National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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Nevada 2025

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Nevada Assistive Technology Collaborative
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
https://adsd.nv.gov/Programs/Physical/Physical/
Mailing Address:
10375 Professional Circle
City:
Reno
State:
Nevada
Zip Code:
89521
Program Email:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.gov
Phone:
7756870835
TTY:
711

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
Aging and Disability Services Division
Mailing Address:
10375 Professional Circle
City:
Reno
State:
Nevada
Zip Code:
89521
Program URL:
https://adsd.nv.gov/Programs/Physical/Physical/

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Mailing Address:
City
State:
Zip Code:
Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Rosenlund, John
Title:
NATC Director; SSPS III
Phone:
7756870835
E-mail:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.gov
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
John Rosenlund
Title:
NATC Director; SSPS III
Phone:
7756870835
E-mail:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.gov
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
John Rosenlund
Title:
NATC Director; SSPS III
Phone:
7756870835
E-mail:
jrosenlund@adsd.nv.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
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3 		Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 15 03 18
Approved Not made 02 01 03
Rejected 09 00 09
Total 26 04 30

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $15,264 Highest Income: $111,600

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$888,332 18 $49,352

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
Income Ranges Total
$15,000
or Less		 $15,001-
$30,000		 $30,001-
$45,000		 $45,001-
$60,000		 $60,001-
$75,000		 $75,001
or More
Number of Loans 00 02 07 05 02 02 18
Percentage of Loans 0% 11.11% 38.89% 27.78% 11.11% 11.11% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 18 100%
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 18 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 18 $297,596
Partnership Loans 00 $0
Total 18 $297,596

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 1%
Highest 8%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
46 18 2.55555555555556%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 14
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 00
6.1% to 8.0% 04
8.1% - 10.0% 00
10.1%-12.0% 00
12.1%-14.0% 00
14.1% + 00
Total 18

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 03 $20,253
Daily living 04 $37,765
Environmental adaptations 00 $0
Vehicle modification and transportation 11 $239,578
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 18 $297,596

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 00
Net loss for loans in default $0

B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services

1. Overview of Activities Performed

How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? 1
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity?Last resort - Activity

2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected

County of ResidenceIndividuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3)132
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)11
C. Total Served143

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures143

If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded

Type of AT Device / ServiceNumber of Devices
Funded		Value of
AT Provided
Vision 6$4,700
Hearing 19$99,730
Speech communication9$3,131
Learning, cognition, and developmental 0$0
Mobility, seating and positioning30$93,849
Daily living 86$175,827
Environmental adaptations220$976,806
Vehicle modification and transportation 44$309,269
Computers and related 0$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure0$0
Total414$1,663,312



C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost

1. Overview of Activities Performed

How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? 0

D. Anecdote

Impact Area

MJ has multiple sclerosis and is in her early 50’s. Things that are important to her include that she loves smiling and joking with people. Things she wants include no more living with pain, she would like to walk again, would like to climb a mountain. Her mother helps with memory and speech limitations at times and reached out to the AT/IL program inquiring about getting a ramp and maybe some other things to help MJ. MJ completed a self-evaluation and from those initiated goals to access the home, improve her personal mobility, improve bathing, and transferring. Solutions included a ramp with landing and handrails into the home, she obtained a power mobility device through her insurance, an over the bed trapeze through a reuse program, and removal of the glass shower doors that were replaced with a curtain as well as a ceiling to floor pole to aid shower access. She agreed that her IL goals were met. Keep smiling, joking and laughing MJ!

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 00 02 127 129
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 24 24
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 08 08
4. Subtotal 00 02 159 161
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 02 159 161
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 02 159 161
9. Performance on this measure NaN% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 74 45.96%
Satisfied 05 3.11%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.62%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 81 50.31%
Total Surveyed 161
Response rate % 49.69%

G. Notes:

NV has the CARE Loan Fund & Assistive Technology for Independent Living (AT/IL) as options to obtain AT. The AT/IL program assists consumers with IL goals, identifying barriers, potential AT solutions, and the options that the consumer has available. The program’s focus is to keep individuals living in their community. Types of AT can include home access mods, vehicle mods, and AT that is necessary for daily living. The program prioritizes services for both Prevention and Transition from institutional living. The reported data is based on closed AT/IL consumer Plans in the reporting year. Closed Plans with 463 Independent Living Goals set and 354 met. There were 57 consumer Goals having Prevention/Transition implications, supporting living in the community and not in an institutional setting, 47 closed Goal Met. There were 77 AT solutions documented to achieve goals through other resources that are not reported in the APR, only state funded AT is reported.

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 2,183
C. Total 2,183

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 2,183

If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance

B. Device Exchange Activities

Device Exchange
Type of AT Device Number of Devices Exchanged Total Estimated Current Purchase Price Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged Savings to Consumers
Vision 00 $0 $0 $0
Hearing 00 $0 $0 $0
Speech Communication 00 $0 $0 $0
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00 $0 $0 $0
Daily Living 00 $0 $0 $0
Environmental Adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 00 $0 $0 $0
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 00 $0 $0 $0

C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
Type of AT Device Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired Total Estimated Current Purchase Price Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold Savings to Consumers
Vision 00 $0 $0 $0
Hearing 164 $36,429 $0 $36,429
Speech Communication 08 $5,668 $0 $5,668
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 01 $350 $0 $350
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 1,405 $204,351 $0 $204,351
Daily Living 1,367 $86,538 $0 $86,538
Environmental Adaptations 31 $8,680 $0 $8,680
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 11 $3,564 $0 $3,564
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 2,987 $345,580 $0 $345,580

D. Anecdote

Z who outgrew his own wheelchair. The school district noted, "We didn't want to deny him transportation, but his old wheelchair was also in danger of falling apart." Upon connecting the family with CARE Chest, Z now has a better, more comfortable wheelchair. He attends school every day. Z's mother a message and photo of him saying thanks for the wheelchair and that he would rather sit in the wheelchair than sit on his own couch.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 01 01 1,971 1,973
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 04 198 202
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 05 2,169 2,175
5. None of the above 01 00 05 06
6. Subtotal 02 05 2,174 2,181
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 02 02
8. Total 02 05 2,176 2,183
9. Performance on this measure 50% 100% 99.68%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 1,464 67.06%
Satisfied 702 32.16%
Satisfied somewhat 03 0.14%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 14 0.64%
Total Surveyed 2,183
Response rate % 99.36%

G. Notes:

NATC community partner CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada has been supporting the Reutilization of AT in Nevada for over 30 years. The number of people served continues to grow. CARE Chest’s innovative collaborations with food security organizations have resulted in a consistent presence in Nevada’s rural communities. Also, the organization’s expansion to Las Vegas (most populated urban area in the state). Adding more value, the program makes sanitized equipment available for demonstrations and short-term decision-making loans. Challenges - CARE Chest raises funding for the purchase of some of the AT that is made available, the rising cost of AT/everything has a negative effect. NATRCs incorporated the state telecommunications equipment program into their services. Providing access to no-cost telecommunication devices statewide. Providing AT devices such as Caption Phones, Amplified Phones, TTYs, visual alert systems, and hearing amplifiers.

Device Loan

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) 63
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 10
Total 76

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS BY TYPE OF BORROWER
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Desicion-making All other Purposes Total
Individuals with Disabilities 60 05 65
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 02 01 03
Representative of Education 00 03 03
Representative of Employment 00 00 00
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 01 03 04
Representatives of Community Living 00 00 00
Representatives of Technology 00 01 01
Total 63 13 76

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 14

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number of Devices
Desicion-making All other Purposes Total
Vision 50 06 56
Hearing 04 00 04
Speech Communication 09 06 15
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 08 03 11
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00 04 04
Daily Living 12 03 15
Environmental Adaptations 00 00 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00 00 00
Computers and Related 14 05 19
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 00 00
Total 97 27 124

E. Anecdote

The program was contacted by local Speech Language Pathologist working for an Early Intervention program in the State. She was familiar with our program when she was a student in the Speech Path program at a university where she heard a presentation about our program. Years later she remembered us and reached out for services. She was interested in borrowing an Eye Gaze system to demonstrate to one of her customers she is working with. She did not have access to certain models due to their price. She had already trialed several low to mid-tech devices so this gave her an opportunity to demonstrate all the options to the family and consumer. The SLP reported that the family is considering pursuing acquisition of an appropriate device through their insurance. This is a good example of how the program can work with professionals in the field to improve acquisition of appropriate AT by enabling the consumer to have access to the actual AT device.

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 05 06 27 38
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 01 00 10 11
Subtotal 06 06 37 49
Have not made a decision 01 00 10 11
Subtotal 07 06 47 60
Nonrespondent 00 00 03 03
Total 07 06 50 63
Performance on this measure 85.71% 100% 78.72%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

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 01 00 01
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 07 00 04 11
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 01 01
4. Subtotal 07 01 05 13
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 07 01 05 13
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 07 01 05 13
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 27 35.53%
Satisfied 32 42.11%
Satisfied somewhat 03 3.95%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 14 18.42%
Total Surveyed 76
Response rate % 81.58%

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 45
Hearing 16
Speech Communication 05
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 05
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00
Daily Living 08
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 02
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total # of Device Demonstrations 81

B. Types of Participants

Type of Participant Decision-Makers Other Participants Total
Individuals with Disabilities 80 01 81
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 01 26 27
Representatives of Education 00 00 00
Representatives of Employment 00 00 00
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 00 00 00
Representative of Community Living 00 00 00
Representative of Technology 00 00 00
Total 81 27 108

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 00
Service Provider 00
Vendor 04
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 04

D. Anecdote

Consumer and her daughter engaged with the AT Resource Center to try out different magnification devices primarily for daily living. A variety of handheld and digital magnifiers were demonstrated. At one point the consumer became emotional and was expressing the difficulty in coping with the changes in her eyesight. We discussed other peers that have experienced similar onset with vision loss and that they did better knowing there were others in the same boat and they had options to address the barriers as well. We continued the demonstration and had a successful conversation of the things she wanted to address. One area was being able to see the Lottery Ticket and the other scratcher type tickets she needed to be able to see on her own. She understood the AT Resource Center was there to help her accomplish whatever she needed to and demonstrate options. During the discussion C and her daughter were shown a digital magnifier. The daughter got online immediately and researched the cost and whether that might be a solution to her mom's goal. Decisions were made and the consumer borrowed a digital magnifier as well as a handheld tabletop magnifier that allowed her to see a complete sentence like in an article or newspaper. She would implement their use on her upcoming vacation and report back to the AT Resource Center.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 02 01 70 73
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 01 06 07
Subtotal 02 02 76 80
Have not made a decision 00 00 01 01
Subtotal 02 02 77 81
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 02 02 77 81
Performance on this measure 100% 100% 98.7%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 46 42.59%
Satisfied 59 54.63%
Satisfied somewhat 02 1.85%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 01 0.93%
Total 108
Response rate % 99.07%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

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. 01 04 2,098 2,103
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 07 04 226 237
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 00 09 09
4. Subtotal 08 08 2,333 2,349
5. None of the above 01 00 05 06
6. Subtotal 09 08 2,338 2,355
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 02 02
8. Total 09 08 2,340 2,357
9. Performance on this measure 88.89% 100% 99.32% 99.28%
ACL Performance Measure 85%
Met/Not Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 07 07 97 111
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 01 01 16 18
Subtotal 08 08 113 129
Have not made a decision 01 00 11 12
Subtotal 09 08 124 141
Nonrespondent 00 00 03 03
Total 09 08 127 144
Performance on this measure 88.89% 100% 91.13% 91.49%
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 99.63% 95% Met
Response Rate 95.65% 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 110
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 02
Representatives of Education 54
Representatives of Employment 00
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 54
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 03
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 223

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
223 00 00 223

B. Educational/Training Activity Topics

Educational/Training Activities by Topic
Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities Participants
AT Products/Services 18
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Combination of any/all of the above 47
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 104
Transition 54
Total 223

C. Description of Educational/Training Activities

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

Educational training was provided regarding visual alert systems for people who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. After exploring options with the AT Resource Center, consumers who received products, either from the state supported Telecom Program or obtained privately, were provided with additional training regarding the set up and use of the product. There were 104 individuals that participated in the educational training.

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

The AT Resource Center continued its collaboration with the Special Education Department of our University. We assisted them in delivering training to prospective special education instructors on the importance of assistive technology for students with disabilities. As a result of the training, two instructors borrowed several AT devices and gave students hands-on access to the devices, as well as conduct research on how these items might be useful in a K-12 environment. Feedback from the students was positive and both instructors indicated they will continue with the same activity each semester. There was a total of 54 prospective special education teachers that received training.

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

As reported in 2024, the AT Resource Center worked with the Aging and Disability Services division of the State of Nevada. Along with its Public Information Officer (PIO) and a Regional Coordinator to assist with their efforts to improve access to information. As a result of the prior collaboration, NATRC was approached by the State of Nevada Dept. of Human Services and their Public Information Officer. Referred by the Governor's Council on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities that participated in the 2024 events. Our common mission is to offer and provide educational training regarding accessible documents and other information and communication technology. The Department was interested in the functional aspects of screen reader use in order to improve the delivery of information and resources to the public, especially to those with vision loss. NATRC brought together a small group of different screen reader users using different platforms and tools to describe their use and some of the barriers they face in acquiring information regarding health and human services. The group included PIO's from several different State agencies present as well as the Director of the DD Council who assisted with the presentation. Recommendations were provided regarding document creation and formatting tools. Additional efforts were made to discuss steps to create and host inclusive and accessible Zoom meetings. ASL interpreters were present, transcription was demonstrated and the Department was provided with assistance that showed them the barriers that consumers face and possible tools to address accessibility of information. It was requested by one PIO that we host additional sessions to dive deeper into the specifics of document remediation as that seems to still be an issue with capacity in the State. The AT Resource Center and the DD Council hope to continue this effort next year as well.

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 104
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented 00
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 104
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 00%
Employment 00%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 00%
Community Living 21%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 79%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

NATRC offered and engaged in technical assistance efforts to assist The Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities in understanding their responsibilities to present accessible documents. Further discussions happened with their Graphic Designer to educate them on tools to use to check accessibility and document formatting. We met multiple times since first contact and engaged in in-depth discussions about navigating the document via the Table of Contents and other search features to get to specific areas such as the Executive Summary. Other extensive testing was completed by program staff to determine document barriers and preparation for TA at upcoming meetings. Follow up to determine progress is ongoing.

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

Technical assistance provided with the ALS Support Group. An AT Resource Center staff person has experience with the group and led the TA. Discussions were held regarding improving access to equipment that would not normally be available as people’s needs transition. The goal is to address any gaps with individuals in that group having access to the appropriate communication or mobility-based equipment, unique to their set of barriers and challenges. On-going efforts will continue to help coordinate with service providers to address access and acquisition gaps with that population.

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. CARE Chest was the featured nonprofit for one of Southern Nevada's most impactful events, Monday's Dark. Leading up to the event, CARE Chest's programs and services were highlighted across Monday Dark's social media platforms as well as their email lists. At the sold-out show, CARE Chest was highlighted and all participants heard first-hand about all the programming at CARE Chest. More than 300 people participated in the event and more than 7,000 follow the social media accounts.

2. The Nevada AT Resource Center (NATRC) worked with the Nevada Broadcaster's Association to reach and inform Nevadans about AT services. Over a 2-month period 5,491 radio spots were documented. Radio spots were throughout the state. By working with the Nevada Broadcasters Association the public awareness was provided at value of 66 to 1, an estimated $664,025 in value of advertisement to the public.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service		 AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 376 202 578
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 87 67 154
Representative of Education 01 00 01
Representative of Employment 01 00 01
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 14 03 17
Representative of Community Living 12 04 16
Representative of Technology 05 01 06
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 496 277 773

Referral Types:

Referral types vary for the programs. Primarily supporting “acquisition” services and supports for people in their homes leads CARE Chest to do outreach at events and with more of a focus on the Agency/Organizations/Business. CARE Chests participated in 44 organized PA events and estimated 4,400 participants. The referral source data collected from AT/IL Program calls appears to align with that showing 78% of callers describing an Agency/Organizations/Business although 25% of the callers didn’t name the entity. UNR/NATRC I&A data shows a consistent spread with referral source groups. Finding that directly accessing PWD/AT Users is most effective to see value of Demonstration and Loan services, that ultimately do not provide the AT. With the use of an additional data field we can determine that 52% of all I&As directly related that an outreach event that led to them making contact. Unfortunately, when a consumer does not know where or who referred them it leaves us with little to go with. The data shows that 25% of the AT/IL callers’ people were not able to identify who referred them. Regardless, they go to us. We are pleased to see is that both the AT/IL and NATRC programs are getting actual consumer’s calling, which is our objective.

Referral Sources:

Specific referral sources are too broad to name, especially when a consumer does not know who referred them as noted that 78% of the AT/IL callers reported they were referred by an Agency/Organization, however 25% of those callers did not know the Agency/Organization that referred them. 11% of the calls are from our various sources within our lead agency ADSD. Also, 16% AT/IL callers named over 10 different Businesses that referred them, all vendors of the program. Our NATRC data supports that 52% of the referral sources were tied to specific PA/Outreaches which include events there were coordinated.

Notes:

Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes

Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities

Yes
No
The Nevada Special Education Technology Assistance Project (NSETAP) is a collaborative effort between the NCED and the Nevada Department of Education's Office of Inclusive Education. Likewise, the Nevada AT Resource Center is coordinated through our states NCED. Efforts to collaborate have discussed and will be forthcoming.
Yes
Yes
Referrals to NATRC as appropriate, where AT Demonstration and Loans could benefit the VR consumer or anyone accessing the 55 and over blind services. AT Act funding is utilized.
At this point there are not measurable results beyond referrals from VR services for consumer to access AT Demonstrations and AT Loans. We have had positive feedback from an OIB supervisor that their consumer's are frequently referred to access demonstration and device loans to try AT.

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

Employment, Community Participation and Integration,

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

Device Loan, Demo, Information & Assistance,
Yes
Yes
As lead agency for the NATC, collaboration is promoted continuously. However, Nevada's Aging services are sub-awarded to organizations and agencies (over 100 subawards and partners). The capacity of NATC is a challenge in shouldering collaboration where equal responsibility lies on the Aging resources.
At this point there are not measurable results although referrals from various Aging funded sub-awardees are present.

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

Community Participation and Integration, Aging and Disability Network/No Wrong Door,

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

Device Loan, Demo, Reuse, State Financing, Training, Information & Assistance, Public Awareness,
No
The capacity of NATC is a challenge in shouldering collaboration. If Medicaid had an equal responsibility to collaborate it would be instrumental.
Additional Coordination/Collaboration activities 1

A. Coordination/Collaboration

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?

The Nevada AT Resource Center (NATRC) worked with the Nevada Broadcasters Association to reach and inform Nevadans about AT services. Over a 2-month period 5,491 radio spots were documented. Radio spots were throughout the state. By working with the Nevada Broadcaster’s Association the public awareness was provided at value of 66 to 1, an estimated $664,025 in value of advertisement to the public.

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? Please include URL for initiative if available.

As a result of the radio campaign effort the AT Resource Center increased the number of individuals accessing our services who may never have heard of us otherwise. This partnership with the Nevada Broadcasters Association provided opportunities to reach a large number of people statewide and at a significant savings.

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

Community Participation and Integration;

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

Device Loan; Demonstration; Information & Assistance;

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.

NATRC was approached by the State of Nevada Dept. of Human Services and their Public Information Officer. The Department was interested in the functional aspects of screen reader use in order to improve the delivery of information and resources to the public, especially to those with vision loss. The group included PIO's from several different State agencies present as well as the Director of the DD Council who assisted with the presentation. Recommendations were provided regarding document creation and formatting tools.


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.)

It would be at the will of the agencies to address policy. It is our intent that the agencies would engage with within their agencies to support policies regarding document accessibility.


3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?

Technology (ICT accessibility and AT

Additional And Leveraged Funds

Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? Yes

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

Fund Source Amount Use of Funds Data Reported
State Appropriations$1,948,161State FinancingTrue
Federal$105,000State FinancingTrue
Amount: $2,053,161

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.

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).

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This FY24 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.