National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Virginia 2024

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
The Virginia Assistive Technology System
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
www.vats.virginia.gov
Mailing Address:
2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202
City:
Richmond
State:
Va
Zip Code:
23230
Program Email:
barclay.shepard@dars.virginia.gov
Phone:
8046629990
TTY:
8004649950

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Mailing Address:
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
City:
Richmond
State:
Va
Zip Code:
23229
Program URL:
https//www.dars.virginia.gov

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):
Shepard, Barclay
Title:
Manager
Phone:
8046629990
E-mail:
barclay.shepard@dars.virginia.gov
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Shepard, Barclay
Title:
Manager
Phone:
8046629990
E-mail:
barclay.shepard@dars.virginia.gov
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):
Hayfield, Kathryn
Title:
DARS Commissioner
Phone:
8046627010
E-mail:
kathryn.hayfield@dars.virginia.gov

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? No
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? 0


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? 0

D. Anecdote

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

F. Customer Satisfaction

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

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 5,142
C. Total 5,142

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 5,142

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 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 4,616 $3,432,769 $0 $3,432,769
Daily Living 2,853 $447,220 $0 $447,220
Environmental Adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 37 $62,705 $0 $62,705
Total 7,506 $3,942,694 $0 $3,942,694

D. Anecdote

VATS’ contracted adult durable medical equipment reuse provider, The Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment and Endowment (F.R.E.E.), provided a 94-year old Veteran and his family valuable rehabilitation equipment, which allowed him to receive total care in his home. The son, the primary care giver, had to quit his job to become the full-time care for his dad last year, which makes making ends meet challenging. The son also reported that he himself only had one arm and as with many caregivers, he had repeatedly injured his back due to lack of appropriate in-home equipment. Now that his dad can no longer stand, providing the best care for him takes a special lift system called a sit-to-stand. These can range from $1,000- 3,000. This lift harnesses the person and allows them to come to a full standing position supported by the device. In their statewide inventory, F.R.E.E. found the appropriate sit-to-stand equipment and gifted this equipment to the family. The son can now safely help his dad into a chair, wheelchair, or bed. It also makes day-to-day bathing and changing his dad much easier. This family is an inspiration of selfless care and the triumph of keeping their family home together through the holidays!