National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Illinois 2024

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.iltech.org
Mailing Address:
701 N. Walnut Street
City:
Springfield
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
62702
Program Email:
wgunther@iltech.org
Phone:
217-522-7985
TTY:
800-852-5110

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services
Mailing Address:
100 S. Grand Avenue, East
City:
Springfield
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
62704
Program URL:
http://www.dhs.state.il.us

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
Mailing Address:
701 N. Walnut Street
City
Springfield
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
62702
Program URL:
http://www.iltech.org

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Gunther, Wilhelmina
Title:
President/CEO
Phone:
217-522-7985
E-mail:
wgunther@iltech.org
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
McCoy, Sarah
Title:
Project Officer
Phone:
217-524-4372
E-mail:
sarah.m.mccoy@illinois.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Gunther, Wilhelmina
Title:
President/CEO
Phone:
217-522-7985
E-mail:
wgunther@iltech.org

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Zinck, Jeannine
Title:
Data Manager
Phone:
217-522-7985
E-mail:
jzinck@iltech.org

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Patrick, Rahnee
Title:
Director
Phone:
312-814-2934
E-mail:
Rahnee.Patrick@illinois.gov

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? No

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? 4
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: OEL

2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)665
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)99
C. Total Served764

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures764

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 of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 450$449,634
Hearing 0$0
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning7$4,551
Daily living 4$402
Environmental adaptations15$1,728
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 2554$961,211
Recreation, sports, and leisure4$214
Total3034$1,417,740

Activity 2
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: Tech Kitchen

2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)98
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)37
C. Total Served135

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures135

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 of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 1$90
Hearing 0$0
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning0$0
Daily living 842$13,298
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 8$1,211
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total851$14,599

Activity 3
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: Smart Home

2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)85
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)42
C. Total Served127

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures127

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 of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 0$0
Hearing 0$0
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning0$0
Daily living 802$58,050
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 0$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total802$58,050

Activity 4
How would you describe this state financing activity?Other: ICC

2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)1641
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)578
C. Total Served2219

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures2219

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 of Devices
Funded
Value of
AT Provided
Vision 188$159,336
Hearing 91$16,746
Speech communication0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning419$56,714
Daily living 618$27,063
Environmental adaptations434$43,916
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 7897$721,412
Recreation, sports, and leisure1$113
Total9648$1,025,300



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?AT Fabrication or AT Maker Program

2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)133
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)33
C. Total Served166

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures166

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 36$868$0$868
Hearing 0$0$0$0
Speech communication 3$257$0$257
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0$0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning 0$0$0$0
Daily living 181$5,169$0$5,169
Environmental adaptations 12$207$0$207
Vehicle modification and transportation 12$156$0$156
Computers and related 12$580$0$580
Recreation, sports, and leisure 15$751$0$751
Total 271$7,988$0$7,988


D. Anecdote

A brachial plexus injury caused Grace’s left arm to be paralyzed. She has been developing strategies to compensate but wanted to see what adaptive tools were available to assist, specifically in the kitchen. Grace first visited IATP’s Demonstration Center to get ideas for college and for when she moves away from home. After that visit, she completed the intake process for the Tech Kitchen program and then had two training sessions with an Occupational Therapist and Chef Instructor. The sessions focused on learning safety strategies and finding tools to make one-handed cooking less overwhelming. Grace learned about several tools that worked for her, including a one-handed cutting board that held ingredients in place, rocker knives that allow weight shifting with one hand, heat-resistant gloves, a pasta strainer safely accessed with one hand, and measuring tools like a self-portioning oil dispenser. Grace prepared a microwave chili recipe, cheesy air fryer biscuits, and penne alfredo. These recipes allowed her to try out tools and learn what worked well. They also allowed her to see what could be done with the microwave and air fryer when the stove or oven might not be accessible. Grace also learned how to use the surfaces in her environment to safely transfer hot items with one hand, how to utilize the microwave for adapted cooking, and organize a workspace for energy conservation. Grace worked with IATP after being referred by her DRS counselor for the Fast Track program. This helped identify her A T needs as she pursues her degree in Psychology, double minoring in Global Studies and Biblical Studies.