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 | 04 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 2,002 |
C. Total | 2,006 |
Performance Measure | |
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D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 04 |
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 | 2,002 |
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 | 11 | $1,650 | $0 | $1,650 |
Daily Living | 01 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
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 | 12 | $3,650 | $0 | $3,650 |
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 | 1,360 | $674,614 | $0 | $674,614 |
Daily Living | 1,339 | $192,856 | $0 | $192,856 |
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 | 2,699 | $867,470 | $0 | $867,470 |
A VATS staff member was contacted by a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the northern Virginia area. The SLP was looking for a Rifton activity chair for a child with a significant disability. The child’s family was in the process of getting a wheelchair, but the process had been delayed due to healthcare insurance denials several times. The child’s family was using a child sized stroller to get him to/from appointments and he had nothing to sit in when he is doing his therapy. VATS staff contacted a non-profit organization headquartered in Roanoke, Va., the Children’s Assistive Technology Devices (CATS). CATS specializes in reused rehabilitation equipment for children. CATS staff was able to obtain a gently used Rifton activity chair that met the child’s needs. VATS and CATS staff coordinated the delivery of the chair to the therapist. Previously, the child was using an iPad with a communication app to communicate. Now the child can access his device and has proper seating due to the statewide reuse program’s equipment Exchange program. The therapist was extremely excited about receiving the chair and being able to use the equipment to improve the life of a child.
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. | 01 | 11 | 1,628 | 1,640 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 319 | 319 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 43 | 43 |
4. Subtotal | 01 | 11 | 1,990 | 2,002 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 01 | 11 | 1,990 | 2,002 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 01 | 11 | 1,990 | 2,002 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 1,970 | 98.21% |
Satisfied | 32 | 1.6% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 04 | 0.2% |
Total Surveyed | 2,006 | |
Response rate % | 99.8% |
4 Exchanges were not included in the performance measure or satisfaction due to difficulty collecting this data. The number and item of Exchanges were confirmed.
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 78 |
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 | 59 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 01 |
Total | 143 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 129 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 02 |
Representative of Education | 04 |
Representative of Employment | 04 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 02 |
Representatives of Community Living | 02 |
Representatives of Technology | 00 |
Total | 143 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 14 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 09 |
Hearing | 06 |
Speech Communication | 04 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 30 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 81 |
Daily Living | 16 |
Environmental Adaptations | 04 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 34 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 06 |
Total | 190 |
The State AT Act program received a call on the Information & Assistance phone line from an individual who expressed the need for a short-term loan of a variety of daily living devices and recommendations before purchasing equipment on her own. The individual experienced numbness in her shoulders and hands, especially when she looked down and credited this to multiple back surgeries. The individual experienced vertigo. She explained that due to her disability, she had to give up nearly everything that she liked to do such as knitting/crochet and other leisure activities, but that she did not want to give up reading. Reading gave her a lot of pleasure. VATS staff went to her home and brought several daily living items for her to try. Items included two types of tablet stands and a table-top book stand/holder. These devices would allow her to sit in her lift chair and read hard cover books and books on tape/e-books while not having to look down. Staff demonstrated the equipment and made several adjustments to the stands and left with the individual to try on a short-term basis in order to make a decision as to whether or not the equipment benefitted the individual. After about a month, the individual called to have staff come to her house and pick up the equipment. The equipment worked well for her and allowed her to enjoy one of her favorite pastimes: reading. The individual was able to try this equipment before purchasing on her own. There were several features that she liked and disliked with the loaned equipment. The demonstration of daily living equipment, followed by the subsequent short-term loan, allowed her to try equipment in her home before purchasing.
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 | 18 | 47 | 10 | 75 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
Subtotal | 19 | 48 | 11 | 78 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 19 | 48 | 11 | 78 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 19 | 48 | 11 | 78 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 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. | 09 | 30 | 21 | 60 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
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 | 10 | 31 | 22 | 63 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 12 | 31 | 22 | 65 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 12 | 31 | 22 | 65 |
9. Performance on this measure | 83.33% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 118 | 82.52% |
Satisfied | 13 | 9.09% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 12 | 8.39% |
Total Surveyed | 143 | |
Response rate % | 91.61% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 02 |
Hearing | 01 |
Speech Communication | 36 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 99 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 04 |
Daily Living | 11 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 13 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 01 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 168 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 198 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 42 |
Representatives of Education | 27 |
Representatives of Employment | 24 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 72 |
Representative of Community Living | 04 |
Representative of Technology | 00 |
Total | 367 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 33 |
Service Provider | 29 |
Vendor | 129 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 191 |
The state AT Act program collaborates with several Employment Service Organizations (ESOs) and the state VR program to provide IPod Touches for demonstration with VR clients with Autism. An ESO employment specialist demonstrated used several internal features and basic apps to assist an individual with autism meet his employment goals. The employment specialist demonstrated how the individual could use the internal calendar, alarms, reminders and the timer to improve performance during job training. The employment specialist also helped the individual download a variety of apps including the Checklist App in order to keep track of what he had done and what work tasks needed to be completed. The individual also used the Checklist App to keep his two employment goals he was working on so that at the end of the shift, he could check whether he completed these personal goals (in addition to specific job related tasks). The individual also used the basic “timer” app, which helped him keep track of his ten minute break. The individual indicated that the IPod with internal features and apps suggested, helped him stay on task and complete his employment goals. The individual was able to try before purchasing the equipment on his own. In this case, the VR program will purchase the equipment for the individual after the successful demonstration and loan made by the employment specialist.
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 | 37 | 98 | 20 | 155 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 02 | 01 | 01 | 04 |
Subtotal | 39 | 99 | 21 | 159 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 06 | 03 | 09 |
Subtotal | 39 | 105 | 24 | 168 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 39 | 105 | 24 | 168 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 94.29% | 87.5% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 289 | 78.75% |
Satisfied | 75 | 20.44% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 03 | 0.82% |
Total | 367 | |
Response rate % | 99.18% |
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. | 10 | 41 | 1,649 | 1,700 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 01 | 01 | 320 | 322 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 43 | 43 |
4. Subtotal | 11 | 42 | 2,012 | 2,065 |
5. None of the above | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
6. Subtotal | 13 | 42 | 2,012 | 2,067 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 13 | 42 | 2,012 | 2,067 |
9. Performance on this measure | 84.62% | 100% | 100% | 99.9% |
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 | 55 | 145 | 30 | 230 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 03 | 02 | 02 | 07 |
Subtotal | 58 | 147 | 32 | 237 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 06 | 03 | 09 |
Subtotal | 58 | 153 | 35 | 246 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 58 | 153 | 35 | 246 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 96.08% | 91.43% | 96.34% |
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 | 294 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 03 |
Representatives of Education | 121 |
Representatives of Employment | 217 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 168 |
Representatives of Community Living | 06 |
Representatives of Technology | 01 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 810 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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755 | 55 | 00 | 810 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 370 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 01 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 15 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 424 |
Transition | 00 |
Total | 810 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
State AT Act program staff provided an assistive technology (AT) and hidden disabilities training to twenty four (24) individuals affiliated with Virginia’s Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities (CPID) grant. The state AT Act program has one AT specialist (a licensed Occupational Therapist), assigned to the CPID grant in order to improve access to the career pathways system. The training included a formal presentation as well as hands-on demonstration of AT equipment used by individuals with disabilities, in a manufacturing environment, to be successful in training programs and on the job site. Participants included staff from state VR programs, community action organizations, the Virginia Employment Commission, workforce development, and community colleges. The training is one of a series of presentations that VATS staff provided regionally in order to increase CPID partner staff awareness of how individuals with disabilities can use assistive technology to be successful in the workforce. This training is also helping to improve collaboration among CPID partner agencies within the region.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
The State AT Act program’s AT & Aging Coordinator conducted an assistive technology (AT) training to eight staff members at the South Richmond Adult Day Care Center. The training included AT devices and resources available to help vintage Virginians age in place and help caregivers learn more about AT solutions. Staff demonstrated a variety of adaptive dining equipment to help individuals with disabilities be more independent in dining and aid caregivers in providing support. The Adult Day Care program staff did not have a lot of exposure to the variety of adaptive equipment for eating. The training was so successful, that staff members were interested in trying several different adaptive dining utensils with clients. AT Act staff provided several pieces of equipment for trial and informed staff of multiple resources available to individuals and families to gain access, acquire and fund assistive technology. Two weeks following the training, AT Act staff returned to collect the equipment and get feedback on its use. The nursing staff was very grateful to be given an opportunity to evaluate various devices and then to also show clients’ caregivers how helpful devices were for their loved ones. AT Act staff made recommendations regarding cost and where to purchase items.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
The State AT Act program’s AT Access Coordinator provided training to fifteen staff members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Information and Technology’s Section 508 Compliance Team. The AT Act program and the Section 508 Compliance Team entered into a formal MOU to provide this training and other AT services that mutually benefit both agencies. The purpose of the training was to teach the internet testers and staff how to use several adaptive software programs including specific speech recognition, literacy and magnification software programs (ZoomText, Read & Write Gold and Dragon Naturally Speaking). The training helped U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection staff better understand how to use accessible software solutions for agency 508 compliance on specific websites. The training also included information on Microsoft and Macintosh built in accessible features.
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 15 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 15 |
Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Met |
Education | 0% |
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Employment | 50% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Representative of Community Living | 50% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
VATS AT Acquisition & Aging Coordinator worked collaboratively with state VR program staff and the state’s community durable medical equipment reuse partner, to address the durable medical equipment (DME) needs of individuals who lost DME as a result of multiple natural disasters this fall. This was not only an immediate response to disaster relief needs, but also technical assistance to identify and connect partners and plan a statewide response to future relief efforts. State AT Act program staff included statewide reuse partners on daily/weekly national calls with the Pass It On Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Pass It On Center provides technical assistance to state AT Act programs for assistive technology (AT) reuse programs; specifically, addressing AT equipment lost as a result of natural disasters. In turn, VATS provided technical assistance to Virginia Reuse Network partners to coordinate disaster relief efforts as well as planning for future state and national relief effor
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. State AT Act program staff and staff from the state’s community-based durable medical equipment reuse partner, participated in the Virginia Governor’s Conference On Aging (VGCOA) hosting an Assistive Technology table highlighting devices that are helpful to “Vintage Virginians”. The VGCOA is the annual, statewide conference for the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging. The theme for this year’s conference was: “Design. Engage. Implement.” The conference provided “a platform for citizens, government, academia and the non-profit sector to assess the state’s progress, share ideas, strategies and resources to identify best practices and next steps to enhance the health and well-being of all Virginians as they age”. AT Act program and reuse partner staff made great statewide connections. This public awareness activity lead to several requests for more in depth targeted assistive technology trainings. .
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 519 | 57 | 576 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 117 | 83 | 200 |
Representative of Education | 31 | 23 | 54 |
Representative of Employment | 40 | 26 | 66 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 86 | 69 | 155 |
Representative of Community Living | 173 | 110 | 283 |
Representative of Technology | 05 | 07 | 12 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 971 | 375 | 1,346 |
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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Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
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Federal | $36,000 | Demonstration |
Public/State Agency | $5,000 | Device Loan |
Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Reuse |
Private | $75,000 | Device Loan |
Public/State Agency | $25,000 | Device Loan |
Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Device Loan |
Amount: $161,000 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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