1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: Tools for Life - Georgia`s Assistive Technology Act Program
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
Georgia Institute of Technology
College of Architecture | AMAC
512 Means Street, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30318
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Laura Letbetter
MA, CPRA
Contracting Officer
Georgia Institute of Technology | GTRC
Office of Sponsored Programs
505 Tenth Street, Atlanta GA 30332-0420
404.385.2080 p | 404.894.5945 f laura.letbetter@osp.gatech.edu
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Carolyn P. Phillips, M.Ed., ATP
Director & Principal Investigator, Tools for Life - Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program
Georgia Institute of Technology
512 Means Street, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30318
Toll Free: 1-800-497-8665
Phone: (404) 385-6566
Fax: 404-894-8323
Web: www.gatfl.org e-mail: carolyn.phillips@gatfl.gatech.edu
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 800-497-8665
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: info@gatfl.org
9. Descriptor of the agency: University
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
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? n/a
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
Doris Chadwell, Gwinnett
Aimee Copeland, Snellville;
ORee Crittendon, Columbus;
Sarah Ekart, Atlanta;
Gina Gelinas, Atlanta;
Tina Ivey-Baker, Macon;
John Jarvis, Stockbridge;
Amy Riedesel, Fayetteville;
Starla Stienman, Atlanta;
Gigi Taylor, Cobb;
Valencia Thomas, Atlanta;
Beth Tumlin, Marietta;
Naomi Walker (Ex-Officio member) Georgia Advocacy Office, Protection and Advocacy; and
Anne Warley, Atlanta
8. The advisory council includes the following number of individuals with disabilities that use assistive technology or their family members or guardians 11
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 more than $100,000
Device Reutilization Activities more than $100,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed more than $100,000
Device Demonstration Activity more than $100,000
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.
Tools for Life has worked with community-based organizations to develop Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRC)throughout Georgia to assist Georgians with State-level activities. Each of the ATRCs has a contract to perform the specific State-level activities. CFII also contracts with us to operate our AFP, Credit-Able. TFL spends 65% of our funds on State-level activities and this is tracked through our contract process and data reporting process.
Ten (10) percent of our State Leadership Activities are spent on Transition-related activities. These activities include a laptop reuse program for transitioning high school students, a bi-annual AT & Transition Conference and operation of the Georgia Transition website. All of these activities are tracked through our contract process and data reporting process. The remaining 25% of our funds are spent on State Leadership activities.
13. State Financing Activities Performed
Financial loan program Yes
Access to telework loan fund No
Cooperative buying program Yes
Financing for home modifications program No
Telecommunications distribution program No
Last resort program Yes
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? 1
How many device demonstration programs do you support? 1
14. What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state
plan? 2011
2003
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community Living
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living
Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of
Higher Education |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization focused
specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
Yes |
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
1
Title III of the AT Act of 1998
Interest and investments from the original source of capital
Yes
12. This activity offers the following types of assistance (select all that
apply)
: No
: Yes
: No
: No
: Yes
200
70000
2010
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).
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living
Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of
Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Tools for Life has developed successful partnerships in two AT Coops. AT Depot endeavors to break down the barriers which prevent individuals with disabilities, their families, and service providers from acquiring and effectively using Assistive Technologies to gain greater independence. The AMAC AT Coop is design specifically to serve the AT needs of active USG students with disabilities.
2009
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community Living
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living
Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of
Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Tools for Life is collaborating with the Tools for Life’s Network of ATRCs and AT Reuse Programs to further develop their Last Resort funds to assist Georgians with disAbilities who have no other means to obtain needed Assistive Technology.
General device exchange
Tools for Life directly administers G-Trade, a program that allows individuals to buy, sell, or give away used AT through want ads on our website http://gtradeonline.org/. G-Trade has been operating since 2000.
If an individual has an AT device he or she no longer needs and would like to either sell or give away (a seller), he or she will contact G-Trade through its accessible website or a toll-free line and request to post an ad. Tools for Life will respond to all requests by letter/e-mail to the seller explaining the terms of the listing, which include that:
- TFL does not warrant the condition of the device
- TFL accepts no liability that may result from any buyer/seller transaction.
- The seller agrees to provide TFL with the original price and the sold price of the item and the contact information of the buyer
- The seller provides TFL with a description of the device along with any special features.
- No personal information is listed on the G-Trade except for first name, city and county.
- The seller must renew the listing every 90 days or the item will automatically be removed from the list.
Once the seller has provided the appropriate information, the device is listed in the area of TFL’s website that is dedicated to G-Trade. Used AT devices will be listed by category and be accompanied by a brief description of the device, including asking price. If an individual with a disability or family member is looking for a used device (a buyer), he or she will contact G-Trade using the same methods as the seller. If a buyer locates a device to purchase, he or she will e-mail TFL through its G-Trade website or call TFL directly. TFL will then connect buyer and seller. Buyer and seller will negotiate the terms of exchanging the device, including price and shipping, between themselves without any TFL involvement. However, TFL will contact both parties for a follow-up survey regarding the G-Trade service.
Anyone in the state is able to sell or buy an AT device through G-Trade, and there will be no limitations on the type of AT device that can be listed in want ads. The program will only be limited by what devices the sellers themselves choose to make available.
G-Trade already expands Tools for Life’s reutilization efforts, and increases device accessibility in several ways. Because the devices are used, sellers usually offer them for free or at a low price, making them more affordable. Individuals with disabilities do not need to meet eligibility criteria to obtain devices from G-Trade. G-Trade often makes available devices that are not covered by other private or public funding. Some devices are no longer on the market, so G-Trade provides a source for devices with limited or no availability. Individuals with disabilities often get devices sooner through the want ads than if they waited for funding from public or private sources.
2000
5. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
6. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank or
other financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
http://gtradeonline.org/
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
reassigns general AT
1986
3. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
4. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community
Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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
: Yes
: 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 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Learning,
Cognition, and Developmental |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Mobility,
Seating, and Positioning |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Daily
Living |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Environmental
Adaptations |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Vehicle
Modification and Transportation |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Recreation,
Sports, and Leisure Equipment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Computer
and Associated Equipment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) accepts applications for AT Equipment from people with a disabilities, family members, advocates, service providers (e.g. Assistive Work Technologist, teacher, rehabilitation counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or speech therapist) and the TFL Network. The applicant identifies their needs through this application process.
Consumers are matched with the equipment they requested on-site or at a TFL Network Center to ensure the match is correct and safe. Each recipient participates in specific training on their device when they receive their device.
Friends of Disabled Adults & Children (FODAC) provides Assistive Technology (AT), Home Medical Equipment (HME) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) at little or no cost to people with disabilities and their families. FODAC seeks to enhance the quality of life for people of all ages who have any type of illness or disability. Since 1986, FODAC has collected and distributed more than 25,000 devices.
FODAC provides over $9 million each year in equipment and services to the community at little or no cost to the recipients. FODAC is a 501(c)(3) and does not have direct funding from Medicare/Medicaid for the services offered. Most equipment for people with disabilities is issued for a suggested donation but some services have mandatory fees.
FODAC provides assistive technology and home health (mobility and daily living) equipment to people of any age or any disability, temporary or permanent, for medically necessary and medically helpful reasons. These items are provided at little or no cost to the recipients and their families. Individuals do not have to qualify financially but their waiting lists place a priority on medically necessary and low income individuals. They rely heavily on wheelchair donations to accomplish this.
FODAC operates as a “green” company, leading the way in recycling and reuse in the AT/HME/DME community; the organization takes donations of used AT/HME/DME, no matter the condition, and annually recycles over 185 tons of metal and batteries.
Medically Necessary:
FODAC strives to meet the short term needs in medically necessary situations where the individual is waiting on benefits to begin. Examples include injuries with no existing insurance; a child outgrowing a wheelchair; a back up piece of equipment; all shower equipment; or caregiver aids.
Medically Helpful:
FODAC strives to further assist individuals who have specific social or community interests that require mobility for traveling long distances. Examples include recreation, school, church, shopping, ordoctor’s appointments.
Individual info and Responsibilities:
1.FODAC accepts phone or walk-in requests for equipment. Medically necessary requests receive top priority followed by medically helpful requests.
2.FODAC can only provide equipment as it is donated to the program. Some requests may go on a waiting list that could take several days or several weeks to fill depending on availability.
3.FODAC does not perform repairs on a walk-in basis. Many people who arrive to get a repair without calling first are asked to make an appointment and come back on another date. Those who schedule repairs should bring their confirmation number with them.
General program
1991
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Multiple subcontractors are used and they set their own policies
Some devices available for loan may require specialized support for use. In these cases, the person requesting the loan will be asked to identify who recommended the device and who will provide support during the loan period. Support persons may include Assistive Technology Practitioners, Assistive Work Technology staff, vocational rehabilitation counselors, teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, AAA/ADRC staff, home health staff, centers for independent living staff, etc. The participant may request a maximum of three (3) devices at any one time. The length of the device loan is two to four weeks with the possibility of extension.
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
The TFL AMAC Office, CREATE’s K-12 Center and the ATRC Network manages the operations of the AT loan library, as well as collect program data. They accept applications for equipment loans from a person with a disability, family members, advocates, or service providers (e.g. Assistive Technology Practitioners, Assistive Work Technologist, teacher, rehabilitation counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or speech therapist). The TFL network of ATRCs serves all Georgians, regardless of the applicant’s age, race, type of disability, income, or location in the state. An AT loan is only denied when the device requested is not in inventory or when the person requesting the loan has significantly violated the guidelines of the AT Loan Library. If the device is currently in inventory, meaning one of the ATRCs has the device in its inventory and it is not currently being loaned, the ATRC will ship that device to any location in the state. The participant is responsible for shipping costs. If the device is not in inventory, the requestor will be put on a waiting list; or, if none of the partners has the device in its inventories, the requestor will be referred to the appropriate vendor. The ATRCs will also consider purchasing frequently requested AT devices that are not in AT loan library inventory.
Tools for Life also operates an AT Equipment Lending Library statewide through the gatfl.org web site in an effort to increase AT access in educational, workplace and community living environments.
Over the next three years, TFL will continue to conduct AT Loans as well as contract for ATRC services, including AT Lending Library Programs with the following entities:
- Disability Connections, Independent Living Center and ATRC, located in Macon, providing device loans and training to Georgians in the central part of the state
- Walton Options, Independent Living Center and ATRC located in Augusta, providing device loans, and training to Georgians in the south and eastern parts of the state.
General program
1991
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank or
other financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community
Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: 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)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Both staff and space
The TFL AMAC Office, CREATE’s K-12 Center and the ATRC network continue to manage operations of the AT Device Demonstration Program, as well as collect program data. They will accept appointments for AT equipment demonstrations from a person with a disability, family members, advocates, or service providers (e.g. ATP, Assistive Work Technologist, teacher, rehabilitation counselor, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or speech therapist). The network of ATRCs serves all Georgians, regardless of the age, race, type of disability, income, or location in the state of the participant. The only reason a request for AT demonstration is be denied is if the device is not in inventory. The ATRCs will consider purchasing frequently requested AT devices that are not in the inventory for the AT Device Demonstration Program. The ATRCs will exchange devices from one location to another, when convenient, so that a participant can have a device demonstrated at the nearest location. Each of the ATRCs have similar AT devices in their inventory, serve the same basic functions and perform the same basic operations of their AT Device Demonstration Program as explained above. However, each ATRC has areas of specific interest that promotes some specialization in a particular kind of AT Device Demonstration, according to the types of devices in their individual libraries.
Over the next three years, TFL will continue to conduct AT Demonstrations as well as contract for ATRC services, including the AT Device Demonstration Programs with the following entities:
- Disability Connections, Independent Living Center and ATRC, located in Macon, providing device demonstrations and training to Georgians in the central part of the state
- Walton Options, Independent Living Center and ATRC located in Augusta, providing device demonstrations, and training to Georgians in the south and eastern parts of the state.
We are also collaborating with Georgia's ILCs and AAA/ADRCs to provide AT Demonstrations.
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
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank
or other financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community
Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
Nothing
Nothing
Tools for Life also plans to host our very successful "IDEAS Conference and GATE Conference which are focused on AT and Transition again in 2015. These collaborative Conferences have evolved significantly and have been a catalyst for positive change in Georgia since 1986.
Tools for Life will also continue our very successsful TFL Webinar Series in 2015.
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
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank or other financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of Higher Education |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who are
blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
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
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank or other financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of Higher Education |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Tools for Life will continue to raise Public Awareness through conducting a wide range of focused activities.
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
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Bank or other financial institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Community Living agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of Higher Education |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Tools for Life will continue to provide high-quality Information and Assistance to individuals and entities.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of Georgia, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of Georgia. 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.
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 |
85.66 |
78.30 |
92.74 |
75.00 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
93.80 |
93.09 |
94.42 |
|
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
|
g. FY 2013 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
94.26 |
91.75 |
95.21 |
0.00 |
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
Not met |
j. FY 2014 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
88.48 |
74.19 |
97.00 |
0.00 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
Not 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 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
99.90 |
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 |
100.00 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency See 'Official Certification' below
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Laura Letbetter
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 02/25/2015