1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: Iowa Program for Assistive Technology
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://www.iowaat.org
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
Center for Disabilities and Development
University of Iowa
100 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Daniel Reed
VP of Research
100 GILH
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-2132 dan-reed@uiowa.edu
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Jane Gay, Director
Iowa Program for Assistive Technology
Center for Disabilities and Development
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
University of Iowa Health Care
University of Iowa
100 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
319-356-4463
Jane-gay@uiowa.edu
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6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
Robert Bacon, Director
Iowa’s University Center of Excellence on Disabilities
Center for Disabilities and Development
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
University of Iowa Health Care
University of Iowa
100 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
319-356-1335
Robert-bacon@uiowa.edu
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7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 18007792001
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: IPAT@uiowa.edu
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?
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
Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Iowa Department of Public Health
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 $40,001-$50,000
Device Reutilization Activities $70,001-$80,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed $40,001-$50,000
Device Demonstration Activity $80,001-$90,000
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.
IPAT maintains separate budgets for State-level and State-leadership activities. This allows IPAT to track expenses so it can demonstrate the required budget 60/40 split, as well as the required 5% for transition training and technical assistance activities. IPAT works closely with the University of Iowa Grants and Accounting department to record and reconcile expenses to the appropriate activity accounts.
13. State Financing Activities Performed
Financial loan program Yes
Access to telework loan fund Yes
Cooperative buying program No
Financing for home modifications program No
Telecommunications distribution program No
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? 3
How many device demonstration programs do you support? 3
14. What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state
plan? 2011
1994
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
3. 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 |
Yes |
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)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
1
Title III of the AT Act of 1998
A private source
Yes
12. This activity offers the following types of assistance (select all that
apply)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
500
10000
IPAT supports the non-profit Iowa Able Foundation to manage the statewide AFP. IPAT is represented on the Iowa Able advisory board. Additional loan and financial activities are completed with seperate funding for other entities.
General device exchange
IPAT supports Iowa COMPASS at the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development to manage the Used Equipment Referral Service or UERS. It is marketed through the Iowa COMPASS newsletter, other disability newsletters, and through IPAT presentations. As part of the Iowa COMPASS information and referral service, it is easily linked to consumers and service providers as a funding option along with other funding resources. Customer satisfaction and performance measures are not collected from the “seller” or “buyer”.
1990
5. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
6. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
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 |
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
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
http://www.iowacompass.org/uersdisclaimer.htm
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
is an open-ended loan program
2007
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 |
Yes |
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
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 device is delivered to the consumer by staff
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 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Daily
Living |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Environmental
Adaptations |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Vehicle
Modification and Transportation |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Recreation,
Sports, and Leisure Equipment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Computer
and Associated Equipment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
IPAT and Iowa Easter Seals believe consumers are able to determine their need for and request devices. In the case of mobility devices, a physician’s prescription is required which may or may not be based on input from a local physical therapist or other ATPs. Easter Seals does not require the consumer to document financial need. Consumers are asked if funding from other available sources have been requested and are encouraged to do so.
Iowa Easter Seals provides any manuals or materials that come with the donated device or are available on-line. The consumer is contacted at routine intervals (one, three, six and twelve months) for consumer satisfaction data and to determine if the device is still being used. These calls provide an opportunity for consumers to report any problems or to ask for help with any problems. In most cases the consumer is connected with a community service provider who can provide assistance.
The Iowa Easter Seals has operated a statewide open-ended loan program since the 1950s. It serves persons of all ages and disability types. It as policies in place for safety and quality services. There are other open-ended device loan programs that service specific geographic areas or disability specific populations. Referrals to these programs through Iowa COMPASS which maintains the AT information and referral service and database.
Program for targeted consumers
The Disability Resource Library (DRL) at the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) offers device loans to consumers of all ages. The devices loaned focus on a limited number of switches, augmentative communication, educational software, and computer adaptations. In most cases, the devices have been demonstrated /evaluated with the consumer by the CDD Educational Clinic, Area Education Agency staff or the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Because of limited funding, IPAT is only able to support a very limited device loan program. It was decided to support the DRL program for several reasons: many vendors of devices for activities of daily living provide free trials, have rental trial use of devices or liberal return policies; the full range of employment devices is too large to physically host or financially support at current funding levels; the Department of the Blind and School for the Blind have inventories of equipment for demonstrations, loan or trial use; the Area Education Agencies (AEA) have device loans available for students but needed more; there is already an ITS/communication demonstration/loan program in the state; and finally it made sense to build on the on-going DRL loan program.
2007
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
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 |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Other
Every device is sent out with manufacturer’s instruction booklet and materials. In most cases the devices have been demonstrated to the consumer and family as part of a clinical assessment by professional staff at the Center for Disabilities and Development, the Iowa Department of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Area Education Agencies. Any questions or problems would be forwarded to the clinicians or device vendor to answer.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the following
(choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The device is shipped via mail or other commercial delivery
IPAT supports the Disability Resources Library (DRL) to provide the AT device loan program. The DRL is co-located at the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) with IPAT.
Consumers and family members can find out about the Device Loan program from many sources: CDD clinical referral; AEA referral; Iowa COMPASS referral; the DRL website; or IPAT publications. The device is shipped to the consumer at no cost, but they are responsible for return shipping. This is waived as needed due to consumer financial status. The average length of loans is 21 days. Phone follow-up reminders are made for any devices not returned on-time. Evaluation surveys are sent with shipment with request to return with equipment. Phone follow-up calls are made to obtained performance measure and customer satisfaction survey data.
Program for targeted consumers
The Iowa Easter Seals AT Center offers a limited device loan program to consumers of all ages for devices focused on activities of daily living, health, fitness,recreation and Autism. Expanding the existing Iowa Easter Seals AT Demonstration Center to provide device loans made fiscal sense. It also has a specialized collection of devices for children with Autism that was purchased from funds by another entity. This device loan program aligns with many state projects promoting aging in place, transitioning from institutions and transitioning to adult settings.
Because of limited funding, IPAT is only able to support three limited device loan programs. In addition, the range of employment devices is too large to physically host or financially support; the Department of the Blind and School for the Blind have inventories of equipment for demonstrations, loan or trial use; the Area Education Agencies (AEA) have device loans available for students; there is already a state ITS/telecommunications demonstration and loan program; and finally the CDD DRL loan program covers computer adaptations, switches and augmentativee communication devices.
2010
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
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
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 |
Yes |
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
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
A fee is assigned based on the value or type of device
Nothing
Every device is sent out with manufacturer’s instruction booklet and materials if available. Any questions or problems would be referred to the consumer’s education, VR, health service providers or the device vendor to answer.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the following
(choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The device is shipped via mail or other commercial delivery
IPAT contracts with the Iowa Easter Seals to provide a limited AT device loan program. The program utilizes the staff and un-used devices from the demonstration center.
Consumers and family members can find out about the Device Loan program from many sources: the IPAT/Iowa COMPASS information and referral service, the IPAT webpage, Local and Area Education agencies’ transition specialist, Area Aging Agencies, Centers for Independent Living, disability support groups and IPAT publications. They can contact the service to request a loan in-person, by phone, internet or email. There is no fee for the device loan for consumers or professionals. The device is shipped to the consumer or delivered at no cost, but they are responsible for return shipping. This is waived as needed due to consumer financial status. The average length of loans is 21 days. Phone follow-up reminders are made for any devices not returned on-time. Evaluation surveys are sent with shipment with request to return with equipment. Phone follow-up calls are made to obtained performance measure and customer satisfaction survey data. During the first year of the state plan, policies and procedures will be developed.
Program for targeted agencies or entities
Clients of Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
AT devices are provided to the Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVRS) for demonstrations and loan statewide to thier clients by the AT Specialist. IDVRS is unable to fund devices for this purpose. The AT Specialist also provides AT services to transitioning school age children.
2013
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).
No
Yes
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 |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
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 |
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 |
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
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
The IDVRS AT Specialist has done a demonstration which would lead to these loans and is available for additional support to client or thier local IDVRS counselor.
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
Program for targeted consumers
IPAT contracts with Iowa Easter Seals to manage an assistive technology demonstration center that focuses on activities of daily living, independent living and recreation. Iowa Easter Seals secured separate funding for devices specific for children with Autism which are demonstrated through IPAT funding.
The services are available to consumers of all ages, but there is an emphasis on the elderly, transitioning youth or adults, and children with Autism. It was decided to focus the limited IPAT funding on activities of daily living for several reasons: the state vocational rehabilitation department had recently closed its employment AT demonstration center because it was not cost effective, so it seemed fiscally inappropriate to replicate that service at this time; the Department of the Blind and the School for the Blind have inventories of devices for demonstration, loan or trial use; there is a state ITS/telecommunications demonstration center; and the Area Education Agencies and the Center for Disabilities and Development provide educational demonstrations/evaluations statewide. In addition, IPAT has working closely with the Olmstead Real Choices projects in the state, including those relating to the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers, Consumer Choice, and the Money Follows the Person projects that is assisting in moving 500 consumers from the state institutions over a five year period and now also out of nursing homes.
2007
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
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
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 |
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 |
Yes |
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
: 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
IPAT contracts with Iowa Easter Seals to manage the demonstration center. Because of limited funding, IPAT is only able to support one demonstration center. Iowa Easter Seals is centrally located in the state’s capitol of Des Moines which also the largest metro center. It is easy to get to from the major interstates and parking is free. The center opened in the Spring of 2008 after a year and a half of considerable building renovations and purchasing of equipment. The program manager has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a certified ATP. Consumers and family members can find out about the demonstration center from many sources: Area Agencies on Aging or Education referral; Iowa COMPASS referral; or IPAT and Iowa Easter Seals publications. They can contact the service to request a demonstration in-person, by phone, internet or email. There is no fee for the demonstrations for consumers or professionals. Performance measure and customer satisfaction data is collected at the time of the demonstrations. Iowa Easter Seals has finalized the center policies and procedures and increase marketing the new services. The AT Center collaborates with IPAT and VR staff to use devices for demonstrations around the state.
Program for targeted consumers
IPAT staff provide demonstrations about a range of devices but primarily built-in computer accommodations and computer software. Free and for purchase software demonstrated include text to speech and text readers. IPAT staff also provides or collaborates with community partners to do limited demonstrations on AT for ADL, mobility and recreation. The staff person has a degree in rehabilitation and is an ATP.
2009
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).
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 |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations that
move to multiple sites
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
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
N/A
IPAT no longer collaborates with 5 community computer centers to provide demonstrations becuase the donated computers are no longer working and further donations are not possible.
Program for targeted agencies or entities
Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services clients, including transitioning students.
IPAT provides AT devices to the Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ AT Specialist to provide AT demonstrations statewide for thier clients. The IDVRS has not and is not able to fund the purchase of demonstration devices.
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).
No
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
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 |
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
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from
mobile units
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
: Yes
: Yes
: No
N/A
IPAT provides IDVRS AT devices for demonstration with its clients statewide. The devices range from ipad and "apps", communicatoin devices, adapted key boards and software programs for speech to text or text to speech. Without this support, IDVRS would not have AT for demonstrations or evaluations.
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
No
No
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 |
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 |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
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 |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
One central location
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
Nothing
Nothing
IPAT provides training on an “as requested basis” to consumers, family members and service providers. IPAT collaborates with education, employment, health and aging agencies to provide training. IPAT staff makes presentations and/or arranges for other AT experts to present at a variety of state meetings and conferences. The direct IPAT training is provided by: the Director who is a nurse with over 40 years of experience in assistive technology and community health/living or the Community Liaison who has a Masters in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and is a certified ATP. IPAT also supports the Masters prepared Director of the Easter Seals AT Center to do training. For example, training is provided at the annual youth transition forums; state vocational rehabilitation conferences; Parent-Education Connection; Area Education Agencies AT Liaisons; and the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Statewide AT Team. IPAT also supports Iowa Easter Staff to do requested training at or related to the AT Center.
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).
Yes
No
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 |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
One central location
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
IPAT provides technical assistance as requested.
(1) IPAT continues to provide technical assistance to the Iowa Department of Education relating to the implementation of the IDEA National Accessible Materials Access Standards.
(2) IPAT will continue to provide technical assistance to the Area Education Agencies AT Liaisons and the Department of Education. This includes collaboration around implementing IDEA Part B, Universal Design in Learning and addressing other statewide AT issues.
(3) IPAT is providing TA to Iowa Workforce Developement as it implements a grant to improve access, services and employment outcomes.
(4) IPAT will continue to serve on several state workgroups or committees that are addressing: community living; transitioning to community settings; and transitioning from high school to adult settings.
(5) IPAT will also continue to provide technical assistance to several disaster emergency preparedness projects.
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
No
No
No
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 |
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 |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of Higher Education |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
One central location
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
IPAT conducts six types of public awareness activities. IPAT frequently collaborates with Iowa COMPASS on awareness activities so as consumers or service providers become aware of assistive technology (AT) they are also connected to the information and referral service.
(1) The bi-monthly electronic newsletter, Iowa COMPASS NEWS, reaches over 1,600+ consumers, families and service providers. The newsletter has feature articles about AT devices, funding and services. Iowa COMPASS staff writes, edits and disseminates the electronic newsletter.
(2) IPAT staff work and/or arrange for other AT entities and services to provide displays at a variety of state conferences. For example, IPAT collaborates with the Area Education Agencies to host a computer lab at the Parent-Educator Connection annual conference. IPAT and/or its project subcontractors work displays at the annual state aging conference, state fair and other state conferences or events. These are only reported if IPAT staff provided the awareness activity.
(3) Through the IPAT and Iowa COMPASS web pages, information is provided about AT devices and services. IPAT publications are available for viewing and downloading. The Practical Guide to Universal Home Design continues to be very popular and now is only available on-line. Links are provided to materials on other websites, like the Family Center on Technology and Disability.
(4) IPAT collaborates with state agencies and organizations to carry out awareness activities, for example the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Iowa annual sports expo events and other Iowa Sport camps.
(5) IPAT contributes articles or collaborates with daily/weekly newspapers and disability related newsletters.
Again during 2014-15, IPAT is electronically sending out weekly web accessibility tips to webmasters in the state.
(6) Social Media: IPAT/Iowa COMPASS "pushes out" Facebook messages relating to AT devices and services. IPAT provides weekly WebTips to webmasters and designers at two different difficulty levels. IPAT provides weekly Blog posts on the Iowa ASK Resource Center for parents.
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
No
No
No
No
No
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
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
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
IPAT supports Iowa COMPASS, the statewide disability information and assistance service, to provide information and assistance (I&A) about AT devices, funding and services. Iowa COMPASS is co-located at the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development.
A consumer, family member or service provider can contact Iowa COMPASS by toll-free phone or TTY, e-mail, mail or FAX. Tele-interpretation is available for over 158 languages. There is no charge for the I&A services. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. The information and database specialists are all certified by the national Alliance of Information and Referral Services. They identify the contact’s need and provide information about AT devices, vendors of those devices, AT services, and possible funding sources. If legal advocacy is needed, contacts are referred to the Iowa PAAT project services. The information about AT funding and services is also available directly in the Iowa COMPASS on-line searchable database. This makes the information available via the internet to consumers, family members and service providers. Over 30 Family to Family Navigators statewide have been trained in how to search the database for their work with families. Requests for information about AT devices are done by an Information Specialist or the CDD Librarian on the internet as this information is not kept on the Iowa COMPASS database. IPAT staff also provide information and assistance through personal, email and phone contacts. IPAT staff and Iowa Easter Seals AT Center also provide information and referral.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of Iowa, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of Iowa. 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 services of IPAT are available statewide and accessible to those with special needs:
--The IPAT and the information and assistance service (Iowa COMPASS) office is available statewide through a toll-free phone number and a toll-free TTY number. Tele-interpretation is available for 158 languages. Staff has been trained in how to effectively communicate with the state telecommunications relay service. Information about AT funding and services are also available via the internet on the Iowa COMPASS website. All materials are provided in Braille, large print or audio tape as requested. In addition, the brochure for AT information and assistance services is printed with Spanish on the reverse side. The IPAT and Iowa COMPASS websites are compliant with Section 508 requirements. Policies and procedures are in place to provide interpretation or translation as requested for training activities.
--Alternative Finance Program (Iowa Able): Consumers or family members can apply in-person, by toll-free phone/TTY or on-line. Tele-interpretation is available for 158 languages.
--Device Exchange (Iowa COMPASS): The Used Equipment Referral Service (UERS) is available via the internet and either buyers or sellers can also contact UERS through toll-free phone and TTY. Program brochures are available in alternative formats and Spanish. Tele-interpretation is available for 158 languages.
--Device Reutilization, Loan and Demonstration (Iowa Easter Seals): This program can be contacted by phone or email. The program has a separate TTY line and staff is also able to effectively communicate with the state telecommunications relay service. Materials are available in alternative formats and Spanish as requested. Policies and procedures are in place to provide interpretation or translation as requested. Devices are delivered statewide at no cost to the consumer.
--Device Loan (The Disability Resource Library at the Center for Disabilities and Development): this program is available by phone, email, and the internet. Staff has been trained in how to effectively communicate with the state telecommunications relay service. Devices are shipped or delivered statewide at no cost to the consumer.
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 |
91.85 |
96.43 |
95.69 |
97.06 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
85.27 |
88.66 |
78.88 |
73.36 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
Met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
91.59 |
94.03 |
99.29 |
89.25 |
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 |
97.93 |
91.10 |
87.68 |
87.65 |
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 |
85.71 |
71.43 |
84.63 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
|
100.00 |
85.13 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Met |
|
g. FY 2013 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
100.00 |
88.89 |
86.22 |
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 |
78.25 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Dan Reed
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency University of Iowa VP of Research
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 02/23/2015