National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Back to state program information page
Illinois 2025
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
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? | 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? | 4 |
|---|
Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: OEL |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 861 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 120 |
| C. Total Served | 981 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 981 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 617 | $611,057 |
| Hearing | 5 | $5,773 |
| Speech communication | 3 | $73 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 1 | $310 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 9 | $1,345 |
| Daily living | 2 | $319 |
| Environmental adaptations | 52 | $7,419 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 3423 | $1,170,805 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 1 | $210 |
| Total | 4113 | $1,797,311 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Smart Home |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 79 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 21 |
| C. Total Served | 100 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 100 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
| Daily living | 846 | $56,377 |
| Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 0 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 846 | $56,377 |
Activity 3
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: ICC |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 1644 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 257 |
| C. Total Served | 1901 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 1901 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
They did not respond to many and varied attempts to collect survey data.
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 220 | $156,604 |
| Hearing | 66 | $15,628 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 506 | $78,206 |
| Daily living | 974 | $34,156 |
| Environmental adaptations | 499 | $45,663 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 6804 | $554,741 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 9069 | $884,998 |
Activity 4
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: Tech Kitchen |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 180 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 36 |
| C. Total Served | 216 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 216 |
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 of Devices Funded | Value of AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 |
| Daily living | 1714 | $34,352 |
| Environmental adaptations | 0 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 7 | $1,494 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 0 | $0 |
| Total | 1721 | $35,846 |
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 Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 228 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 49 |
| C. Total Served | 277 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 277 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Looking up
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 | 69 | $2,413 | $0 | $2,413 |
| Hearing | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 13 | $517 | $0 | $517 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 3 | $474 | $0 | $474 |
| Daily living | 310 | $11,170 | $0 | $11,170 |
| Environmental adaptations | 13 | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 6 | $65 | $0 | $65 |
| Computers and related | 11 | $515 | $0 | $515 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 44 | $3,631 | $0 | $3,631 |
| Total | 469 | $19,010 | $0 | $19,010 |
D. Anecdote
ICC Program Brings Safety and Independence to the Home, Tracy is an 88-year-old woman from Northern Illinois who was referred to the ICC Program by her local adult activity center. She has spots on her eyes that have diminished her vision and is getting treatments to slow the progression of her vision loss. Due to this, Tracy can’t read mail, manage her medications, or cook well. An IATP Occupational Therapist (O T) worked with Tracy to find vision magnifiers she could use in and outside her home to read her medicine, food labels, and more. Tracy also has a ringing in her ear, making it hard to hear. She tried a personal amplifier helping her to hear clearly. Due to mobility concerns, Tracy was able to trial a rollator walker because her cane was becoming difficult to use. She learned how to fold up the rollator and use it properly to increase safety. Tracy also mentioned having trouble putting her socks on so the OT showed her a sock aid, which she felt would benefit her. Tracy benefited from multiple devices provided through the program, assisting her to continue to live in her home and stay active in her community.
Reigniting a Passion for Cooking, Howard has always loved cooking, but after losing his vision in 2015 due to end-stage glaucoma, he faced new challenges in the kitchen. Determined to continue preparing meals and share them with others, Howard was referred to the Tech Kitchen Program to explore ways technology could support his independence. From his very first session, Howard’s enthusiasm was clear. During his initial evaluation, he confidently navigated his kitchen and shared his goal of multitasking and keeping several dishes hot at the same time. Together, we prepared a meatloaf recipe while introducing adaptive tools such as a talking thermometer, tactile labeled measuring cups, a talking kitchen scale, heat-resistant gloves, and tactile markers on his oven and stove. Howard quickly grasped the purpose of each device and was thrilled by how much easier and safer they made his cooking experience. Over subsequent sessions, Howard’s skills and confidence continued to grow. He practiced more complex recipes and multitasking techniques, learning to use all the adaptive tools with increasing comfort. By the final session, he successfully prepared a multi-step quiche independently, demonstrating excellent safety awareness, precise use of measuring tools, and strong multitasking skills. Howard was thrilled with his progress and with the tools and techniques he learned. He shared that he now feels fully equipped to work in his kitchen, is excited to cook for friends, and enjoys the independence and confidence the Tech Kitchen Program has given him. Howard’s journey is a powerful example of how assistive technology can open doors, allowing someone to continue pursuing their passions with joy and safety.
E. 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. | 47 | 982 | 1,126 | 2,155 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 22 | 11 | 500 | 533 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 37 | 38 |
| 4. Subtotal | 70 | 993 | 1,663 | 2,726 |
| 5. None of the above | 15 | 01 | 305 | 321 |
| 6. Subtotal | 85 | 994 | 1,968 | 3,047 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 428 | 428 |
| 8. Total | 85 | 994 | 2,396 | 3,475 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 82.35% | 99.9% | 69.41% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,808 | 80.81% |
| Satisfied | 218 | 6.27% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 11 | 0.32% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.06% |
| Nonrespondent | 436 | 12.55% |
| Total Surveyed | 3,475 | |
| Response rate % | 87.45% |
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 | 2,728 |
| C. Total | 2,728 |
| 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 | 2,728 |
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
| 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
| 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 | 253 | $371,957 | $0 | $371,957 |
| Hearing | 33 | $8,398 | $0 | $8,398 |
| Speech Communication | 21 | $63,867 | $0 | $63,867 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,975 | $480,429 | $0 | $480,429 |
| Daily Living | 2,098 | $172,754 | $0 | $172,754 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 136 | $17,941 | $0 | $17,941 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 118 | $51,441 | $0 | $51,441 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 40 | $1,957 | $0 | $1,957 |
| Total | 4,676 | $1,168,794 | $0 | $1,168,794 |
D. Anecdote
Friends Let Friends Know About Reuse Mike was living in another state but began experiencing mobility issues due to his diagnosis of neuropathy. He moved back to Illinois to be closer to friends and family. Mike’s friend knew he was having difficulties and suggested he check out the Reuse Program to see how they could assist him. Mike’s friend said, “Please know that you made his day, week and year with your help…I am grateful as well because you were able to help my friend. The plus side is that it was lots of fun.”
E. 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. | 10 | 13 | 2,477 | 2,500 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 106 | 106 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 122 | 122 |
| 4. Subtotal | 10 | 13 | 2,705 | 2,728 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 10 | 13 | 2,705 | 2,728 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 10 | 13 | 2,705 | 2,728 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,714 | 99.49% |
| Satisfied | 10 | 0.37% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.04% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 03 | 0.11% |
| Total Surveyed | 2,728 | |
| Response rate % | 99.89% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,829 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 55 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 124 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 30 |
| Total | 2,038 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Individuals with Disabilities | 377 | 65 | 442 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 256 | 65 | 321 |
| Representative of Education | 990 | 49 | 1,039 |
| Representative of Employment | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 181 | 18 | 199 |
| Representatives of Technology | 08 | 00 | 08 |
| Total | 1,829 | 209 | 2,038 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 35 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 195 | 29 | 224 |
| Hearing | 50 | 12 | 62 |
| Speech Communication | 1,521 | 182 | 1,703 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 315 | 37 | 352 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 102 | 05 | 107 |
| Daily Living | 261 | 35 | 296 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Computers and Related | 126 | 29 | 155 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 30 | 05 | 35 |
| Total | 2,600 | 335 | 2,935 |
E. Anecdote
Assistive Technology for Classroom Success Gianna is in 1st grade. She has vision difficulties along with coordination and attention deficits that resulted from a brain injury. Because of this, she is having difficulty participating in classroom activities. She has an incredible school team, including her teacher, occupational therapist, and vision therapist, who have all trialed and implemented various assistive technologies including high contrast boards that provide assorted color backgrounds making items easier to see. She also uses a slant board with a clip-on light to bring worksheets or items being read closer to her face with better illumination. Despite the use of modified pencils along with specific therapy interventions, reading and handwriting continued to be challenging for her. She often loses her place when reading, and her handwriting remains slow and tiresome. A referral was made to IATP, and an A T S was able to go to Gianna’s school for the assessment. Distinct types of assistive technology were shown to Gianna and her team including video magnifiers, selecting computer settings and accessibility features that are optimal for her, specialized computer software, and alternative computer accessories. In the past, Gianna used a computer infrequently, but using a keyboard with large and colored keys significantly helped her to find the key(s) she was looking for. Gianna also used word prediction software for selecting vocabulary and text to speech software that reads back the letters and words to her as she typed. This helped her verify that she correctly typed the desired word. Gianna used an alternative mouse with a large rollerball and separate buttons for clicking. This helped her stabilize the mouse and be more accurate with clicking on the items she
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 997 | 08 | 507 | 1,512 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 94 | 05 | 39 | 138 |
| Subtotal | 1,091 | 13 | 546 | 1,650 |
| Have not made a decision | 07 | 00 | 04 | 11 |
| Subtotal | 1,098 | 13 | 550 | 1,661 |
| Nonrespondent | 79 | 01 | 88 | 168 |
| Total | 1,177 | 14 | 638 | 1,829 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.36% | 100% | 99.27% | |
G. Acquisition 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. | 16 | 05 | 99 | 120 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 07 | 01 | 28 | 36 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 12 | 12 |
| 4. Subtotal | 23 | 06 | 139 | 168 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 01 | 18 | 20 |
| 6. Subtotal | 24 | 07 | 157 | 188 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 03 | 04 | 14 | 21 |
| 8. Total | 27 | 11 | 171 | 209 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 95.83% | 73.17% | 88.54% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,018 | 99.02% |
| Satisfied | 16 | 0.79% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.05% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 03 | 0.15% |
| Total Surveyed | 2,038 | |
| Response rate % | 99.85% |
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 | 223 |
| Hearing | 35 |
| Speech Communication | 385 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 27 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 90 |
| Daily Living | 450 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 03 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 30 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 10 |
| Total # of Device Demonstrations | 1,253 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 763 | 415 | 1,178 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 121 | 390 | 511 |
| Representatives of Education | 345 | 260 | 605 |
| Representatives of Employment | 02 | 15 | 17 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10 | 40 | 50 |
| Representative of Community Living | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 | 08 | 08 |
| Total | 1,253 | 1,138 | 2,391 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 09 |
| Service Provider | 31 |
| Vendor | 353 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 393 |
D. Anecdote
Meeting Communication and Mobility Needs Andrea has cerebral palsy which affects her speech, fine motor skills and mobility. She came to the Demonstration Center accompanied by Paige, a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional to identify A T options that would help her with two separate needs: communicating and operating her power wheelchair. Since she is unable to walk, Andrea uses a power wheelchair controlled by a joystick. However, due to fine motor coordination problems, she was unable to effectively grasp the standard joystick that controls the wheelchair’s movement. In need of another option, she visited IATP. The Demonstration Center staff suggested that a round stress ball could provide a larger grip surface on her joystick. After discussing this with the team, Andrea’s stated she wanted something like the shape of the joystick. As a result, the existing joystick was reinforced with a cylindrical foam grip that Andrea was able to grasp. In addition to the modified joystick grip, Andrea wanted to try new devices to address her communication needs. The Demonstration Center staff was able to connect Andrea with a IATP Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). During their meeting, a tablet communication app was shown that would allow Andrea to select personalized communication phrases and sentences to communicate things she wants or needs to express. The tablet needed to be set in a location where Andrea could easily reach and access the message choices on the screen. The team had to consider Andrea’s potential access hurdles with reaching the tablet. A stylus would help Andrea with the tablet. After trying several different stylus types, then IATP's Makers designed and fabricated one for Andrea.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 441 | 43 | 740 | 1,224 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| Subtotal | 447 | 43 | 741 | 1,231 |
| Have not made a decision | 04 | 03 | 15 | 22 |
| Subtotal | 451 | 46 | 756 | 1,253 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 451 | 46 | 756 | 1,253 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.11% | 93.48% | 98.02% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,291 | 95.82% |
| Satisfied | 99 | 4.14% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.04% |
| Total | 2,391 | |
| Response rate % | 99.96% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 73 | 1,000 | 3,702 | 4,775 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 29 | 12 | 634 | 675 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 171 | 172 |
| 4. Subtotal | 103 | 1,012 | 4,507 | 5,622 |
| 5. None of the above | 16 | 02 | 323 | 341 |
| 6. Subtotal | 119 | 1,014 | 4,830 | 5,963 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 03 | 04 | 442 | 449 |
| 8. Total | 122 | 1,018 | 5,272 | 6,412 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 85.71% | 99.8% | 82.46% | 85.28% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 85% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 1,438 | 51 | 1,247 | 2,736 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 100 | 05 | 40 | 145 |
| Subtotal | 1,538 | 56 | 1,287 | 2,881 |
| Have not made a decision | 11 | 03 | 19 | 33 |
| Subtotal | 1,549 | 59 | 1,306 | 2,914 |
| Nonrespondent | 79 | 01 | 88 | 168 |
| Total | 1,628 | 60 | 1,394 | 3,082 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.29% | 94.92% | 98.55% | 98.87% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 90% | |||
| Met/Not Met | Met | |||
Overall Satisfaction Rating
| Customer Rating of Services | Percent | ACL Target | Met/Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied and satisfied | 99.85% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 95.83% | 90% | Met |
Educational/Training Activities
A. Educational/Training Activity Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 291 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 46 |
| Representatives of Education | 410 |
| Representatives of Employment | 13 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 535 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 193 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,488 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | 149 | 00 | 1,488 |
B. Educational/Training Activity Topics
| Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 1,068 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 80 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 222 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 09 |
| Transition | 109 |
| Total | 1,488 |
C. Description of Educational/Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance educational/training activity conducted during the reporting period:
IATP trainers and OTs presented a webinar for Adult Protective Services(APS) and their community partners on how AT can be used to address and/or prevent loneliness/isolation, self neglect, passive neglect, and abuses such as financial exploitation. The training included an overview of IATP services with a focus on the ICC program, and many examples of AT divided into categories including vision, hearing, communication, aids to daily living, kitchen AT, mobility, electronic aids to daily living, recreation, and custom made AT. Case studies were used to highlight how AT from the various categories was used to address individual needs that increased independence and safety in the home. More than 160 staff across Illinois working in various APS roles were provided with information on AT devices and services they can immediately begin implementing to address or prevent substantially threatening situations for those they serve.
Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP staff including SLP, ATP, ATS, OTs and Chef Instructor provided training to SWTCIE project staff, DRS counselors, DRS transition staff, DRS Bureau Chiefs, and representatives from 6 sheltered workshops on how IATP services can be utilized to provide comprehensive assistive technology demonstrations for DRS customers with IDD who are transitioning out of sheltered workshop employment into integrated competitive employment in the community. IATP addressed the SWTCIE Annual Meeting with an hourlong presentation including several case studies that highlighted how the ATS evaluation program can combine support from other IATP programs and staff including OT/COTA support, SLP lead AAC assessment, IATP Markers for the design and fabrication of custom AT devices, Tech Kitchen, and Smart Home; the training finished up with a 30 minute session where participants could visit various tables of AT devices and complete hands-on demonstrations.
Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The ICT team from IATP traveled to the Town of Normal City Council building where training with the town's Director of Communications, graphic designer, data specialists, programmers and marketing team focused on website accessibility testing methods including the four step process of using 1) automated testing, 2) manual visual testing, 3) keyboard testing, and 4) testing with AT (NVDA screen reader). The Town of Normal's website, along with a concept page their team had built, was used during the training to learn each step of the accessibility testing process. The training will result in new testing procedures for the webpage redesign they are planning, as well as follow-up training with their graphic designer on ways to create more accessible PDFs that will be linked to their webpage.
D. 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 | 09 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 09 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 06% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 15% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 09% |
| Community Living | 61% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 09% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
IATP's training director provided the State of Illinois Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodations (BAJA), technical assistance with a reasonable accommodation issue. IATP’s staff visited a state employee at her worksite on multiple occasions to help troubleshoot AT issues and provide training with voice recognition software. As a result, IATP provided follow up training for the entire BAJA staff at IATP that consisted of a 2 hour tour of the Demo Center that focused heavily on vision, computer, hearing and other job related AT, and 3 additional hours of classroom style learning covering a variety of AT devices including voice recognition software with a case study that resembled the state employee involved in the reasonable accommodation assisted by an IATP training director. Positive results of the training included increasing the general knowledge of the BAJA team on a wide variety of AT solutions, and increasing their capacity to more quickly assess needs, make recommendatio
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP's ICC Team conducted 2 statewide Zoom trainings on the updated referral process to get older adults connected to appropriate assistive technology and durable medical equipment to prevent them from transitioning out of community living into institutional living, such as nursing homes. There were approximately 462 provider agencies in total across both trainings. As a result, several agencies requested that follow-up training be conducted for their specific agencies, with the focus on educating the provider agency staff on how AT can prevent older adults from having to transition into nursing homes.
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. IATP aimed at increasing the knowledge of congressional leaders and state agency heads about IATP, AT and DME by conducting targeted outreach and arranging for individualized and group tours and demonstrations at IATP. During the year IATP was able to arrange for 7 separate events to increase awareness of the impact of the AT Act and the additional programs leveraged by IATP.
2. A social media presence serves as a powerful tool for community engagement, education, and advocacy. IATP uses Facebook and Instagram platforms to amplify our programs and share impactful stories. IATP’s social media content ranges from posts celebrating National Family Caregivers Month and how AT can assist caregivers; posts showcasing IATP's 2-week exhibit of AT at the Illinois State Fair and numerous reels demonstrating assistive technology (AT) in action. IATP uses social media to connect Illinoisians with information about AT and the programs we offer that could benefit them.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 842 | 08 | 850 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 484 | 06 | 490 |
| Representative of Education | 1,733 | 02 | 1,735 |
| Representative of Employment | 28 | 00 | 28 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 75 | 00 | 75 |
| Representative of Community Living | 333 | 05 | 338 |
| Representative of Technology | 289 | 00 | 289 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 3,784 | 21 | 3,805 |
Referral Types:
IATP collaborates closely with all state agencies that provide grants or contracts for services to their targeted populations. To ensure that local providers and the internal staff of various state agencies are fully informed about the programs and services IATP offers, we request the opportunity to conduct Zoom presentations. During these presentations, we review the programs they fund and provide an overview of other services available through IATP. We have found that it is beneficial for their staff to be aware of these additional resources as well. IATP has also developed printed materials that are shared with state agency staff and distributed at IATP conferences and exhibits to enhance referrals. We have made improvements to the referral system used by DRS, which is leading to better quality referral and an increased number of referrals. The ICC Program's referral system is reviewed annually, and we make necessary adjustments to simplify the process while still gathering the information needed to manage referrals promptly. The ICC program now includes tablets, durable medical equipment (DME), and daily living aids to help aging adults live more safely in their homes.
Referral Sources:
IATP's main referral sources continue to be from state agencies, local CILs and other disability organizations. Once customers access the agency's many programs they quickly become a value asset for additional referrals through their friends and family connections. IATP has leveraged additional contracts which creates a natural referral source for each contract. For example, the ICC program has increased its allowed referring entities by three (3) new statewide agencies. Approximately 46% of I&A contacts to IATP are received from representatives of education, followed 22% from individuals with disabilities with 13% received from family members, guardians and authorized representatives and 9% from community living representatives.
Notes:
Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes
Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
3. What focus areas(s) were addressed by the initiative?
4. What AT Act authorized activity(s) were addressed?
| Additional Coordination/Collaboration activities | 0 |
|---|
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? | 01 |
|---|
B. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
IATP worked with other disability organizations on House Bill 3500, now Public Act 104-0314 to ensure informational materials about the Illinois ABLE Account program prepared by the State Treasurer's Office are disseminated to parents and guardians of students who have a Section 504 plans and parents and guardians of children in Early Intervention.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
The law increases the awareness about the ABLE Account by ensuring that families and guardians are provided information and materials about the benefits and process to establishing an ABLE Account.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
Additional And Leveraged Funds
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $77,426 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $65,945 | Demonstration | True |
| Public/State Agency | $791,380 | Reuse | True |
| Public/State Agency | $12,319 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $42,493 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $200,000 | Training | True |
| Public/State Agency | $1,204,471 | Training | True |
| Public/State Agency | $170,000 | Public Awareness, I&A | True |
| Public/State Agency | $2,000,000 | Reuse | True |
| Public/State Agency | $500,000 | Public Awareness, I&A | True |
| Public/State Agency | $2,000,000 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $375,169 | Device Loan | True |
| Public/State Agency | $100,000 | Technical Assistance | True |
| State Appropriations | $2,069,618 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $285,972 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $2,000,000 | Demonstration | True |
| Public/State Agency | $1,527,869 | State Financing | True |
| Public/State Agency | $1,010,524 | Demonstration | True |
| Amount: $14,433,186 |
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. |
||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||