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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).

Larry smiles at the camera in his pediatric gait trainer.

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.	85	05	775	865
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	07	03	1,039	1,049
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	92	08	1,823	1,923
5. None of the above	00	00	15	15
6. Subtotal	92	08	1,838	1,938
7. Nonrespondent	00	00	02	02
8. Total	92	08	1,840	1,940
9. Performance on this measure	100%	100%	99.08%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	1,990	99.25%
Satisfied	06	0.3%
Satisfied somewhat	00	0%
Not at all satisfied	00	0%
Nonrespondent	09	0.45%
Total Surveyed	2,005
Response rate %	99.55%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

Did your approved State Plan for this reporting period included conducting Short-Term Device Loans?

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan	Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation)	1,583
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding	106
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation	760
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity	96
Total	2,545

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

LOANS BY TYPE OF BORROWER
Type of Individual or Entity	Number of Device Borrowers
Type of Individual or Entity	Desicion-making	All other Purposes	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	215	677	892
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	642	85	727
Representative of Education	317	112	429
Representative of Employment	19	12	31
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	373	52	425
Representatives of Community Living	10	07	17
Representatives of Technology	07	17	24
Total	1,583	962	2,545

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days	42

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device	Number of Devices
Type of AT Device	Desicion-making	All other Purposes	Total
Vision	137	110	247
Hearing	203	167	370
Speech Communication	1,624	302	1,926
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	587	420	1,007
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	140	515	655
Daily Living	150	180	330
Environmental Adaptations	335	351	686
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	09	13	22
Computers and Related	243	154	397
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	187	422	609
Total	3,615	2,634	6,249

E. Anecdote

Warren was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Fall 2024 and has limited natural speech. He tried various forms of no-, low-, and light-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to advocate for himself but would frequently destroy picture cards or become frustrated with the words he was provided. His speech therapist thought Warren needed to trial a high-tech AAC device that would provide him with a robust vocabulary to convey his wants and needs to family, therapists, teachers, and other members of his community. Through Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s Device Loan Program, Warren trialed an iPad equipped with the LAMP Words for Life app. Warren began the semester communicating through very few gestures, vocalizations, and a low-tech AAC communication board with less than 15 words on it. When he received the loaned iPad with LAMP Words for Life app, there were 50 words in his expressive vocabulary. By the end of the semester, he could communicate through his device to combine two to three words to create meaningful phrases and effectively express his wants and needs. As Warren became more familiar with the AAC device, he started using it at home to communicate his wants and needs, as well as to tell his parents and siblings he loves them!

$Warren's speech pathologist smiles at him as she holds an iPad open to the LAMP Words for Life app. Warren looks at her and taps a sheet of paper with images on the table in front of him.$

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	875	40	464	1,379
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	71	03	40	114
Subtotal	946	43	504	1,493
Have not made a decision	02	00	03	05
Subtotal	948	43	507	1,498
Nonrespondent	55	03	27	85
Total	1,003	46	534	1,583
Performance on this measure	99.79%	100%	99.41%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	61	00	30	91
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	737	27	55	819
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	798	27	85	910
5. None of the above	10	06	07	23
6. Subtotal	808	33	92	933
7. Nonrespondent	18	00	11	29
8. Total	826	33	103	962
9. Performance on this measure	98.76%	81.82%	92.39%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	2,131	83.73%
Satisfied	301	11.83%
Satisfied somewhat	08	0.31%
Not at all satisfied	04	0.16%
Nonrespondent	101	3.97%
Total Surveyed	2,545
Response rate %	96.03%

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	1,779
Hearing	27
Speech Communication	2,130
Learning, Cognition and Developmental	782
Mobility, Seating and Positioning	1,008
Daily Living	700
Environmental Adaptations	334
Vehicle Modification and Transportation	584
Computers and Related	123
Recreation, Sports and Leisure	334
Total # of Device Demonstrations	7,801

B. Types of Participants

Type of Participant	Decision-Makers	Other Participants	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	5,145	2,700	7,845
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives	2,430	1,572	4,002
Representatives of Education	70	96	166
Representatives of Employment	00	03	03
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	155	148	303
Representative of Community Living	01	14	15
Representative of Technology	00	00	00
Total	7,801	4,533	12,334

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity	Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program)	06
Service Provider	15
Vendor	142
Repair Service	01
Others	01
Total	165

D. Anecdote

Katie worked with the Department of Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation (DRS-VR) Unit after experiencing a stroke, which led to significant balance and mobility challenges. To maintain her independence, she began using a mobility scooter but faced difficulty loading her scooter into her vehicle. Katie was unable to take her mobility scooter to classes and out into the community for work-related activities. DRS-VR helped Katie acquire a lift for her vehicle to transport her mobility scooter. With the help of the scooter lift, Katie regained her mobility and resumed attending classes in person and going to work. She shared that she’s now able to fully participate in her daily activities.

Kelsey stands behind her car while loading her mobility scooter.

Impact Area Education Employment Community Living

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	2,765	273	4,266	7,304
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	42	13	103	158
Subtotal	2,807	286	4,369	7,462
Have not made a decision	07	19	305	331
Subtotal	2,814	305	4,674	7,793
Nonrespondent	00	00	08	08
Total	2,814	305	4,682	7,801
Performance on this measure	99.75%	93.77%	93.31%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services	Number of Customers	Percent
Highly satisfied	9,688	78.55%
Satisfied	2,443	19.81%
Satisfied somewhat	92	0.75%
Not at all satisfied	90	0.73%
Nonrespondent	21	0.17%
Total	12,334
Response rate %	99.83%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program.	155	23	850	1,028
2. AT was only available through the AT program.	756	32	1,227	2,015
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long.	00	00	10	10
4. Subtotal	911	55	2,087	3,053
5. None of the above	11	08	33	52
6. Subtotal	922	63	2,120	3,105
7. Nonrespondent	18	00	14	32
8. Total	940	63	2,134	3,137
9. Performance on this measure	98.81%	87.3%	97.83%	97.91%
ACL Performance Measure				85%
Met/Not Met				Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response	Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed			Total
Response	Education	Employment	Community Living	Total
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs	3,640	313	4,730	8,683
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs	113	16	143	272
Subtotal	3,753	329	4,873	8,955
Have not made a decision	09	19	308	336
Subtotal	3,762	348	5,181	9,291
Nonrespondent	55	03	35	93
Total	3,817	351	5,216	9,384
Performance on this measure	99.76%	94.54%	93.91%	96.3%
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	98.86%	95%	Met
Response Rate	99.23%	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	241
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	95
Representatives of Education	1,516
Representatives of Employment	170
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	1,193
Representatives of Community Living	260
Representatives of Technology	09
Unable to Categorize	223
TOTAL	3,707

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro	Non Metro	Unknown	TOTAL
2,436	677	594	3,707

B. Educational/Training Activity Topics

Educational/Training Activities by Topic
Primary Topic of Educational/Training Activities	Participants
AT Products/Services	1,384
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice	24
Combination of any/all of the above	1,257
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access	1,031
Transition	11
Total	3,707

C. Description of Educational/Training Activities

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

Educators and related service providers from Tipton and Grandfield schools partnered with Oklahoma ABLE Tech to receive the Empowering Voices: Effective AAC Evaluations training, strengthening local capacity to support students with communication needs. The workshop equipped participants with foundational AAC knowledge, structured evaluation practices using the SETT (Student Environments Tasks and Tools) Framework, and hands-on experience with speech-generating devices. Participants also gained practical skills on AAC report writing and navigating funding options. Following the training, the school team initiated a comprehensive AAC assessment process and successfully secured approval for a permanent AAC device for a student through SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid). As a result, the team identified additional students who may benefit from AAC, expanding access to effective communication supports within their schools. In the next federal fiscal year, the team will be providing additional educational/training activities related to Empowering Voices - AAC Implementation. This experience will provide ongoing guidance to those supporting individuals with complex communication needs.

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

Oklahoma ABLE Tech contracts with the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) specifically to provide training and technical assistance related to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). In fulfillment of that contract, Oklahoma ABLE Tech created an online course entitled: "AT in the Workplace" (https://okabletech.catalog.instructure.com/courses/pre-ets---at-in-the-workplace). The course is intended for transition-aged individuals (14-21) and covers concepts like disability, accessibility, and assistive technology in relation to the workplace. It is currently available to anyone who may want to complete it. The learning objectives for the course include the following: Define assistive technology (AT); differentiate between types of AT devices; explain the benefits of AT in the workplace; identify how to acquire AT to assist in the workplace; evaluate AT that may be needed to better perform job duties; illustrate self-determination related to using AT in the workplace; demonstrate self-advocacy and self-determination.

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

In September, Oklahoma ABLE Tech conducted a training titled, PDF is a Four-Letter Word, at the Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit (OKLIS) Virtual Session, Countdown to Compliance: A Hands-on Workshop. The audience consisted of over 600 participants from across the educational spectrum, including instructional designers, teachers, administrators, and others. Many organizations and higher-ed institutions have tens of thousands of PDF documents that must be evaluated for accessibility per the ADA Title II accessibility regulations that go into effect in April 2026. This training provided guidance on how to evaluate whether a PDF should be remediated or not, and it also gave practical examples of pitfalls to avoid during the process. The intended impact of the training was for participants to critically evaluate whether their digital content should be PDFs at all, or whether a different type of platform, such as a web page, would be more appropriate in light of the new ADA Title II regulations.

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	480
Training or Technical Assistance will be developed or implemented	177
No known outcome at this time	140
Nonrespondent	234
Total	1,031
Performance Measure Percentage	63.7%
ACL Target Percentage	70%
Met/Not Met	Not Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education	61%
Employment	07%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation	15%
Community Living	09%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT)	08%
Total	100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

Oklahoma ABLE Tech partners with and receives funding from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to facilitate the inclusion of Assistive Technology devices and services in SoonerStart, Oklahoma’s Early Intervention Program designed to meet the needs of families with infants or toddlers with developmental delays. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the program builds upon and provides support and resources to assist family members in enhancing their infant's or toddler's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities. Oklahoma ABLE Tech regularly provides technical assistance regarding specific processes and data collection measures to SoonerStart providers who in FFY25 conducted 2,046 AT demonstrations to infants and toddlers and their families statewide.

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

Oklahoma ABLE Tech contracts with the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) specifically to provide training and technical assistance related to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). Corresponding to the "AT in the Workplace" course, materials were developed for participants, and DRS staff were provided guidance on how to appropriately implement the course and associated activities as a part of Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) Camps offered annually to hundreds of transition-age students statewide.

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. Shelley Gladden, Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Assistant Director of Accessibility Programs, recorded a radio show with Robin Gunn from the Oklahoma Senior Journal (OSJ). Shelley, along with Donnie Lewis and Loyd Lightfoot from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP), shared information about the Assistive Technology Respite Kit project, funded in collaboration with CAP. Oklahoma ABLE Tech Respite Kits provide AT to help people with disabilities or limited mobility do tasks on their own. This makes it easier for caregivers to take breaks because their loved ones need less hands-on assistance. Radio show Oklahoma Senior Journal, 96.5 Oklahoma Radio Talk Show. Topic: AT Respite Kit collaboration with OKDHS CAP program, audience of 77,000 listeners.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients	AT Device/ Service	AT Funding	Total
Individuals with Disabilities	5,766	210	5,976
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives	1,591	38	1,629
Representative of Education	269	16	285
Representative of Employment	22	00	22
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation	1,367	65	1,432
Representative of Community Living	140	13	153
Representative of Technology	129	05	134
Unable to Categorize	846	07	853
Total	10,130	354	10,484

Referral Types:

Through partnerships with various state agencies, Oklahoma ABLE Tech is able to fund public awareness, training, and technical assistance activities to specific populations including, but not limited to, those who support students with disabilities; those who support transition-age youth; and adults who are seeking to gain or maintain competitive, integrated employment; as well as those serving the aging population. Oklahoma ABLE Tech is also able to fund training and technical assistance specifically related to digital accessibility initiatives. Increased effort has been made to disseminate information through already existing communication channels including partner newsletters and social media accounts. At this time, the program does not have enough data to determine if the outreach strategy was particularly helpful in increasing referrals.

Referral Sources:

Data shows that known referrals come relatively evenly from Education, Technology, In-person Outreach, and AT Program Customers. Data only captures source information for approximately 10% of the program's referrals. 50% of those are from Program Area Entities/Providers with Prior Customers and Awareness/Outreach Initiatives constituting the other half.

Notes:

Coordination/Collaboration and State Improvement Outcomes

Overview of Coordination/Collaboration Activities

Outreach was conducted with the State Education Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

1. As concisely as possible, describe the partnership initiative. What activities/services were provided? Who are the major collaborating organizations and what is their role? Who is served/benefited? What funding was used to implement the initiative?

Oklahoma ABLE Tech partners with and receives funding annually from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to facilitate the inclusion of assistive technology (AT) devices and services in education settings to support children age 3 through 21. Those served include parents/caregivers, educators, related service providers, and administrators. Other major collaborating organizations include: AIM Center at the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Oklahoma CareerTech, Decoding Dyslexia Oklahoma, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Liberty Braille, Special Education Resolution Center, SoonerStart Early Intervention Program, as well as urban and rural local education agencies.

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?

Oklahoma ABLE Tech has partnered with OSDE for over a decade, and many lessons have been learned along the way. For example, longitudinal data shows a decrease in the number of participants attending regularly-scheduled workshops (educational/training events), so in FFY25, Oklahoma ABLE Tech revised the content, format, and locations of those trainings to more effectively meet consumers' needs. Data shows participants increased understanding of topics re: AT and Accessible Education Materials from 2.81 to 4.21 on a scale of 1-5 and increased in confidence level from 1.63 to 2.55 on a scale of 1-3. Through the partnership, over $115,000 in new AT was purchased and included in Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Device Demonstration and Short-Term Loan Programs, and $57,411.46 in pediatric durable medical equipment was redistributed to children in the state. This partnership is anticipated to continue.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

https://www.okabletech.org/at-professional-development-for-educators/

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

Education,

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

Device Loan, Demo, Reuse, Training, Information & Assistance, Public Awareness, Technical Assistance,

Outreach was conducted with the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

Through an annual partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI), Oklahoma ABLE Tech invested over $5,000 in new AT for DRS demonstration kits using federal funds, bringing the total value of AT available in the kits to more than $33,000. Ongoing collaboration between DRS staff and Oklahoma ABLE Tech throughout the year helped identify priority technologies for employment-related demonstrations and loans. The partnership has allowed Oklahoma ABLE Tech to provide additional technical assistance for program development to increase support to DRS clients. Agency staff have increased in understanding the AT selection process and utilizing the Device Exchange Program to supplement services provided by DRS. Oklahoma ABLE Tech also partnered with the DRS Communications and Transition teams to share accessible newsletter content highlighting AT programs and services as well as digital accessibility tips. Leveraging DRS’s established communication channels to reach new and broader audiences expands awareness of AT statewide and helps students, families, educators, and DRS consumers connect with Oklahoma ABLE Tech earlier using existing staff capacity and funding. Through support provided by and collaboration with DRS, Oklahoma ABLE Tech developed an online course titled, "AT in the Workplace" (https://okabletech.catalog.instructure.com/courses/pre-ets---at-in-the-workplace), for the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP) camps.

As a result of the collaboration, new items such as Meta Glasses, Livescribe pens, and Android phones and computers were added to the DRS demonstration kits and/or Device Loan inventory. 387 individuals participated in BEST camps. It is anticipated that the partnership will continue.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

https://www.okabletech.org/resources/program-partnerships/

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

Education, Employment, Transition (school to work or congregate care to community), Information and Communication Technology/Remote Connectivity,

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

Device Loan, Demo, Reuse, State Financing, Training, Information & Assistance, Public Awareness, Technical Assistance,

Outreach was conducted with the Aging Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

Oklahoma ABLE Tech partners annually with three Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for continued support to increase access to assistive technology and durable medical equipment to individuals aging in their homes. The contractual agreement is managed through the Reutilization and Exchange Programs, where providing new AT and DME assists in providing future donations to the programs. Considering it a long-term loan, once the AT and DME is no longer needed, it is donated back to the program for future Oklahomans to use.

This has been a successful collaboration that has resulted in increased funding each year. It is anticipated that the partnership will continue; however, in future years we look to decrease the dollar amount of the contracts due to staff constraints (cost of maintaining the activity without staff compensation).

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

https://www.okabletech.org/core-programs/device-reutilization/

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

Community Participation and Integration, Aging,

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

Reuse,

Outreach was conducted with the Medicaid Agency *

Yes

Was collaboration implemented? *

Yes

Oklahoma ABLE Tech continues its collaboration and partnership with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), the provider of Oklahoma Title 19 Medicaid program. OHCA supports the Reutilization and Exchange Programs through an annual contract that provides funding to operate and oversee the Reuse Program.

The relationship now includes monthly meetings where Oklahoma ABLE Tech can discuss statewide messaging/communication and technical assistance to help the programs effectively meet the durable medical equipment needs of Oklahomans. It is anticipated that the relationship will continue.

2.a Please include URL for initiative if available

https://www.okabletech.org/core-programs/device-reutilization/

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

Community Participation and Integration, Health, Aging,

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

Reuse, Information & Assistance, Public Awareness, Technical Assistance,

Additional Coordination/Collaboration activities

Overview of State Improvement Activities

State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting?

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.

Over the years, Oklahoma ABLE Tech has created much on-demand content (online modules and videos) on topics related to AT, Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), and digital accessibility. This year, Oklahoma ABLE Tech had two staff members participate in California State University, Dominguez Hill's (CSUDH's) online AT Specialist Certificate Program which includes Oklahoma ABLE Tech videos as a part of its curriculum! Individuals nationwide are a part of the cohorts completing the curriculum and obtaining their AT Specialist certificates. https://www.csudh.edu/ccpe/assistive-technology/

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.)

Oklahoma ABLE Tech is so proud to know that our content is being used to train new AT Specialists across the country. With information regrading this certification at hand, Oklahoma ABLE Tech has changed Oklahoma State University staff position descriptions/questionnaires to include this certification as a qualifying certificate program for new hires joining the team in AT Specialist/Coordinator roles.

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

Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation

Additional And Leveraged Funds

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

Fund Source	Amount	Use of Funds	Data Reported
Public/State Agency	$25,000	Public Awareness, I&A	True
Public/State Agency	$130,000	Training	True
Public/State Agency	$42,500	Device Loan	True
Public/State Agency	$175,000	Device Loan	True
Public/State Agency	$2,500	Public Awareness, I&A	True
Public/State Agency	$10,000	Reuse	True
Public/State Agency	$70,000	Demonstration	True
Public/State Agency	$2,000	Technical Assistance	True
Public/State Agency	$18,350	Public Awareness, I&A	True
Public/State Agency	$7,000	Training	True
Public/State Agency	$23,550	Public Awareness, I&A	True
Public/State Agency	$13,454	Reuse	True
Public/State Agency	$130,000	Reuse	True
Private	$91,933	State Financing	True
Federal	$8,000	Technical Assistance	True
Public/State Agency	$30,000	Technical Assistance	True
Public/State Agency	$165,000	Technical Assistance	True
Public/State Agency	$10,000	Reuse	True
Public/State Agency	$3,000	Demonstration	True
Public/State Agency	$20,000	Public Awareness, I&A	True
State Appropriations	$86,000	State Financing	True
Public/State Agency	$7,000	Reuse	True
Public/State Agency	$235,000	Reuse	True
Federal	$28,000	Training	True
Public/State Agency	$90,000	Training	True
Public/State Agency	$5,529	Public Awareness, I&A	True
Public/State Agency	$90,000	Technical Assistance	True
Public/State Agency	$40,000	Training	True
State Appropriations	$5,021	Public Awareness, I&A	True
	Amount: $1,563,837

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.

All leveraged funds are reported above.

B. Public Health Workforce Grant Award

All Section 4 AT Act grantees were awarded $80,000.00 in supplemental Public Health Workforce grant funding to increase the number of positions within the disability and aging network for public health professionals. Please document below the cumulative status of these funds, FY22 through FY25, as a final closeout report.

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

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

$80,000.00

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

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

Two additional employees were hired as temps until additional funds could be secured to braid with the PHW dollars and ensure sustainability for the positions. The first FTE was hired to train and coordinate grant/contract activities. The majority of her time was spent helping individuals with I/DD match with wearable tech that can assist them in reaching self-identified, health-related goals. The second FTE was hired to assist with communications and messaging of our programs and services to increase awareness and use of Oklahoma ABLE Tech programs and services.

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).

n/a