FY 2008 AT Act Data
-
Upload
britanni-hoover -
Category
Documents
-
view
37 -
download
0
description
Transcript of FY 2008 AT Act Data
![Page 1: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1
![Page 2: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Data comes from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 (FY 2008).
Sources include: State Plans, Annual Progress Reports, UIC data system.
The data is reported is only as accurate as the data provided.
2
![Page 3: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
States = 56 (50 states plus 6 territories). Title I = The state grant program before
the 2004 reauthorization. Section 4 = The state grant program after
the 2004 reauthorization. Title III = The separate authority to fund
alternative financing programs (AFPs) that existed until FY 2005.
3
![Page 4: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
State-level activities = State financing, device reutilization, device loan, device demonstration.
State leadership activities = Training and technical assistance, public awareness (includes information and referral), coordination and collaboration.
4
![Page 5: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
A State shall not be required to use a portion of the funds made available through the grant to carry out [State-level activities] if, in that State--(i) financial support is provided from State or other non-Federal resources or entities for that category of activities; and(ii) the amount of the financial support is comparable to, or greater than, the amount of the portion of the funds made available through the grant that the State would have expended for that category of activities, in the absence of this subparagraph.
5
![Page 6: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
A State may use funds that the State receives under a grant awarded under this section to carry out any 2 or more [State-level] activities.
6
![Page 7: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
The State shall support State financing activities to increase access to, and funding for, AT (which shall not include direct payment for such a device or service for an individual with a disability but may include support and administration of a program to provide such payment), including development of systems to provide and pay for such devices and services, for targeted individuals and entities, including--(i) support for the development of systems for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of, or payment for, AT; or(ii) support for the development of State-financed or privately financed alternative financing systems of subsidies (which may include conducting an initial 1-year feasibility study of, improving, administering, operating, providing capital for, or collaborating with an entity with respect to, such a system) for the provision of AT, such as--(I) a low-interest loan fund;(II) an interest buy-down program;(III) a revolving loan fund;(IV) a loan guarantee or insurance program;(V) a program providing for the purchase, lease, or other acquisition of assistive technology devices or assistive technology services; or(VI) another mechanism that is approved by the Secretary.
7
![Page 8: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Number of states that use some section 4 funds on state financing activities: 38 Number of states that do not use section 4 funds on state financing because:
◦a comparable activity is supported: 11 All have an existing financial loan
program, 7 of which are title III AFPs.◦they exercise “flexibility”: 7
8
![Page 9: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Number of states with some kind of financial loan program: 43 Number of states whose state financing activities include at least a financial loan program: 33* Number of states whose AT Act state financing activities do not include any financial loan program: 7*
9
![Page 10: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Number of states whose financial loan program was started using:◦section 4 funds: 1◦title I funds: 5◦title III funds: 19◦state, local, or private source: 7
10
![Page 11: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Number of states whose main source of ongoing support for the financial loan program is:◦section 4 funds: 7 ◦title III funds: 12◦title I, state, local, or private source: 13
11
![Page 12: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Number of states with financial loan programs offering:◦Loan guarantees: 25◦Revolving loans: 6◦Low interest loans: 10◦Preferred interest loans: 10◦Interest buy downs: 11
12
![Page 13: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Number of loans provided by section 4 loan programs (33, may include title III):Revolving loans: 196Low interest: 16Preferred interest: 14Interest buy-down: 143Loan guarantee, no special interest rate: 83Guarantee with pref. interest: 62Guarantee with low interest: 288Guarantee with buy-down: 148Other: None reportedNo response: None reportedTotal: 950
Number of loans provided by title III loan programs (33, may include section 4):Revolving loans: 176Low interest: 45Preferred interest: Not collectedInterest buy-down: 432Loan guarantee, no special interest rate: 417Guarantee with pref. interest: N/CGuarantee with low interest: N/CGuarantee with buy-down: N/COther: 111No response: 170Total: 1,351
13
![Page 14: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Loans provided by section 4 loan programs (may include title III):Total value: $9,821,379Average Qualifying Income:$39,183Top 3 AT types purchased:Vehicles, hearing, environ. mods Average interest rate: 4.99%
Number of loans in default:183 of 2339Value of loans in default: $1,119,454 of $22,704,147
Loans provided by title III loan programs (may include section 4):Total value: $15,538,485Average qualifying income:$36,274Top 3 AT types purchased:Vehicles, hearing, mobilityAverage interest rate: Not calculatedNumber of loans in default:174 of 2861Value of loans in default:$1,175,182 of $25,271,141
14
![Page 15: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Non-financial loan state financing:◦Cooperative buying programs (3 states)◦Telecommunications distribution
programs (3 states)◦Last Resort Funds (7 states)*◦Special home modification programs (3
states)*◦Other (9 states)*
15
![Page 16: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Number of consumers served by non-financial loan programs: 2865 (direct provide and savings)
Number of devices provided through non-financial loan programs: 7374
Value/Savings of Devices: $2,569,172
16
![Page 17: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
The State shall directly, or in collaboration with public or private entities, carry out assistive technology device reutilization programs that provide for the exchange, repair, recycling, or other reutilization of assistive technology devices, which may include redistribution through device sales, loans, rentals, or donations.
Divided into exchange, reassignment, and open-ended loan for data collection purposes.
17
![Page 18: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Number of states with at least one device reutilization program: 56
◦ Number of states with device exchange programs: 43*
◦ Number of states with computer reassignment programs: 7
◦ Number of states with general reassignment programs: 40*
◦ Number of states with open-ended loan programs: 28*
18
![Page 19: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Number that use contractors: 34 Number that operate:
◦Centrally: 29◦Regionally: 3◦Combined central and regional: 23
Number that charge nothing to:◦Consumers: 52◦Professionals: 27
19
![Page 20: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Number of consumers receiving devices: 1180
Number of devices exchanged: 1312
Top three types of devices: mobility (36%), daily living (21%), vehicles (9%)
Cost savings: $3,365,398
20
![Page 21: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Number of consumers receiving devices: 20,020
Number of devices reassigned: 23,738
Top three types of devices: mobility (60%), daily living (22%), computers (11%)
Cost savings: $11,553,160
21
![Page 22: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Number of consumers receiving devices: 3,603
Number of devices loaned: 6,019Top three types of devices: mobility (61%), learning (7%), environmental modifications (6%)
Cost savings: $2,410,775
22
![Page 23: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
23
Percentage of states meeting their performance measure targets in the domains of:◦Education: 71.4%◦Employment: 69.4%◦Community living: 92.9%
![Page 24: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
The State shall directly, or in collaboration with public or private entities, carry out device loan programs that provide short-term loans of assistive technology devices to individuals, employers, public agencies, or others seeking to meet the needs of targeted individuals and entities, including others seeking to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
24
![Page 25: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Number of states with at least 1 device loan program: 54◦1 claims comparability, 1 claims flexibility
Number of states that use subcontractors: 29
Number of states with at least 1 program for a specific purpose or population: 14
25
![Page 26: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Number that operate:◦Centrally: 25◦Regionally: 16◦Combined central and regional: 16
Number that provide the device through:◦Shipping: 31◦Staff delivery: 5◦Client pick-up: 32◦Other: 4
26
![Page 27: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Number of individuals receiving loans: 38,411◦Individuals with disabilities: 18,404◦Family members: 5,151◦Education professionals: 7,625◦Health professionals: 4,784
Number of programs that charge nothing to:◦Consumers: 44◦Professionals: 39
27
![Page 28: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Number of devices loaned: 47,419
Top three device types loaned:◦Learning and cognition◦Speech◦Computer and related
Average loan days = 42
28
![Page 29: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
The State shall directly, or in collaboration with public and private entities, such as one-stop partners, as defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, demonstrate a variety of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services (including assisting individuals in making informed choices regarding, and providing experiences with, the devices and services), using personnel who are familiar with such devices and services and their applications.
29
![Page 30: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Number of states with demonstration programs: 55◦1 claims flexibility
Number of states that use subcontractors: 36
Number of states with at least 1 program for a specific purpose or population: 18
30
![Page 31: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Number that operate:◦ Centrally: 22◦ Regionally: 17◦ Combined central and regional: 24
Number that provide:◦ Virtual demos: 26◦ In-person demos from a fixed site: 22◦ In-person demos from fixed regional sites: 17◦ In-person demonstrations that move to multiple
sites : 24◦ Mobile demonstration units: Not available
31
![Page 32: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Number of individuals receiving demos: 40,371◦Individuals with disabilities: 18,647
◦Family members: 8,415◦Education professionals: 5,620◦Health professionals: 3,389
Number of programs that charge nothing: 53
32
![Page 33: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Number of devices demonstrated: 31,947
7 device types with demos almost equal (bt. 10-20% of total each) ◦Hearing, Computers, Speech, Learning, Mobility, Daily Living and Vision
33
![Page 34: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Number of referrals provided after demonstrations: 16,252◦To vendors: 6,986◦To funding source: 4,005
34
![Page 35: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Percentage of states meeting their performance measure targets in the domains of:◦Education: 87.5%◦Employment: 80.4%◦Community living: 89.3%◦IT/Telecomm: 73.2%
35
![Page 36: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
The State shall directly, or provide support to public or private entities with demonstrated expertise in collaborating with public or private agencies that serve individuals with disabilities, to develop and disseminate training materials, conduct training, and provide technical assistance, for individuals from local settings statewide.
36
![Page 37: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Individuals receiving training: 62,344◦Education: 20,791◦Individuals with disabilities: 13,682
◦Community living: 7,272◦Health: 6,763◦Family members: 4,459
37
![Page 38: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Topics of training (by number of individuals receiving training):◦AT Products/services: 28,918◦AT funding/policy/practice: 6,661◦IT access: 3,611◦Combination of the above: 14,614◦Transition: 7,905
38
![Page 39: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
The State shall conduct public-awareness activities designed to provide information to targeted individuals and entities relating to the availability, benefits, appropriateness, and costs of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services . . .
39
![Page 40: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Estimated number of individuals “reached” through public awareness activities (newsletters, listservs, TV/radio, expos and conferences, etc.): 26,777,500
40
![Page 41: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
The State shall directly, or in collaboration with public or private (such as nonprofit) entities, provide for the continuation and enhancement of a statewide information and referral system designed to meet the needs of targeted individuals and entities . . .
41
![Page 42: FY 2008 AT Act Data](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022081519/5681373f550346895d9ed234/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Number of individuals assisted by statewide information and assistance systems, by topic:◦AT device/service: 154, 205◦AT funding: 38,376◦Related disability topics: 60,066
◦Total: 252,647
42