National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Utah 2024

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Utah Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
https://www.usu.edu/uatp/
Mailing Address:
6855 Old Main Hill
City:
Logan
State:
Utah
Zip Code:
84322
Program Email:
bora.lee@usu.edu
Phone:
800-524-5152
TTY:
435-797-2355

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Utah State University
Mailing Address:
Old Main Hill
City:
Logan
State:
Utah
Zip Code:
84322
Program URL:
https://www.usu.edu/uatp/

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):
Lee, Bora
Title:
Director
Phone:
435-797-6572
E-mail:
bora.lee@usu.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Lee, Bora
Title:
Director
Phone:
435-797-6572
E-mail:
bora.lee@usu.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):
O'Crowley, Dan
Title:
AT Coordinator
Phone:
435-797-0699
E-mail:
dan.ocrowley@usu.edu

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Gill, Cindy
Title:
Grant & Contractor Officer II
Phone:
435-797-1411
E-mail:
cindy.gill@usu.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 27 08 35
Approved Not made 01 01 02
Rejected 00 00 00
Total 28 09 37

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $14,400 Highest Income: $142,800

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$2,438,866 35 $69,682

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 01 04 05 05 07 13 35
Percentage of Loans 2.86% 11.43% 14.29% 14.29% 20% 37.14% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 00 0%
Partnership Loans
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 03 8.57%
With loan guarantee only 01 2.86%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 31 88.57%
Total 35 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 35 $300,209
Total 35 $300,209

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 4.25%
Highest 6%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
154 35 4.4%

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% 33
6.1% to 8.0% 02
8.1% - 10.0% 00
10.1%-12.0% 00
12.1%-14.0% 00
14.1% + 00
Total 35

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 $6,590
Hearing 60 $147,693
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0
Daily living 00 $0
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 04 $145,926
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 66 $300,209

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? 1
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity?Last resort - Activity

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)105
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)18
C. Total Served123

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures123

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 51$13,572
Hearing 2$700
Speech communication13$5,064
Learning, cognition, and developmental 1$93
Mobility, seating and positioning30$9,986
Daily living 27$7,993
Environmental adaptations1$440
Vehicle modification and transportation 2$651
Computers and related 0$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure3$805
Total130$39,304



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)64
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)10
C. Total Served74

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures74

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 0$0$0$0
Hearing 0$0$0$0
Speech communication 0$0$0$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0$0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning 32$5,210$350$4,860
Daily living 37$3,500$300$3,200
Environmental adaptations 3$500$30$470
Vehicle modification and transportation 1$100$10$90
Computers and related 1$300$30$270
Recreation, sports, and leisure 0$0$0$0
Total 74$9,610$720$8,890


D. Anecdote

Loan for Wheelchair Accessible Van Bruce and Pamela, residents of Davis County, utilized UATP's low-interest loan program to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van. In January 2023, Pamela suffered a debilitating stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side. This life-altering event made it challenging for the couple to leave their home and required them to rely on costly transportation for medical appointments, with a single 5-mile trip costing over $150. Thanks to the UATP low-interest loan program, Bruce and Pamela were able to purchase an accessible van, significantly easing their mobility challenges. “It’s really going to help us transport her,” Bruce shared. “She’ll even be able to go watch our grandkids perform in school plays.” For Pamela and Bruce, the van is more than a vehicle—it’s a lifeline to reconnect with their community and family, profoundly improving their quality of life.

Pamela and Bruce’s Accessible Van
Impact Area

UATP provided a grant to a family for a two-seat, all-terrain stroller wagon. The family has two young sons with autism who often became frightened in public settings and would run away, creating significant safety concerns whenever they left the house. The stroller wagon is equipped with two separate five-point harnesses to securely keep the boys in their seats, preventing them from running off. Additionally, the wagon's enclosed design offers a sense of security by minimizing physical contact with others, as the walls help shield the boys from being bumped into. This innovative solution has greatly enhanced the family's safety and enjoyment during outings, allowing them to spend time in public spaces with increased peace of mind.

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. 13 59 105 177
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 07 09 34 50
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 01 04 05
4. Subtotal 20 69 143 232
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 20 69 143 232
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 20 69 143 232
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 232 100%
Satisfied 00 0%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 232
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

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 480
C. Total 480

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 480

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 00 $0 $0 $0
Daily Living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental Adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 00 $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 06 $1,415 $30 $1,385
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 05 $1,050 $112 $938
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 402 $313,334 $41,807 $271,527
Daily Living 57 $3,805 $1,157 $2,648
Environmental Adaptations 09 $2,815 $354 $2,461
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 04 $2,050 $95 $1,955
Computers and Related 05 $730 $82 $648
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 05 $3,045 $45 $3,000
Total 493 $328,244 $43,682 $284,562

D. Anecdote

Elevated Wheelchair A high school student in Salt Lake County needed a power wheelchair that could elevate him to the height of the table in his workshop class. UATP stepped in and creatively reused parts from other wheelchairs to build a custom chair that met his needs. With the press of a button, the wheelchair could elevate him to the required height, enabling him to fully participate in class activities. The solution worked perfectly, and the student expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with his peers without feeling excluded. The customized wheelchair not only enhanced his independence but also fostered a greater sense of inclusion in his classroom.