1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT)
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://www.ndipat.org
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
North Dakota Department of Human Services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
1237 W Divide, Suite 1B
Bismarck, ND 58501-1208
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Russell Cusack, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Office
1237 W Divide, Suite 1B
Bismarck, ND 58501-1208
701-328-8926 rcusack@nd.gov
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Russell Cusack, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Office
1237 W Divide, Suite 1B
Bismarck, ND 58501-1208
701-328-8926 rcusack@nd.gov
5% of FTE
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
Russell Cusack, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
State Office
1237 W Divide, Suite 1B
Bismarck, ND 58501-1208
701-328-8926 rcusack@nd.gov
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 800-474-2622
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: dhseo@nd.gov
9. Descriptor of the agency: Health and Human Services Agency
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
NA
11. Contract with an Implementing Entity? Yes
12. Name and Address of Implementing Entity:
Interagency Program for Assistive Technology
3240 15th St S, Suite B
Fargo, ND 58104-6188
13. Information about Program Director at the Implementing Entity:
Don Olson, CEO
IPAT
3240 15th St. S., Suite B
Fargo, ND 58104
701-365-4729 dolson@ndipat.org
100% of FTE
14. Information about Program Contact(s) at Implementing Entity:
Don Olson, CEO
IPAT
3240 15th St. S., Suite B
Fargo, ND 58104
701-365-4729 dolson@ndipat.org
15. Telephone at Implementing Entity for Public: 800-895-4728
16. E-mail at Implementing Entity for Public: ipatinfo@ndipat.org
17. Type of organization: Non-categorical disability organization
18. If Other was selected, identify and describe the entity:
NA
19. Describe the mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the Implementing Entity and the state:
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will control and administer the funds made available through the grant awarded to the State by contracting with the Governor designated implementing entity, Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) to carry out its responsibilities.
As Lead Agency, DHS enters into a subcontract with IPAT, the Implementing Entity. After the contract is signed each monthly reimbursement request is reviewed by category to ensure the claim is appropriate and accurate. Additionally, the DHS contracting monitoring area performs random reviews of the fiscal claims by requesting actual supporting documents for each claim selected for a given month. Programmatic oversight is accomplished by DHS completing an internal form known as a Program Monitoring Checklist after six months of the contract have passed. This form enables the DHS program oversight individual to address questions relative to contract performance. Also, at the end of each contract period DHS completes a Contract Closure Form which is issued by the DHS contract monitoring staff to ensure all terms of the contract have been met. Finally, throughout the contract period there is communication both verbal and written whereby the Implementing Entity (IPAT) shares program specific information with the Lead Agency (DHS-DVR) relative to outcomes, accomplishments, etc.
DHS will submit the application described in subsection (d) of the AT Act of 1998, as amended on behalf of the State, to ensure conformance with Federal and State accounting requirements.
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
North Dakota Protection and Advocacy
8. The advisory council includes the following number of individuals with disabilities that use assistive technology or their family members or guardians 12
9. If the Statewide AT Program does not have the composition and representation required under section 4(c)(2)(B), explain.
NA
10. Proposed Budget Allocations
State Financing Activities $10,001-$20,000
Device Reutilization Activities $10,001-$20,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed $90,001-$100,000
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.
NA
12. Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
IPAT will establish separate cost centers and codes for each State Level and State Leadership Activity. IPAT staff will track their time and expenses according to activity by keeping daily time/expense logs and coding them appropriately. Salaries, rental space, and equipment purchases will be prorated according to use and allocated to the appropriate cost center. Costs for specific printed products, such as the Equipment Loan Library brochures, and postage/shipping costs related to a specific activity, such as the AT Key Newsletter, will be allocated to the appropriate activity. General office supplies, professional resources, and administrative costs will be prorated according to the 60% State Level Activities and 40% State Leadership Activities split.
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 Yes
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? 1
14. What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state
plan? 2011
2013
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
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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
Section 4 of the AT Act of 1998, as amended
No
12. This activity offers the following types of assistance (select all that
apply)
: No
: Yes
: Yes
: No
: No
500
50000
2010
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
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 |
Yes |
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 |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
Yes |
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 |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Last Resort Fund: Pedaling for Possibilities
The Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), supports a Last Resort Fund known as Pedaling for Possibilities. This Fund is actualized through a fundraising event held in Fargo, North Dakota, for the sole purpose of raising money to purchase assistive technology (AT) devices or services for eligible individuals who apply to the Fund. One Saturday a year, teams of ten cyclists compete against each other to log the most miles and raise the most money. They do this by having each team member ride a stationary bicycle for a 25-minute interval with a five-minute break to change riders. Each cyclist seeks funding to support his or her ride prior to race day, and all funds are donated to Pedaling for Possibilities for disbursement.
The funds can be accessed by any state resident of any age representing any disability. However, only individuals with disabilities or their family members who can clearly establish a need for AT but who do not qualify for AT through other systems (Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation, or Special Education), and cannot pay for a device or services on their own can receive AT paid for through the Fund. Once an individual is determined eligible to receive AT through Pedaling for Possibilities, he or she is generally referred to IPAT’s device loan or device demonstration program, or to other qualified parties statewide for assistance in determining the appropriate AT. The Pedaling for Possibilities disbursement committee routinely checks with existing reuse programs to see if a used device is available before making a new purchase.
Once the AT has been selected, Pedaling for Possibilities works with the vendor of that AT and the funds are paid directly to that vendor, who then provides the device to the person. While no AT Act funds are used to purchase the AT devices and services, the Statewide AT Program incurs the costs of administering the Fund. Staff time is dedicated to reviewing applications, working with the vendors who provide the AT, processing all the funds, organizing race day, and following-up with the recipient once a device or services are obtained. Additional resources are used to make and disseminate promotional materials specific to Pedaling for Possibilities.
General device exchange
IPAT directly administers the North Dakota AT4all website, a free, statewide service that allows individuals to buy, sell, exchange, or give away used AT equipment through the ND AT4all website. AT4all is a website/database made available to state AT programs by Information Data Exchange Solutions and Nebraska Assistive Technology Partners. North Dakota Stakeholders (Independent Living Centers, Department of Human Services- Aging Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Public Instruction, State Developmental Center, and Private Vendors) worked together to choose the AT4all model and implement it as the tool for AT reuse in the state, for both individuals and organizations. Individuals in North Dakota having AT equipment for sale, exchange or donation, can go on the internet or call IPAT’s toll-free number to obtain the necessary information to list items.
The operating procedures for listing items on www.nd.at4all.com are:
1. Individuals wishing to list items will complete the required online forms to register to use the North Dakota AT4all website. Individuals without internet access may request a third-party user account by contacting IPAT and providing the necessary registration information.
2. To list items users will complete necessary forms and submit to www.nd.at4all.com for approval. Third-party users can contact IPAT to complete forms to be input by North Dakota AT4all staff on their behalf.
3. North Dakota AT4all will list the item for 90 days, with the ability to renew the listing.
North Dakota AT4all users are asked to remove listings, instead of allowing the item to expire for the following reasons:
• Time is expended by Individuals inquiring about unavailable items
• Necessary federal reporting data can be obtained by generating a survey for the removed item
When callers request information about items, IPAT will provide information on available equipment, but will not be responsible for the pricing, sale, or condition of the item; nor will IPAT be involved in, or responsible for any negotiations to acquire items.
The North Dakota AT4all listing is courtesy of IPAT. IPAT makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to the suitability or quality of the items posted. North Dakota AT4all items are not guaranteed by IPAT.
Used AT devices will be listed on the website by category, to include; device name, condition and asking price. In addition, the city and first name of the seller will be listed along with the preferred contact information. When an individual is looking for a used AT device, they can check online or call IPAT’s toll-free number to obtain the information they need.
Anyone in North Dakota is able to list an AT device through the North Dakota AT4all website; individuals residing outside of the state may access the website to purchase items. IPAT lists all devices that are submitted following the North Dakota AT4all procedures.
An identified barrier for people wanting to reuse AT by way of the exchange service is the cost associated with shipping the equipment from point A to point B. To eliminate this barrier, IPAT partners with CrossCountry Courier, a North Dakota owned and operated trucking company, to deliver used AT equipment to people throughout the state at a reduced rate.
The North Dakota AT4all service increases the number of individuals with disabilities who acquire AT devices. This is due to the affordability of used equipment, the lack of eligibility criteria to access the service, the ease of locating needed devices online or through the toll-free number, the availability of discounted shipping throughout the state, and the one-on-one negotiations between buyer and seller.
IPAT will coordinate the marketing of the equipment exchange service to increase statewide awareness of the program.
NA
1996
5. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
6. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate
with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
Yes |
No |
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 |
No |
No |
One central location
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
http://www.at4all.com
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
ND does not track performance outcomes for the IPAT Exchange Program due to inconsistent contact with the buyer. We do know that Community Living is the main user of this program.
reassigns general AT
2010
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
Yes
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 |
Yes |
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
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
The device is shipped via mail or other commercial delivery
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 |
Yes |
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 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Daily
Living |
No |
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 |
The consumer describes their situation and provides a copy of an audiogram if applicable.
Telephone, on-line and on-site support is made available to the consumer.
IPAT receives used telephone equipment from past recipients of the ND Telecommunications Equipment Distribution program. These phones and accessories are recycled by swapping out broken parts and cleaning thoroughly. All working equipment is entered into a database.
The recycled equipment is available to North Dakota state residents at no charge with the exception of shipping where applicable.
This telephone equipment is provided as-is and will not be maintained by IPAT.
To obtain a recycled phone, the consumer contacts IPAT via the Toll Free phone number or through email. Before the equipment is shipped or picked up, the consumer is required to sign a loan form, complete outcomes/satisfaction surveys, and pay for shipping where applicable.
is an open-ended loan program
1995
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
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
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 |
Yes |
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
Nothing
Nothing
The device is shipped via mail or other commercial delivery
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 |
Consumer contacts IPAT, describes their situation and needs and an on staff AT Specialist matches the available equipment to the individual.
Equipment is provided "as is". However some technical support is provided via phone, on-line and/or on-site.
IPAT provides open ended loans of working, used equipment. When used devices in the IPAT Equipment Loan library and Demo Center are no longer manufactured or they have been replaced by an updated version, they are moved to the Open Ended Equipment Loan Program. This equipment is available to North Dakota state residents of all ages with disabilities and/or those family members and professionals that work with them.
Open Ended equipment may be checked out for as long as needed, at no cost to the consumer with the -exception of shipping if needed.
A list of the equipment in this program is available on the IPAT website and is provided in print and other alternative formats on request. Announcements of new equipment additions are made in the IPAT newsletter, website, and Facebook.
This equipment is provided as-is and will not be maintained by IPAT.
The existing Equipment Loan Library database (described below) provides tracking information for these equipment loans.
To obtain an open ended loan, the consumer contacts IPAT via the Toll Free phone number or through email. Before the equipment is shipped or picked up, the consumer is required to sign a loan form, complete outcomes/satisfaction surveys, and pay for shipping where applicable.
General program
NA
NA
NA
1994
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
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 |
Yes |
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
A fee on a variable or sliding scale
A fee is assigned based on the value or type of device
14. IPAT operates a statewide short-term AT equipment loan program known as the IPAT Equipment Loan Library (ELL). IPAT engages in a number of processes and has established numerous supports that ensure successful loans across the inquiry, acquisition and use, and post loan stages. These processes and supports are described below.
IPATs ELL is administered and directly operated by IPAT staff. Requests for device loans are channeled through the primary point-of-contact, the loan librarian (IPATs Administrative Assistant), who has immediate access to IPAT AT Coordinators for technical support. Information about the ELL service may be obtained and particular inquiries about device loans may be made by using the toll-free telephone number, fax number, direct email address, or website link. If an inquiry is made about a device not in the ELL inventory, the individual making the inquiry will be referred to an appropriate vendor or another resource.
The ELL is available to state residents of all ages with disabilities and/or those family members and professionals that work with them. The ELL loans a wide range of devices (i.e. augmentative communication, telecommunication, computer access, educational accommodations, vision aids, and environmental control). By making AT devices available for short-term loan, the ELL meets the on-going need for equipment exploration, trial-use (try before you buy), equipment availability for AT assessments by clinicians and educators statewide, access to devices for individuals whose own devices are in for repair or not working, and AT funding justification documentation.
A small fee is charged for equipment borrowed from the ELL, the rates being based upon the value of the device. IPAT employs a sliding fee schedule for the rental of ELL equipment for individuals with disabilities not covered by an agency; this eliminates denying a person access to equipment due to their inability to pay. Although shipping costs are assessed to the borrower, these can be waived for a borrower (e.g., if delivery can be arranged through on-site pick-up and return.)
The IPAT ELL device loan period is set at six-weeks from the date of shipping or pick-up. That loan period may be extended based on individual circumstances and the absence of anyone else on the wait list for the particular item out on loan.
To accommodate IPATs employing a first come first serve approach to loans, a wait list process has been put into practice to ensure a consumers ready access to any particular (high-demand) device.
IPAT is in the process of integrating its ELL inventory with the aforementioned NDAT4All program described in the reutilization section of this plan. Once implemented, IPAT’s inventory of devices will be accessible to consumers and providers via the NDAT4ALL internet portal. IPAT is working closely with the developers of the AT4ALL product and its other state partners to add functionality that IPAT considers important when reporting data to policy makers and stakeholders (state legislators, for example). IPAT feels this will also create efficiencies for staff whose job roles consist of both lending and device reuse activities. IPAT has become increasingly confident that the data reporting mechanisms built into the AT4ALL product are sufficient to meet federal reporting requirements.
Prior to the time a loan recipient receives their device(s), it is checked to ensure it is fully operational and has suitable manual/user instructions. At the time of delivery or receipt, the loan recipient is given a brief overview of the devices operation and given contact information should further, additional support be needed. This support may be provided on-site, via telephone, or video-conference.
To complete the device loan activity cycle, a consumer satisfaction survey is completed upon return of the loan device. Specific questions on the device condition, purpose of the loan, decision making, and overall service satisfaction are recorded on a specific form (either directly by the consumer or on their behalf). Feedback from this survey process is then used to further drive improvements in service delivery.
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
General program
NA
NA
NA
1997
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
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 |
Yes |
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)
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from
fixed regional sites
Virtual demonstrations via technology
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 now offers a showroom area called the "Home First Showroom” which deploys a myriad of devices in homelike settings (kitchen, living room, bedroom, dining room, etc.) where people can see and experience AT in typical places. The experience can be guided by staff if the consumer has specific requests, or self-guided using the Home First iPad app (search NDiPat on the Apple App Store). All of the displayed devices are available through IPAT’s equipment lending program.
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
Yes
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 |
Yes |
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 |
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 |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
A fee on a variable or sliding scale
A flat fee
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
Yes
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 |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
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
Yes
No
Yes
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 |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
IPAT will provide the following public awareness activities:
Conferences and Expos - IPAT will have a booth at 12-15 conferences/expos every year. The conference attendees will be individuals with disabilities and professionals representing aging, education, transition, employment, health care, and other assistive technology service sectors. The booth will feature information about IPAT programs and general information about AT. The types of devices/information displayed will be customized to meet the needs of each audience.
Blogs-IPAT staff develop and publish blog posts to the IPAT website on a bi-weekly basis. Although the content of the blog posts includes some materials that were previously featured in the now discontinued print newsletter, the AT Key, the site now provides consumers with richer content regarding devices and services, as well as resources for further reading. IPAT staff meet monthly to map out a blog schedule to include a variety of topic areas. The posts are also used to bring attention to upcoming events or other breaking news that would be of interest to AT consumers. The posts are categorized and archived for easy future access.
Social Media – IPAT will employ various social media avenues to increase awareness of existing programs and provide assistive technology expertise on a regular, interactive basis. Facebook, Twitter and blogs will be used to build relationships with agencies, individuals with disabilities, and other interested parties that could benefit from the use of AT.
Website - The IPAT website will feature information about the four major State Activities of the AT Act. It will also include information on IPAT products, AT laws and regulations, and links to national AT resources. In addition, the website will provide a direct link to IPAT staff for website visitors to access further information, request training or products, or request specific assistance with any of IPAT’s activities.
Publications - IPAT will continue to develop and disseminate AT publications covering a wide range of topics for individuals with disabilities, their family members, professionals in the field of disability and other interested parties. IPAT will provide publication materials at their demonstration sites, on IPAT’s website, at conferences/expos and through the mail.
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
Yes
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 |
Yes |
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
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
IPAT has two regional sites, all of which have a toll free number. A consumer can call any of the sites and speak to a staff member or leave a voice mail. If the staff member receiving the call is not able to answer the request, they will transfer the call or refer the individual to the appropriate person on staff, regardless of the region. All regional offices work closely together. E-mail requests can be sent to a specific staff member or go to a general account. Those in the general account are routed to the staff member with the appropriate expertise. IPAT responds to inquiries within one business day. IPAT staff provides information specific to AT benefits, appropriateness, costs, resources, devices, services and regulations. Information is provided via the phone, electronically, in person, or sent via mail to the caller.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of North Dakota, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of North Dakota. 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 Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT),will take all the necessary steps to ensure that all partners and subcontractors will comply with the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), section 427. IPAT will ensure that all people have equal access to and equitable participation in their programs and services. They will not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, national origin, color, disability or age. All programs and materials will be developed so that children and adults with disabilities and those with diverse backgrounds will be able to successfully and fully participate. For example:
1. IPAT will systematically reach out to people in remote rural areas in the design of program activities and information dissemination to ensure that barriers to equitable participation resulting from geographic isolation are overcome, by utilizing existing technology such as video conferencing available in most schools and small rural hospitals.
2. IPAT programs will be held in physically accessible locations. In addition, IPAT will ensure that if someone needs accommodations such as sign language interpreters or closed captioning to effectively participate they will be provided.
3. IPAT will ensure that websites are accessible and meet the North Dakota State accessibility standard.
4. IPAT will make all training materials and other informational materials available in alternative formats upon request, such as audio, large print, and Braille.
5. IPAT will adhere to Section 508 standards in all aspects of the program to include accessible website and telecommunications.
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 |
98.61 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
98.18 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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 |
98.47 |
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 |
94.12 |
97.37 |
97.45 |
91.67 |
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 |
100.00 |
|
69.07 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
81.36 |
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 |
95.77 |
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 |
86.96 |
90.09 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency See 'Official Certification' below
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Director of Vocational Rehabilitation
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 02/24/2015