How Assistive Technology Impacted Idaho in 2016-17 Finding Assistive Technology Training and Technical Assistance Training and Technical Assistance 2,036 Recipients Area Agency on Aging training A.T. in the workplace or occupational A.T. to assist caregivers A.T. videos on Idaho Training Clearinghouse ATP Professional Development IDVR A.T. assessments fee for service Infant Toddler Program Mentoring teachers and A.T. professionals School Based Services 57 A.T. Consultations for schools in 41 schools statewide 126 Device loans to schools 306 Tools for Life Secondary Transition & Technology Fair attendees 67 Augmentative Communication summer camp attendees 11 UI Vandal Camp attendees Public Awareness Public Awareness 1,008 Information and Referral Calls 7,925 Attendees at A.T. Presentations / Conferences / Senior Health Fairs 14,301 IATP Website Contacts 31,090 Social Media and Electronic Contacts Trying Assistive Technology Device Loans 929 Devices Loaned $524,483 Value of Items Loaned Prevents wasted expenditures on "incorrect" purchases Temporary loans during device repair reduces lost productivity Device Demos AT Resource Centers 4 Assistive technology demonstration and loan libraries in Idaho 64 Device demonstrations = Informed decision making Getting Assistive Technology Alternate Financing Low-Interest Financing Program Statewide low-interest financing program for assistive technology. 67 Loans totaling $302,251 27% Loans to individuals who couldn't qualify for commercial loans. Low-Interest Loans 4% EnvironmentalAdaptations 4% VehicleModifications 91% HearingAids 1% Computer Access Idaho Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program This statewide program provides equipment needed to make telecommunications, advanced communications, and the Internet accessible to low-income individuals who have both significant vision loss and significant hearing loss. 13 Deaf Blind participants 40 Devices distributed 492 Hours of installation, training, technical support, and outreach "You have changed my life!" ~ Bill Device Reuse Idaho AT4ALL This statewide website supports reuse of assistive technology that is no longer needed or used by its original owner. 723 Items were redistributed saving Idahoans $254,646 79% Assistive devices only available through Idaho A.T. Project Computers for Kids Collaboration 67 Students on IEPs received Internet ready refurbished computers 9 School Districts Return on Investment Savings to Idahoans $524,483 Lending Libraries $254,646 Reuse $79,918 Loan Interest Savings $24,046 Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution $58,935 Computers for Kids TOTAL SAVINGS$942,028 2016-2017 Achievements 1,008 I & R Contacts 38 Trainings 37 Technical Assistance 57 A.T. Consultations 64 A.T. Demonstrations 929 Devices Loaned 723 Devices Redistributed 67 Low Interest Loans