National Assistive Technology Act Data System

Annual Progress Report - Full Report

Northern Mariana Islands 2017

General Information

Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)

State AT Program Title:
CNMI Assistive Technology Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
cnmicdd.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 502565
City:
Saipan
State:
MP
Zip Code:
96950
Program Email:
Phone:
670-664-7003
TTY:
670-664-7030

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 502565
City:
Saipan
State:
MP
Zip Code:
96950
Program URL:
cnmicdd.org

Implementing Entity

Name of Implementing Agency:
Mailing Address:
City
State:
Zip Code:
Program URL:

Program Director and Other Contacts

Program Director for State AT Program (last, first):
Sablan, Pamela C.
Title:
CNMI Assistive Technology Program Director
Phone:
670-664-7000
E-mail:
psablan.cnmicdd@gmail.com
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:
Primary Contact at Implementing Agency (last, first) - If applicable:
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director

Name (last, first):
Diaz, Raymond D.
Title:
CNMI Assistive Technology Program Coordinator
Phone:
670-664-7003
E-mail:
rdiaz.cnmicdd@gmail.com

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Nicholas, Efren
Title:
CNMI Council Chairman
Phone:
670-664-7000
E-mail:
enicholas93@gmail.com

State Financing

Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? Yes
Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? Yes

Loan Applications
Area of Residence Total
Metro
RUCC 1-3
Non-Metro
RUCC 4-9
Approved Loan made 00 00 00
Approved Not made 00 00 00
Rejected 00 00 00
Total 00 00 00

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $0 Highest Income: $0

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$0 00 $0

Number and Percentage of Loans Made to Applicants by Income Range
Income Ranges Total
$15,000
or Less
$15,001-
$30,000
$30,001-
$45,000
$45,001-
$60,000
$60,001-
$75,000
$75,001
or More
Number of Loans 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Percentage of Loans 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 00 0%
Partnership Loans 0%
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee 00 0%
With interest buy-down only 00 0%
With loan guarantee only 00 0%
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee 00 0%
Total 00 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 00 $0
Partnership Loans 00 $0
Total 00 $0

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 0%
Highest 0%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
00 00 0%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 00
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 00
6.1% to 8.0% 00
8.1% - 10.0% 00
10.1%-12.0% 00
12.1%-14.0% 00
14.1% + 00
Total 00

5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed

Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
Type of AT Number of Devices Financed Dollar Value of Loans
Vision 00 $0
Hearing 00 $0
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 00 $0
Computers and related 00 $0
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 00 $0

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 00
Net loss for loans in default $0

B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services

1. Overview of Activities Performed

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


C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost

1. Overview of Activities Performed

How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? 00

D. Anecdote

Impact Area

No loans were made this year so not anecdote is available.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
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%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 00 NaN%
Satisfied 00 NaN%
Satisfied somewhat 00 NaN%
Not at all satisfied 00 NaN%
Nonrespondent 00 NaN%
Total Surveyed 00
Response rate % NaN%

G. Notes:

No loans were made this fiscal year.

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 00
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 07
C. Total 07

Performance Measure
D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure 00
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 07

If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:

(1) individual with a disability who was assisted through the re-utilization program with a posture walker by The CNMI AT Program is a client of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

B. Device Exchange Activities

Device Exchange
Type of AT Device Number of Devices Exchanged Total Estimated Current Purchase Price Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged Savings to Consumers
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

C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities

Device Reassign/Repair/Refurbish and/or OEL
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
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 07 $200 $0 $200
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 07 $200 $0 $200

D. Anecdote

The CNMI Assistive Technology program through the device re-utilization program assisted (1) individual with a disability with Mobility Aids. The individual with a disability is employed and needed some form of device to assist her getting to and from work. The AT Program provided the individual a posture walker which was a donation and in good condition. The individual continued to use the device until she received a brand new posture walker from Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 00 00 07 07
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 07 07
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 00 07 07
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 00 07 07
9. Performance on this measure NaN% NaN% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 00 0%
Satisfied 07 100%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 07
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Device Loan

A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose

Loans By Purpose
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) 24
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 13
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 05
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 00
Total 42

B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower

Loans By Borrower Type
Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Individuals with Disabilities 28
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 10
Representative of Education 02
Representative of Employment 02
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 00
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 00
Total 42

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 42

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 00
Hearing 00
Speech Communication 00
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 35
Daily Living 00
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 05
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 02
Total 42

E. Anecdote

The CNMI Assistive Technology assisted (1) individual with a disability through the device loan program with a mobility device (scooter). The individual is not able to walk long distance to get to and from daily activities and doctors appointment. The individual after receiving her surgical procedure will need a standard wheelchair until such time she is able to walk independently.

Impact Area

F. Access Performance Measures

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 00 00 24 24
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 00 00 24 24
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 00 00 24 24
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 00 00 24 24
Performance on this measure NaN% NaN% 100%

G. Acquisition Performance Measures

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 00 00 18 18
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 18 18
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 00 18 18
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 00 18 18
9. Performance on this measure NaN% NaN% 100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 02 4.76%
Satisfied 40 95.24%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 42
Response rate % 100%

I. Notes:

Device Demonstration

A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type

Demonstrations by Device Type
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services
Vision 00
Hearing 00
Speech Communication 00
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 36
Daily Living 00
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 06
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total # of Devices Loaned 42

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 30
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 10
Representatives of Education 02
Representatives of Employment 00
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 00
Representative of Community Living 00
Representative of Technology 00
Total 42

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 20
Service Provider 18
Vendor 04
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 42

D. Anecdote

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program conducted a demonstration to (1) family member with a disability who needed water and swimming therapy by using a Beach Wheelchair. The AT Program demonstrated to the family member how to dis-assemble and assemble the device, the functions and features of the device, and safety handling of the device. The individual with the disability continues to use the device for therapy sessions at the beach.

Impact Area

E. Performance Measures

Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 01 02 20 23
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 02 02 06 10
Subtotal 03 04 26 33
Have not made a decision 01 02 06 09
Subtotal 04 06 32 42
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 04 06 32 42
Performance on this measure 75% 66.67% 81.25%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 02 4.76%
Satisfied 40 95.24%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 42
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Overall Performance Measures

Overall Acquisition Performance Measure

Acquisition Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. 00 00 25 25
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 25 25
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 00 00 25 25
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 00 25 25
9. Performance on this measure NaN% NaN% 100% 100%
ACL Performance Measure 75% 75% 75% 75%
Met/Not Met Met Met Met Met

Overall Access Performance Measure

Access Performance Measures
Response Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed Total
Education Employment Community Living
Decided that AT device/service will meet needs 01 02 44 47
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 02 02 06 10
Subtotal 03 04 50 57
Have not made a decision 01 02 06 09
Subtotal 04 06 56 66
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 04 06 56 66
Performance on this measure 75% 66.67% 89.29% 86.36%
ACL Performance Measure 70% 70% 70% 70%
Met/Not Met Met Not Met Met Met

Training

A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 180
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 00
Representatives of Education 20
Representatives of Employment 00
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 00
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 00
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 200

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
00 200 00 200

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 20
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 10
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 10
Combination of any/all of the above 80
Transition 80
Total 200

B. Description of Training Activities

Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program conducted a training to (1) individual with a disability on the Proloque2go app. The training consisted of learning the basic functions and features of the APP and learning how to create communication picture and words step by step. The individual was able to demonstrate her knowledge by creating communication skills using the App and its features.

Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

The CNMI Assistive Technology Program conducted training to (150) students with disability on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota high schools. The training topics were Assistive Technology and Post-Secondary Education and Assistive Technology and Apps for Employment. The training conducted was to developed students knowledge on several APPs that can be used for Post-Secondary Education and Apps for Employment when transitioning.

Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:

The CNMI Assistive Technology program assisted (10) individuals with a disability who are also self-advocates in producing and creating a video on employment. These are persons with disability and Self-Advocates meeting with CNMI Policy Makers discussing their duties and responsibilities and advocating for accessibility in the workplace. The AT program assisted by adding captions to the video which will be posted on youtube and other social networks to promote employment and advocating.

D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure

IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received Number
IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies 00
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 10
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 10
Performance Measure Percentage 100%
RSA Target Percentage 70%
Met/Not Met Met

E. Notes:

Technical Assistance

A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance by Recipient Type
Education 60%
Employment 0%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 40%
Representative of Community Living 0%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 0%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:

The CNMI Assistive Technology provided Technical Assistance to the Veteran’s Affairs Office on 2010 ADA Guidance on Accessible Parking and Entrances to (2) staffs of the VA who were preparing to re-design their offices and parking for accessibility.

Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:

The CNMI Assistive Technology provided Technical Assistance to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for (2) two post secondary students attending the Northern Marianas College who needed information about the functions and accessibility features on the device.

C. Notes:

Public Awareness

Public Awareness Narratives

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. The CNMI Assistive Technology Program has submitted informational articles and assistive technology advertisement to the Disability Watch Newsletters with (500) newsletters distributed to various disability organizations, agencies, and the community.

2. The CNMI Assistive Technology Program distributed (120) Assistive Technology informational brochures during the 2017 PRE-ETS conference held on the islands of Saipan, Rota, and Tinian to students with disabilities who attended and participated in the event. The CNMI Assistive Technology conducted a presentation to (18) students with disability from Tinian High School on how to advocate for Assistive Technology in the CNMI.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service
AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 178 58 236
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 30 10 40
Representative of Education 24 06 30
Representative of Employment 10 02 12
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 10 04 14
Representative of Community Living 08 04 12
Representative of Technology 00 00 00
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 260 84 344

Notes:

State Improvement Outcomes

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

A. State Improvements

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?


B. State Improvements

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?

Additional And Leveraged Funds

Additional and Leveraged Funds

Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? No

A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities

State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds

B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)

Non-State Plan Activities
Fund Source Amount Use of Funds Individuals Served Other Outcome

C. Describe any unique issues with your data in this section (e.g., the reason why you were unable to report the number of individuals served with additional or leveraged funds).

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This FY17 State AT Program Annual Progress Report was exported from the National Assistive Technology Act Data System (NATADS). NATADS was developed with partial support from the Center for Assistive Technology Act Data Assistance.


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