National Assistive Technology Act Data System

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Oklahoma 2025

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:

Oklahoma ABLE Tech

State AT Program Title:

State AT Program URL

https://www.okabletech.org

Mailing Address:

1514 W Hall of Fame

City:

Stillwater

State:

Zip Code:

74078

Program Email:

abletech@okstate.edu

Phone:

405.744.4608

TTY:

800.257.1705

Lead Agency

Agency Name:

Oklahoma State University

Mailing Address:

1514 W Hall of Fame

City:

Stillwater

State:

Zip Code:

74078

Program URL:

https://www.okabletech.org

Implementing Entity

Does your Lead Agency contract with an Implementing Entity to carry out the Statewide AT Program on its behalf? (Check if Yes)

Name of Implementing Agency:

Mailing Address:

City

State:

Zip Code:

Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

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

Robinson, Allyson

Title:

Director

Phone:

405-744-4608

E-mail:

allyson.robinson@okstate.edu

Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):

Robinson, Allyson

Title:

Director

Phone:

405-744-4608

E-mail:

allyson.robinson@okstate.edu

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):

Robinson, Allyson

Title:

Director

Phone:

405-744-4608

E-mail:

allyson.robinson@okstate.edu

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing?

Yes

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program?

Yes

Loan Applications
	Metro RUCC 1-3	Non-Metro RUCC 4-9	Total
	Area of Residence		Total
Approved Loan made	44	36	80
Approved Not made	07	04	11
Rejected	43	30	73
Total	94	70	164

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income:	$11,568	Highest Income:	$233,724

Average Income
Sum of Incomes	Loans Made	Average Annual Income
$5,180,205	80	$64,753

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
	$15,000 or Less	$15,001- $30,000	$30,001- $45,000	$45,001- $60,000	$60,001- $75,000	$75,001 or More	Total
	Income Ranges						Total
Number of Loans	05	15	15	12	10	23	80
Percentage of Loans	6.25%	18.75%	18.75%	15%	12.5%	28.75%	100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan	Number of Loans	Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans	32	40%
Partnership Loans
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee	00	0%
With interest buy-down only	13	16.25%
With loan guarantee only	00	0%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee	35	43.75%
Total	80	100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan	Number of Loans	Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans	32	$81,539
Partnership Loans	48	$742,274
Total	80	$823,813

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest	8%
Highest	8%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates	Number of Loans Made	Average Interest Rate
640	80	8%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate	Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0%	00
2.1% to 4.0%	00
4.1% to 6.0%	00
6.1% to 8.0%	80
8.1% - 10.0%	00
10.1%-12.0%	00
12.1%-14.0%	00
14.1% +	00
Total	80

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	06	$4,690
Hearing	78	$184,741
Speech communication	00	$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental	01	$488
Mobility, seating and positioning	07	$20,472
Daily living	00	$0
Environmental adaptations	02	$5,948
Vehicle modification and transportation	27	$607,012
Computers and related	01	$462
Recreation, sports, and leisure	00	$0
Total	122	$823,813

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default	33
Net loss for loans in default	$110,581

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?

Activity 1

How would you describe this state financing activity?

Other: Providing iPads, Apps, and Cases as SGDs to SoonerCare Members + Wearable AT Project

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)	47
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	33
C. Total Served	80

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure	0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures	80

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	42	$29,487
Learning, cognition, and developmental	0	$0
Mobility, seating and positioning	0	$0
Daily living	38	$7,013
Environmental adaptations	0	$0
Vehicle modification and transportation	0	$0
Computers and related	0	$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure	0	$0
Total	80	$36,500

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?

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)	64
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9)	11
C. Total Served	75

Performance Measure
D. Excluded from Performance Measure	0
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures	75

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	59	$265	$0	$265
Hearing	0	$0	$0	$0
Speech communication	0	$0	$0	$0
Learning, cognition, and developmental	2	$11	$0	$11
Mobility, seating and positioning	0	$0	$0	$0
Daily living	82	$866	$0	$866
Environmental adaptations	13	$146	$0	$146
Vehicle modification and transportation	0	$0	$0	$0
Computers and related	0	$0	$0	$0
Recreation, sports, and leisure	0	$0	$0	$0
Total	156	$1,288	$0	$1,288

D. Anecdote

CJ needed hand controls for his truck to help increase his independence. He and his dad contacted Oklahoma ABLE Tech to learn more about the Financial Loan Program. Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation (OkAT) and BancFirst of Stillwater partner with Oklahoma ABLE Tech to provide financing options with low interest and flexible repayment terms for Oklahomans to purchase needed assistive technology (AT) to help them live, work, and learn independently. Driving hand controls assist drivers with disabilities in operating a vehicle using their hands instead of their feet. This creates a greater sense of independence and control for individuals. These devices are customizable to meet the needs of the person using the equipment. Charles, CJ’s dad, shared how this device has helped CJ be able to travel more. “My son is now fully mobile,” Charles said. “And is able to go places by himself. My son is so much happier than before because of the AT.”

$CJ uses the hand controls in his truck to drive. He is looking forward to the road.$

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	09	18	45	72
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	12	02	133	147
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	21	20	179	220
5. None of the above	01	02	11	14
6. Subtotal	22	22	190	234
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	01	01
8. Total	22	22	191	235
9. Performance on this measure	95.45%	90.91%	93.72%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	133	56.6%
Satisfied	101	42.98%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	01	0.43%
Total Surveyed	235
Response rate %	99.57%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting any device reuse activities?

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity	Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange	485
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan	1,520
C. Total	2,005

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.	65
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures	1,891

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

Some items that were no longer able to be purchased and/or used in the Short-term Loan Program were added to the Device Exchange Program and given to teachers for student-use. Per IDEA it would be the school's responsibility to provide these needed AT items for students.

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	23	$1,984	$0	$1,984
Hearing	24	$6,671	$0	$6,671
Speech Communication	01	$300	$0	$300
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	53	$3,335	$0	$3,335
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	66	$17,067	$0	$17,067
Daily Living	826	$36,248	$0	$36,248
Environmental Adaptations	102	$11,916	$0	$11,916
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	02	$20,015	$15,000	$5,015
Computers and Related	63	$11,218	$0	$11,218
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	46	$2,351	$0	$2,351
Total	1,206	$111,105	$15,000	$96,105

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	88	$36,812	$0	$36,812
Hearing	00	$0	$0	$0
Speech Communication	54	$153,760	$0	$153,760
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	03	$898	$0	$898
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	904	$388,432	$0	$388,432
Daily Living	803	$98,404	$0	$98,404
Environmental Adaptations	114	$5,659	$0	$5,659
Vehicle Modification & Transportation	00	$0	$0	$0
Computers and Related	02	$338	$0	$338
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	00	$0	$0	$0
Total	1,968	$684,303	$0	$684,303

D. Anecdote

Larry is a young child who needs support to stand or walk. SoonerStart, Oklahoma's Early Intervention Program referred Larry’s family to Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s Device Reutilization Program, where they received a pediatric gait trainer and an adaptive stroller. The pediatric gait trainer assists Larry in learning to stand and walk on his own. The gait trainer functions as a walker and provides extra support and stabilization for the user. Larry has begun putting weight on his feet and moving around his environment independently when using the device. The adaptive stroller allows Larry to leave home more easily and explore new places. The stroller also provides him with upper-body support and full-body positioning. The Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Reutilization Program provides Oklahomans of all ages with gently used durable medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology (AT).