Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 03 | 02 | 05 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 14 | 03 | 17 |
Total | 17 | 05 | 22 |
Lowest Income: | $10,188 | Highest Income: | $52,193 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$160,603 | 05 | $32,121 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 01 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
Percentage of Loans | 20% | 20% | 40% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
Partnership Loans | 0% | |
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
With interest buy-down only | 00 | 100% |
With loan guarantee only | 05 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 05 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 05 | $42,951 |
Total | 05 | $42,951 |
Lowest | 3.5% |
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Highest | 7.75% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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28 | 05 | 5.5% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 01 |
4.1% to 6.0% | 02 |
6.1% to 8.0% | 02 |
8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
14.1% + | 00 |
Total | 05 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 01 | $2,000 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 04 | $40,951 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 05 | $42,951 |
Number Loans in default | 05 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $27,166 |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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A mother was approved for a loan for $5,712 for a wheelchair lift for her 2014 Chrysler Town and Country van to transport her 7-year-old son who has cerebral palsy. This will make it easier and safer to transport her child to school, to church, and also to doctor appointments, which are mostly longer distances away. He will be more safe and secure tied down in his wheelchair than in a car seat designed for kids without special needs. They had used a van with a wheelchair lift last year when they went on a vacation, and it was a lot easier transporting him because he did not need to be lifted in and out of the vehicle. She obtained grants from Children with Special Needs Fund and National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility, which brings the original modification cost of $16,950 down to $5,712. The Loan Committee approved extending the loan period an additional year so that it was affordable within the mother’s monthly budget.
A 61-year-old man was approved for a loan for restoration technology hearing aids for $2,000. The hearing aids will enable him to continue to work in a retail environment and to improve communication in other settings. Michigan Rehabilitation Services paid a portion of the total cost of the hearing aids. The individual applied along with his wife as a co-applicant to make the loan affordable.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 04 | 05 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 04 | 05 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 04 | 05 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 01 | 04 | 05 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 04 | 80% |
Satisfied | 01 | 20% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 05 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 27 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 00 |
C. Total | 27 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 22 |
E. Reassignment/Refurbishment and Repair and Open Ended Loans - Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients | 00 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 05 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 01 | $30 | $0 | $30 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 10 | $58,120 | $3,300 | $54,820 |
Daily Living | 13 | $5,529 | $754 | $4,775 |
Environmental Adaptations | 02 | $220 | $99 | $121 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $25,000 | $0 | $25,000 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 27 | $88,899 | $4,153 | $84,746 |
Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
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Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
A buyer reported about the Talking Calculator he received: “The device will help me be more independent. Having this AT lowers my stress level and therefore my blood pressure. I want the ATXchange to continue. I'm beyond highly satisfied with my experience! The Talking Calculator is nifty and I'm just short of loving it.”
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 80% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 09 | 33.33% |
Satisfied | 04 | 14.81% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 09 | 33.33% |
Nonrespondent | 05 | 18.52% |
Total Surveyed | 27 | |
Response rate % | 81.48% |
MATP staff were able to follow-up with the person who reported being "Not at all Satisfied" for the nine items he exchanged and have worked with him to address his concerns.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 33 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 00 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 00 |
Total | 33 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 22 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 08 |
Representative of Education | 00 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 01 |
Representatives of Community Living | 02 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 33 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 60 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 13 |
Hearing | 03 |
Speech Communication | 00 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 09 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 |
Daily Living | 20 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 01 |
Computers and Related | 01 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total | 48 |
A person who needed assistance for her husband contacted the AT Specialist. The husband has memory difficulties and she is frequently away at her job. She discovered he was not taking his medication as prescribed, often taking too much of one thing or forgetting to take something else. Following a device demonstration of several medication reminder systems, she borrowed a device on a short-term loan. The family reported the device worked so well, they had made the decision to acquire it for the husband's use.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 01 | 02 | 26 | 29 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
Subtotal | 01 | 02 | 29 | 32 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 01 | 02 | 30 | 33 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 01 | 02 | 30 | 33 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 96.67% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | NaN% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 31 | 93.94% |
Satisfied | 02 | 6.06% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 33 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 40 |
Hearing | 15 |
Speech Communication | 03 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 09 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 |
Daily Living | 73 |
Environmental Adaptations | 00 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 05 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 146 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 147 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 47 |
Representatives of Education | 00 |
Representatives of Employment | 00 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 13 |
Representative of Community Living | 06 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 213 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 42 |
Service Provider | 104 |
Vendor | 242 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 01 |
Total | 389 |
Tokoya came to a MATP subcontract organization for a Home Repair Grant Workshop. After the workshop, she noted that she had limited movement in both hands due to neuropathy. Opening doors in her home proved difficult. the Assistive Technology Coordinator demonstrated a door knob lever and it worked great for her! A simple, small change of turning her door knobs into levers made a big difference. She can now easily and independently open all of the doors in her home
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 10 | 07 | 126 | 143 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Subtotal | 10 | 07 | 128 | 145 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 10 | 07 | 129 | 146 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 10 | 07 | 129 | 146 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.22% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 181 | 84.98% |
Satisfied | 31 | 14.55% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.47% |
Total | 213 | |
Response rate % | 99.53% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 01 | 08 | 09 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 08 | 09 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 01 | 09 | 10 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 01 | 09 | 10 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 88.89% | 90% |
ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 11 | 09 | 152 | 172 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 05 | 05 |
Subtotal | 11 | 09 | 157 | 177 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
Subtotal | 11 | 09 | 159 | 179 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 11 | 09 | 159 | 179 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 98.74% | 98.88% |
ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Type of Participant | Number |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 276 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 58 |
Representatives of Education | 28 |
Representatives of Employment | 41 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 136 |
Representatives of Community Living | 182 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 |
Unable to Categorize | 46 |
TOTAL | 722 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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610 | 140 | 18 | 768 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 00 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 29 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 183 |
Transition | 556 |
Total | 768 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
MATP staff completed 2 presentations for a total of 47 people as part of a panel on climate change and its impact on health. MATP’s role was to describe the impact of climate change on people with disabilities (PWD) and the steps that PWD and policy makers can take to support effective response. The audience in both cases were media and policy staff from state government. The presentation included discussion of the health and Durable Medical Equipment (DME ) impacts of ongoing climate change and an overview of how AT can support involvement of PWD in planning. It also included discussion of efficient and effective access to AT during first response and the use of models of rapid access to DME and AT after a disaster has occurred. In both events, the information provided by the MATP staff person was the first time the audience had heard climate change framed as an issue for PWD and the role inclusive planning, DME, and AT played in the successful response to natural disaster and overall climate change.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
MATP staff members Laura Hall, MSW, and Aimee Sterk, LMSW provided a training on AT for mental health and developmental disabilities at the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards' fall conference to 66 people with disabilities, mental health staff members, and board members. Entitled "Supporting Your Consumers with AT," the training included information on the benefits of AT for community living including transition out of nursing facilities and group homes and covered devices for safety, anxiety, depression, substance use, communication, and executive function.The feedback from this training was very positive. Attendees asked questions after the training, and were particularly interested in the wide range of apps available. Participants were also very appreciative of the extensive resource handout provided.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
MATP staff and a staff member from the Disability Network Capital Area program presented two refresher/train the trainer session on how to create accessible MS Word document to 23 staff members from Michigan's Centers for Independent Living. The sessions were very well received with several members very exciting about practicing and honing their new skills. Following the training, many have reported on training their co-workers and members of their communities. MATP also moderate an email list with all of this year's and last year's participants and send regular tips on how to create accessible documents. MATP have additionally complete the training with six staff at Michigan Disability Rights Coalition by breaking down the material into 20-minute "quick" training sessions.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 29 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 29 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 5% |
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Employment | 5% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10% |
Representative of Community Living | 80% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
MATP staff worked with people in the mental health community, specifically peers in the recovery community, to provide technical assistance on how to include assistive technology in their recovery work. MATP staff assisted in the videotaping of a short piece on the importance of AT and other supports in the peer recovery community. MATP staff also engaged in discussion of the importance of AT in the Clubhouse Community as part of a general discussion about threats to funding of supports for non-Medicaid eligible persons with severe mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Describe in detail at least one and no more than two innovative or high-impact public awareness activities conducted during this reporting period. Highlight the content/focus of the awareness information shared, the mechanism used to disseminate or communicate the awareness information, the numbers and/or types of individuals reached, and positive outcomes resulting from the activity. If quantative numbers are available regarding the reach of the activity, please provide those: however, quantative data is not required.
1. MATP disseminated AT information through a number of social media tools.Through postings on MDRC's Facebook page about AT, we reached 24,449 people. MATP provides regular blog posts on topics related to using AT to enhance everyday life. Topics included a series on AT for cooking, the use of Audio Description, AT to hep with sleeping, reminders, domestic violence, and more reaching 860 people. Through the use of Twitter, MDRC reached 31,041 people. A subcontractor produced a video about the services they provide through MATP which is captioned and described: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGtglqD-0bc.
2. A subcontractor participated in four Bronson Healthcare Systems block parties in Battle Creek, Paw Paw, South Haven and Kalamazoo. They displayed AT devices and information at their booth to build awareness, reaching approximately 400 people.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 25 | 144 | 169 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 17 | 100 | 117 |
Representative of Education | 02 | 02 | 04 |
Representative of Employment | 01 | 02 | 03 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 11 | 22 | 33 |
Representative of Community Living | 07 | 28 | 35 |
Representative of Technology | 02 | 09 | 11 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 65 | 307 | 372 |
State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 00 |
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1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | No |
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