1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: DakotaLink
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://dakotalink.tie.net
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
South Dakota Department of Human Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services
E. Hwy. 34, Hillsview Plaza
C/O 500 E. Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Gloria Pearson, Secretary of Human Services
Department of Human Services
3800 E. Hwy 34, Hillsview Plaza
C/O 500 E. Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070
(605)773-5990
Gloria.Pearson@state.sd.us
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Eric Weiss, Program Director
Department of Human Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services
3800 E. Hwy 34, Hillsview Plaza
C/O 500 E. Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070
(605)773-4644 eric.weiss@state.sd.us
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
Steve Stewart, Rehabilitation Engineer
Department of Human Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services
3800 E. Hwy 34, Hillsview Properties Plaza
C/O 500 E. Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070
(605) 773-5485 steve.stewart@state.sd.us
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 800-265-9684
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: infodhs@state.sd.us
9. Descriptor of the agency: General or Combined Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
11. Contract with an Implementing Entity? Yes
12. Name and Address of Implementing Entity:
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
DakotaLink
P.O. Box 218
Sturgis, South Dakota 57785-0218
13. Information about Program Director at the Implementing Entity:
Dr. Joe Hauge, Deputy Director
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
DakotaLink
P.O. Box 218
Sturgis, South Dakota 57785-0218
(605)347-4467 jhauge@bhssc.tie.net
14. Information about Program Contact(s) at Implementing Entity:
David Scherer, Program Coordinator
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
DakotaLink
P.O. Box 218
Sturgis, South Dakota 57785-0218
(605)347-4467 ext. 218 dscherer@dakotalink.net
15. Telephone at Implementing Entity for Public: 800-645-0673
16. E-mail at Implementing Entity for Public: atinfo@dakotalink.net
17. Type of organization: Non-categorical disability 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:
The Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Human Services has directed the Division of Rehabilitation Services to oversee the activities conducted by the Implementing Entity in meeting the requirements of the Assistive Technology Act of 2004. To ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the Implementing Entity and the State, the Division of Rehabilitation Services prepares an annual grant agreement that specifically identifies the responsibilities of both the Lead Agency and the Implementing Agency. The implementing agency in coordination with the State prepares an annual budget specific to this grant agreement and the requirements of the Assistive Technology Act of 2004. This contract and budget are monitored by the designated Rehabilitation Engineer in the Division of Rehabilitation Services, who acts as the primary liaison for the Lead Agency with the Implementing Agency. The Implementing Entity submits a request for release of funds on a monthly basis which is monitored and reviewed by the Division Liaison. The State is represented by the Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Director of the Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Director of the office of Special Education on the Advisory Council for the South Dakota Technology Related Services Project, DakotaLink.
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)); 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.
10. Proposed Budget Allocations
State Financing Activities $20,001-$30,000
Device Reutilization Activities $50,001-$60,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed $50,001-$60,000
Device Demonstration Activity more than $100,000
State Leadership Activities more than $100,000
11. For every activity for which you selected "claiming comparability" in item 10, describe the comparable activity.
12. Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
In order to ensure coordination of activities required by the Assistive Technology Act and the agreement between the Lead Agency and the Implementing Entity, a monthly invoice is submitted to the State with all expenditures identified by State Level, State Leadership, and Transition activities. In addition to the budget allocations reflected in monthly requests for fund reimbursement, project staff track time allocated to specific activities on individual monthly timesheets.
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 Yes
Other Activities Performed
How many device exchange programs do you support? 1
How many device reassignment programs do you support? 0
How many device loan programs do you support? 2
How many device demonstration programs do you support? 1
14. What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state
plan? 2011
2008
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
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 |
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 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
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
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
DakotaLink administers a long term income based lease program for individuals who are visually impaired. This activity was initially established with funds from the South Dakota Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired. As additional funds for expansion are identified and acquired, additional forms of AT will be made available within the leasing program. These expanded services will be for individuals who are unable to obtain needed AT through any other source and considered a fund of last resort.
General device exchange
DakotaLink provides the citizens of South Dakota a web based device exchange system called SDAT4ALL. This exchange service provides a platform to purchase, sell, or donate Assistive Technology devices. Individuals may also borrow devices listed as available for loan to try an item before committing to making a purchase. Individuals may also request a demonstration of a wide variety of Assistive Technology devices to assist in making informed decisions.
Developed by the State of Nebraska this exchange system is shared collaboratively with participating states through a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the responsibilities and rights of all participating states including cost shares for administering and upgrading the central server site. This Memorandum of Understanding is reviewed annually and changes made upon majority vote of the participating member States.
2007
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).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
https://www.sd.at4all.com
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
Most Assistive Technology device loan requests come from disability service professionals seeking devices for individuals they are working with who have specific needs. Individuals requesting device loans are encouraged to involve professionals working with them in the loan process, and utilize the knowledge of those professionals to assist in the proper use and evaluation of the AT device. DakotaLink staff use a pre-loan screening process to ensure that the device being sought for loan is appropriate and familiar to the consumer. Individuals are encouraged to come to one of the regional centers to receive a device demonstration if they are unfamiliar with the device they wish to borrow.
General program
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
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate
with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
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 |
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
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
Most Assistive Technology device loan requests come from disability service professionals seeking devices for individuals they are working with who have specific needs. Individuals requesting device loans are encouraged to involve professionals working with them in the loan process, and utilize the knowledge of those professionals to assist in the proper use and evaluation of the AT device. DakotaLink staff use a pre-loan screening process to ensure that the device being sought for loan is appropriate and familiar to the consumer. Individuals are encouraged to come to one of the regional centers to receive a device demonstration if they are unfamiliar with the device they wish to borrow.
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
DakotaLink uses a number of methods to ensure consumers get the device they request and need. Devices may be sent by mail or shipped by common carrier. By policy, DakotaLink pays the cost of shipping or mailing to the individual and the individual is required to pay the costs to return the device back to the program. Individuals may also pick up a device at one of the four demonstration centers or the device may be delivered to a consumer by a staff member should circumstances warrant.
Program for targeted agencies or entities
DakotaLink administers and manages a device loan program for public schools throughout the State. Assistive Technology devices, including hardware and software specifically related to education, are available to all public school personnel for use to determine the most appropriate AT for their students. This device loan program allows educators to try devices before committing to purchase, to use a device during the repair of a previously acquired device, or to make an assessment of need.
2005
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
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 |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
Regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
DakotaLink staff consults with the educator requesting a loan to ensure the device is appropriate for their circumstances. Additional demonstration, training, and consultation is available from DakotaLink to ensure a device is appropriate and/or properly used.
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
Devices may be delivered by staff if the teacher is unfamiliar with the item and requests a demonstration or training in the use and functionality of the device.
General program
1992
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
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 |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Regional sites
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: 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
Both staff and space
Demonstrations are available by appointment at any of DakotaLink’s four regional demonstration centers. Demonstrations may also be conducted through prior arrangement at any site agreed to by a consumer, family member, or professional requesting a device demonstration.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
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 |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
Nothing
Nothing
DakotaLink provides training to individuals as well as professionals in education, employment, and community living. Training opportunities vary annually on a wide range of Assistive Technology devices and specific training is available upon request.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
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 |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Technical assistance is provided to any public or private entity seeking information and guidance regarding the use of Assistive Technology Devices or providing Assistive Technology Services.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
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 |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
DakotaLink conducts public awareness activities utilizing electronic listservs, newsletters, and print materials. Staff members make presentations on Assistive Technology devices and services at events targeted to individuals with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals that serve them. Awareness activities also target various consumers, family members, and advocacy groups interested in Assistive Technology devices and services.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
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 |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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
DakotaLink maintains a state wide toll free telephone line, website and four demonstration centers to provide information and assistance to individuals in need of Assistive Technology devices and services. DakotaLink’s demonstration centers are strategically located in communities within a hundred miles radius of 85% of the state’s population in order to maximize access for the majority of South Dakota citizens. Informational articles are submitted for publication in disability support group newsletters and item specific updates for a variety of listserv web connections sponsored by education, employment, and community living agencies in South Dakota.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of South Dakota, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of South 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.
We 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. For individuals who do not speak or understand English, we utilize the AT&T Language line. This service has operators available to translate information over the telephone.
2 Literacy levels will be considered. For those individuals who cannot read, or have limited reading skills, we have the ability to put the information on audiotape, use captioning services and have materials prepared in Braille for individuals who are blind.
3. We systemically reach out to people in rural areas, particularly those living within the nine Native American reservations located within South Dakota.
4. We make sure all materials and services are developed and provided based on cultural needs of the people with whom we work.
5. Our programs will be held in physically accessible locations. In addition, we will ensure that if someone needs accommodations or auxiliary aides/services, they will be provided.
6. We will ensure that web sites are accessible and meet the South Dakota Bureau of Information & Technology standards.
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 |
98.57 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
99.54 |
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 |
99.66 |
100.00 |
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 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
d. FY 2012 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
g. FY 2013 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
j. FY 2014 Short-term Goal |
75.00 |
75.00 |
75.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
l. FY 2014 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
29. Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Gloria Pearson
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Secretary- South Dakota Department of Human Services
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 02/23/2015