1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN)
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://www.latan.org
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
P.O. Box 629
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Mark Thomas
Assistant Secretary
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Department of Health and Hospitals
628 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
mark.thomas@la.gov
225-342-0095
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Mark Thomas
Assistant Secretary
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Department of Health and Hospitals
628 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
mark.thomas@la.gov
225-342-0095
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
Mark Thomas
Assistant Secretary
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Department of Health and Hospitals
628 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
mark.thomas@la.gov
225-342-0095
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 866-783-5553
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: dhhinfo@la.gov
9. Descriptor of the agency: Health and Human Services Agency
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
11. Contract with an Implementing Entity? Yes
12. Name and Address of Implementing Entity:
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN)
P.O. Box 14115
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
3042 Old Forge Road, Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
13. Information about Program Director at the Implementing Entity:
Julie Nesbit, President & CEO
(225) 925-9500
jnesbit@latan.org
14. Information about Program Contact(s) at Implementing Entity:
Julie Nesbit, President & CEO
(225) 925-9500
jnesbit@latan.org
15. Telephone at Implementing Entity for Public: 800-270-6185
16. E-mail at Implementing Entity for Public: info@latan.org
17. Type of organization: Organization focused specifically on providing AT
18. If Other was selected, identify and describe the entity:
Not for profit organization serving all disabilities
19. Describe the mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the Implementing Entity and the state:
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has a Memorandum of Understanding with LATAN, and will continue to do so. DHH submits a quarterly request to RSA for an advance of funds for implementing the program, and the funds “flow through” to LATAN for program activities.
LATAN submits quarterly financial reports to DHH with the request for advance, an annual report of program activities, and an annual independent financial audit.
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? No
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));
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
Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs
8. The advisory council includes the following number of individuals with disabilities that use assistive technology or their family members or guardians 6
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 $30,001-$40,000
Device Reutilization Activities $30,001-$40,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed $70,001-$80,000
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.
N/A
12. Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
For payroll and related expenses, a time tracking system is used where employees document specific daily activities related to the programs on which they work in an Excel spreadsheet in increments of .5 of an hour. The salary expense and benefits related to the hours tracked by program are recorded using time sheets in our fund accounting software so that all payroll related costs are accumulated in separate cost centers by time spent on state level, transition, and state leadership activities.
For third party vendor expenses, an internal document is prepared and requires specific program coding so that as the costs are incurred and recorded in the accounting system, they are segregated by program as well as by type of activity (state level, transition, and state leadership).
Reports generated from the accounting system once all payroll and third party vendor expenses are recorded each month, quarter and grant year end, are used to track costs by program and to ensure that our programs are funded in accordance with the AT Act.
13. State Financing Activities Performed
Financial loan program Yes
Access to telework loan fund No
Cooperative buying program No
Financing for home modifications program No
Telecommunications distribution program 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? 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
2002
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
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused
specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
1
Title III of the AT Act of 1998
A state source
Yes
12. This activity offers the following types of assistance (select all that
apply)
: No
: Yes
: No
: No
: Yes
500
50000
General device exchange
For devices we have for open-ended loan, consumers inquire about them through The AT Marketplace. Program Staff calls and verifies that the device will meet the need and arranges for a time for the consumer to pick up the device(s). At pick-up, an agreement is signed and a survey is completed by the consumer/representative, and a copy of the agreement is given, along with any device information and training.
2006
5. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
6. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
No |
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 |
Yes |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
One central location
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
http://atmp.latan.org/atmarketplace/index.php
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
is an open-ended loan program
2006
3. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
4. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate
with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
Yes |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
One central location
8. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
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 |
Consumers call or email and express their need or they have someone do it for them.
Consumers are provided with demonstration, training and Information on the device.
Note: We do not have available or make open ended loans of customized seating and positioning equipment due to safety concerns, lack of funding and storage.
For devices we have for open-ended loan, consumers inquire about them through The AT Marketplace. Program Staff calls and verifies that the device will meet the need and arranges for a time for the consumer to pick up the device(s). At pick-up, an agreement is signed and a survey is completed by the consumer/representative, and a copy of the agreement is given, along with any device information and training.
General program
2008
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b. Receive
support from the state |
c. Receive
support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
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 |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
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
A fee is assigned based on the value or type of device
Knowledgeable staff helps with a pre-loan evaluation of individual needs. Access to product support information and manuals help to ensure consumers receive the correct device. This, coupled with technical support provided by a qualified, knowledgeable staff leads to a successful loan. A support professional identified by the consumer is required to work with the consumer for more complex and/or expensive devices.
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
Device loans are also provided to act as replacement to existing devices while they are being upgraded or repaired.
We will continue to pursue a contract or MOA with the local Veteran’s Administration to provide device loans to veterans.
An existing contract with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services provides an opportunity to work with the employment sector in this program.
We had to choose one option in 16, so the choice was the most frequent. However, we also provide the other two options as needed.
General program
2006
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
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Yes |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from fixed
regional sites
In-person demonstrations that move to multiple sites
Other
Other
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
We currently have a contracts with Families Helping Families in Monroe, Goodwill Training Center in Shreveport, Affiliated Blind in Lafayette, and Lighthouse for the Blind Employment Services in New Orleans to provide demonstrations to those interested in entering or returning to the workforce.
13 and 14 Other: There is no fee for coming into either of our two demonstration centers for demonstrations. However, if it is necessary to travel to an individual’s home or a professional’s site, travel costs are charged.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
The fee is based on the length/complexity/value/type
The fee is based on the length/complexity/value/type
We anticipate conducting more training in the employment sector in the coming years. We are currently working with Louisiana Healthcare Connections, and other employers and vendors to provide training.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
A financial donation is requested
We provide technical assistance to emergency preparedness entities re AT, to career solution centers, to post secondary institutions, to various state agencies and others.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank
or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Public awareness activities are done through distribution of brochures, television media, website (www.latan.org), Facebook, Twitter, presentations, exhibits, tours, monthly e-newsletters, e-blasts, annual print newsletter, newsletter articles through collaboration with other organizations, and local newspapers.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Individual assistance is provided to AT users, people with disabilities, caregivers, professionals, and agencies and organizations who work with people with disabilities. This assistance provides the opportunity for increased access to AT through information, referrals, advocacy, and walking through the process with an individual.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of Louisiana, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of Louisiana. 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.
Louisiana GEPA (Section 427) Provision
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) will take necessary steps to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, all programs and services provided by the Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) as described in the State Plan for Assistive Technology. Specifically, DHH will ensure equitable access regardless of gender, race, national origin, color, disability or age and will implement the following activities to address potential access barriers:
1) All print materials will be available in alternative formats (e.g. braille, large print, electronic text, and audio) and available in languages other than English as needed. Materials will be developed with due consideration of cultural diversity issues along with literacy demands and other factors critical to ensuring usability by a diverse audience.
2) All meetings or events will be held in facilities that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Architectural Guidelines and communication accommodations (e.g. real time captioning, sign language interpreters, other language interpreters, etc.) will be provided as needed.
3) All web-based information will conform with Louisiana information technology access standards to ensure accessibility to a wide variety of individuals with diverse information processing needs.
4) Targeted outreach efforts to groups such as the AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, and various community organizations that represent minority constituencies and those living in rural areas will be included as part of the marketing for program and services described in the State Plan. For example, LATAN routinely conducts informational seminars about the program with groups representing seniors to encourage their participation.
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 |
91.18 |
85.71 |
94.07 |
|
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
84.62 |
96.55 |
92.68 |
100.00 |
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 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
97.22 |
100.00 |
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 |
85.71 |
92.31 |
92.94 |
50.00 |
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 |
92.86 |
95.65 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
94.44 |
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 |
96.43 |
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 |
93.33 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Mark Thomas
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Assistant Secretary
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 02/25/2015