Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | No |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | No |
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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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 | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | NaN% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | NaN% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | NaN% |
Total Surveyed | 00 | |
Response rate % | NaN% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 21 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 165 |
C. Total | 186 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 11 |
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 | 175 |
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 | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 10 | $13,016 | $1,475 | $11,541 |
Daily Living | 03 | $4,160 | $850 | $3,310 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 05 | $54,124 | $24,850 | $29,274 |
Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $4,800 | $300 | $4,500 |
Total | 21 | $79,100 | $27,475 | $51,625 |
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 | 109 | $7,125 | $0 | $7,125 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 06 | $19,948 | $0 | $19,948 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 07 | $4,765 | $0 | $4,765 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 113 | $99,174 | $0 | $99,174 |
Daily Living | 82 | $7,451 | $0 | $7,451 |
Environmental Adaptations | 02 | $846 | $0 | $846 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 07 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 03 | $2,699 | $0 | $2,699 |
Total | 329 | $145,508 | $0 | $145,508 |
A woman contacted us to look at some low vision items. She has a degenerative disease and is slowly losing her sight, which has impacted her ability to do her job, which is mostly comprised of reading. After discussing software she could use for computer-related tasks, we started looking through the low vision items available through reuse. She ended up taking home large screen magnifiers for her computer at work as well as smaller handheld magnifiers to help with reading small print. She was so thankful for the equipment that she started crying, saying it was going to allow her to do her job and that it would help to give her one good eye rest from straining so much.
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. | 03 | 00 | 67 | 70 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 13 | 01 | 84 | 98 |
4. Subtotal | 16 | 01 | 155 | 172 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 16 | 01 | 158 | 175 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 16 | 01 | 158 | 175 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 98.1% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 170 | 91.4% |
Satisfied | 05 | 2.69% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 11 | 5.91% |
Total Surveyed | 186 | |
Response rate % | 94.09% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 229 |
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 05 |
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 10 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 04 |
Total | 248 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 28 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 79 |
Representative of Education | 73 |
Representative of Employment | 02 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 62 |
Representatives of Community Living | 02 |
Representatives of Technology | 02 |
Total | 248 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 30 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 22 |
Hearing | 19 |
Speech Communication | 188 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 16 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 02 |
Daily Living | 12 |
Environmental Adaptations | 11 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 29 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 43 |
Total | 342 |
A young man who was nonverbal was successfully attending college when his communication device needed to be sent to the manufacturer for repair. He experienced great difficulty meeting the demands of college without a communication device. He didn't know if he would be able to finish the semester. He borrowed an iPad with communication app and a wheelchair mount from the SC Assistive Technology Program. He was able to successfully finish his semester.
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 | 152 | 06 | 43 | 201 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 00 | 04 | 09 |
Subtotal | 157 | 06 | 47 | 210 |
Have not made a decision | 16 | 00 | 03 | 19 |
Subtotal | 173 | 06 | 50 | 229 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 173 | 06 | 50 | 229 |
Performance on this measure | 90.75% | 100% | 94% |
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 06 | 02 | 03 | 11 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 01 | 00 | 03 |
4. Subtotal | 09 | 03 | 03 | 15 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
6. Subtotal | 10 | 04 | 04 | 18 |
7. Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
8. Total | 11 | 04 | 04 | 19 |
9. Performance on this measure | 84.51% | 75% | 75% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 211 | 85.08% |
Satisfied | 34 | 13.71% |
Satisfied somewhat | 02 | 0.81% |
Not at all satisfied | 01 | 0.4% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 248 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 05 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 94 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 52 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 09 |
Environmental Adaptations | 02 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 09 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 173 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 175 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 164 |
Representatives of Education | 161 |
Representatives of Employment | 02 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 44 |
Representative of Community Living | 10 |
Representative of Technology | 01 |
Total | 557 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 05 |
Service Provider | 06 |
Vendor | 164 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 175 |
A 14 year-old boy is home schooled. He is nonverbal and moves very little. His mom was really struggling to home school him because she did not know how what the boy knew or how to get him to respond. She brought him for a demonstration at the SC Assistive Technology Program. He was able to use an electronic eye gaze system to interact with cause and effect software programs. At first his responses were intermittant, but over time, he learned how to make images on the screen interact with his eye gaze movements. This led to trials of eye gaze communication systems which he is communicating with now. This young man was a spectator in his environment and now is an activice participant.
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 | 135 | 05 | 33 | 173 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 135 | 05 | 33 | 173 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 135 | 05 | 33 | 173 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 135 | 05 | 33 | 173 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 539 | 96.77% |
Satisfied | 16 | 2.87% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.36% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total | 557 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
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. | 04 | 00 | 67 | 71 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 06 | 02 | 07 | 15 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 15 | 02 | 84 | 101 |
4. Subtotal | 25 | 04 | 158 | 187 |
5. None of the above | 01 | 01 | 04 | 06 |
6. Subtotal | 26 | 05 | 162 | 193 |
7. Nonrespondent | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
8. Total | 27 | 05 | 162 | 194 |
9. Performance on this measure | 92.59% | 80% | 97.53% | 96.39% |
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 | 287 | 11 | 76 | 374 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 05 | 00 | 04 | 09 |
Subtotal | 292 | 11 | 80 | 383 |
Have not made a decision | 16 | 00 | 03 | 19 |
Subtotal | 308 | 11 | 83 | 402 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 308 | 11 | 83 | 402 |
Performance on this measure | 94.81% | 100% | 96.39% | 95.27% |
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 | 82 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 101 |
Representatives of Education | 1,643 |
Representatives of Employment | 76 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 212 |
Representatives of Community Living | 249 |
Representatives of Technology | 17 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 2,380 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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1,568 | 206 | 606 | 2,380 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 533 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 89 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 1,579 |
Transition | 179 |
Total | 2,380 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
A member of the SC Assistive Technology co-presented at the SC Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The presentation was entitled "AAC and Literacy." This presentation was attended by speech-language pathologists from across the state of South Carolina.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The SC Assistive Technology Program gives an annual AT Expo. Each year, the Expo includes 12 workshops including a transition workshop. The workshop this year was entitled "AT Opportunities for the Transition Age Student" It was attended by professionals, parents and students from across SC, NC, and GA.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
A member of the SC Assistive Technology presented at the AT Expo on how to make accessible documents in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and pdf's in Adobe. It was attended by professionals from across SC, NC, and GA who are involved in their agency's accessibility efforts.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 67 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 17 |
No known outcome at this time | 01 |
Nonrespondent | 04 |
Total | 89 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 94.4% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 55% |
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Employment | 25% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 10% |
Representative of Community Living | 10% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program provides technical assistance to the staff at the SC Department of Education (SCDE) throughout the year. Resources, device loans, demonstrations, trainings and support for statewide school staff is provided throughout the year. The SCDE assistive technology specialists provided a day-long training on assistive technology in the school. Our staff provided support with all aspects of planning, providing training and support for prior to and during the day of the event.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) provides technical assistance to the Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC). We attend regular meetings and support TASC members during their conferences held during the year. SCATP's staff exhibit and present at their state-wide events.
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 SC Assistive Technology Program provides a statewide assistive technology expo each year. The AT Expo has attendees from across SC, NC and GA. This year 650 people attended the AT Expo. There were 72 exhibits which included agencies and vendors and 12 workshops that covered a wide variety of assistive technology topics. It was an all day event held in Columbia, SC, the state's capital which is centrally located in the state.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 46 | 24 | 70 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 53 | 10 | 63 |
Representative of Education | 36 | 04 | 40 |
Representative of Employment | 06 | 00 | 06 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 35 | 05 | 40 |
Representative of Community Living | 10 | 02 | 12 |
Representative of Technology | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 186 | 45 | 231 |
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? | Yes |
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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Public/State Agency | $13,500 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Amount: $13,500 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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