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AT Device Loans for VR Consumers• 2010 ARRA funded
• For VR consumers and counselors to:
Increase successful
employment
outcomes
Provide device
while employer or
BRS purchases itProvide
opportunities for
device trials
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AT Device Loans for VR Consumers
2010 2011 2012 20130
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
8
24
22
29
Number of AT Device Loans
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AT Device Loans for VR Consumers
2010 2011 2012 20130
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2
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5
6
7
8
9
10
1
7
9
6
2
7
9
Number of AT Devices Purchased
VR (23)
Employer/Other (19)
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AT Device Loans for VR Consumers
Connecticut Tech Act Project and BRS partnership led to this successful small business
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Results: • Consumers were able to make
informed decisions about devices.
• Cost savings to VR agency and employers
• Consumers have early access to AT to show employers they can do the job with the right accommodations
AT Device Loans for VR Consumers
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AT Device Loans for VR Consumers
2010 2011 2012 2013
$499.00
$2,979.00
$2,429.00
$4,157.00
Cost Savings to VR
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What’s next?
• Update inventory based on demand, trends, needs, etc.
• Engage employers directly
AT Device Loans for VR Consumers
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Outreach to Employers• Use BRS Employment Consultants for
marketing and outreach
• Focus on current employees who need AT or Accommodations:• Allied Community Resources• Pratt & Whitney • Department of Labor
• Connect-ability Distance Learning Initiative• Employer Training Modules
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Outreach to Employers
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