National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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Ohio 2024

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

Assistive Technology of Ohio

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

atohio.engineering.osu.edu

Mailing Address:

1314 Kinnear Road Area 200

City:

Columbus

State:

Zip Code:

43212

Program Email:

atohio@osu.edu

Phone:

800-784-3425

TTY:

614-292-3621

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

The Ohio State University College of Engineering

Mailing Address:

1971 Neil Avenue #278

City:

Columbus

State:

Zip Code:

4210

Program URL:

engineering.osu.edu

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):

William T. Darling

Title:

Director

Phone:

614-292-7721

E-mail:

darling.12@osu.edu

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Marras, William

Title:

Principal Investigator

Phone:

614-292-6670

E-mail:

marras.1@osu.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):

Shayla Martin

Title:

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?

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?

Lease-To-Own program

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)	4
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	2
C. Total Served	6

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure	0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures	6

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	2	$6,000
Hearing	0	$0
Speech communication	0	$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental	4	$20,000
Mobility, seating and positioning	0	$0
Daily living	0	$0
Environmental adaptations	0	$0
Vehicle modification and transportation	0	$0
Computers and related	0	$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure	0	$0
Total	6	$26,000

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?

Activity 1

How would you describe this state financing activity?

Other: Computer Refurbishing

2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served

County of Residence	Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)	46
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	15
C. Total Served	61

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure	0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures	61

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 Provided	Total Estimated Current Retail Purchase Price	Total Price for Which Devices Were Sold	Savings to Consumers
Vision	2	$2,500	$0	$2,500
Hearing	0	$0	$0	$0
Speech communication	0	$0	$0	$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental	4	$20,000	$0	$20,000
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	61	$48,800	$3,660	$45,140
Recreation, sports, and leisure	0	$0	$0	$0
Total	67	$71,300	$3,660	$67,640

D. Anecdote

We run a program where we lease telepresence robots and CCTVs to school districts who need to make accommodations for students with disabilities.

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

We have a computer refurbishing program where Ohioans with disabilities can obtain a refurbished computer (laptop or desktop) for a cost of $60, or $30 if they are able to pick it up in person.

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.	25	19	23	67
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	25	19	23	67
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	25	19	23	67
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	25	19	23	67
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	33	49.25%
Satisfied	30	44.78%
Satisfied somewhat	01	1.49%
Not at all satisfied	01	1.49%
Nonrespondent	02	2.99%
Total Surveyed	67
Response rate %	97.01%

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	3,636
C. Total	3,636

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	3,636

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	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	1,749	$47,266	$0	$47,266
Daily Living	464	$12,057	$0	$12,057
Environmental Adaptations	1,419	$165,515	$0	$165,515
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	00	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	03	$222	$0	$222
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	01	$32	$0	$32
Total	3,636	$225,092	$0	$225,092

D. Anecdote

Having a ramp was useful not only for Chris, but also for her friends. “They weren't able to come to visit me because of the awkwardness of how high my steps were to get into. I love cooking, so I can invite them over for a meal and have a good time with them.”

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	00	3,636	3,636
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	3,636	3,636
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	00	00	3,636	3,636
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	00	00	3,636	3,636
9. Performance on this measure	NaN%	NaN%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	3,451	94.91%
Satisfied	185	5.09%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	3,636
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)	237
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	99
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	00
Total	336

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	225	41	266
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	01	18	19
Representative of Education	04	00	04
Representative of Employment	00	00	00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	04	24	28
Representatives of Community Living	00	16	16
Representatives of Technology	03	00	03
Total	237	99	336

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	34	01	35
Hearing	01	00	01
Speech Communication	67	00	67
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	21	07	28
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	80	52	132
Daily Living	32	04	36
Environmental Adaptations	02	06	08
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00	00	00
Computers and Related	00	00	00
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00	29	29
Total	237	99	336

E. Anecdote

DJ is a boy with Down Syndrome and had difficulty getting the exercise he needs. Through the Ability Center, one of our grantees, he was able to obtain an adaptive tricycle. “This right here means a lot to DJ,” his mother said. “This allows him to be active in the community… it allows him to be able to get out.” She said it’s hard for her to find ways for his son to exercise that meet his physical needs, which is why she’s so appreciative of his new tricycle.

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	50	06	59	115
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	12	02	28	42
Subtotal	62	08	87	157
Have not made a decision	30	12	38	80
Subtotal	92	20	125	237
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	92	20	125	237
Performance on this measure	67.39%	40%	69.6%

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.	17	14	68	99
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	17	14	68	99
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	17	14	68	99
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	17	14	68	99
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	285	84.82%
Satisfied	49	14.58%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	02	0.6%
Total Surveyed	336
Response rate %	99.4%

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	07
Hearing	00
Speech Communication	00
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	00
Daily Living	00
Environmental Adaptations	00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00
Computers and Related	00
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00
Total # of Device Demonstrations	07

B. Types of Participants

Type of Participant	Decision-Makers	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	07	07
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	00	00
Representatives of Education	00	00
Representatives of Employment	00	00
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	00	00
Representative of Community Living	00	00
Representative of Technology	00	00
Total	07	07

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity	Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program)	07
Service Provider	00
Vendor	00
Repair Service	00
Others	00
Total	07

D. Anecdote

We performed device demonstrations in our center for individuals who wanted to learn about CCTVs for people with visual impairmewnts.

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	00	00	07	07
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	00	00	07	07
Have not made a decision	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	00	00	07	07
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	00	00	07	07
Performance on this measure	NaN%	NaN%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	05	71.43%
Satisfied	02	28.57%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total	07
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.	42	33	3,727	3,802
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	42	33	3,727	3,802
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	42	33	3,727	3,802
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	42	33	3,727	3,802
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%	100%
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	50	06	66	122
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	12	02	28	42
Subtotal	62	08	94	164
Have not made a decision	30	12	38	80
Subtotal	92	20	132	244
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	92	20	132	244
Performance on this measure	67.39%	40%	71.21%	67.21%
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	99.95%	95%	Met
Response Rate	99.90%	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	98
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	37
Representatives of Education	10
Representatives of Employment	23
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	44
Representatives of Community Living	00
Representatives of Technology	04
Unable to Categorize	00
TOTAL	216

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
149	43	24	216

B. Educational/Training Activity Topics

Educational/Training Activities by Topic
Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities	Participants
AT Products/Services	150
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	00
Combination of any/all of the above	24
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	10
Transition	32
Total	216

C. Description of Educational/Training Activities

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

We are sponsors of ongoign trainings conducted by the Prentke Romich Company. They hold periodic trainings on the campus of The Ohio State University. These trainings are attended by people with disabilities, family members, and speech language pathologists who have purchased or will be purchasing PRC devices with LAMP on them.

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

At the statewide TechSummit 2024 conference, of which we are a sponsor, there was a training on "From Serving and Supporting Your Job Seekers and Employees."

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

Ohio State University offers trainings on website accessibility. We refer anyone to take advantage of these trainings to help make sure their website are fully accessible to people with disabilities.

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	00
No known outcome at this time	10
Nonrespondent	00
Total	10
Performance Measure Percentage	0%
ACL Target Percentage	70%
Met/Not Met	Not Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education	15%
Employment	15%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	20%
Community Living	50%
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:

We continue to partner with the ARC of Central Ohio on ways to incorporate assistive technology services into day habilitation programs for adults with developmental disabilities. ARC is using our technology to design a program where assistive technology is maximized to help them be more producxtive and have a more fulfilling experience during day services.

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

Our public policy director is part of Ohio's Technology First Initiative, helping state programs better utilize assistive technology and technology services to increase the employment rate for Ohioans with disabilities.

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. We were able to reach over 7,000 people with opened emails through Constant Contact, our electronic marketing and communication service. Through this service, we disseminate information about our library, information about upcoming trainings and other resources, and general updates about our agency.

2. Our website, atohio.org, had 855 unique visitors in FY 2024.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	500	200	700
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	400	150	550
Representative of Education	130	40	170
Representative of Employment	90	50	140
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	50	20	70
Representative of Community Living	00	00	00
Representative of Technology	100	100	200
Unable to Categorize	00	00	00
Total	1,270	560	1,830

Referral Types:

We continue to work with county boards of developmental disabilities. We are partnering with them to help establish lending libraries and demonstration programs at the county level, which have helped increase our numbers directly and indirectly.

Referral Sources:

Our referrals are positively impacted by our partnership with the Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University. Our partnership and sponsorship of the statewide TechSummit conference generates referrals for us from disability professionals across the state.

Notes:

Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes

Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities

Outreach was conducted with the State Education Agency *

Why was outreach not conducted? *

We are working to establish trainings that will benefit special education teachers and intervention specialists across the state..

Outreach was conducted with the Vocational Rehabilitation 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 partner with the state vocational rehabilitation program to help get computers into the hands of Ohioans with disabilities. Opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities is a large source of referrals for our computer refurbishing program, along with being our largest donation source.

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 program helps get Ohioans with disabilities who have a vocational goal a computer, often the first computer they have owned.

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?

State Financing,

Outreach was conducted with the Aging Agency *

Why was outreach not conducted? *

We are working to establish trainings specific to the Ohio Department of Aging.

Outreach was conducted with the Medicaid Agency *

Why was outreach not conducted? *

We are working to establish trainings specific to the Ohio Department of Medicaid

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

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:

$0.00

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	0.00
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	0.00
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.

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).