1. Name Given to Statewide AT Program: Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
2. Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program: http://watap.org
3. Name and Address of Lead Agency
University of Washington
Center for Technology and Disability Studies
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
4. Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
Lynette F. Arias, Director of Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored Programs
UW Office of Sponsored Programs
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Box 359472
Seattle, WA 98195-9472
(206) 543-4043 osp@u.washington.edu
5. Information about Program Director at Lead Agency:
Alan Knue, WATAP Director
University of Washington
Center for Technology and Disability Studies
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
206-685-6836 aknue@uw.edu
50%
6. Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency:
Kurt Johnson, Ph.D., CTDS Director
University of Washington
Center for Technology and Disability Studies
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
206-685-4181 kjohnson@uw.edu
5% FTE
Samantha Murphy, Program Specialist
University of Washington
Center for Technology and Disability Studies
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
206-685-4181 smurphy3@uw.edu
75% FTE
7. Telephone at Lead Agency for Public: 800-214-8731
8. E-mail at Lead Agency for Public: watap@uw.edu
9. Descriptor of the agency: University
10. If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency:
11. Contract with an Implementing Entity? No
12. Name and Address of Implementing Entity:
13. Information about Program Director at the Implementing Entity:
14. Information about Program Contact(s) at Implementing Entity:
15. Telephone at Implementing Entity for Public:
16. E-mail at Implementing Entity for Public:
17. Type of organization:
18. If Other was selected, identify and describe the entity:
19. Describe the mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the Implementing Entity and the state:
20. Is the Lead Agency named new or different Lead Agency? No
21. Explain why the Lead Agency previously designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency:
22. Explain why the Lead Agency newly designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency:
23. Is the Implementing Entity named in this State Plan a new or different Implementing Entity from the one designated by the Governor in your previous State Plan? n/a
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); No
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.
The State of Washington Workforce Training and education Coordination Board is unable to provide a representation to any outside councils at this time due to budgeting and staff restrictions. WATAP has a letter from the Executive Director of Workforce Board to this effect. The ED has also offered to be available to WATAP to provide input on discrete projects that would benefit from a Workforce Board perspective.
10. Proposed Budget Allocations
State Financing Activities $40,001-$50,000
Device Reutilization Activities $40,001-$50,000
Device Loan Activity Proposed more than $100,000
Device Demonstration Activity more than $100,000
State Leadership Activities more than $100,000
11. For every activity for which you selected "claiming comparability" in item 10, describe the comparable activity.
N/A
12. Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
All departments and units of the University of Washington use the web-based system MyFinancial.desktop to record, review, and reconcile income and expenditures. An elaborate coding system has been developed to enable detailed accounting by "business unit" and type of expenditure. WATAP Director initially sets an annual budget that will spend at least 60% of the award on State Level Activities and at least 5% of the 40% of the award for the State Leadership budget on training and technical assistance activities that have a transition focus. The director utilizes information from MyFinancial desktop to record expenditures in Excel spreadsheets assigning expenditures as appropriate to State Level and State Leadership Activities each funding year. The spreadsheets have validations built in to monitor the expenditures to ensure that WATAP is in compliance with the percentages and budget amounts as per the State Plan. WATAP Project Management will minimally monitor expenditures on a bi-weekly basis.
13. State Financing Activities Performed
Financial loan program Yes
Access to telework loan fund Yes
Cooperative buying program No
Financing for home modifications program No
Telecommunications distribution program Yes
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? 2
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
2001
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused
specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
564,022
Title III of the AT Act of 1998
Interest and investments from the original source of capital
Yes
12. This activity offers the following types of assistance (select all that
apply)
: Yes
: No
: Yes
: No
: No
250
25000
WATAP provides financial support to the Washington Access Fund for the purposes of the management and operation of its Assistive Technology Financial Loan program. This program provides loans up to $25,000 at the low interest rate of 5.0%. Loan terms can range up to 5 years depending on the expected life of the assistive technology purchased and the borrower’s budget. Washington residents of all ages with disabilities of all types, including seniors with age-related functional limitations, are eligible for participating in this loan program.
2014
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
Yes
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 |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
WATAP uses a portion of its federal dollars to supplement funds received through Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) as funded through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to administer the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) in Washington state.
The NDBEDP will ensure that low-income individuals who have combined hearing and vision loss can access telephone, advanced communications and information services. This program was mandated by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), which authorizes the FCC to provide funding for local programs to distribute equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind (who have hearing loss and vision loss).
To be eligible for the program, a Washington resident must complete an application that documents that s/he:
(1) Has combined vision and hearing loss to be considered "deaf-blind" as that term is defined by the Helen Keller National Center Act. A practicing professional who has direct knowledge of the applicant’s vision and hearing loss must verify that they meet the definition of deaf-blind.
(2) Has a household income that does not exceed 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). Applicants who are enrolled in federal subsidy programs with income thresholds lower than 400 percent of the FPG are automatically deemed income eligible for the program. Applicants who are not enrolled in a qualifying federal low-income program must be deemed eligible by review of documentation of their income.
Key administrative tasks to be performed by WATAP staff and/or consultants and contractors funded through this activity are as follows:
(1) Establish and maintain sub-contractor agreements for the purposes of conducting in-depth evaluation of client needs to match appropriate technologies and/or training on technologies to clients as deemed appropriate by WATAP for both NDBEDP and DBC Client Services.
(2) Conduct in-take and initial assessment of client’s current skills and experience with technology including device usage history.
(3) Conduct in-depth client evaluation, or refer when appropriate to qualified sub-contractor, to assess skills and to match and make recommendations for technology and equipment for the purposes of telecommunication access.
(4) Provide a short term loan of appropriate technologies and equipment to clients to make an informed decision as to whether the device will work for them to meet their telecommunication access goals and to ensure the equipment is a good fit before the equipment is purchased. WATAP will arrange for, insure, and ship all devices as necessary. Devices will also be maintained and updated as necessary.
(5) Purchase the technologies that have been vetted as being the best match for the client’s skill level and telecommunication access goals.
(6) Provide or make referral to appropriate sub-contractor for training on the equipment to ensure that client’s telecommunication access goals will be met.
(7) Collect required data elements and provide data to ODHH for reporting to the FCC according to established policies and procedures.
(8) Provide appropriate reports and documentation to ODHH to support reimbursement for services provided.
(9) Conduct follow-up assessment/evaluation and client satisfaction surveys to ensure equipment is effectively being used by the client and to improve program procedures and service delivery.
2008
2. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
3. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support
(choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or
Activity |
a. You provide
support |
b. Receive support
from the state |
c. Receive support
from these private entities |
d. Collaborate
with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for
Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other
financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied
health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living
Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of
Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that
primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and
Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
7. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
WATAP provides financial support to the Washington Access Fund to administer the Assistive Technology Individual Development Account (IDA) Program. IDAs are matched savings accounts established to help low-income households purchase important assets. Every dollar a person saves is matched by one dollar. The pilot program was launched in 2008 in collaboration with United Way of King County and with funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce under the state’s innovative IDA legislation. Further funds have been provided by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation as part of the Washington Access Fund’s Asset Building Demonstration Project. Through this IDA program, low-income individuals with disabilities and their families can save up to $4,000 and receive an equal amount in matching funds to help pay for assistive technologies needed for any purpose including independent living, education, employment, recreation, health and safety, and family and community life. In addition to saving consistently for at least six months, participants must take training on financial management and assistive technology selection and financing.
To be eligible, an applicant must demonstrate that they (1) are a Washington state resident with a disability and/or caring for a child or other family member with a disability; (2) have a household income at the start of the savings program equal to or less than 80% of the county median income, adjusted for household size; (3) have household net assets at the time of application must be at or below $20,000; (4) are at least 15 years old if applying as the person opening the IDA; and (5) the technology to be purchased qualifies as "assistive technology".
General device exchange
In 2014 WATAP switched from using AT4All to begin using NATADS—Assistive Technology Classifieds, an online database for the exchange, sale, and donation of assistive technology devices, for device exchange. The purpose of this electronic marketplace is to link a person or an agency that has an assistive technology device that they no longer need with someone who can use it to increase their independence, quality of life or level of participation in work, school, or community living. AT Exchange programs are well received by consumers and professionals although participation levels have historically been minimal. Based on recommendations from our Advisory Council, WATAP will reach out to employment, community living, education and general disability focused agencies to encourage to use of AT Classifieds to support their services and better serve their clients. WATAP understands that it may be difficult to collect the data associated with this activity, but felt it was filling a need in the community and was important to offer the service regardless.
N/A
2010
5. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
6. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b. Receive
support from the state |
c. Receive
support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
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 |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
10. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
: No
https://www.myatprogram.org/Default.aspx
the transaction is direct consumer-to-consumer
Nothing
reassigns general AT
2012
3. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
4. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
8. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
A financial donation is requested
A financial donation is requested
The consumer picks up the device at a designated site
Type of
device |
Based on
consumer choice and/or request |
A
professional recommendation is required |
Qualified
program staff match it to the consumer |
Qualified
consultants and/or volunteers match it to the consumer |
The
device is provided through a qualified third-party |
Not
applicable - this type of device is not made available |
Vision |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Hearing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Speech
Communication |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Learning,
Cognition, and Developmental |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Mobility,
Seating, and Positioning |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Daily
Living |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Environmental
Adaptations |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Vehicle
Modification and Transportation |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Recreation,
Sports, and Leisure Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Computer
and Associated Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Both contractors mentioned in Question 15 have appropriate means and procedures in place to evaluate the need of consumers. The minimal requirements the consumer must meet are: (1) reside in Washington state; (2) have a demonstrated need for the AT, as prescribed by a professional, or other qualified person describing the applicant’s need and qualification for the device; (3) need AT in order to participate in employment, education or community living; and (4) have access to resources and supports for setup and training with the technology.
Both Bridge Disability Ministries Meyer Mobility Center and the Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center (HSDC) have the means for evaluating and matching individuals with devices to ensure that appropriate devices are provided that address and meet consumer’s needs. Specifically, Bridge works with qualified medical professionals who recommend the equipment needed and are available for consultation to help match and fit an individual’s needs. Similarly, HSDC employs audiologists and medical technicians to provide comprehensive audiological diagnostic evaluations, and hearing aid assessments, fitting, dispensing, service and repair.
WATAP has negotiated contracts with 2 organizations to increase the capacity of existing device reuse programs which already accept donated AT devices for refurbishment, reassignment, and/or redistribution to children and adults with disabilities in Washington State.
WATAP provides funds to Bridge Disability Ministries - Meyer Mobility Center to increase the capacity and contribute to the sustainability of their durable medical equipment (DME) reuse program. The mobility center has been serving the Washington disability community for over 25 years, and continues to be an indispensable asset providing free DME to those of low income or without sufficient resources to meet their need.
WATAP contracts with the Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center (HSDC) to support their hearing aid reuse program, which provides free refurbished hearing aids to patients who are unable to afford both the initial and incidental costs associated with hearing aids. HSDC serves people of all ages with a holistic approach within a professional environment, providing comprehensive audiological diagnostic evaluations, and hearing aid assessments, fitting, dispensing, service and repair to provide effective communication. Effective communication is requisite to forming and maintaining healthy bonds with children, family, and community, as well as for succeeding in academics, maintaining employment, leading a productive independent life, avoiding isolation, and sharing critical information, and for those with hearing loss, hearing aids are critical component in meeting this need. Over 50% of HSDC’s clients are often low-income families or individuals and HSDC is the only community resource that serves these low-income families or individuals needing hearing assistance. Through funding provided by WATAP, HSDC will be able to increase their capacity for aiding a projected 20% more patients with hearing assistance by providing refurbished hearing aids and other necessary services including fitting of hearing aids, follow-up appointments for adjustments, counseling, and orientation to the technology, custom earmolds to accompany the hearing aids as needed, and free hearing evaluations for those with no means to pay.
is an open-ended loan program
2003
3. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
4. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
8. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
An annual fee or similar regular payment arrangement
An annual fee or similar regular payment arrangement
The device is delivered to the consumer by staff
Type of
device |
Based
on consumer choice and/or request |
A
professional recommendation is required |
Qualified
program staff match it to the consumer |
Qualified
consultants and/or volunteers match it to the consumer |
The
device is provided through a qualified third-party |
Not
applicable - this type of device is not made available |
Vision |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Speech
Communication |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Learning,
Cognition, and Developmental |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Mobility,
Seating, and Positioning |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Daily
Living |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Environmental
Adaptations |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Vehicle
Modification and Transportation |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Recreation,
Sports, and Leisure Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Computer
and Associated Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
WATAP supports the administration of the WA Access Fund’s CCTV Open-ended Lease Program operated in collaboration with the Department of Services for the Blind and charitable foundations. A limited number of "closed circuit TV magnifiers" (CCTV’s) are available for long-term lease to Washington citizens of all ages with vision loss. These devices provide the magnification that many people with significant vision loss need to read, write, work, study for school, monitor their health (e.g., read prescriptions and blood sugar monitors) and/or pursue hobbies and are often necessary as stop gap measures when vision is changing due to aging, illness, or other medical reasons. Fees range from $25 to $35 per month and can be negotiated for individuals with very low incomes.
General program
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006
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
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or
other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
Yes |
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 |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
A fee is assigned based on the value or type of device
A fee is assigned based on the value or type of device
WATAP often initiates a device loan through a device demonstration; in these cases, WATAP staff ensures that the consumer has appropriate supports for setting up and maintaining the device during the loan. If the device requires technical support, this can be provided by WATAP staff or by an appropriate local service provider. Some devices available for loan may require specialized support for their use, therefore, the person requesting the loan will be asked to identify who recommended the device and who will provide support during the loan period. Support persons may include centers for independent living staff, vocational rehabilitation counselors, teachers, OTs, PTs, Home Health staff, etc.
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
WATAP operates the AT Device Lending Library in collaboration with the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine AT program. WATAP maintains a current inventory of AT devices for short-term loan that support employment, education, community living, and the information technology needs of individuals with sensory, physical and cognitive disabilities. The devices support specific activities such as: daily living, communication, computer access, literacy, and recreation. WATAP accepts applications for AT device loans from a person with a disability, family members, advocates, or service providers (e.g. therapist, teacher, rehabilitation counselor). WATAP will not deny a loan based on the age, race, type of disability, income, or location in the state of the borrower. However a loan may be denied if the borrower does not have sufficient knowledge or resources to support the device. If a device is currently in stock, WATAP staff will ship that device to any location within the state. If the device is not in stock, the borrower will be put on a waiting list. If an individual requests a device that WATAP does not have in its inventory, the individual will be referred to appropriate resources if available. WATAP charges a sliding scale fee based on the initial cost as well as maintenance and insurance costs for the device. The fees allow WATAP to sustain the AT Device Lending Program and insure, maintain, and update the inventory as needed. In consultation with the Advisory Council, WATAP has set policies regarding the number of devices that can be borrowed by an individual at one time, the length of the loan period, and the fee scale. WATAP updates and expands the inventory of devices offered based on input from borrowers, consultation with the Advisory Council, and negotiations with local vendors.
WATAP does not include durable medical equipment (DME) in the loan inventory because of the prohibitive costs and manpower needs associated with purchasing, storing, shipping, maintaining, insuring, and retrieval of this technology. WATAP has identified vendors and other resources who can loan DME.
Through as interagency agreement, WATAP supports a Device Lending program offered by the State of Washington’s Special Education Technology Center (SETC) by purchasing and maintaining devices SETC has identified as pertinent to the population they serve. SETC reimburses to WATAP the loan fee for school districts referred from that program.
Through an interagency agreements, WATAP supports AT services within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), and Harborview Medical Center with device lending. The agencies provide funds to support the loan fees for device loans by agency counselors and providers, as well as, clients. Additionally, WATAP manages a small collection of devices for DVR targeted for use in employment settings and secondary education settings.
Program for targeted consumers
WATAP and the Timberland Regional Library System partner to offer library patrons within the 5 counties Timberland covers the opportunity to try AT from a small collection of assistive devices to help with a variety of daily tasks. These devices are organized into categories of dressing, kitchen tasks, household management, reading and writing, leisure, communication, and computer access and are available to check out at the library branches and using the online Timberland Regional Library System Catalog. Devices are delivered to a local library branch for pick up. The purpose of this small collection is to offer the consumer a selection of devices that are available to stimulate decision making, but is not meant to be comprehensive. The program reaches individuals who commonly do not self identify as having a disability.
N/A
N/A
2011
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
No
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization
or Activity |
a. You
provide support |
b.
Receive support from the state |
c.
Receive support from these private entities |
d.
Collaborate with |
AgrAbility
Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance
for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank
or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community
Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter
Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health,
allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent
Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution
of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical
disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization
focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection
and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Nothing
Nothing
This program offers devices that are relatively straight forward to use and simple to operate. All devices come with instructions provided by the vendor and with WATAP contact information for technical support if needed.
15. Devices in the loan pool also are made available for the
following (choose all that apply)
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
The consumer picks up the device at a designated site
This relatively low cost activity has the great potential to reach very rural portions in Washington State as well as underserved populations especially aging consumers. However, significant challenges remain in collecting performance data from this activity, which hinders further expansion of this program. WATAP is working with Timberland on finding solutions to increase data survey response returns before looking into collaborating with other regional library systems.
General program
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006
6. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
7. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who are
blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
One central location
11. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
In-person demonstrations from a
fixed location
In-person demonstrations that move to multiple sites
Nothing
Nothing
15. Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available for
the following (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
Both staff and space
WATAP provides AT device demonstrations in the following ways: (1) AT Device Demonstration Centers at our central location in Seattle, and through the AT program at the UW Medical center; (2) hands-on activities and labs offered at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; and (3) traveling AT device demonstration lab.
WATAP staff provide guidance and consultation to individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals to assist them in making informed decisions about the selection and use of AT devices and services. Program services are available by appointment during week days. Individuals who visit an AT Demonstration Center are given an opportunity for hands-on trial of the available AT devices that they feel would assist them in employment, education, community living or to meet their information technology and telecommunications needs. Individuals can then borrow devices through the WATAP device Loan Program to assist them in making an informed decision. If necessary, WATAP staff assist individuals to identify possible funding sources for the AT devices they have chosen, including referral to WA Access Fund to learn about the Assistive Technology Loan and Telework programs.
All of the devices available in the AT Demonstration and Lending Library are also made available for hands-on demonstration and trial on a regular basis at community events, conferences and in other settings. At these events, WATAP staff will schedule time for individualized consultation and guided exploration of the devices in order to assist the individual in making an informed decision about the selection and use of AT devices and services, and to identify possible next steps in the process in order for the individual to obtain those devices and services. Some of these individuals will borrow devices from the AT Device Loan program as a direct result of their participation in the demonstrations.
WATAP will create a schedule to travel to communities throughout the state on a regular basis to provide hands-on AT demonstrations and short-term "mini" consultations. Whenever possible, these mini consultations will be conducted in collaboration with local service providers who can assist in meeting the on-going AT needs of the consumer. All of the AT devices in the AT Demonstration Center are available for use in providing mini consultations across the state.
Regardless of the method for delivering AT device demonstrations, WATAP programs are designed to offer individuals with disabilities, their families, and professionals the opportunity to experience a number of different devices while being guided by experts. Allowing them to compare and contrast different devices will help them to make an informed decision about what device to purchase or whether to purchase a device at all.
WATAP is pleased to be a Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center (MARC). WATAP provides hands-on demonstrations of Microsoft accessibility features in Windows, Microsoft Office products, and Internet Explorer. Free tutorials are provided by Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/default.aspx.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
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)
: No
: No
: No
: No
: Yes
At sites arranged by those receiving the training
The fee is based on the length/complexity/value/type
The fee is based on the length/complexity/value/type
WATAP offers training designed to expand AT service delivery capacity throughout the state. In partnership with other programs at the UW Center for Technology & Disability Studies, WATAP has developed comprehensive training modules designed to increase the knowledge and skills of service providers who assist individuals with disabilities in the selection and use of AT devices and services. Topics such as: augmentative communication; reading, writing and learning; seating and positioning; computer adaptations; technology solutions for people with hearing loss; technology solutions for people with vision loss; making information and information technology accessible for people with disabilities; and other requested modules, are tailored to meet the unique needs of service providers in employment, education, community living and information technology. WATAP also supports the WA Access Fund’s comprehensive training on AT funding, small business planning, and individual financial asset building.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
No
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following
support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Non-categorical disability organization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
The fee is based on the length/complexity/value/type
WATAP provides technical assistance to agencies and organizations mostly by request, but has more recently been more proactive in coordinating with agencies and organizations to improve AT service delivery. Some current WATAP technical assistance activities include the following.
WATAP established and supports the Evergreen Reuse Coalition, which is comprised of community reuse organizations and other interested parties whose goal is to increase the capacity within Washington State to provide reuse services statewide. The Coalition continues to tackle issues around forming a network of collection and distribution centers, transportation of equipment between member organizations, coordination and leveraging of resources, and implementation of best practices.
WATAP created the Assistive Technology Provider Network (ATPN) to connect service providers across WA from multiple disciplines who are isolated geographically or in the scope of their work. Through an online forum and in-person meetings, providers are able to share their knowledge and assist their peers with problem solving difficult cases. Providers also have the opportunity to learn about and experience AT products and services to help broaden their knowledge of the field and provide more comprehensive services to their clients.
WATAP also continues to support HAVA implementation, development of policies and procedures regarding implementation of the NIMAC, and providing technical assistance to state agencies in designing accessible information technology.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the
following support (choose all that apply).
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Easter Seals |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Education-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Employment-related agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related
agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Independent Living Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Institution of Higher Education |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Non-categorical disability organization |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are blind or visually impaired |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals who
are deaf or hard of hearing |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
developmental disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization that primarily serves individuals with
physical disabilities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Organization focused specifically on providing AT |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Protection and Advocacy Organization |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Technology agency |
No |
No |
No |
No |
UCP |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other |
No |
No |
No |
No |
A combination of a central location and regional sites
6. This activity is available (choose all that apply)
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
: Yes
WATAP utilizes a strategic plan that includes a marketing plan to guide our public awareness activities. This plan features a multifaceted approach (mailings, social media and web resources, exhibits, presentations, collaboration, and trainings) to increase awareness about the benefits of assistive technology devices and services, the types of AT devices and services available, funding for AT devices and services, and policies related to AT. It is hoped this approach will lead more consumers to utilize WATAP’s programs to help make informed choices and acquire technology to meet their needs.
1. Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
Yes
Yes
2. The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the
following support (choose all that apply).
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column (a) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column (b) of the following table.
If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column (c) of the following table.
If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column (d) of the following table.
Organization or Activity |
a. You provide support |
b. Receive support from the state |
c. Receive support from these private entities |
d. Collaborate with |
AgrAbility Program |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Alliance for Technology Access Center |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Bank or other financial institution |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Community Living agency |
No |
No |
No |
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 |
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 |
Yes |
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
WATAP and its partners and collaborators offer information and referral both as a first step in the continuum of services, as well as, a critical component in the other services offered. People of all ages with all disabilities, as well as, family members, service providers and the general public can access information on the availability, benefits, appropriateness and cost of AT devices and services through WATAP’s toll free number and email address answered by knowledgeable program staff. Additionally, WATAP’s AT Online Discussion Forum, FaceBook page, Blog, and Twitter feeds link experts and consumers statewide to provide timely and pertinent information, referral, and technical assistance. The WATAP web site highlights alternative financing, device reuse, device demonstration, and short-term device lending programs, and includes additional information on WATAP’s other programs, services, and resources.
1. As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the State of Washington, I hereby assure the following. Yes
2. The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the State of Washington. 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.
In compliance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 49.60, the University of Washington has adopted policies and procedures to ensure that programs and services are accessible to students, teachers and others with special needs including but not limited to: gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Specifically, the AT Program provides all materials in alternative formats for people with disabilities upon request, actively serves individuals of all ages, and seeks to serve individuals from all backgrounds throughout the state.
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 |
94.90 |
100.00 |
94.87 |
|
d. FY 2012 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
e. FY 2012 Performance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
80.99 |
|
f. FY 2012 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
|
g. FY 2013 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
h. FY 2013 Performance |
100.00 |
99.68 |
77.00 |
|
i. FY 2013 Status |
Met |
Met |
Met |
|
j. FY 2014 Short-term goal |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
k. FY 2014 Performance |
98.95 |
100.00 |
89.56 |
|
l. FY 2014 Status |
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 |
92.77 |
100.00 |
96.51 |
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 Lynette F. Arias
30. Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency Director of Sponsored Programs
31. Signed? Yes
32. Date Signed 01/29/2015