National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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Hawaii 2025

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

http://www.atrc.org

Mailing Address:

200 N Vineyard Blvd, Suite 430

City:

Honolulu

State:

Zip Code:

96817

Program Email:

info@atrc.org

Phone:

8085327110

TTY:

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Mailing Address:

1010 Richard Street #217

City:

Honolulu

State:

Zip Code:

96813

Program URL:

http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/vocationalrehab

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:

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii

Mailing Address:

200 N Vineyard Blvd, Suite 430

City

Honolulu

State:

Zip Code:

96817

Program URL:

http://www.atrc.org

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):

Asato, Jodi

Title:

Executive Director

Phone:

8085327112

E-mail:

jodi@atrc.org

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Dias, Lea

Title:

Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator

Phone:

808-586-9741

E-mail:

ldias@dhs.hawaii.gov

Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:

Asato, Jodi

Title:

Executive Director

Phone:

8085327112

E-mail:

jodi@atrc.org

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):

Title:

Phone:

E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):

Dias, Lea

Title:

VR Administrator

Phone:

808-586-9741

E-mail:

ldias@dhs.hawaii.gov

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
	Metro RUCC 1-3	Non-Metro RUCC 4-9	Total
	Area of Residence		Total
Approved Loan made	00	00	00
Approved Not made	00	00	00
Rejected	00	00	00
Total	00	00	00

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income:	$0	Highest Income:	$0

Average Income
Sum of Incomes	Loans Made	Average Annual Income
$0	00	$0

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
	$15,000 or Less	$15,001- $30,000	$30,001- $45,000	$45,001- $60,000	$60,001- $75,000	$75,001 or More	Total
	Income Ranges						Total
Number of Loans	00	00	00	00	00	00	00
Percentage of Loans	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	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	00	0%
With loan guarantee only	00	0%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee	00	0%
Total	00	100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan	Number of Loans	Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans	00	$0
Partnership Loans	00	$0
Total	00	$0

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest	0%
Highest	0%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates	Number of Loans Made	Average Interest Rate
00	00	0%

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

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	00	$0
Hearing	00	$0
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	00	$0
Computers and related	00	$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure	00	$0
Total	00	$0

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?

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?

D. Anecdote

None

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

None

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	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:

ATRC continues to reorganize until 2026. Personnel changes at the American Savings Bank caused some delays in restructuring the Alt Financing program. Although we sent five loan packets to individuals interested in our loan program, none completed the application process. We will prioritize and hope to make at least one loan in 2026.

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	02
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan	87
C. Total	89

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	89

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	01	$800	$0	$800
Daily Living	01	$795	$0	$795
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	02	$1,595	$0	$1,595

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	02	$7,635	$0	$7,635
Hearing	00	$0	$0	$0
Speech Communication	00	$0	$0	$0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	00	$0	$0	$0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	41	$9,984	$0	$9,984
Daily Living	33	$3,233	$0	$3,233
Environmental Adaptations	02	$75	$0	$75
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	03	$1,002	$0	$1,002
Computers and Related	16	$14,687	$0	$14,687
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	01	$19	$0	$19
Total	98	$36,635	$0	$36,635

D. Anecdote

ATRC received an urgent referral from a Solace Advocate in the mainland for a female client who had recently moved to Hawaii. The client was homebound, bariatric, and living with significantly limited mobility. She lacked essential durable medical equipment required for safe hygiene and daily care. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, as the Program Manager of the Reuse/Exchange Program, I immediately conducted a rapid needs assessment and coordinated closely with both the client and the advocate. Despite systemic delays and a significant backlog with Home Care Delivered, I proactively mobilized program resources to address the service gap. Our team expedited the provision of critical items, including a shower bench to support safe bathing and incontinence supplies (such as pads and bed liners) to ensure comfort, dignity, and overall health. This timely intervention stabilized the client’s condition, reduced preventable health risks, and significantly improved her quality of life. Both the client and the advocate expressed high satisfaction with the program’s responsiveness, efficiency, and client-centered approach, particularly during a period when traditional service channels were unable to meet urgent needs. The successful outcome strengthened our partnership with Solace Advocates and reinforced the Reuse/Exchange Program’s reputation as a reliable and effective resource. As a direct result, the Solace advocate continued to refer additional clients to the program, expanding its reach and impact within the community.

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.	01	11	72	84
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	00	01	04	05
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	01	12	76	89
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	01	12	76	89
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	01	12	76	89
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	89	100%
Satisfied	00	0%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	00	0%
Total Surveyed	89
Response rate %	100%

G. Notes:

1. Most reused devices are basic medical equipment, so their prices are not high. Items such as walkers, shower chairs, and bedside commodes typically have low retail prices. 2. Each "device" is counted as a group of the reuse items marked for a single recipient.

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)	68
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding	01
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation	02
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	00
Total	71

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	31	01	32
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	21	00	21
Representative of Education	10	00	10
Representative of Employment	00	01	01
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	05	00	05
Representatives of Community Living	01	01	02
Representatives of Technology	00	00	00
Total	68	03	71

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	23	02	25
Hearing	07	02	09
Speech Communication	22	01	23
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	30	01	31
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	00	00	00
Daily Living	14	00	14
Environmental Adaptations	00	00	00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00	00	00
Computers and Related	09	00	09
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	02	00	02
Total	107	06	113

E. Anecdote

ATRC received a loan application from a University of Hawaii Hilo student diagnosed with ADHD, who faced challenges waking up for class despite utilizing various alarm strategies. After testing a vibrating alarm clock for four weeks, she found it effective in helping her stay awake after it rang. Consequently, she decided to purchase the clock to ensure punctuality for her classes throughout the semester.

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	16	02	26	44
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	05	01	12	18
Subtotal	21	03	38	62
Have not made a decision	02	00	04	06
Subtotal	23	03	42	68
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	23	03	42	68
Performance on this measure	91.3%	100%	90.48%

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	00	02	03
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	01	00	02	03
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	01	00	02	03
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	01	00	02	03
9. Performance on this measure	100%	NaN%	100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	64	90.14%
Satisfied	03	4.23%
Satisfied somewhat	01	1.41%
Not at all satisfied	02	2.82%
Nonrespondent	01	1.41%
Total Surveyed	71
Response rate %	98.59%

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	38
Hearing	02
Speech Communication	10
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	05
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	01
Daily Living	04
Environmental Adaptations	02
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	00
Computers and Related	07
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00
Total # of Device Demonstrations	69

B. Types of Participants

Type of Participant	Decision-Makers	Other Participants	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	59	05	64
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	07	19	26
Representatives of Education	00	00	00
Representatives of Employment	00	01	01
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	03	05	08
Representative of Community Living	00	05	05
Representative of Technology	00	00	00
Total	69	35	104

C. Number of Referrals

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

D. Anecdote

Client was demonstrated the E-sight and concluded that it will not be in his benefit to use it. Client already uses a Ruby magnifier, the level of magnification needed in order for him to read is so strong that every little head movement he made had significantly shaken his glasses. The client would often lose his place on the page and feel dizzy after some use. Client was then demonstrated the Jupiter, Juno, and Zoomtext. Both the Jupiter and zoomtext worked great for the client to read legal documents.

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	08	05	29	42
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	00	00	04	04
Subtotal	08	05	33	46
Have not made a decision	03	02	18	23
Subtotal	11	07	51	69
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	11	07	51	69
Performance on this measure	72.73%	71.43%	64.71%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	84	80.77%
Satisfied	14	13.46%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	01	0.96%
Nonrespondent	05	4.81%
Total	104
Response rate %	95.19%

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.	02	11	74	87
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	00	01	04	05
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	02	12	78	92
5. None of the above	00	00	00	00
6. Subtotal	02	12	78	92
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
8. Total	02	12	78	92
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	24	07	55	86
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	05	01	16	22
Subtotal	29	08	71	108
Have not made a decision	05	02	22	29
Subtotal	34	10	93	137
Nonrespondent	00	00	00	00
Total	34	10	93	137
Performance on this measure	85.29%	80%	76.34%	78.83%
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	98.45%	95%	Met
Response Rate	97.73%	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	104
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	03
Representatives of Education	33
Representatives of Employment	33
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	06
Representatives of Community Living	03
Representatives of Technology	25
Unable to Categorize	40
TOTAL	247

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
176	71	00	247

B. Educational/Training Activity Topics

Educational/Training Activities by Topic
Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities	Participants
AT Products/Services	222
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	00
Combination of any/all of the above	00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	25
Transition	00
Total	247

C. Description of Educational/Training Activities

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

Workshop geared towards families and professionals working with children with special needs who would benefit from adapted technology. Collaborative team of instructors from: Assistive Technology Resource Center of Hawai`i, Kapi`olani Medical Center Ho`omana Complex Rehabilitation Technology Team, and Local Assistive Technology friends and partners 25 participants learned to make a basic flap switch and battery interrupter to adapt battery operated toys/items for switch access, made an adjustable corrugated plastic phone stand, and learned to use existing accessibility options on Apple and Android products to make devices switch accessible.

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

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

ATRC presented updated Web accessibility training to State programs. This included an introduction to how blind users navigate websites and exposure to other AT devices individuals with disabilities use for web access via software accessibility. The result was very positive, with follow up for private web accessibility training/ testing with ATRC's Blind technology/JAWS specialist.

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	25
No known outcome at this time	00
Nonrespondent	00
Total	25
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	14%
Employment	00%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	32%
Community Living	54%
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:

ATRC had 12 hours of collaborative committee time with Dept of Health, Dept of Aging, DDD Council, DCAB, State Independent Living Council to plan the Statewide ADA 35th anniversary celebration.

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

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. ATRC created its 1st Annual Statewide Assistive Technology Awareness Event to enhance public knowledge and understanding of assistive technology (AT) and its transformative impact on individuals with disabilities. This event was held on April 30th, had 120 people in attendance in person and online, and aligned with our national AT Awareness Day. It is a key component of our State Plan under the Assistive Technology Act Programs, focusing on comprehensive training and education initiatives. By providing hands-on demonstrations, expert-led workshops, and interactive sessions, we strive to empower participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively utilize AT devices and services. Our goal is to foster an inclusive community where individuals with disabilities can achieve greater independence and improved quality of life through the use of innovative AT solutions.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	74	04	78
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	29	01	30
Representative of Education	36	01	37
Representative of Employment	00	00	00
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	17	00	17
Representative of Community Living	26	02	28
Representative of Technology	02	00	02
Unable to Categorize	09	00	09
Total	193	08	201

Referral Types:

By far the highest percentage of identified referral types for ATRC came from in person outreach. The next highest area besides people who were already ATRC clients was the area of education. This is a nice development to see as we have been working hard to continue our reach through the department of education and the university system. Continuing to branch out to other state agencies and resources will help expand our reach throughout the state.

Referral Sources:

Again among the identified referral source, the biggest one was awareness and outreach initiatives, approximately 36%.

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?

ATRC worked with the DOE complex areas on Hawaii Island, East Hawaii, West Hawaii, and North Hawaii to train school staff on ATRC services and to initiate device loans in all areas of the island.

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 number of loans to Hawaii Island DOE increased from 0 in FY24 to 10 in FY25.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

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

Education,

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

Device Loan, Training, Information & Assistance, Technical Assistance,

Outreach was conducted with the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

A collaborative outreach initiative between ATRC and DVR under the Rehabilitation Technology Services (RTS) contract to increase access to assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities seeking employment. AT demonstrations and device loans were provided to DVR consumers. Coordination of AT assessments with DVR clients and counselors. Training provided for DVR clients on AT devices and specific software (JAWS, Fusion, Voice Over)

42 DVR consumers were referred to ATRC and received AT assessments and/or devices. Since DVR and ATRC experienced staff turnover, many meetings were held to increase awareness among both new and existing staff members. DVR staff reported improved confidence in discussing AT options with consumers. DVR consumers gained faster access to AT through streamlined referral and funding processes.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

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

Education, Employment,

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

Device Loan, Demo, Information & Assistance,

Outreach was conducted with the Aging Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

ATRC partnered with Catholic Charities - Lanakila Senior Center to host an AT Awareness Day designed to increase awareness and access to assistive technology for older adults and caregivers. This collaboration aimed to promote independence and aging in place by introducing practical AT solutions to the senior community. The event featured online and in-person workshops along with informational tables from 15 partnered agencies. The participants had the opportunity to explore devices, ask questions, and receive one-on-one consultations tailored to their needs.

With approximately 120 participants, the event led to increased referrals from Lanakila Senior Center to ATRC, expanding program reach within the senior community. Seniors gained direct exposure to AT devices and learned how to access our services and programs. Both organizations expressed interest in continuing other outreach initiatives annually. For replication, the advice is to partner with trusted community organizations, offer interactive demonstrations, and ensure accessible venues and culturally relevant outreach. This collaboration demonstrated how strategic partnerships can significantly expand awareness and access to assistive technology for underserved populations.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

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

Community Participation and Integration, Aging,

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

Device Loan, Demo, Reuse, Public Awareness,

Outreach was conducted with the Medicaid Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Why was collaboration not implemented? *

ATRC recently joined the bi-monthly No Wrong Door Meetings. Although ATRC has presented at this meeting, we have not had a chance to get to know the key partners to collaborate outside of these meetings.

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 supplemental Public Health Workforce grant funding to increase the number of positions within the disability and aging network for public health professionals. Please document below the cumulative status of these funds, FY22 through FY25, as a final closeout report.

The status of these funds at the end of the FY25 (September 30, 2025) is as follows: (Check one) We did not utilize this funding. (Do not complete this section.)
We expended all or some of this funding (Complete the section below)

Please report the total amount expended (drawn down and liquidated) from FY22 through FY25:

$80,000.00

Please check all position types that were supported with these funds over the period of FY22-25. This can be a direct employee or contractual position.

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

The AT Specialist provided essential assistive technology (AT) services to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations, including kupuna (older adults), individuals with disabilities, and caregivers across Hawai?i. During the pandemic, isolation, limited in-person care, and increased health risks created urgent needs for AT solutions that support communication, telehealth access, and safe daily living. Activities included: 1) Remote AT Services: Delivered virtual AT evaluations, device demonstrations, and training to ensure continuity of care while reducing exposure risk; 2) Demonstrated and equipped clients with AT tools to access telemedicine and public health information; 3) Recommended AT for fall prevention and safe home enviornments reducing hospital visits during COVID surges; 4) Provided training and resources to caregiveers managing increased responsibilities during lockdowns; and 5) Partnered with aging agencies and nonprofits to distribute educational and awareness materials.

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).

No leverage funds were used for state plan activities during this reporting period. There was a reporting gap due to staffing issues during the period of 1/24 - 3/24.