National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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South Carolina 2024

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

South Carolina Assistive Technology Program

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp

Mailing Address:

USC School of Medicine, CDR

City:

Columbia

State:

Zip Code:

29208

Program Email:

rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu

Phone:

803-935-5263

TTY:

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Mailing Address:

6311 Garners Ferry Rd.

City:

Columbia

State:

Zip Code:

29209

Program URL:

https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/index.php

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):

Johnson, Rachell

Title:

Program Manager, SCATP

Phone:

803-935-5301

E-mail:

rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Title:

Phone:

E-mail:

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):

Denise White

Title:

Associate Director, Sponsored Awards Management

Phone:

803-777-5262

E-mail:

whitedt@mailbox.sc.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?

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?

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?

AT Fabrication or AT Maker Program

2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served

County of Residence	Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)	58
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	4
C. Total Served	62

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure	0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures	62

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	$20	$0	$20
Hearing	0	$0	$0	$0
Speech communication	0	$0	$0	$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental	62	$3,142	$498	$2,644
Mobility, seating and positioning	0	$0	$0	$0
Daily living	2	$95	$0	$95
Environmental adaptations	0	$0	$0	$0
Vehicle modification and transportation	0	$0	$0	$0
Computers and related	0	$0	$0	$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure	67	$4,929	$614	$4,315
Total	133	$8,186	$1,112	$7,074

D. Anecdote

In November of 2023, we offered our 5th annual adapted toy workshop. In April 2024, SCATP hosted its 2nd annual Adapted Book Workshop. Adapted books are most often made to address only one disability rather than being inclusive of children with different disabilities. The SCATP staff hosted a hands-on 2-day workshop for families, providers, and educators to learn to create inclusive adapted book kits that are flexible to use with children who have different disabilities. The workshop features 2 different children's books, one that has line drawing illustrations for easier tactile adaptions, and the other book is featured in a vendor's literacy planner as well as our state Museum's Accessibility Mornings. The two workshops helped us serve over 60 people, with 131 devices for a total cost savings of over 7, 000.00.

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.	17	02	01	20
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	38	03	00	41
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	56	05	01	62
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	56	05	01	62
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	56	05	01	62
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	60	96.77%
Satisfied	02	3.23%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	62
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	04
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan	300
C. Total	304

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	304

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	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	03	$9,500	$0	$9,500
Daily Living	00	$0	$0	$0
Environmental Adaptations	00	$0	$0	$0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	01	$40,000	$19,000	$21,000
Computers and Related	00	$0	$0	$0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00	$0	$0	$0
Total	04	$49,500	$19,000	$30,500

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	68	$23,855	$0	$23,855
Hearing	21	$2,232	$0	$2,232
Speech Communication	12	$28,720	$0	$28,720
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	05	$1,450	$0	$1,450
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	302	$306,143	$1	$306,142
Daily Living	242	$57,884	$0	$57,884
Environmental Adaptations	01	$15	$0	$15
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	00	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	15	$1,029	$0	$1,029
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	04	$5,042	$0	$5,042
Total	670	$426,370	$1	$426,369

D. Anecdote

In March of 2024, at SCATP's statewide AT Expo, our staff setup a "Free 4 All" reuse booth, and saved SC with disabilities over 14,000 in equipment cost. SCATP had an overflow of reuse equipment and hosted a community-wide "Free 4 All" day where people with disabilities and/or providers could pick up reuse equipment which was a cost savings in the thousands for South Carolinians with disabilities who need the equipment for daily living.

Picture 1: Nurses and other providers stand in front of a vehicle with walkers in the trunk; Picture 2: a parking lot full of mobility equipment

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.	11	03	176	190
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	02	00	17	19
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	17	03	47	67
4. Subtotal	30	06	240	276
5. None of the above	07	00	21	28
6. Subtotal	37	06	261	304
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	37	06	261	304
9. Performance on this measure	81.08%	100%	91.95%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	293	96.38%
Satisfied	10	3.29%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	01	0.33%
Total Surveyed	304
Response rate %	99.67%

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)	138
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding	06
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation	06
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	03
Total	153

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	42	04	46
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	39	05	44
Representative of Education	28	03	31
Representative of Employment	00	00	00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	27	03	30
Representatives of Community Living	00	00	00
Representatives of Technology	02	00	02
Total	138	15	153

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	74	01	75
Hearing	07	00	07
Speech Communication	89	13	102
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	16	02	18
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	02	01	03
Daily Living	20	04	24
Environmental Adaptations	00	00	00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00	00	00
Computers and Related	09	02	11
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	12	06	18
Total	229	29	258

E. Anecdote

A patient living with a muscular disorder made the comment that she was "so happy to have a loaner device from SCATP because there is no other program in the state providing this service." She further stated that, having a loaner device especially one that lets me try out alternative access, was crucial in my decision-making process."

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	65	10	39	114
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	01	06	07
Subtotal	65	11	45	121
Have not made a decision	07	01	09	17
Subtotal	72	12	54	138
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	72	12	54	138
Performance on this measure	90.28%	91.67%	83.33%

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.	01	01	00	02
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	02	02	01	05
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	06	00	02	08
4. Subtotal	09	03	03	15
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	09	03	03	15
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	09	03	03	15
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	141	92.16%
Satisfied	10	6.54%
Satisfied somewhat	02	1.31%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	153
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	45
Hearing	06
Speech Communication	83
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	26
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	00
Daily Living	08
Environmental Adaptations	03
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00
Computers and Related	22
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00
Total # of Device Demonstrations	193

B. Types of Participants

Type of Participant	Decision-Makers	Other Participants	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	124	28	152
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	23	125	148
Representatives of Education	26	61	87
Representatives of Employment	00	10	10
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	11	83	94
Representative of Community Living	08	26	34
Representative of Technology	01	04	05
Total	193	337	530

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity	Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program)	115
Service Provider	91
Vendor	165
Repair Service	07
Others	04
Total	382

D. Anecdote

After her device demonstration, a woman with a vision impairment stated, "I had no idea all of this was available to help me; I think I will be able to use some of these tools to assist me while I am working."

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	82	08	64	154
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	00	00	00
Subtotal	82	08	64	154
Have not made a decision	14	01	24	39
Subtotal	96	09	88	193
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	96	09	88	193
Performance on this measure	85.42%	88.89%	72.73%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	525	99.06%
Satisfied	05	0.94%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total	530
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.	29	06	177	212
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	42	05	18	65
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	24	03	49	76
4. Subtotal	95	14	244	353
5. None of the above	07	00	21	28
6. Subtotal	102	14	265	381
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	102	14	265	381
9. Performance on this measure	69.61%	78.57%	73.58%	72.7%
ACL Performance Measure				85%
Met/Not Met				Not 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	147	18	103	268
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	01	06	07
Subtotal	147	19	109	275
Have not made a decision	21	02	33	56
Subtotal	168	21	142	331
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	168	21	142	331
Performance on this measure	87.5%	90.48%	76.76%	83.08%
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	99.81%	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	166
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	142
Representatives of Education	2,093
Representatives of Employment	165
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	442
Representatives of Community Living	76
Representatives of Technology	26
Unable to Categorize	01
TOTAL	3,111

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
2,580	531	00	3,111

B. Educational/Training Activity Topics

Educational/Training Activities by Topic
Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities	Participants
AT Products/Services	1,443
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	33
Combination of any/all of the above	739
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	860
Transition	36
Total	3,111

C. Description of Educational/Training Activities

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

The SC Assistive Technology Program and the SC Department of Education co-hosted an in-person one-day assistive technology leadership conference. The topic was about the legal side of AT services and implementation in schools. The Assistive Technology Leadership Conference is designed to provide resources, networking and support to SC school district assistive technology leaders and teams and other state agencies. SCATP co-sponsored the AT Leadership Conference with the SC Department of Education, and SCATP obtained a grant to assist with the cost. There were 71 attendees representing K-12 assistive technology teams across the state.

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

SCATP Staff presented at the SC state conference on transition in November of 2023. Participants learned how assistive technology can help in the classroom and beyond. Overall conference attendance was 400 educators. With the training session and the SCATP exhibit booth, SCATP staff were able to educate nearly 200 of the attendees about assistive technology devices and services.

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

The SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) collaborated with community partners and organizations to put on the state's 2nd annual Digital Accessibly Boot Camp for K-12 educators. SCATP partnered with the SC Department of Education, the state library system, ETV, the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), and the Center on Inclusive Technology Systems (CITES), and Text Helo to provide this unmatched sate event for educators. The target audience is educators, administrators, and service providers of persons with intellectual, physical, and neurological disabilities. There were over 80 educators in attendance. Over 23 educational sessions were offered over the course of 1 hybrid day and 2 in-person conference days.

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	860
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented	00
No known outcome at this time	00
Nonrespondent	00
Total	860
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	26%
Employment	01%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	02%
Community Living	18%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT)	53%
Total	100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

In 2023-2024, SCATP staff were asked to assist with providing assistive technology training for the SC Commission of the Arts' SC Arts for ALL Grant. Two SCATP staff members created a video on accessible arts that was utilized in 2023-24 for all grantees. This launched many community organizations such as museums throughout the state to contact SCATP for technical assistance. SCATP was able to establish a regular partnership with two museums one, our State Musem is in the metro area, and another is s smaller one in a rural district. We provided device demonstrations, loans, and recommendations for adding to their accessible materials. Technical assistance of this nature will provide many South Carolinians with an accessible experience at the museum.

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

The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) provides technical assistance to the SC Youth Leadership Forum. SCATP is an organization partner on the planning committee that plans the multiday event. An SCATP staff member attends monthly planning meetings, helping to plan any AT employment related sessions. SCATP's are invited to staff exhibit and present at the event. At this year's event, an SCATP staff member was invited to participated in a presentation at the leadership conference.

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. SCATP hosted the 31st annual SC Assistive Technology Expo in-person on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with over 60 exhibitors and 12 workshops on assistive technology. This event is the go-to source for people with disabilities, their families, seniors, educators, veterans, and healthcare professionals. Each year the event showcases AT solutions allowing for new opportunities to change lives. It is the only event of its kind in SC where participants can discover ability-enhancing products and services and attend informative workshops. 842 individuals attended the 2024 Expo.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	40	18	58
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	57	15	72
Representative of Education	42	15	57
Representative of Employment	02	00	02
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	38	15	53
Representative of Community Living	23	07	30
Representative of Technology	01	00	01
Unable to Categorize	00	00	00
Total	203	70	273

Referral Types:

SCATP is a resource for educators and health care professionals, and we provide several outreach opportunities and continuing educational hours for these professionals each year such as our assistive technology webinar series; adapted toy and book workshops; SC AT Expo; and AT Leadership Conference offered in partnership with the SC State Department of Education. SCATP has also been a resource providing assistance to the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) SC Department on Aging, and Independent Living Centers around the state.

Referral Sources:

SCATP partners with and provides technical assistance to several disability advocacy providers such as the Department on Aging and SC Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) as independent living centers, resulting in receiving referrals from those agencies. Approximately 14% of our total referrals for information and assistance come from disability and advocacy entities and providers. We also partner with and assist many program area entities and providers in South Carolina such as educational and healthcare programs. Approximately 38% of our total referrals for information and assistance come from school districts, hospitals and clinics.

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?

The SC Assistive Technology program (SCATP) is collaborated with the SC Department of Education, the state library system, ETV, the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), and Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES), Text Help to provide educators with valuable information about accessibility, procurement of accessible educational materials (AEM), use of AEM in the classroom and assistive technology so that the individual learners' needs are met with inclusive teaching. The session on AEM in transition focused on educators' attention on using AEM early in the transition process to prepare students with disabilities for transition to college and employment. All sessions provided extensive information on how creating an accessible K-12 environment with easy to create and access AEM will reduce barriers for K-12 students with disabilities specifically individuals with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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?

The expected outcome was for at least 100 people to attend the SC K-12 Accessibility Boot Camp. 84 educators attended in total. Educational sessions were offered featuring 23 different training sessions during the three-day event. The sessions all pertained to educational professionals serving individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The sessions were geared toward helping educators of persons with developmental disabilities to learn about accessible and inclusive educational materials. Over 75% of attendees recorded they were satisfied with the event overall and would participate again and recommend it to another educator.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

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

Education, Information and Communication Technology/Remote Connectivity, Accessibility,

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

Training, Public Awareness,

Outreach was conducted with the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency *

Why was outreach not conducted? *

We provide technical support and assistance in this area. Our state's vocational rehab services will take recommendations if a person contacts us for a demo, but they do not partner with other organizations as they have an in-house assistive technology office.

Outreach was conducted with the Aging Agency *

Why was outreach not conducted? *

We just finished a département on aging outreach during the 2022-2023 fiscal year and are look for new partnership opportunities.

Outreach was conducted with the Medicaid Agency *

Why was outreach not conducted? *

We have not been able to establish a working relationship with the state's Medicaid Agency.

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
Private	$2,500	State Financing	True
Private	$51,200	Public Awareness, I&A	True
	Amount: $53,700

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:

$27,620.00

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)	1.00

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

Over the last 1 ½ years, Able SC, with support from the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP), has advanced health equity for South Carolina’s disability community. The public health team engaged key stakeholders, including the US Department of Health and Human Services, healthcare providers, community advocates, and public health organizations, through training, outreach programs, assistive technology reuse, partnerships, and coalition meetings. This work has improved emergency preparedness, increased vaccine access for people with disabilities, and led to meaningful changes in healthcare systems. Strong relationships with community and state partners have expanded resources and built a lasting framework for disability-inclusive health services

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).