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Washington 2017

General Information

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

State AT Program Title:
Washington Assistive Technology Act Program
State AT Program Title:
State AT Program URL
http://watap.org
Mailing Address:
UW Box 357920
City:
Seattle
State:
WA
Zip Code:
98195
Program Email:
watap@uw.edu
Phone:
800-214-8731
TTY:
206-54304779

Lead Agency

Agency Name:
UW Center for Technology and Disability Studies
Mailing Address:
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE Box 359472
City:
Seattle
State:
WA
Zip Code:
98195
Program URL:
http://www.washington.edu

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):
Knue, Alan
Title:
Director
Phone:
2066856836
E-mail:
aknue@uw.edu
Program Director at Lead Agency (last, first):
Knue, Alan
Title:
Director
Phone:
2066856836
E-mail:
aknue@uw.edu
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):
Title:
Phone:
E-mail:

Certifying Representative

Name (last, first):
Rhodes, Carol
Title:
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Phone:
2065434043
E-mail:
osp@uw.edu

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 75 06 81
Approved Not made 20 00 20
Rejected 23 00 23
Total 118 06 124

2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made

Lowest/Highest Incomes
Lowest Income: $350 Highest Income: $30,155

Average Income
Sum of Incomes Loans Made Average Annual Income
$3,485,916 81 $43,036

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 17 22 14 07 12 09 81
Percentage of Loans 20.99% 27.16% 17.28% 8.64% 14.81% 11.11% 100%

3. Loan Type

Loan Type
Type of Loan Number of Loans Percentage of loans
Revolving Loans 81 100%
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 81 100%

Loan Type Summary
Type of Loan Number of Loans Dollar Value of Loans
Revolving Loans 81 $400,769
Partnership Loans 00 $0
Total 81 $400,769

4. Interest Rates

Interest Rates
Lowest 0%
Highest 5%

Interest Rate Summary
Sum of Interest Rates Number of Loans Made Average Interest Rate
380 81 4.69135802469136%

Number of Loans Made by Interest Rate
Interest Rate Number of loans
0.0% to 2.0% 05
2.1% to 4.0% 00
4.1% to 6.0% 76
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 81

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 07 $18,767
Hearing 41 $137,997
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 10 $19,578
Daily living 01 $2,030
Environmental adaptations 04 $45,685
Vehicle modification and transportation 14 $172,247
Computers and related 03 $3,765
Recreation, sports, and leisure 01 $700
Total 81 $400,769

6. Defaults

Defaults
Number Loans in default 04
Net loss for loans in default $11,452

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? 02
Activity 1
How would you describe this state financing activity? telecommunications distribution
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 81
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 00
C. Total Served 81

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 81

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

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Devices
Funded		 Value of
AT Provided
Vision 42 $111,108
Hearing 01 $100
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 00 $0
Daily living 01 $200
Environmental adaptations 02 $1,741
Vehicle modification and transportation 00 $0
Computers and related 158 $56,606
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 204 $169,755

Activity 2
How would you describe this state financing activity? IDA Program
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
Geographic Distribution
County of Residence Individuals Served
A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) 25
B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) 01
C. Total Served 26

Performance Measure Number
Performance Measure Number
D. Excluded from Performance Measure 00
E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures 26

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

3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
Type of AT Device / Service Number of Devices
Funded		 Value of
AT Provided
Vision 01 $5,521
Hearing 02 $493
Speech communication 00 $0
Learning, cognition, and developmental 00 $0
Mobility, seating and positioning 06 $728
Daily living 05 $2,103
Environmental adaptations 06 $847
Vehicle modification and transportation 02 $8,080
Computers and related 10 $8,294
Recreation, sports, and leisure 00 $0
Total 32 $26,066

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

AC is an active young woman, including playing piano for personal enjoyment but also at her church's services and other functions. Recently, her refreshable Braille device stopped working, and she no longer was eligible for services and funding through the Department of Services for the Blind. She receives SSI, and although recently increased her work hours, she could not afford an expensive new piece of AT. Though her credit history is limited, she was able to qualify for a loan from the Northwest Access Fund to purchase a new refreshable Braille notetaker. She plans on using the new device as she pursues her avocation with the piano but also as she explores taking classes, volunteering in the community, and expanding her employment opportunities.

Impact Area

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. 03 15 160 178
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 05 05
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 01 04 05
4. Subtotal 03 16 169 188
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 03 16 169 188
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 03 16 169 188
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 178 94.68%
Satisfied 08 4.26%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.53%
Not at all satisfied 01 0.53%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 188
Response rate % 100%

G. Notes:

Reutilization

A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices

Activity Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity
A. Device Exchange 16
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan 2,653
C. Total 2,669

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 2,669

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

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 01 $100 $0 $100
Hearing 01 $150 $0 $150
Speech Communication 07 $16,990 $0 $16,990
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 00 $0 $0 $0
Daily Living 02 $169 $0 $169
Environmental Adaptations 00 $0 $0 $0
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 00 $0 $0 $0
Computers and Related 03 $150 $0 $150
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 02 $114 $0 $114
Total 16 $17,673 $0 $17,673

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 51 $52,505 $5,050 $47,455
Speech Communication 01 $150 $0 $150
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 00 $0 $0 $0
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 2,208 $2,673,160 $0 $2,673,160
Daily Living 1,644 $435,124 $0 $435,124
Environmental Adaptations 106 $8,270 $0 $8,270
Vehicle Modification & Transportation 01 $2,000 $0 $2,000
Computers and Related 02 $118 $0 $118
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00 $0 $0 $0
Total 4,013 $3,171,327 $5,050 $3,166,277

D. Anecdote

“Maria” came to the Bridge Mobility Center, a community partner of WATAP, carrying her 3-year old son, “Eduardo,” and with her teenaged daughter, “Rosa.” Maria did not speak English, so Rosa translated for her. They were looking for a pediatric stroller for Eduardo, who has cerebral palsy and had outgrown his infant stroller. The Mobility Center staff showed them what they had in their inventory and the family quickly settled on a very sturdy stroller that would adjust to fit Eduardo for years to come. A few adjustments were needed to be made to the stroller before Eduardo would be positioned correctly, so the family was asked to return in a few days. When they arrived to pick up the stroller, there were several people in line ahead of them. While they were waiting, Eduardo could see his new stroller and before the Center staff finished with the clients ahead of the family, they already had him in his new stroller. Eduardo fit perfectly and was so happy he flashed a huge smile from his comfortable seat to all who were waiting in line. He made such an impression on everyone that another woman in line offered to help get the stroller home when the family realized the car they brought with them was too small to take the stroller home in. Although the stroller was free to the family, the impact the AT made, in even just the few minutes while waiting in line, was priceless.

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 05 1,783 1,788
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 00 540 540
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 01 317 318
4. Subtotal 00 06 2,640 2,646
5. None of the above 00 00 23 23
6. Subtotal 00 06 2,663 2,669
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 00 06 2,663 2,669
9. Performance on this measure NaN% 100% 99.14%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 2,662 99.74%
Satisfied 07 0.26%
Satisfied somewhat 00 0%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total Surveyed 2,669
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) 252
Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding 03
Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation 05
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity 08
Total 268

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 160
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 22
Representative of Education 05
Representative of Employment 22
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 53
Representatives of Community Living 00
Representatives of Technology 06
Total 268

C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans

Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days 21

D. Types of Devices Loaned

Types of Devices Loaned
Type of AT Device Number
Vision 37
Hearing 21
Speech Communication 28
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 43
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 11
Daily Living 89
Environmental Adaptations 00
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 128
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 01
Total 358

E. Anecdote

Anni is a complicated young woman who experiences deaf-blindness, cerebral palsy, and several other challenging conditions, but these have never stopped her from living a full life. When she wanted to be a bit more independent and more successful in her communication with others, Anni and her mother contacted WATAP to see what the possibilities could be. Through several conversations and guided demonstrations of AT, WATAP staff were able to suggest an array of AT for Anni to try. Among the devices she borrowed from WATAP were video magnifiers, voice amplifiers, a GPS system, an adapted cutting board, iPod apps, a stylus ring, and television remotes. Following the loan of the equipment, Anni’s family ended up purchasing an adapted cutting board, a video magnifier, a voice amplifier, and the stylus ring. WATAP staff also assisted Anni to complete the paperwork for the iCanConnect WA program and she is looking for the best solutions for telecommunication needs. Anni and her mother appreciated being able to try so much AT and thanked WATAP for helping make every day things more possible.

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 34 46 89 169
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 34 46 89 169
Have not made a decision 00 00 00 00
Subtotal 34 46 89 169
Nonrespondent 00 00 83 83
Total 34 46 172 252
Performance on this measure 100% 100% 62.26%

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. 05 06 02 13
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 01 02 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 05 07 04 16
5. None of the above 00 00 00 00
6. Subtotal 05 07 04 16
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 05 07 04 16
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 100%

H. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 127 47.39%
Satisfied 15 5.6%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.37%
Not at all satisfied 01 0.37%
Nonrespondent 124 46.27%
Total Surveyed 268
Response rate % 53.73%

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 54
Hearing 28
Speech Communication 12
Learning, Cognition and Developmental 68
Mobility, Seating and Positioning 58
Daily Living 12
Environmental Adaptations 21
Vehicle Modification and Transportation 00
Computers and Related 95
Recreation, Sports and Leisure 00
Total # of Devices Loaned 348

B. Types of Participants

Demonstrations by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations
Individuals with Disabilities 328
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives 82
Representatives of Education 14
Representatives of Employment 16
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 09
Representative of Community Living 16
Representative of Technology 01
Total 466

C. Number of Referrals

Referrals
Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding Source (non-AT program) 09
Service Provider 09
Vendor 75
Repair Service 00
Others 00
Total 93

D. Anecdote

“Zora” is deaf-blind and developmentally disabled. Prior to contacting WATAP, she had no method of communicating except through caretakers or interpreters who know tactile ASL and this presented significant barriers at work and connecting with friends and family. In partnership with the iCanConnect program, WATAP was able to provide an in-depth demonstration of several options to explore the best methods to communicate face-to-face and at a distance. It was determined that a tablet, braille display, and bluetooth keyboard would be the best solutions to meet her needs. Through the iCanConnect program, she was able to receive the tablet and braille display plus training for both herself and her caregivers on using an internet relay app for placing phone calls. WATAP was also able to coordinate services provided by the state Blind VR agency for Zora to obtain the keyboard and training for the face to face communication since it was necessary for employment. With the AT provided, Zora is achieving greater independence in communicating face-to-face at work and is using the new relay app to make phone calls for the first time in her life.

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 22 172 113 307
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 32 05 37
Subtotal 22 204 118 344
Have not made a decision 02 01 01 04
Subtotal 24 205 119 348
Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
Total 24 205 119 348
Performance on this measure 91.67% 99.51% 99.16%

F. Customer Satisfaction

Satisfaction
Customer Rating of Services Number of Customers Percent
Highly satisfied 444 95.28%
Satisfied 21 4.51%
Satisfied somewhat 01 0.21%
Not at all satisfied 00 0%
Nonrespondent 00 0%
Total 466
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. 08 26 1,945 1,979
2. AT was only available through the AT program. 00 01 547 548
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. 00 02 321 323
4. Subtotal 08 29 2,813 2,850
5. None of the above 00 00 23 23
6. Subtotal 08 29 2,836 2,873
7. Nonrespondent 00 00 00 00
8. Total 08 29 2,836 2,873
9. Performance on this measure 100% 100% 99.19% 99.2%
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 56 218 202 476
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs 00 32 05 37
Subtotal 56 250 207 513
Have not made a decision 02 01 01 04
Subtotal 58 251 208 517
Nonrespondent 00 00 83 83
Total 58 251 291 600
Performance on this measure 96.55% 99.6% 71.13% 85.5%
ACL Performance Measure 70% 70% 70% 70%
Met/Not Met Met Met Not Met Met

Training

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

Training by Participant Type
Type of Participant Number
Individuals with Disabilities 07
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 10
Representatives of Education 46
Representatives of Employment 207
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 192
Representatives of Community Living 41
Representatives of Technology 222
Unable to Categorize 00
TOTAL 725

Geographic Distribution of Participants
Metro Non Metro Unknown TOTAL
678 47 00 725

B. Training Topics

Trainings by Topic
Primary Topic of Training Participants
AT Products/Services 263
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice 00
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access 222
Combination of any/all of the above 56
Transition 184
Total 725

B. Description of Training Activities

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

WATAP continues to provide intensive training statewide in collaboration with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), reaching over 200 case managers, employment specialists, and community rehabilitation providers. Each half-to-full- day training is designed to build competencies, promote the consideration of and proper matching of AT, and explore case studies and best practices around topics that have been identified by past participants as needed to better serve DVR clients. The topics covered this past year were Computer Access and Ergonomic Solutions, AT for Cognitive Impairments and Mental Health Issues, AT for Learning Disability, AT for the Aging Worker, AT for Self-Care and Independent Living, and AT of Communication. WATAP surveys all participants so that we are responsive to training requests and needs from the field.

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

WATAP kicked off a new partnership with WA Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) / Home & Community Services (HCS), Aging & Long-term Support (ALTSA) Administration to provide half-day trainings or workshops, including train-the-trainer events, throughout the state for frontline staff from AAA, HCS, ALTSA and other DSHS and community partners serving older adults and persons with disabilities. Five trainings were provided to 184 attendees this past year. The interactive train-the-trainer workshops involve didactic instruction, hands on with AT, and Q&A focusing on matching functional needs for older adults and persons with disabilities with the selection of appropriate assistive technology (AT) and the utilization of everyday off-the-shelf materials to customize and improvise low-cost solutions to help maintain independence in the home and with everyday tasks. This patnership will continue in FY 2018 with a further 5 locations across WA not included this past year.

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

A 3-hour training was provided to 65 web content and web programmers at Costco Corporate. The training covered the requirements and best practices for accessible web design to ensure an inclusive and positive experience for site visitors, including visitors with disabilities, and to meet reasonable accommodation requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Title III (Places of Public Accommodations). This was a positive extension of technical assistance provided to policy and administrative staff in 2015 and there is growing interest in the adoption of a corporate policy governing accessible ICT.

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 222
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented 00
No known outcome at this time 00
Nonrespondent 00
Total 222
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 14%
Employment 5%
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation 17%
Representative of Community Living 19%
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) 45%
Total 100%

B. Description of Technical Assistance

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

WATAP is working with Washington's King County to identify accessibility issues and prioritize improvements for the King County website, enterprise-level content management system templates, countywide accessibility governance, and web authoring training resources. WATAP focused on the usability of these resources and systems for disabled users and all other users. WATAP staff performed a comprehensive audit and provided recommendations compliant with the WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines. King County intends to comply with these recommendations in the framework of these guidelines. Additionally, as part of this effort, comprehensive training around accessible document creation was provided to staff responsible for creating and managing content.

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

WATAP's director, Alan Knue, WATAP was appointed to the Washington Assistive Technology Transferability (WATT) workgroup in 2015 and the workgroup continued working on the development of best practices and documenting procedures for the seamless transfer of assistive technology to follow a student throughout his/her educational and professional career. The Workgroup is addressing actual and perceived barriers that restrict AT from following students. The work will ultimately result in the development of an Assistive Technology Transfer Guide that will be adopted and used by school district personnel and others to facilitate seamless transfer.

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. WATAP made a concerted effort to attend rural and agricultural focused events around the state, both through tabling and presentations. It was hoped that this would help raise awareness and provide a venue for providing in-person demonstrations around the state. Two venues included the Food and Farm Expo in Spokane and the Northwest Farm Forum in Mt. Vernon, where 165 individuals with disabilities directly experienced a wide array of gardening and daily living AT. Additionally, 30 of these individuals also received demonstrations of AT. All attendees reported they were grateful for the information and exposure, as they had not thought of the various ways AT could be of benefit.

Information And Assistance

Information And Assistance Activities by Recipient
Types of Recipients AT Device/
Service		 AT Funding Total
Individuals with Disabilities 716 210 926
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives 413 74 487
Representative of Education 97 02 99
Representative of Employment 195 30 225
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation 126 10 136
Representative of Community Living 62 22 84
Representative of Technology 35 00 35
Unable to Categorize 00 00 00
Total 1,644 348 1,992

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
Private$380Device Loan
Federal$96,775State Financing
Public/State Agency$1,000Demonstration
Public/State Agency$3,000Device Loan
Private$1,000Training
Public/State Agency$30,648Training
Amount: $132,803

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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