1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: Connecticut Tech Act Project
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://www.CTtechact.com
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor
Hartford, CT 06105
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Ms. Amy Porter
Acting Director of Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor
Hartford, CT 06105
860-424-4864 amy.porter@ct.gov
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Arlene Lugo, Program Director
Connecticut Tech Act Project
55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor
Hartford, CT 06105
860-424-4881
Arlene.lugo@ct.gov
FTE: 50%
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
Arlene Lugo
Connecticut Tech Act Project
55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor
Hartford, CT 06105
860-424-4881
Arlene.lugo@ct.gov
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 860-424-4881
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: Arlene.lugo@ct.gov
9. Descriptor of the agency: General or Combined Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
n/a
11. Contract with an Implementing Entity? No
12. Name and Address of Implementing Entity:
13. Information about Program Director at the Implementing Entity:
14. Information about Program Contact(s) at Implementing Entity:
15. Telephone at Implementing Entity for Public:
16. E-mail at Implementing Entity for Public:
17. Type of organization:
18. If Other was selected, identify and describe the entity:
19. Describe the mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the Implementing Entity and the state:
20. Is the Lead Agency named new or different Lead Agency? No
21. Explain why the Lead Agency previously designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency:
22. Explain why the Lead Agency newly designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency:
23. Is the Implementing Entity named in this State Plan a new or different Implementing Entity from the one designated by the Governor in your previous State Plan?
If you answered no or not applicable to question 23, you may skip ahead to the next page. Otherwise, you must answer the following questions.
24. Explain why the Implementing Entity previously designated by your state should not serve as the Implementing Entity:
25. Explain why the Implementing Entity newly designated by your state
should serve as the Implementing Entity:
1. In accordance with section 4(c)(2) of the AT Act of 1998, as amended our state has a consumer-majority advisory council that provides consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice to the state for planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of the activities carried out through the grant, including setting measurable goals. This advisory council is geographically representative of the State and reflects the diversity of the State with respect to race, ethnicity, types of disabilities across the age span, and users of types of services that an individual with a disability may receive. Yes
2. The advisory council includes a representative of the designated State agency, as defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 705) Yes
3. The advisory council includes a representative of the State agency for individuals who are blind (within the meaning of section 101 of that Act (29 U.S.C. 721)); Yes
4. The advisory council includes a representative of a State center for independent living described in part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 796f et seq.); Yes
5. The advisory council includes a representative of the State workforce investment board established under section 111 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2821); Yes
6. The advisory council includes a representative of the State educational agency, as defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 Yes
7. The advisory council includes other representatives
The AT Advisory Council also includes representation from partner agencies such as the New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Center; the regional education service center in the East (EASTCONN); and individuals that have an interest in the AT field and services for individuals with disabilities.
8. The advisory council includes the following number of individuals with disabilities that use assistive technology or their family members or guardians 8
9. If the Statewide AT Program does not have the composition and representation required under section 4(c)(2)(B), explain.
10. Proposed Budget Allocations
State Financing Activities $40,001-$50,000
Device Reutilization Activities $70,001-$80,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed $50,001-$60,000
Device Demonstration Activity $30,001-$40,000
State Leadership Activities more than $100,000
11. For every activity for which you selected "claiming comparability" in item 10, describe the comparable activity.
12. Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
Grants funds are separated into two accounts within the lead agency’s fiscal management system. The two accounts are dedicated solely to the Statewide AT Act program, with the first account used for State-level activities and the second account used for State Leadership activities. When grant funds are received, they are divided into the two accounts, with 60% of the funds placed in the first and 40% placed in the second account. The Program Director oversees and tracks the funds through the use of an excel spreadsheet and ensures that a minimum of 5% of the 40% is budgeted for transition related activities.
13. State Financing Activities Performed
Financial loan program Yes
Access to telework loan fund No
Cooperative buying program No
Financing for home modifications program No
Telecommunications distribution program Yes
Last resort program No
Other program No
Other Activities Performed
How many device exchange programs do you support? 1
How many device reassignment programs do you support? 1
How many device loan programs do you support? 5
How many device demonstration programs do you support? 3
14. What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state
plan? 2011
2008
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused
specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
1,907,245
Title I of the AT Act of 1998
Section 4 of the AT Act of 1998, as amended
Yes
12. This activity offers the following types of assistance (select all that
apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
500
30000
The Connecticut Tech Act Project has entered into an agreement with a bank partner to utilize up to $200,000 per year on loans to AT Loan Program applicants. The bank agrees to utilize our approval process and interest rate. Program staff reviews the applications and makes a recommendation to the bank for loan approval. A small percentage of funds are set aside to guarantee the loans made by the bank. If the bank declines to make the loan due to borrower risk, the Connecticut Tech Act Project is able to utilize revolving loan funds to offer the loan to the applicant.
2012
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Through the FCC National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, the Connecticut Tech Act Project provides comprehensive evaluations, recommended devices and training to eligible consumers who are deaf-blind to provide access to telecommunications.
General device exchange
The general online exchange (www.getATstuff.com) is conducted in partnership with all the New England AT Act Programs (CT, MA, RI, VT, NH and ME). In 2014, the New York state AT Act Program joined the collaboration. The AT Exchange is available to anyone in or out of these states, however, a user who does not reside in one of the participating states must affiliate with one in order to utilize the site. This is done for data collection purposes. Users of the site that reside in New York and affiliated with another state, prior to New York joining the collaboration, have been reassigned to their state of residence.
2007
5. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
6. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate
with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
http://www.getATstuff.com
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Other
Question 13, explanation: The AT Act Program does not charge consumers to utilize the AT Exchange however, there may be fees associated with obtaining devices as they may be listed for free or for sale based on the person who lists the device(s).
reassigns general AT
2002
3. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
4. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b. Receive
support from the state |
c. Receive
support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
8. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
A fee is assigned based on the value or type of device
A fee is assigned based on the value or type of device
The consumer picks up the device at a designated site
Type of
device |
Based on
consumer choice and/or request |
A
professional recommendation is required |
Qualified
program staff match it to the consumer |
Qualified
consultants and/or volunteers match it to the consumer |
The
device is provided through a qualified third-party |
Not
applicable - this type of device is not made available |
Vision |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Hearing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Speech
Communication |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Learning,
Cognition, and Developmental |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Mobility,
Seating, and Positioning |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Daily
Living |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Environmental
Adaptations |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Vehicle
Modification and Transportation |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Recreation,
Sports, and Leisure Equipment |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Computer
and Associated Equipment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
n/a
n/a
AT devices are obtained via donations to the Equipment Recycling Center (ERC). Devices are refurbished, repaired as necessary and sterilized prior to being made available to consumers. Consumers may visit the ERC or one of the satellite centers to see the equipment, try it out, and obtain it. There are nominal fees for renting the equipment and purchases can be made at a 50%-80% discount of the Manufactures Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).
Program for targeted agencies or entities
n/a
The NEAT Center’s AT Lending Library has an inventory of various low to mid-range education-related, communication and alternative access Assistive Technology devices, such as alternative keyboards and mice, communication devices, and switches. These devices are loaned out to educators or professionals in the school systems, Birth to Three program, and rehabilitation facilities who are members of the NEAT Center. The devices are used by the professionals, by students or adults with disabilities who need the device(s) for trial, for an evaluation or as a short-term accommodation. The length of the loan is from 2 to 6 weeks.
The AT Lending Library can be found at www.neatmarketplace.org.
n/a
2005
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
: Yes
Other
An annual fee or similar regular payment arrangement
It is expected that the educator or professional who takes out an AT device loan is familiar with the device or a similar device. If the person requests an overview, staff will go over the various features of the device. Information such as the manufacturer’s website is provided with the loan so that the borrower may access the user manual. The borrower is encouraged to call the Lending Library staff with questions or difficulties that may arise during the loan period.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the following
(choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The consumer picks up the device at a designated site
Question number 12 is "Other" because individual consumers are not able to take out a loan for themselves. A professional who is a member of NEAT takes out the loan on behalf of the individual.
Program for targeted agencies or entities
n/a
Two Regional Education Service Centers (RESC) in Connecticut are partner agencies for the Statewide AT Act Program. Both CREC and EASTCONN utilize AT Act Program funds to obtain Assistive Technology devices for their lending libraries. Each RESC services a different region in the state and the schools in their areas may purchase membership to receives services from the RESC, such as training, evaluations, etc. As part of their membership, the schools have access to borrow AT devices from the lending libraries for their students with disabilities.
n/a
2011
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
Nothing
An annual fee or similar regular payment arrangement
School professionals borrow the AT devices from the RESCs. They are provided with an overview of how to utilize the device(s) and how to support the student as necessary. If the AT device loan is a result of an AT evaluation, the RESC staff may train the student on how to use the device directly. School professionals may contact the RESC staff for questions and guidance.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the following
(choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The device is delivered to the consumer by staff
n/a
Program for targeted agencies or entities
n/a
The Computer AT Loan Program (CATLP) is operated out of a sub-contractor, Southern Connecticut State University’s Center for Adaptive Technology (SCSU). SCSU has used the Statewide AT Program funds to purchase PC and Mac laptops, several desktop computers and several iPads. The computers are loaded with a variety of commonly used adaptive software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking, DonJohnston SOLO, Kurzweil, WordQ, and more. The iPads are loaded with a variety of educational and AT related apps.
The computers and iPads are available for loan for up to two (2)semesters to Connecticut Schools. The computers are to be used for software evaluation purposes by school staff; as a device trial to determine appropriate adaptive software for use by students with disabilities, as a temporary replacement for a student with a disability to use while their own device is on order or being repaired, or if necessary, for staff capcity building. The main goal of the program is to help schools decide on appropriate assistive technology in order to make more effective purchasing decisions and reduce the abandonment of assistive technology devices.
n/a
2008
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
The school staff who applies for the CATLP must pick up the computer or iPad from SCSU’s Center for Adaptive Technology. At the time of pickup a demonstration on the usage of the device and appropriate software/app is provided, if needed. Training materials, from the manufacturer and videos, created by the Center for Adaptive Technology are provided to the individual. During the life of the loan, individuals can contact the CATLP with any questions they may have about the usage of the assistive technology.
All computers come with an onsite repair warranty (in the case of the laptops accidental coverage is also provided). If something happens to the machine, the manufacturer will provide next day, onsite support.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the
following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The consumer picks up the device at a designated site
n/a
Program for targeted consumers
Students with Disabilities who are registered at the Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) Disability Resource Center may request a loan of a laptop or desktop computer with necessary adaptive software or iPad with related apps for the academic year. In the case of a student who requests a computer loan and who is working with the general VR program or VR program for the Blind, the SCSU Center for Adaptive Technology will check to see if the student is receiving a computer from that program as part of their Employment Plan and check the time frame prior to giving a loan so as not to duplicate services.
Students who receive a computer or iPad loan through SCSU Center for Adaptive Technology must agree to share their grades and study habits (via an interview with SCSU staff) to demonstrate the impact of their use of Assistive Technology. Loans are provided by the SCSU, Center for Adaptive Technology. Inventory was purchased through Statewide AT Program funds.
n/a
n/a
2008
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank
or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: No
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
Students who borrow a computer with adaptive software or iPad through this loan program, must attend SCSU and may access support through the Center for Adaptive Technology. Supports include evaluation of the student’s computer access needs, training on assistive technology, and providing a supportive, accessible working environment for students with disabilities. Training materials from the manufacturer and created by the Center for Adaptive Technology, such as training guides and video tutorials are provided to the borrowers. Additionally, borrowers must be registered at the SCSU Disability Resource Center where they can receive one on one support, learn study skills, address disability-related issues and discuss difficulties with the computer loan.
All computers come with a 4-year onsite warranty and all laptops include 4-year accidental damage coverage. In case something happens to the computer, the student is required to bring it back to the Center for Adaptive Technology and the manufacturer will provide next day onsite support.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the
following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The consumer picks up the device at a designated site
Although the Connecticut Tech Act Project and SCSU’s Center for Adaptive Technology entered into contracts with other state universities to loan computers to their students with disabilities, the other schools have yet to take advantage of the program.
Program for targeted consumers
The AT Device Loan Program for BRS Consumers is for consumers of Connecticut’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program only. The devices in this inventory were purchased through VR funds, but the program is managed by the State AT Act Program. The consumers may borrow the devices for use during Working Interviews, Evaluations, On the Job training or once hired. The purpose of the program is to assist VR Counselors and consumers in making informed decisions about purchasing the appropriate Assistive Technology devices.
2010
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who are
blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
The Statewide AT Act Program may meet with individual consumers to help determine the most appropriate device for loan or to provide an overview on how to use the device. Websites, videos and written materials may be provided to consumers as well. If necessary, in-depth training coordinated and paid for by the VR system may be provided to the consumer. Once the consumer has borrowed and used the device for a few weeks, follow up contact with consumer is made to discuss the loan and its usefulness.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the
following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: No
: Yes
: Yes
The device is delivered to the consumer by staff
General program
n/a
n/a
n/a
2002
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from
fixed regional sites
In-person demonstrations from fixed regional sites
Nothing
Nothing
15. Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available for
the following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Both staff and space
The NEAT Center has their main location to provide AT demonstrations, training, Equipment Refurbishment, evaluations, etc. NEAT has two satellite locations in the state and is continually looking to expand to new satellite locations.
Program for targeted consumers
This Eastern Connecticut Assistive Technology Center’s demonstrations are not limited by disability or type of devices, but the intended use of the devices is focused on an employment setting. The purpose of this AT demonstration center is to demonstrate an accessible office and the Assistive Technology that might be found at a place of employment. The main target audience is individuals with disabilities who want to work or who are working, as well as employers who may have or may be hiring an employee with a disability. The Connecticut Tech Act Project funds were used primarily to purchase AT inventory and pay for personnel to operate the demonstration center.
n/a
n/a
2009
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from
a fixed location
In-person demonstrations from a fixed location
Nothing
Nothing
15. Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available for
the following (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: Yes
: Yes
N/A
Although AT Demonstrations primarily occur at the Eastern Connecticut Assistive Technology Center (ECAT), on occasion and by request ECAT staff may bring devices to another location (i.e.: Senior Center or Hospital) to do the Demonstration.
Program for targeted consumers
This Western Connecticut Assistive Technology Center’s demonstrations focus mostly on AT for the community and for aging adults. However many of the devices cross into other areas of life and can be used by people with disabilities within other age gruops. The Connecticut Tech Act Project funds were used primarily to purchase AT inventory and pay for personnel to operate the demonstration center, provide public awareness activities and information and assistance.
2012
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the
following support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations
from a fixed location
In-person demonstrations that move to multiple sites
Nothing
Nothing
15. Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available
for the following (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
N/A
AT Demonstrations occur at the center primarily, however, center staff are visiting all senior centers in the region and making demonstratoins available at the senior centers as well.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the
following support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
The fee is based on the length/complexity/value/type
The fee is based on the length/complexity/value/type
Trainings are done directly by the Statewide AT Act Program as well as by partner agencies. When trainings are performed by the Program Director, they are held at sites arranged by those receiving the training. However, when trainings are performed by partner agencies, they are may be held at a central location, regional sites or locations coordinated by those receiving the training, such as at schools, businesses, colleges, universities or at conferences.
Training via distance learning is also available to individuals with disabilities, family members, educators, employers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other professional at no cost to the users.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the
following support (choose all that apply).
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: No
: Yes
Nothing
n/a
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the
following support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and
rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing
AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Public awareness activities occur through a variety of methods including:
1. Print materials such as brochures, post cards, quarterly newsletters and flyers distributed throughout the state. Print advertisements appear in various state and regional periodicals throughout the year;
2. Web based banner ads on various websites such as Connect-ability.com, Spinal Cord Injury Association, etc.;
3. Electronic media, such as Facebook, Twitter, email blasts;
4. Statewide AT Program presence at presentations, conferences and expos and other events throughout the year;
5. AT videos created available at www.CTtechact.com as well as other websites.
6. Online, distance learning training, via elearning/connect-ability.com.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the
following support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and
rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals
with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing
AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Consumers may contact the Statewide AT Program via a direct telephone number, an 800 number, TTY, email or through the program website. All calls are responded to by the Program Director and are referred to appropriate outside resources, if appropriate. An individual may be encouraged to participate in one of the programs offered and operated by the Statewide AT Program, based on his or her individual needs, such as the AT Exchange. When necessary, staff will follow up with consumers to provide additional information or will work with an individual on an ongoing basis due to the circumstances.
Partner agencies also provide Information and Assistance regarding AT Act Program services and other AT-related programs and services throughout the state.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of Connecticut, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of Connecticut. Yes
3. The Lead Agency submitting this plan is the State agency that is eligible to submit this plan. Yes
4. The State agency has authority under State law to perform the functions of the State under this program. Yes
5. The State legally may carry out each provision of this plan. Yes
6. All provisions of this plan are consistent with State law. Yes
7. A State officer, specified by title in this certification, has authority under State law to receive, hold, and disburse Federal funds made available under the plan. Yes
8. The State officer who submits this plan, specified by title in this certification, has authority to submit this plan. Yes
9. The agency that submits this plan has adopted or otherwise formally approved this plan. Yes
10. The plan is the basis for State operation and administration of the program. Yes
11. The Lead Agency will maintain and evaluate the program under this State Plan. Yes
12. The State will annually collect data related to the required activities implemented by the State under this section in order to prepare the progress reports required under subsection 4(f) of the Act. Yes
13. The Lead Agency will submit the progress report on behalf of the State. Yes
14. The State will prepare reports to the Secretary in such form and containing such information as the Secretary may require to carry out the Secretary's functions under this Act and keep such records and allow access to such records as the Secretary may require to ensure the correctness and verification of information provided to the Secretary. Yes
15. The Lead Agency will control and administer the funds received through the grant. Yes
16. The Lead Agency will make programmatic and resource allocation decisions necessary to implement the State Plan. Yes
17. Funds received through the grant will be expended in accordance with Section 4 of the Act, and will be used to supplement, and not supplant, funds available from other sources for technology-related assistance, including the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. Yes
18. The Lead Agency will ensure conformance with Federal and State accounting requirements. Yes
19. The State will adopt such fiscal control and accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure proper disbursement of and accounting for the funds received through the grant. Yes
20. Funds made available through a grant to a State under this Act will not be used for direct payment for an assistive technology device for an individual with a disability. Yes
21. A public agency or an individual with a disability holds title to any property purchased with funds received under the grant and administers that property. Yes
22. The physical facility of the Lead Agency and Implementing Entity, if any, meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Section 4(d)(6)(E) Yes
23. Activities carried out in the State that are authorized under this Act, and supported by Federal funds received under this Act, will comply with the standards established by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (20 U.S.C. 794d). Section 4(d)(6)(G) Yes
24. The Lead Agency will coordinate the activities of the State Plan among public and private entities, including coordinating efforts related to entering into interagency agreements. Yes
25. The Lead Agency will coordinate efforts related to the active, timely, and meaningful participation by individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives, and other appropriate individuals, with respect to activities carried out through the grant. Yes
26. Describe how your program will conform to section 427 of General Education Provisions Act by describing the steps you propose to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, your program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs.
The statewide AT Program conforms with section 427 of General Education Provisions Act by ensuring that all printed material be provided in alternate formats, such as Braille, Large Print, audio or in Spanish, upon request. Additionally, the statewide AT Act Program websites meet section 508 compliance for accessibility. The program may be contacted in various ways including telephone, fax, TTY, Video Phone, email, or regular mail. Program staff has access to the Language Line for callers who do not speak English, which allows the conversation to be translated into the appropriate language. Sign language interpreters can also be provided for meetings, workshops and trainings upon request.
27. Access Goal Table
|
Education |
Employment |
Community
Living |
IT/Telecomm |
a. Long-term Goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
b. Long-term Goal Status |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
c. FY 2011 Performance |
80.46 |
71.43 |
37.82 |
33.33 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
75.00 |
36.84 |
38.61 |
22.41 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Not met |
Not met |
Not met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
95.18 |
85.71 |
96.84 |
99.15 |
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
Met |
j. FY 2014 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
98.35 |
88.37 |
96.98 |
100.00 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
Met |
28. Acquisition Goal Table
|
Education |
Employment |
Community
Living |
a. Long-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
b. Long-term Goal Status |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
c. FY 2011 Performance |
90.24 |
86.36 |
93.74 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
90.63 |
62.50 |
97.86 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Not met |
Met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
88.10 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
j. FY 2014 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
99.42 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Amy Porter
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Acting Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 02/17/2015