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Michigan 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? | 1 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Last resort - Activity |
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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) | 15 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 150 |
| C. Total Served | 165 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 165 |
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 | 56 | $3,939 |
| Hearing | 2 | $1,390 |
| Speech communication | 1 | $150 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 19 | $1,898 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 14 | $5,610 |
| Daily living | 387 | $13,334 |
| Environmental adaptations | 2 | $160 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 0 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 56 | $12,125 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 9 | $4,121 |
| Total | 546 | $42,727 |
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 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | AT Fabrication or AT Maker Program |
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2. Geographic Distribution and Number of Individuals Served
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 40 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 6 |
| C. Total Served | 46 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 0 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 46 |
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 | $137 | $0 | $137 |
| Hearing | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech communication | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daily living | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 90 | $9,910 | $0 | $9,910 |
| Total | 92 | $10,047 | $0 | $10,047 |
D. Anecdote
James, a veteran living in Escanaba, has a difficult time getting around town—to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, and even the park. He has struggled with depression and often experiences fatigue when walking, so he thought a bike might help improve both his mobility and his mental health. His caseworker reached out to MATP to learn more about our program and to see if James could test out a bike. MATP arranged a demonstration with the E-Trike, since James felt he could no longer ride a standard two-wheeled bike. From the moment he tried it, James was hooked. In just three hours, James was able to ride to the store for groceries, cruise around town, and enjoy a trip through Ludington Park. Thanks to support from the Community Connections for Assistive Technology grant for state financing, MATP was able to provide James with his very own E-Trike. “This is the happiest I have been in a really long time,” James shared. “I feel like a teenager again riding this bike.” With his new E-Trike, James is excited to volunteer at the local animal shelter, reliably get to his medical appointments without depending on public transportation, and simply enjoy riding around town.
MATP received a private donation to develop and implement an adaptathon and was able to provide switch adapted devices to children and adults across the state as a result. Together with community partners, MATP shared the value of providing access to accessible electronics, taught about 3D printing and assembling switches, and explained the process of electronic modification for switch accessibility. MATP 3D printed custom switch components and shared the files with community volunteers around the state who also printed and donated switches. This project was widely celebrated by participants and community partners, and the story was broadcast on local news. More than 50 volunteers participated in the project and more than 40 people received adapted devices.
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. | 00 | 01 | 208 | 209 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 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 | 01 | 209 | 210 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 210 | 211 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 01 | 210 | 211 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 99.52% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 211 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 211 | |
| 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 | 205 |
| C. Total | 205 |
| 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 | 205 |
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 | 58 | $7,411 | $0 | $7,411 |
| Hearing | 03 | $166 | $0 | $166 |
| Speech Communication | 02 | $80 | $0 | $80 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 20 | $876 | $0 | $876 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 09 | $6,736 | $0 | $6,736 |
| Daily Living | 370 | $11,292 | $0 | $11,292 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 07 | $577 | $0 | $577 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 02 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Computers and Related | 44 | $15,672 | $0 | $15,672 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 62 | $14,907 | $0 | $14,907 |
| Total | 577 | $57,767 | $0 | $57,767 |
D. Anecdote
Anne, a single parent of a child with a disability, first connected with MATP through our state-financed AT fabrication program, from which she received a switch-adapted toy for her son, Beau. MATP then connected with them to provide demonstrations of various assistive technology for eating, including adaptive utensils, cups, and plates. After following us on social media, Anne saw a post about items available through our reuse program. Anne received a variety of AT to help her and Beau in their daily lives, including: Watchminder 3, Seat Cushion, Around The Neck Hands Free Tablet Holder, OXO Roll-Up Bibs, Spice Auto Measure Carousel, and Talking Blood Pressure Monitor with a large LCD display. She also received a Wander Safety Alert Kit, Baby Monitor w/ Smart Watch, Edge and Corner Cushion, Extra Long Oven Mitts, Bread Slicer, and Kasa Smart Plug Mini, all of which have helped her to make her home more safe for her son and bring her peace of mind.
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. | 04 | 02 | 195 | 201 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| 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 | 05 | 02 | 197 | 204 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6. Subtotal | 05 | 02 | 198 | 205 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 05 | 02 | 198 | 205 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.49% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 190 | 92.68% |
| Satisfied | 14 | 6.83% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.49% |
| Total Surveyed | 205 | |
| Response rate % | 99.51% |
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) | 264 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
| Total | 264 |
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 | 254 | 00 | 254 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 03 | 00 | 03 |
| Representative of Education | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representative of Employment | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Representatives of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 264 | 00 | 264 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 28 |
|---|
D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicion-making | All other Purposes | Total | |
| Vision | 114 | 00 | 114 |
| Hearing | 06 | 00 | 06 |
| Speech Communication | 03 | 00 | 03 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 51 | 00 | 51 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 07 | 00 | 07 |
| Daily Living | 464 | 00 | 464 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 10 | 00 | 10 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| Computers and Related | 52 | 00 | 52 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 105 | 00 | 105 |
| Total | 814 | 00 | 814 |
E. Anecdote
MATP connected with Natalie, a young girl with a limb difference, through her school’s occupational therapist. Natalie is working on learning to feed herself and received demonstrations and short term loans of several different adapted silverware options. She also received a demonstration and short term loan of Guided Hands. MATP and her OT collaborated to try different grip options to best support Natalie’s access needs. A silicone grip added to the joystick grip worked best for her. Natalie, her mom, and her OT all expressed excitement when Natalie was able to reach so much more of the coloring page with her markers using this combination of AT!
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 | 12 | 05 | 240 | 257 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
| Subtotal | 12 | 05 | 246 | 263 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 12 | 05 | 247 | 264 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 12 | 05 | 247 | 264 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.6% | |
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. | 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% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 228 | 86.36% |
| Satisfied | 33 | 12.5% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.76% |
| Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.38% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 264 | |
| 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 | 150 |
| Hearing | 04 |
| Speech Communication | 34 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 1,889 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 28 |
| Daily Living | 641 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 10 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 84 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 628 |
| Total # of Device Demonstrations | 3,468 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Decision-Makers | Other Participants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 3,360 | 16 | 3,376 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 19 | 409 | 428 |
| Representatives of Education | 66 | 335 | 401 |
| Representatives of Employment | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| Representative of Community Living | 04 | 08 | 12 |
| Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 3,468 | 793 | 4,261 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 06 |
| Service Provider | 82 |
| Vendor | 524 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 01 |
| Total | 613 |
D. Anecdote
Logan has long found brushing his teeth to be challenging due to multiple aspects of his disabilities. After doing research, MATP helped Logan pick a toothbrush with a variety of features that would help make the process more accessible for him. MATP demonstrated the Autobrush with a toothbrush head in a size that would work best for him. Logan absolutely loved the Autobrush from the start! Not only does it decrease the fine motor and muscular demands of brushing teeth, but it’s been so effective at cleaning his mouth too. At his last appointment, Logan’s dentist told him that his oral hygiene looked significantly improved and asked him what he’d been doing! Logan has been showing his new toothbrush off to guests at his home and telling friends and family how much he loves it.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 894 | 231 | 2,203 | 3,328 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 82 | 01 | 47 | 130 |
| Subtotal | 976 | 232 | 2,250 | 3,458 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 02 | 07 | 10 |
| Subtotal | 977 | 234 | 2,257 | 3,468 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 977 | 234 | 2,257 | 3,468 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.9% | 99.15% | 99.69% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 3,033 | 71.18% |
| Satisfied | 1,191 | 27.95% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 15 | 0.35% |
| Not at all satisfied | 22 | 0.52% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 4,261 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
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. | 04 | 03 | 403 | 410 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| 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 | 05 | 03 | 406 | 414 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 6. Subtotal | 05 | 03 | 408 | 416 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 05 | 03 | 408 | 416 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.51% | 99.52% |
| 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 | 906 | 236 | 2,443 | 3,585 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 82 | 01 | 53 | 136 |
| Subtotal | 988 | 237 | 2,496 | 3,721 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 02 | 08 | 11 |
| Subtotal | 989 | 239 | 2,504 | 3,732 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 989 | 239 | 2,504 | 3,732 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.9% | 99.16% | 99.68% | 99.71% |
| 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 | 99.19% | 95% | Met |
| Response Rate | 99.98% | 90% | Met |
Educational/Training Activities
A. Educational/Training Activity Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,078 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 276 |
| Representatives of Education | 435 |
| Representatives of Employment | 212 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 269 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 387 |
| Representatives of Technology | 65 |
| Unable to Categorize | 57 |
| TOTAL | 2,779 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,118 | 598 | 63 | 2,779 |
B. Educational/Training Activity Topics
| Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 1,203 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 915 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 96 |
| Transition | 565 |
| Total | 2,779 |
C. Description of Educational/Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance educational/training activity conducted during the reporting period:
MATP partnered with Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Michigan Department of Natural Resources to provide a series of trainings with Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation and Leelanau Land Conservancy on accessible trails and Assistive Technology for Outdoor Recreation. Participants used the series to learn about and plan for accessible outdoor recreation for everyone, especially access to nature trails and natural areas that were previously inaccessible.
Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The MATP YOUTH AT Specialist provided training on AT devices that parents and children can use for learning, socialization, daily living, communication, mental health, organization, recreation, and work. The parents were a Spanish-speaking Latino group with 7 moms and 4 dads of children with disabilities, including children planning for transition from school to life. MATP had the MDRC Bilingual Advocate translate for parents and assist with answering questions. The participants were amazed at all of the devices that could assist their child and themselves. They did not know the program existed and appreciated access to the resources.
Briefly describe one educational/training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
MATP provided training on the accessibility of apps for mental health and substance use to 94 mental health clinicians and peer support specialists at the annual Community Mental Health Substance Use conference. Participants learned how to access apps and AI to support their clients and themselves. They also learned about the accessibility features of the apps and AI.
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 | 73 |
| Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented | 04 |
| No known outcome at this time | 19 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 96 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 80.2% |
| ACL Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 05% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 00% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 18% |
| Community Living | 75% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 02% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
MATP is participating in a two-year grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to Technology First Michigan. MATP staff collaborate to offer information and insight as the group looks at AT and enabling technologies and programs and policies to make Michigan a Technology First State. MATP received funding from another grant source to support this collaboration and efforts to increase access to technology through collaboration and technical assistance. MOKA, an adult foster care provider, has already implemented a pilot program where participants are fully implementing assistive and enabling technology solutions to live in their home with supports.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Grand Rapids Children's Museum (GRÇM) contacted MATP, at the encouragement of their board member, to support their efforts to increase accessibility of GRCM's exhibits, programs, and facility to children and adults who are blind or have low vision. MATP staff met with exhibit and program staff to talk and share options for increasing access. MATP staff toured the building and offered AT options that could support access for children and adults who are blind or have low vision and also offered supports for programs and AT for neurodivergent patrons. After consultation, trial of devices, and support from MATP, Grand Rapids Children's Museum has deeply and thoughtfully increased the access at their museum by adding colorinos in their costume area, Chameleon pens in their accessibility backpacks, and visual descriptions of their exhibits. MATP and the Children's museum hope to partner on future exhibits including the annual Oral Health exhibit and activities adding AT and information on ac
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. MATP increased public awareness through our inaugural Toy and Device Switch Adaptathon in partnership with the Lansing Makers Network, and it became our most successful public awareness initiative of the quarter. Our Facebook announcement reached 8,817 people and generated 180 reactions, creating strong engagement without any additional promotion. A subsequent push for volunteers and funding reached 4,153 people and resulted in many new volunteers as well as the funds needed to support the Adaptathon. Coverage of the live events reached 1,877 people, and follow-up posts about delivering adapted items in our newsletter and on Facebook reached 1,617 people with additional engagement. The Adaptathon not only showcased the creativity and generosity of our community but also demonstrated the power of public awareness in driving participation, knowledge, and support.
2. MATP launched our new website, MI-AT.org, and introduced it through a three-part MATP Facebook series highlighting different features of the site. These posts organically reached over 1,600 people, garnering 65 reactions, along with several shares and comments from community members eager to explore the new resources.This outreach effort outperformed our typical weekly posts, demonstrating clear interest in the website’s features and the easier access it provides to assistive technology information. The engagement confirmed that our community values helpful, user-friendly resources and that our online communications continue to foster meaningful connections across Michigan. Since the initial push, the reach has grown to over 1,900 people, indicating that the three-post series is still gaining momentum.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 2,836 | 62 | 2,898 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 161 | 101 | 262 |
| Representative of Education | 38 | 04 | 42 |
| Representative of Employment | 07 | 00 | 07 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 47 | 16 | 63 |
| Representative of Community Living | 82 | 19 | 101 |
| Representative of Technology | 03 | 00 | 03 |
| Unable to Categorize | 05 | 00 | 05 |
| Total | 3,179 | 202 | 3,381 |
Referral Types:
MATP referrals increased dramatically from FY 24 to FY 25 due largely in part to our partnership with the Mental Health Collaborative, a group of educators and therapists that we partnered with for demonstrations. The group provided many referrals on the west side of the state. Our Community Connections for Assistive Technology (CCAT) grant outreach also resulted in a dramatic increase in referrals and demonstrations.
Referral Sources:
Our partners at CILs and AAAs increased from 59 and 8 referrals respectively in FY 24 to 130 and 129 in FY 25 due largely in part to our CCAT grant and associated outreach. We also increased "Other Disability Entity/Provider" from 30 in FY 24 to 659 in FY 25, with new referrals from District Health Departments, staff at Bureau for Services for Blind People and other partners. While our website continues to bring new people into the program (and was completely overhauled and redone in FY 25), a point of pride is that we are getting returning AT customers increasing from 39 last year to 181 in FY25, and our in-person outreach increasing from 25 last year to 159 in FY 25 as our team continues to travel the state to meet people where they are in their homes and at community events.
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?
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? | 00 |
|---|
Additional And Leveraged Funds
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Data Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | $2,040 | Reuse | True |
| Private | $3,000 | State Financing | True |
| Federal | $75,000 | Technical Assistance | True |
| Private | $33,300 | Demonstration | True |
| Private | $28,550 | Public Awareness, I&A | True |
| Private | $16,663 | Reuse | True |
| Private | $2,597 | State Financing | True |
| Federal | $3,400 | Technical Assistance | True |
| Private | $3,000 | Training | True |
| Private | $3,600 | Reuse | True |
| Private | $1,429 | Reuse | True |
| Private | $16,662 | Device Loan | True |
| Amount: $189,241 |
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 |
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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. |
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