National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Oklahoma 2024

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
https://www.okabletech.org
Mailing Address:
1514 W Hall of Fame
City:
Stillwater
State:
OK
Zip Code:
74078
Program Email:
abletech@okstate.edu
Phone:
405.744.4608
TTY:
800.257.1705

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Oklahoma State University
Mailing Address:
1514 W Hall of Fame
City:
Stillwater
State:
OK
Zip Code:
74078
Program URL:
https://www.okabletech.org

Implementing Entity

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):
Robinson, Allyson
Title:
Director
Phone:
405-744-4608
E-mail:
allyson.robinson@okstate.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Robinson, Allyson
Title:
Director
Phone:
405-744-4608
E-mail:
allyson.robinson@okstate.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):
Robinson, Allyson
Title:
Director
Phone:
405-744-4608
E-mail:
allyson.robinson@okstate.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
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 35 42 77
Approved Not made 07 07 14
Rejected 30 36 66
Total 72 85 157

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $9,360 Highest Income: $144,000

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$3,795,678 77 $49,295

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
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
Number of Loans 08 20 16 10 07 16 77
Percentage of Loans 10.39% 25.97% 20.78% 12.99% 9.09% 20.78% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 41 53.25%
Partnership Loans
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 11 14.29%
With loan guarantee only 00 0%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 25 32.47%
Total 77 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 41 $186,890
Partnership Loans 36 $725,062
Total 77 $911,952

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 5%
Highest 8%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
556 77 7.22077922077922%

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% 20
6.1% to 8.0% 57
8.1% - 10.0% 00
10.1%-12.0% 00
12.1%-14.0% 00
14.1% + 00
Total 77

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 01 $1,027
Hearing 104 $285,023
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 06 $4,778
Daily living 06 $502
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 20 $619,684
Computers and related 03 $938
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 140 $911,952

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 33
Net loss for loans in default $123,453

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

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)27
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)5
C. Total Served32

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures32

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 communication32$23,548
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning0$0
Daily living 0$0
Environmental adaptations0$0
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0
Computers and related 0$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total32$23,548



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)26
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)10
C. Total Served36

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures36

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 3$23$0$23
Hearing 0$0$0$0
Speech communication 0$0$0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 2$11$0$11
Mobility, seating and positioning 0$0$0$0
Daily living 24$235$0$235
Environmental adaptations 13$137$0$137
Vehicle modification and transportation 0$0$0$0
Computers and related 0$0$0$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 0$0$0$0
Total 42$406$0$406


D. Anecdote

Niko and his family were referred to Oklahoma ABLE Tech by the Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns. After a subdural hematoma and spinal injury required Niko to start using a wheelchair, Niko’s family needed a mobility van. Niko’s family received a loan to purchase his mobility van through the Financial Loan Program at Oklahoma ABLE Tech. Now, Niko enjoys the freedom the van provides, especially trips to the mall and basketball games. He is looking forward to going on a longer trip in the new van soon! The Oklahoma ABLE Tech Financial Loan Program provides individuals in need of assistive technology (AT), durable medical equipment (DME), home modifications, or modified vehicles, with loans to purchase needed items. These loans are low-interest and have flexible repayment terms to ensure Oklahomans can get the devices they need to help them live, learn, and work independently. To learn more about the Financial Loan Program, visit https://www.okabletech.org/core-programs/financial-program/.

Niko is a dark-skinned man with short black hair and a beard. He is sitting in a reclined position in his power wheelchair on the sideline of a basketball court.
Impact Area

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

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. 07 10 34 51
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 01 03 56 60
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 08 13 91 112
5. None of the above 08 02 08 18
6. Subtotal 16 15 99 130
7. Nonrespondent 00 06 09 15
8. Total 16 21 108 145
9. Performance on this measure 50% 61.9% 84.26%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 81 55.86%
Satisfied 49 33.79%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 15 10.34%
Total Surveyed 145
Response rate % 89.66%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 239
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 999
C. Total 1,238

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 1,237

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 Number of Devices Exchanged Total Estimated Current Purchase Price Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged Savings to Consumers
Vision 07 $4,869 $0 $4,869
Hearing 27 $18,285 $0 $18,285
Speech Communication 06 $22,459 $0 $22,459
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 03 $24 $0 $24
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 58 $19,521 $0 $19,521
Daily Living 269 $9,804 $0 $9,804
Environmental Adaptations 73 $1,343 $0 $1,343
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 01 $3,500 $0 $3,500
Computers and Related 09 $2,454 $0 $2,454
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 19 $344 $0 $344
Total 472 $82,603 $0 $82,603

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 $661 $0 $661
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 567 $302,153 $0 $302,153
Daily Living 553 $68,908 $0 $68,908
Environmental Adaptations 45 $3,865 $0 $3,865
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 1,174 $375,587 $0 $375,587

D. Anecdote

Assistive technology (AT) increases independence for people with disabilities and often makes life feel possible again! This summer, Debby received several pieces of durable medical equipment (DME) including a wheelchair, blood pressure monitor, shower chair, and lift chair from Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s Device Reutilization program in partnership with the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT). Debby’s disabilities include arthritis, degenerative back disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. She was officially diagnosed when she was in her 50s but has experienced pain during work since she was 17 years old. Access to DME allows Debby to get out of her home and socialize with her community, friends, and family again. She said, “Now, I have a much brighter outlook on my place in this part of my life!”