.58%	96.77%	99.21%	98.63%
ACL Performance Measure				90%
Met/Not Met				Met

Overall Satisfaction Rating

Customer Rating of Services	Percent	ACL Target	Met/Not Met
Highly satisfied and satisfied	99.41%	95%	Met
Response Rate	100%	90%	Met

Educational/Training Activities

A. Educational/Training Activity Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Educational/Training Activities by Participant Type
Type of Participant	Number
Individuals with Disabilities	259
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	113
Representatives of Education	191
Representatives of Employment	06
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	135
Representatives of Community Living	117
Representatives of Technology	00
Unable to Categorize	06
TOTAL	827

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
610	217	00	827

B. Educational/Training Activity Topics

Educational/Training Activities by Topic
Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities	Participants
AT Products/Services	494
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	127
Combination of any/all of the above	101
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	05
Transition	100
Total	827

C. Description of Educational/Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance educational/training activity conducted during the reporting period:

The IATP created and implemented state-wide training on communication access, including telehealth. Participants learned techniques and tools to help adults with communication disabilities find ways to express themselves, understand others, and fully participate in daily life activities. This training focused on no/low- to mid-tech options that are widely available and relatively low-cost.

Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

The Tools for Life conference was held in Southeastern Idaho last year. The students learned about AT to help them post-high school and how to build a circle of support to access the agencies and services needed as they transitioned into adulthood.

Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

We have been working with the Idaho Disability Accessibility Consortium (IDAC) for many years to provide statewide training on information and communication technology accessibility. One of our staff left last year, so we were positioned to recraft this project. We now work with two accessibility instructional designer experts on staff at our UCEDD and IDAC to provide weekly education/training activities. Moving from concept to implementation took some time, but we are on track now, building a community of practice. Our first project was to build a web space and brand it. We then began launching our work. https://idahotc.com/A11y

D. IT/Telecommunications Educational/Training Activity Performance Measure

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	05
No known outcome at this time	00
Nonrespondent	00
Total	05
Performance Measure Percentage	100%
ACL Target Percentage	70%
Met/Not Met	Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education	00%
Employment	100%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	00%
Community Living	00%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT)	00%
Total	100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

IATP provided technical assistance in incorporating information on technology accessibility and assistive technology for older adults and people with disabilities into a curriculum to train a statewide team of Digital Navigators. The Digital Navigators are the support people who provide learning opportunities within Idaho’s Digital Economy Program, which focuses on teaching basic digital skills, retraining for remote work, and helping entrepreneurs and business owners expand their sales using online venues. The Digital Economy Program is a collaboration amongst the University of Idaho Extension, the Idaho Commission on Libraries Adult Education programs, the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education, the College of Western Idaho, and the College of Southern Idaho.

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. IATP staff presented and tabled at the Idaho Speech, Hearing, and Language Conference and the Northern Rockies Association of Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference. These events included public awareness activities for the iCanConnect Program and gave them hands-on opportunities to experience AT for sensory loss. One of the vendors who was having difficulty hearing in the vendor hall borrowed the Neosensory Clarify wristband because she was so impressed at the difference it made in helping her distinguish speech sounds, and she became an enthusiastic demonstrator of the device.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	247	99	346
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	196	58	254
Representative of Education	491	15	506
Representative of Employment	32	06	38
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	154	19	173
Representative of Community Living	187	27	214
Representative of Technology	10	03	13
Unable to Categorize	08	00	08
Total	1,325	227	1,552

Referral Types:

Overall, our I&A is down by 3%. A staff member took a position in a school district, leaving us shorthanded for over six months. We are up in education by 20%, which makes sense since we have additional funding focused on K12. This positions us to have more staff focused on this area. Moreover, we have dedicated staff on our education grants focused on outreach. We are down by over 50% in the area of employment. Our General VR program is in OOS, which has slowed our work with them as they adjust to this new state of operation.

Referral Sources:

Our AT funding referrals for individuals with disabilities and families have increased by 54%. Our funding coordinator and other staff have diligently supported Idahoans' AT acquisition needs.

Notes:

Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes

Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities

Outreach was conducted with the State Education Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

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?

We continue to have funding focused on AT services and support for Part B of IDEA. K12 students and teachers benefit from these direct services and training as they work to provide education access for students with disabilities on IEPs.

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?

This is an ongoing grant that supports direct services, training, TA, and devices for students with disabilities.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

https://idahotc.com/

3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?

Education,

4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?

Device Loan, Demo, Training, Information & Assistance,

Outreach was conducted with the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

We continue to provide AT consultations for adults receiving regular VR services. This is a fee-for-service program.

IDVR counselors contact us to conduct a consultation. We provide a demo, device loan, and training. After the consumer has decided what works for them, a report is written, and VR purchases the AT for the consumer.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?

Employment,

4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?

Device Loan, Demo, State Financing, Training,

Outreach was conducted with the Aging Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

We continued our Communication Access Program by training the AAA and longer-term care facility staff on AT and providing devices to the facilities for their residents to use.

We hear the residents communicate better using the iPad's speech-to-text and Facetiming with family. They could also use iPads and computers for telehealth because we provided a variety of headsets/microphone devices. They also are using Pocket-Talkers. We had many SLP staff members ask for training and support for the residents. We also provide directions with short videos on using all the AT for each kit in the facilities. This was just temporary COVID dollars. I'm disappointed they are not providing ongoing funding since this was with only one AAA in the state.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

https://idahoat.org/Get-AT/Communication-Access-Program

3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?

Education, Community Participation and Integration, Aging, Information and Communication Technology/Remote Connectivity,

4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?

Device Loan, Demo, Training,

Outreach was conducted with the Medicaid Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

We provide loans on SGD for SLPs to try with children and adults to meet the requirements for Medicaid purchasing. We also loan other types of AT for Idahoans seeking to purchase the AT through Medicaid funding. No funding from the agency is provided. This is part of our lending library program across the state. Medicaid is aware of this and sends professionals to us for this service.

We hear from our consumers that they can get Medicaid to purchase their devices because the equipment was available to trial from our lending library. This is ongoing, and we hope it will spark additional partnerships with Medicaid.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?

Community Participation and Integration,

4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?

Device Loan, Demo,

Additional Coordination/Collaboration activities

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?

Additional And Leveraged Funds

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

Fund Source	Amount	Use of Funds	Data Reported
Public/State Agency	$3,800	Reuse	True
Public/State Agency	$56,024	Technical Assistance	True
Federal	$87,204	Training	True
Federal	$10,123	Demonstration	True
Public/State Agency	$140,703	Training	True
Federal	$3,382	Public Awareness, I&A	True
Federal	$10,091	State Financing	True
Public/State Agency	$60,900	Demonstration	True
Public/State Agency	$7,524	Public Awareness, I&A	True
Public/State Agency	$72,744	Device Loan	True
Federal	$18,905	Device Loan	True
	Amount: $471,400

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

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.

The status of these funds at the end of the FY24 (September 30, 2024) is as follows: (Check one) We did not utilize this funding in FY22, FY23 or FY24
We already expended the full award amount and reported associated data in the FY22 and/or FY23 APR
We expended some OR all this funding in FY24 (please complete the section below)

Please report the amount expended (drawn down and liquidated) in this reporting period, FY24:

$72,704.00

Please report the number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions this funding supported by type. This can be a direct employee FTE or contractual FTE.

Type of FTE Position	FTE Positions (0.01 to 9.99)
Assistive Technology Specialist	0.28
Information and Assistance Specialist	0.00
Outreach and Awareness Specialist	0.00
Training Specialist	0.00
Health Care Professional (includes PT, OT, SLP)	0.00
Accessibility Expert	0.00
Policy Expert	0.00
Technology Expert (Digital Divide, Mobile Tech)	0.00
Program Manager	0.36
Other positions needed to advance public health and prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVid-19 (describe with narrative field required)	0.00

Please describe the activities of the above FTE and how such activities advance public health.

We conducted four communication access trainings in three locations around the state. The training AT focused on activities for daily living and telehealth accessibility. We trained healthcare professionals, long-term care staff, families, individuals with disabilities, and IL staff.

C. Describe any unique issues with your data in this section (e.g., the reason why you were unable to report the number of individuals served with additional or leveraged funds).

We contracted with two SLPs who work with adults to assist in conducting the training in all three locations.