1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: System of Technology to Achieve Results (STAR)
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://www.mn.gov/star
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
Minnesota Department of Administration
STAR Program
358 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1603
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Laurie Beyer-Kropuenske, Director Community Services
Minnesota Department of Administration
50 Sherburne Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1603
Phone: 651-201-2501
Email: Laurie.Beyer-Kropuenske@state.mn.us
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Kim Moccia
Minnesota Department of Administration
STAR Program
358 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1603
Phone: 651-201-2297
Email: Kim.Moccia@state.mn.us
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
Kim Moccia
Minnesota Department of Administration
STAR Program
358 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1603
Phone: 651-201-2297
Email: Kim.Moccia@state.mn.us
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 888-234-1267
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: star.program@state.mn.us
9. Descriptor of the agency: Other
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
STAR is a division within the Minnesota Department of Administration. The Department of Administration provides a broad range of business management, administrative and professional services and resources to state and local government agencies and to the public.
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
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.
At this time, we have 6 at-large council members (individuals with disabilities and family members). Although their terms expired January 2015, they will continue to serve until the Governor announces new appointments. Several of our current members have applied for reappointment.
10. Proposed Budget Allocations
State Financing Activities Not performed due to comparability
Device Reutilization Activities $90,001-$100,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed more than $100,000
Device Demonstration Activity more than $100,000
State Leadership Activities more than $100,000
11. For every activity for which you selected "claiming comparability" in item 10, describe the comparable activity.
The State of Minnesota through the Department of Administration has contracted with Assistive Technology of Minnesota (ATMn) (d/b/a EquipALife) to provide access to Telework and Alternative Financing. On behalf of the Department of Administration, STAR receives and reviews quarterly activity reports provided by ATMn. Allocated funds represent the initial federal grant, the match provided by the State of Minnesota, foundation grants and local resources to meet the match requirement in order to access federal funds.
12. Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
An annual budget is developed for state level, state leadership, and transition activities as required under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended.
STAR monitors actual expenses using reporting categories developed the Minnesota Department of Administration Financial Management and Reporting Division. The reporting categories are tied to specific state-level and state leadership activities (e.g. device demonstration, device loan, reutilization). Staff monitor the time they spend on specific projects and personnel costs are attributed to each reporting category based on real-time costs. The expense of goods and services are attributed to the appropriate reporting category. Expenses are monitored to determine that no more than 40% of our expenditures are spent on state leadership activities.
13. State Financing Activities Performed
Financial loan program No
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? 2
How many device loan programs do you support? 1
How many device demonstration programs do you support? 3
14. What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state
plan? 2011
General device exchange
STAR currently maintains an online device exchange site known as MNSTARTE (www.mnstarte.org). The purpose of the site is to allow Minnesotans to buy, sell, exchange and donate gently used but still servicable assistive technology. This is a consumer-to-consumer exchange site; and while STAR facilitates communication between parties it is not involved in the device exchange.
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
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused
specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: No
http://www.mnstarte.org
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
During the next three years STAR plans to review its current device exchange and determine what, if any, changes are needed to increase its use and value to Minnesotans who uses assistive technology. In the meantime, STAR will continue to promote its current exchange site MNSTARTE www.mnstarte.org through its normal communication channels including its newsletter and social media accounts. STAR will also explore the possibility of collaborating with state agencies (e.g. vocational rehabilitation, workers comp, HR divisions) to facilitate the reuse of agency acquired assistive technology.
reassigns general AT
2008
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
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Regional sites
8. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: No
: No
: 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 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Speech
Communication |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Learning,
Cognition, and Developmental |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Mobility, Seating,
and Positioning |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Daily Living |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Environmental
Adaptations |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Vehicle
Modification and Transportation |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Recreation,
Sports, and Leisure Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Computer and
Associated Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Although consumers may self-identify their need(s) for equipment, they are encouraged to consult with their doctor or other professional to ensure an appropriate match is made. Consumers contact program staff to request specific equipment (e.g. wheelchair, crutches, walker, and commode). Need for equipment may be related to illness, injury, surgery, temporary need while waiting for funding for new equipment, product trial/evaluation, and temporary need while visiting Minnesota.
Goodwill Easter Seals staff assist customers during the acquisition process; staff also maintains, cleans, and repairs equipment.
Medical Equipment Reutilization Program - Goodwill Easter Seals
is an open-ended loan program
2013
3. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
4. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate
with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
8. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
Other
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Speech
Communication |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Learning,
Cognition, and Developmental |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Mobility,
Seating, and Positioning |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Daily
Living |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Environmental
Adaptations |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Vehicle
Modification and Transportation |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Recreation,
Sports, and Leisure Equipment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Computer
and Associated Equipment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Varies depending upon the device, partner providing the service and consumer need.
After a successfully piloting an open-ended loan program in 2013, STAR continues to provide this service in collaboration with community partners. We currently have 3 partners. We plan to continue growing this program over the next three years and will be seeking additional partners.
General program
2007
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
Yes |
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 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
Varies depending upon the community partner providing the loan; however, all our community partners are expected to be consumer-responsive and, at a minimum, ensure manuals, quick start guides and checklists are included for each device loaned.
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
Program for targeted agencies or entities
STAR maintains a demonstration area (Demo Lab) at its office. The Demo Lab has an adjustable desk, sit/stand mount, computer, large screen monitor, variety of AT-related software, keyboards, and alternative access devices available for demonstration to state employees returning to work following an injury or experiencing a change in their abilities to operate a computer.
STAR coordinates the use of its demo lab with human resource staff and staff managing workers comp cases within the Department of Administration. STAR’s demonstration lab is used to increase awareness of assistive technology in the workplace including alternative computer access methods and software. The purpose is to increase the number of state employees with disabilities, as well as, assisting employees returning to work following an injury or illness who may need a job accommodation.
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
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 |
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)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from a
fixed location
In-person demonstrations from a fixed location
Nothing
Nothing
15. Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available for the
following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
N/A
General 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
Yes
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from a
fixed location
In-person demonstrations that move to multiple sites
Nothing
Nothing
15. Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available for the
following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
N/A
STAR currently has three community based partners. During this 3-year plan, we will be exploring options for increasing partnerships with community based organizations statewide.
Program for targeted agencies or entities
STAR provides assistive technology to Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development, Vocational Rehabilitation Services division for demonstrations to VRS clients during AT consideration and to VRS counselors for professional development.
2014
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
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from
fixed regional sites
In-person demonstrations 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
N/A
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
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 |
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 |
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 |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
Nothing
Nothing
STAR provides training on a wide-range of AT-related topics including overview of AT services, funding strategies, resources, and appeals process, awareness of specific types of AT (vision, hearing, etc.), features/functions of specific devices, and instruction on how to create accessible informational/instructional materials.
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
One central location
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: Yes
Nothing
Staff provides technical assistance on a wide-range of AT-related topics including (1) accessible electronic and information technology; (2) use of technology in adult foster homes and by older adults to support aging in place; (3) assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning; and, (4) emergency preparedness.
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
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
One central location
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
STAR participates in disability related agency/vendor conferences; displays information about assistive technology and STAR services at professional association (e.g. OT, PT, SLP) events; distributes a quarterly newsletter about assistive technology related topics and services; maintains a web site (www.starprogram.state.mn.us); uses social media and hosts an email distribution list (known as STAR Point) that provides Minnesotans with information about assistive technology news and events. We also collaborate with other agencies/organizations to increase awareness of assistive technology and support resources.
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
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 |
Yes |
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 |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
STAR staff responds to I&A inquiries within one business day and follows up with consumers as needed. Referrals to other agencies and/or organizations are made when appropriate.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of Minnesota, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of Minnesota. 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.
Device loan, device demonstration, reutilization, and transition services conducted by STAR and recipients of contracts issued by STAR are available to all Minnesotans, including teachers and students with disabilities, without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, citizenship status, or disability. For statistical purposes only, STAR monitors who uses various programs to identify and reach out to under-served populations.
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 |
60.46 |
52.38 |
65.78 |
88.76 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
76.34 |
63.36 |
81.95 |
98.53 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Not met |
Met |
Met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
90.94 |
100.00 |
94.71 |
95.00 |
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 |
94.78 |
87.88 |
96.65 |
100.00 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
Met |
28. Acquisition Goal Table
|
Education |
Employment |
Community Living |
a. Long-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
b. Long-term Goal Status |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
Met [d] |
c. FY 2011 Performance |
|
|
|
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
|
94.15 |
100.00 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Met |
|
g. FY 2013 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
|
100.00 |
100.00 |
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
|
j. FY 2014 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
|
100.00 |
100.00 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Laurie Beyer-Kropuenske
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Laurie Beyer-Kropuenske, Director of Community Services
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 01/28/2015