Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
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Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
Area of Residence | Total | ||
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Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
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Approved Loan made | 01 | 03 | 04 |
Approved Not made | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Rejected | 02 | 01 | 03 |
Total | 03 | 04 | 07 |
Lowest Income: | $16,000 | Highest Income: | $54,000 |
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Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
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$137,139 | 04 | $34,285 |
Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
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$15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
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Number of Loans | 00 | 02 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
Percentage of Loans | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
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Revolving Loans | 00 | 0% |
Partnership Loans | 0% | |
Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 100% |
With interest buy-down only | 04 | 0% |
With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
Total | 04 | 100% |
Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
---|---|---|
Revolving Loans | 00 | $0 |
Partnership Loans | 04 | $28,550 |
Total | 04 | $28,550 |
Lowest | 4% |
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Highest | 4% |
Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
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16 | 04 | 4% |
Interest Rate | Number of loans |
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0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
2.1% to 4.0% | 04 |
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 | 04 |
Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
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Vision | 00 | $0 |
Hearing | 01 | $4,300 |
Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
Daily living | 00 | $0 |
Environmental adaptations | 02 | $7,250 |
Vehicle modification and transportation | 01 | $17,000 |
Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
Total | 04 | $28,550 |
Number Loans in default | 00 |
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Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
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A resident of Converse County with a spinal cord injury received a loan through the WyTAP program, which bought down the interest on this loan to make it affordable so an adaptive van purchase could be made.
Campbell County parents received a WyTAP loan to build a wheelchair ramp for their daughter with Cerebral Palsy so she would have easy access in and out of their home.
Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
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Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 04 | 100% |
Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 04 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
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A. Device Exchange | 02 |
B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 77 |
C. Total | 79 |
Performance Measure | |
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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 | 05 |
F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 74 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Five Open-Ended loans and reassignments were excluded from Performance Measures due to an obligation to provide AT to a student.
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 | 01 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 01 | $3,895 | $0 | $3,895 |
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 | 02 | $4,145 | $0 | $4,145 |
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 | 09 | $1,844 | $168 | $1,676 |
Hearing | 01 | $25 | $5 | $20 |
Speech Communication | 07 | $2,160 | $70 | $2,090 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 | $175 | $15 | $160 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 67 | $36,613 | $0 | $36,613 |
Daily Living | 32 | $5,916 | $72 | $5,844 |
Environmental Adaptations | 01 | $180 | $30 | $150 |
Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Computers and Related | 07 | $457 | $52 | $405 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 07 | $1,138 | $58 | $1,080 |
Total | 134 | $48,508 | $470 | $48,038 |
WATR guided a reuse exchange between a parent in the Fremont County school district and a client of Wyoming Independent Living. The parent wanted to donate their private residence lift (vertical platform lift). A client from Wyoming Independent Living (WIL) in Casper was the recipient of this lift. WIL was able to provide this parent with a donation receipt for taxes.
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. | 05 | 00 | 43 | 48 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 21 | 21 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 04 | 05 |
4. Subtotal | 06 | 00 | 68 | 74 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 06 | 00 | 68 | 74 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 06 | 00 | 68 | 74 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 74 | 93.67% |
Satisfied | 05 | 6.33% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 79 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
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Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 209 |
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 | 06 |
Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 33 |
Total | 253 |
Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 202 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 04 |
Representative of Education | 28 |
Representative of Employment | 00 |
Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 00 |
Representatives of Community Living | 05 |
Representatives of Technology | 14 |
Total | 253 |
Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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Type of AT Device | Number |
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Vision | 67 |
Hearing | 37 |
Speech Communication | 156 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 179 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 09 |
Daily Living | 62 |
Environmental Adaptations | 16 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 143 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 08 |
Total | 677 |
The Wyoming Goshen County School Dist. #1 Director of Special Services borrowed an iPad with communication apps as well as a GoTalk 20+ device for a short-term loan. "It is wonderful to be able to borrow a device and iPad with apps to share with the team. We were able to work with the parents and teachers, and after experimenting with the apps came up with one app that is meeting our student's needs. Thank you!"
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 | 103 | 12 | 57 | 172 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 16 | 03 | 18 | 37 |
Subtotal | 119 | 15 | 75 | 209 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 119 | 15 | 75 | 209 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 119 | 15 | 75 | 209 |
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. | 02 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 34 | 01 | 05 | 40 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
4. Subtotal | 37 | 01 | 06 | 44 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 37 | 01 | 06 | 44 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 37 | 01 | 06 | 44 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
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Highly satisfied | 232 | 91.7% |
Satisfied | 21 | 8.3% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
Total Surveyed | 253 | |
Response rate % | 100% |
Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
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Vision | 40 |
Hearing | 03 |
Speech Communication | 08 |
Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 55 |
Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
Daily Living | 10 |
Environmental Adaptations | 07 |
Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
Computers and Related | 12 |
Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 04 |
Total # of Devices Loaned | 139 |
Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 93 |
Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 20 |
Representatives of Education | 55 |
Representatives of Employment | 06 |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 07 |
Representative of Community Living | 04 |
Representative of Technology | 06 |
Total | 191 |
Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
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Funding Source (non-AT program) | 03 |
Service Provider | 03 |
Vendor | 05 |
Repair Service | 00 |
Others | 00 |
Total | 11 |
A Valentine was created for a visually impaired Albany County School District #1 Kindergarten student during WATR's Open Lab. "Thank you so much for helping my child create a Valentine for a classmate who is visually impaired. We truly appreciate all of your organization, personal assistance, and time! My child really enjoyed this activity and is so excited to give this card to their classmate at the party!"
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 | 80 | 15 | 43 | 138 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
Subtotal | 80 | 15 | 44 | 139 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 80 | 15 | 44 | 139 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 80 | 15 | 44 | 139 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
---|---|---|
Highly satisfied | 158 | 82.72% |
Satisfied | 18 | 9.42% |
Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
Nonrespondent | 15 | 7.85% |
Total | 191 | |
Response rate % | 92.15% |
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. | 07 | 00 | 48 | 55 |
2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 34 | 01 | 26 | 61 |
3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 00 | 04 | 06 |
4. Subtotal | 43 | 01 | 78 | 122 |
5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
6. Subtotal | 43 | 01 | 78 | 122 |
7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
8. Total | 43 | 01 | 78 | 122 |
9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | 183 | 27 | 100 | 310 |
Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 16 | 03 | 19 | 38 |
Subtotal | 199 | 30 | 119 | 348 |
Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Subtotal | 199 | 30 | 119 | 348 |
Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Total | 199 | 30 | 119 | 348 |
Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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 | 19 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 40 |
Representatives of Education | 745 |
Representatives of Employment | 05 |
Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 13 |
Representatives of Community Living | 48 |
Representatives of Technology | 71 |
Unable to Categorize | 00 |
TOTAL | 941 |
Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
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118 | 651 | 172 | 941 |
Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
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AT Products/Services | 613 |
AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 00 |
Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 00 |
Combination of any/all of the above | 42 |
Transition | 286 |
Total | 941 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
WATR hosted a training on Voting & Accessibility in collaboration with Protection & Advocacy for Voter Access Program (PAVA), Cheyenne. Training provided information on voting rights for individuals with disabilities and hands-on training on two voting machines that are used throughout the state of Wyoming. Also demonstrated were assistive technology devices used at the voting booth.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
UW ECHO in Early Childhood and Secondary Transitions focus on transitions and can increase awareness about assistive technology.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
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IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 00 |
Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 00 |
No known outcome at this time | 00 |
Nonrespondent | 00 |
Total | 00 |
Performance Measure Percentage | NaN% |
RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
Met/Not Met | Not Met |
Education | 77.78% |
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Employment | 11.11% |
Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
Representative of Community Living | 11.11% |
Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
The Department of Transportation (DOT) in Cheyenne wanted to learn about methods to provide distance training and accessibility. Recommendations were Zoom with captioning services, Optical Character Reader (OCR), text-to-speech software/apps, and FM systems. The Department of Transportation may utilize the WATR loan program in the near future.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Representatives from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) joined WATR through Zoom distance technology and in person to discuss how WATR can enhance employment services to better meet the assistive technology needs of DVR clients, many in transitional situations.
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. WATR distributes a monthly E-bulletin called "dispATch" to the WATR database of over 1200 contacts which include individuals with disabilities and family members, representatives in education, employment, health and rehabilitation, and community living. This bulletin highlights announcements and public events WATR will be attending or hosting, featured devices for loan and reuse, and information about WATR's weekly Open Lab and UW ECHO in Assistive Technology sessions, and resources available to the state.
2. In collaboration with the Wyoming State Library, WATR provided to 43 libraries in Wyoming an Assistive Technology Toolkit box. Toolkits are put on display for the public, each box features assorted low tech assistive technology to increase awareness of assistive technology and the resources that WATR provides. Several librarians reported they bring along the toolkit box when they visit senior living facilities.
Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
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Individuals with Disabilities | 114 | 07 | 121 |
Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 77 | 03 | 80 |
Representative of Education | 145 | 02 | 147 |
Representative of Employment | 14 | 00 | 14 |
Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 43 | 03 | 46 |
Representative of Community Living | 63 | 08 | 71 |
Representative of Technology | 15 | 00 | 15 |
Unable to Categorize | 04 | 01 | 05 |
Total | 475 | 24 | 499 |
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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Public/State Agency | $10,000 | Public Awareness, I&A |
Public/State Agency | $48,334 | Training |
Public/State Agency | $99,000 | Technical Assistance |
Public/State Agency | $48,333 | Technical Assistance |
Amount: $205,667 |
Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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Wyoming Department of Education, $99,000, Technical Assistance: Wyoming Clearinghouse for Accessible Educational Materials Wyoming Department of Education, $96,667, Technical Assistance-$48,333 and Training-$48,334: UW ECHO Network in AT – ongoing professional development and technical assistance Wyoming State Libraries, $10,000, Public Awareness: AT Demonstration Toolboxes for each county library
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