Assistive Technology State Grant Program District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2009-2011 (submitted FY 2010)
Table of Contents
Page 1	A	Identification and Description of Lead Agency and Implementing Entity; Change in Lead Agency or Implementing Entity
Page 2	B	Advisory Council, Budget Allocations, and Identification of Activities Conducted
	C	State Financing Activities
		Financial loan program	N/A
		Access to telework loan fund	N/A
		Cooperative buying program	N/A
		Financing for home modifications program	N/A
		Telecommunications distribution program	N/A
		Last resort program	N/A
		Other program	N/A
	D	Device Reutilization Activities
		Device exchange	N/A
Page 3		Device reassignment
Page 4	E	Device Loan Activity
Page 5	F	Device Demonstration Activity
	G	State Leadership Activities
Page 6		Training Activities
Page 7		Technical Assistance Activities
Page 8		Public Awareness Activities
Page 9		Information and Assistance Activities
Page 10	H	Assurances and Signatures

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Section A. Identification and Description of Lead Agency and Implementing Entity; Change in Lead Agency or Implementing Entity
1	Name Given to Statewide AT Program.	Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia
2	Website dedicated to Statewide AT Program	http://www.atpdc.org
3	Name and Address of Lead Agency
	District of Columbia Department on Disability Services Rehabilitation Services Administration 810 First Street, N.E. 10th Floor Washington, DC 20002
4	Name, Title, and Contact Information for Lead Agency Certifying Representative.
	Roy Albert Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (DC RSA) 810 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 Roy.Albert@dc.gov (202) 442-8663
5	Information about Program Director at Lead Agency.
	Roy Albert Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (DC RSA) 810 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 Roy.Albert@dc.gov (202) 442-8663
6	Information about Program Contact(s) at Lead Agency.
	Roy Albert Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (DC RSA) 810 First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 Roy.Albert@dc.gov
7	Telephone at Lead Agency for Public.	202-442-8663
8	E-mail at Lead Agency for Public.	Roy.Albert@dc.gov
9	Select the most appropriate descriptor of the agency/division/bureau directly responsible for the Statewide AT Program within the Lead Agency.
	General or Combined Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
10	If Other was selected for question 9, identify and describe the agency.
11	Does your Lead Agency contract with an Implementing Entity to carry out the Statewide AT Program on its behalf?
	Yes
	If you answered no to question 11, you may skip ahead to the next page. Otherwise, you must answer the following questions.
12	Name and Address of Implementing Entity.
	University Legal Services 220 I Street, N.E., Suite 130 Washington, DC 20002
13	Information about Program Director at the Implementing Entity.
	Jane Brown Executive Director University Legal Services 220 I Street, N.E., Suite 130 Washington, DC 20002 jbrown@uls-dc.org
14	Information about Program Contact(s) at Implementing Entity.
	Alicia C. Johns Program Manager Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia 220 I Street, N.E., Suite 130 Washington, DC 20002 ajohns@uls-dc.org
15	Telephone at Implementing Entity for Public.	202-547-0198
16	E-mail at Implementing Entity for Public.	advocacy@uls-dc.org
17	Select the most appropriate descriptor of the type of organization that is the Implementing Entity.
	Protection and Advocacy organization
18	If Other was selected, identify and describe the entity.
19	Describe the mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and collaboration between the Implementing Entity and the state.
	The Implementing Entity, University Legal Services will enter into a contract with the District of Columbias Lead Agency (the District of Columbia Department Department on Disability Services Rehabilitation Services Administration or DC RSA). This contract will set forth activities that ATPDC must conduct on behalf of DC RSA and the system oversight to be provided by the U.S. Department of Education. A DC RSA Project Officer will oversee administration of the contract, and the Program Manager of ATPDC will meet quarterly with this Project Officer to discuss activities and the implementation of this state plan. The Project Officer or designee will attend all Advisory Council meetings for ATPDC, while the ATPDC Program Manager will serve on the advisory committee to DC RSA. ATPDC will submit monthly expenditures reports to the DC RSA Administrator for review and appropriate assistance to ATPDC. ATPDC will also provide quarterly and annual reports to DC RSA on activities completed, activities planned, and any data related those activities.
20	Is the Lead Agency named in this State Plan a new or different Lead Agency from the one designated by the Governor in your previous State Plan?
	Yes
	If you answered no to question 20, you may skip ahead to the next page. Otherwise, you must answer the following questions.
21	Explain why the Lead Agency previously designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency.
	In 1993 Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly designated the District of Columbia Department of Human Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), the state vocational rehabilitation program, as the lead agency for the Statewide Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ATPDC). The mission of the ATPDC is to increase the provision of, access to, and funding for assistive technology for residents of the District of Columbia with disabilities through a variety of District-wide, comprehensive activities and services. Since 1998, University Legal Services (ULS) has been directly responsible for the ATPDC. In April, 2007 Mayor Adrian Fenty named Judith E. Heumann, a widely recognized leader inthe disability rights movement both in the US and throughout the world, to be the first director of the District of Columbia Department on Disability Services (DDS). The mission of the new Department on Disability Services is to provide innovative, high quality services that enable people with disabilities to lead meaningful and productive lives as vital members of their families, schools, workplaces and communities in every neighborhood in the District of Columbia. Currently, it provides services to more than 10,000 residents with disabilities through its two administrations: Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) that enables people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful and productive lives in our community; and, Rehabilitation Services Administration (DC RSA) that offers training and vocational rehabilitation services aimed at assisting people with disabilities to prepare for and retain employment.
22	Explain why the Lead Agency newly designated by your state should not serve as the Lead Agency.
23	Is the Implementing Entity named in this State Plan a new or different Implementing Entity from the one designated by the Governor in your previous State Plan?
	No
	If you answered no or not applicable to question 23, you may skip ahead to the next page. Otherwise, you must answer the following questions.
24	Explain why the Implementing Entity previously designated by your state should not serve as the Implementing Entity.
25	Explain why the Implementing Entity newly designated by your state should serve as the Implementing Entity

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Section B: Advisory Council, Budget Allocations, and Identification of Activities Conducted NOTE: You MUST answer questions 13 and 14 in order to set up the rest of your form.
1	In accordance with section 4(c)(2) of the AT Act of 1998, as amended our state has a consumer-majority advisory council that provides consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice to the state for planning of, implementation of, and evaluation of the activities carried out through the grant, including setting measurable goals. This advisory council is geographically representative of the State and reflects the diversity of the State with respect to race, ethnicity, types of disabilities across the age span, and users of types of services that an individual with a disability may receive.	Yes
2	The advisory council includes a representative of the designated State agency, as defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 705)	Yes
3	The advisory council includes a representative of the State agency for individuals who are blind (within the meaning of section 101 of that Act (29 U.S.C. 721));	N/A
4	The advisory council includes a representative of a State center for independent living described in part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 796f et seq.);	Yes
5	The advisory council includes a representative of the State workforce investment board established under section 111 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2821);	Yes
6	The advisory council includes a representative of the State educational agency, as defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965	Yes
7	The advisory council includes other representatives (list below)
	The membership of the Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia Advisory Council includes representation from seven of the eight Wards in the District of Columbia. The Advisory Council reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the city. Members use a variety of assistive technology devices, such as mobility devices, augmentative communication devices, devices and software for individuals who are blind and computer adaptations. The individuals with disabilities include an Adjunct Professor at Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia who teaches two courses in technology/multimedia technology and conducts training workshops on assistive technology and Smart Classes; an attorney who provides advocacy and legal counsel to individuals with and without disabilities through her private law practice; a member who works for the Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; University Legal Services Supervising Housing Counselor; and parent with child with intellectural disabilities. The advisory council membership also includes a representative from the Children's National Medical Center Transition Services, Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation.
8	The advisory council includes the following number of individuals with disabilities that use assistive technology or their family members or guardians:	6
9	If the Statewide AT Program does not have the composition and representation required under section 4(c)(2)(B), explain below.
10	Proposed Budget Allocations
	State-level Activities	Proposed Budget Allocation for Entire Annual Award
	State Financing Activities	Not performed due to flexibility
	Device Reutilization Activities	more than $100,000
	Device Loan Activity	$30,001-$40,000
	Device Demonstration Activity	$70,001-$80,000
	State Leadership Activities	$90,001-$100,000
11	For every activity for which you selected "claiming comparability" in item 10, describe the comparable activity.
12	Describe your planned procedures for tracking expenditures for State-level and State Leadership activities.
	All programs of University Legal Services (ULS) use the same Microsoft Information Product (MIP) accounting system to record and track expenditures and revenue. A coding system has been developed within MIP to enable detailed accounting by contract or grant and type of expenditure. ULS will use MIP to code and track expenditures as State Level and State Leadership Activities accordingly. At any time, a report can be obtained to monitor expenditures to assure that the AT Program for the District of Columbia is in compliance with the percentages and budget amounts specified in the State Plan. The ATPDC Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring expenditures on a monthly basis. The Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia will exercise flexibility regarding the financial activities for this state plan. Our proposed budget allocations will be State-level Activities 70% and State Leadership Activities 30%.
13	State Financing Activities Performed
	State Financing Activities	Activities Performed (select all that apply)
	Financial loan program
	Access to telework loan fund
	Cooperative buying program
	Financing for home modifications program
	Telecommunications distribution program
	Last resort program
	Other program

	Other Activities Performed
	Device Reutilization, Device Loan, and Device Demonstration Activities	Number of Activities Performed
	How many device exchange programs do you support?	0
	How many device reassignment programs do you support?	1
	How many device loan programs do you support?	1
	How many device demonstration programs do you support?	1
14	What is the baseline year for the measurable goals for this state plan?	2007

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2011-2013
D Device Reutilization Activities

Device Reassignment (1 of 1)

1	Select the option that best describes the reassignment program
	reassigns general AT

2

Enter the year when the program began conducting this activity.

1998

3	Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
	The Statewide AT Program	Yes
	Other entities (e.g. contractors)	Yes

4	The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support (choose all that apply).
	Provides financial support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	Yes
	Provides in-kind support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Receives financial support from the state.	No
	Receives in-kind support from the state.	No
	Receives financial support from private entities.	No
	Receives in-kind support from private entities.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of establishing a new program or service.	No
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of expanding an existing program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of reducing duplication of programs or services.	Yes

5	If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column a of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column b of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column c of the following table.
	If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column d of the following table.
	Organization or Activity	a. You provide support	b. Receive support from the state	c. Receive support from these private entities	d. Collaborate with
	AgrAbility Program	No	No	No	No
	Alliance for Technology Access Center	No	No	No	No
	Bank or other financial institution	No	No	No	No
	Community Living agency	No	No	Yes	Yes
	Easter Seals	No	No	No	No
	Education-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Employment-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Independent Living Center	No	No	No	No
	Institution of Higher Education	No	No	No	No
	Non-categorical disability organization	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities	No	No	No	No
	Organization focused specifically on providing AT	No	No	No	No
	Protection and Advocacy Organization	No	No	Yes	Yes
	Technology agency	No	No	No	No
	UCP	No	No	No	No
	Other	No	No	No	No

6	Select the option that best describes from where this activity is conducted.
	One central location

7	If you indicated the use of regional sites, from how many regional sites is the activity conducted?

8	This activity is available (choose all that apply)
	By website	No
	By phone	Yes
	By e-mail	Yes
	By mail	Yes
	In person	Yes

9	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging individuals with disabilities for a device.
	Nothing

10	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging professionals for a device.
	Nothing

11	How do you get the device to the consumer?
	The consumer picks up the device at a designated site

12	In the following table, select by device type how the device is reassigned. Select the top two used by the program.
	Type of device	Based on consumer choice and/or request	A professional recommendation is required	Qualified program staff match it to the consumer	Qualified consultants and/or volunteers match it to the consumer	The device is provided through a qualified third-party	Not applicable - this type of device is not made available
	Vision	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
	Hearing	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
	Speech Communication	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
	Learning, Cognition, and Developmental	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
	Mobility, Seating, and Positioning	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
	Daily Living	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
	Environmental Adaptations	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
	Vehicle Modification and Transportation	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
	Recreation, Sports, and Leisure Equipment	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
	Computer and Associated Equipment	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No

13	If applicable, describe how consumers demonstrate the need for devices.
	The majority of consumers are referred by social workers, clinicians, therapists and other community organizations. All recipients are required to complete a loan agreement which includes information about their diagnosed condition(s) and physician contact information.

14	Describe any supports provided to the consumer to ensure successful use of the device.
	Staff provides on-site training on the use of the equipment as per manufacturers guidelines and consumers agreements in writing to consult with professional health providers (PTs, OTs, personal physicians) to determine the suitability and fit of the equipment.

15	If this is an open-ended loan program, describe it.

16

Provide any additional information about this activity you wish to share.

Over the next three years, AT Program for the District of Columbia will collaborate with The Washington Area Wheelchair Society, Independent Living for the Handicapped (ILH), state, federal and other local community organizations including churches, civic, volunteer, professional organizations, community volunteer groups, corporations and other relevant organizations to expand the statewide equipment recycling program. This program known as the District of Columbia Disability Equipment Recycling Program (DC Shares) will increase acquisition of AT by providing new and used assistive technology devices and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to District of Columbia residents who are in need. DC Shares will not require an eligibility requirement. Anyone needing equipment and unable to acquire it through Medicaid, Medicare, vocational rehabilitation, or special education can use the program to acquire the equipment they need. This new and used equipment is available at no cost for District of Columbia residents with disabilities or those who have a dependent with a disability, regardless of their type of disability, age, income level or location of residence within the city or the type of assistive technology. DC Shares receives supplementing funding under the AT Reuse Demonstration Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. This additional funding has allowed the Equipment Recycling Program to provide more recycled equipment including computers to more undeserved individuals with disabilities.

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2011-2013
E Device Loan Activity (1 of 1)

1	Select the option that best describes the type of program.
	General program

2	If you indicated that you have a device loan program for targeted consumers or devices, describe the specific types of consumers or devices for whom this device loan program is intended and why.

3	If you indicated that you have a device loan program for targeted agencies or entities, identify the entity or agency and describe the purpose of the program.

4	If you selected other, describe

5

Enter the year when the program began conducting this activity.

2002

6	Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
	The Statewide AT Program	Yes
	Other entities (e.g. contractors)	No

7	The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support (choose all that apply).
	Provides financial support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Provides in-kind support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Receives financial support from the state.	No
	Receives in-kind support from the state.	No
	Receives financial support from private entities.	No
	Receives in-kind support from private entities.	No
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of establishing a new program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of expanding an existing program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of reducing duplication of programs or services.	Yes

8	If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column a of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column b of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column c of the following table.
	If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column d of the following table.
	Organization or Activity	a. You provide support	b. Receive support from the state	c. Receive support from these private entities	d. Collaborate with
	AgrAbility Program	No	No	No	No
	Alliance for Technology Access Center	No	No	No	No
	Bank or other financial institution	No	No	No	No
	Community Living agency	No	No	No	No
	Easter Seals	No	No	No	No
	Education-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Employment-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Independent Living Center	No	No	No	No
	Institution of Higher Education	No	No	No	No
	Non-categorical disability organization	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities	No	No	No	No
	Organization focused specifically on providing AT	No	No	No	No
	Protection and Advocacy Organization	No	No	No	No
	Technology agency	No	No	No	No
	UCP	No	No	No	No
	Other	No	No	No	Yes

9	Select the option that best describes from where this activity is conducted.
	One central location

10	If you indicated the use of regional sites, from how many regional sites is the activity conducted?

11	This activity is available (choose all that apply)
	By website	Yes
	By phone	Yes
	By e-mail	Yes
	By mail	No
	In person	Yes

12	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging individuals with disabilities for a loan.
	Nothing

13	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging professionals for a loan.
	Nothing

14

Describe any supports provided to the consumer to ensure a successful loan.

Borrowers are able to call and receive information about available devices and then visit the DCATRC to pick up the device(s) they wish to use. The manufacturers instructions or a quick reference sheet will be available upon request. Shipment of the devices within the city is available for a nominal charge. Borrowers are required to complete an application which outlines the responsibility of the device loan equipment. Loans are generally limited to a maximum of five devices at a time, and the term of the loan will be for up to a four week period, with extensions available upon request.

15	Devices in the load pool also are made available for the following (choose all that apply).
	Device demonstrations	Yes
	Evaluations and assessments	Yes
	Training	Yes
	Public awareness	Yes

16	How do you get the device to the consumer?
	The consumer picks up the device at a designated site

17

Provide any additional information about this activity you wish to share.

The Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ATPDC) will operate a short-term AT equipment loan program, Device Loan Program through the DC Assistive Technology Resource Center. The equipment that can be borrowed is limited because the DC AT Resource Center uses the same assistive technology devices to conduct demonstrations. The Device Loan Program assists individuals with disabilities and professionals in decision making before the purchase of the equipment, accommodates interim needs for device repair or funding, and other purposes such as self-education and training by clinicians to use a device to assess clients. Federal and local government agencies representatives borrow AT devices from this program to provide training and demonstrations to their employers and employees about the benefits of AT devices in the work environment. The Device Loan Program includes devices for individuals with visual, speech, hearing, physical, and mobility impairments During the next three years the Device Loan Program will implement the following strategies on an ongoing basis to broaden the loan programs usefulness to individuals with disabilities: 1)The Device Loan Program will continue to upgrade the outdated equipment by partnerships with vendors and seek additional funding from government and private organizations and will increase inventory by purchasing AT devices and educational software, which are not only to support for adults in postsecondary education but also for K-12 students. Due to reduced funding for all AT Programs, APTDC will purchase some of the most requested devices depending on funding availability. The AT Program for Washington, DC will refer customers to other assistive technology programs in the District of Columbia that may have a larger inventory of more current assistive technology devices and software. 2) AT program staff will solicit donations of assistive technology devices from local and national assistive technology vendors for both demonstration and device loan programs to increase the inventory of equipment that individuals can borrow from the Equipment Loan Program that will meet specific needs for individuals with disabilities. 3)The AT Program for DC (ATPDC) will market the device loan program through flyers distributed to disability-related agencies and organizations, on the ATPDC web site and through ATPDC public awareness activities and subsequent word of mouth by users. ATPDC will advertise the Device Loan Program in local community newspapers targeting their technology or health sections, list the program on various free classified web pages, post our services using podcasting and blogging sites, and distribute the program flyers to local employment agencies like one stop centers and public libraries.

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2011-2013
F Device Demonstration Activity (1 of 1)

1	Select the option that best describes the type of program.
	General program

2	If you indicated that you have a device demonstration program for targeted consumers or devices, describe the specific types of consumers or devices for whom this device demonstration program is intended and why.

3	If you indicated that you have a device demonstration program for targeted agencies or entities, identify the entity or agency and describe the purpose of the program.

4	If you selected other, describe

5

Enter the year when the program began conducting this activity.

1999

6	Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
	The Statewide AT Program	Yes
	Other entities (e.g. contractors)	No

7	The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support (choose all that apply).
	Provides financial support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Provides in-kind support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Receives financial support from the state.	No
	Receives in-kind support from the state.	Yes
	Receives financial support from private entities.	No
	Receives in-kind support from private entities.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of establishing a new program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of expanding an existing program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of reducing duplication of programs or services.	Yes

8	If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column a of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column b of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column c of the following table.
	If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column d of the following table.
	Organization or Activity	a. You provide support	b. Receive support from the state	c. Receive support from these private entities	d. Collaborate with
	AgrAbility Program	No	No	No	No
	Alliance for Technology Access Center	No	No	No	No
	Bank or other financial institution	No	No	No	No
	Community Living agency	No	No	No	No
	Easter Seals	No	No	No	No
	Education-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Employment-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Independent Living Center	No	No	No	Yes
	Institution of Higher Education	No	No	No	Yes
	Non-categorical disability organization	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities	No	No	No	No
	Organization focused specifically on providing AT	No	No	No	Yes
	Protection and Advocacy Organization	No	No	No	Yes
	Technology agency	No	No	No	No
	UCP	No	No	No	No
	Other	No	No	No	Yes

9	Select the option that best describes from where this activity is conducted.
	One central location

10

If you indicated the use of regional sites, from how many regional sites is the activity conducted?

0

11	This activity is available (choose all that apply)
	By website	No
	By phone	Yes
	By e-mail	Yes
	By mail	Yes
	In person	Yes

12	Select the option that best describes the primary type of demonstrations provided by the program.
	In-person demonstrations from a fixed location
	Select the option that best describes the secondary type of demonstrations provided by the program.
	In-person demonstrations that move to multiple sites

13	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging individuals with disabilities for a demonstration.
	Nothing

14	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging professionals for a demonstration.
	Nothing

15	Devices in the demonstration pool also are made available for the following (choose all that apply).
	Device loans	Yes
	Evaluations and assessments	Yes
	Training	Yes
	Public awareness	Yes

16	Select the option that best describes what is shared with the device loan program.
	Both staff and space

17

Provide any additional information about this activity you wish to share.

The Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia operates an AT demonstration center known as the District of Columbia Assistive Technology Resource Center (DCATRC). The DCATRC, which was established in 1999, is fully accessible and is located in the District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services Administration (DCRSA) office. The DCATRC is a facility where consumers, family members, employers, educators, service providers and any District of Columbia resident may explore, experience and compare the usefulness of various types of AT equipment, learn about possible product vendors and other related services; and, discuss their applications for devices or services. The DCATRC is staffed by an Assistive Technology Specialist (ATS) who possesses significant expertise in assisting individuals in making informed choices regarding assistive technology devices and services. Staff will also be available to provide off-site demonstrations as needed including demonstrations at the DC Disability Equipment Recycling site. The ATPDC Program will collaborate with vendors and specialized AT experts to provide demonstrations of a variety of AT devices that address the needs of specific disabilities and/or groups within the community, schools, and worksites. The ATPDC Program will continue to make an effort to expand Assistive Technology (AT) services to the DC Public Schools. The services include assist on the selections of assistive technology devices and educational software as well as the training on the received products during the IEP. The DC Assistive Technology staff will make an effort to set up a fee-for-service system providing evaluation and assessment services for individuals with disabilities. This will allow consumers to try a variety of AT devices at the DCATRC to determine the best AT solutions to achieve success in educational, employment and community living endeavors into the formal habilitation, education and/or rehabilitation process.

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2011-2013
G1 State Leadership Activities

Training Activities

1	Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
	The Statewide AT Program	Yes
	Other entities (e.g. contractors)	Yes

2	The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support (choose all that apply).
	Provides financial support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	Yes
	Provides in-kind support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Receives financial support from the state.	No
	Receives in-kind support from the state.	No
	Receives financial support from private entities.	Yes
	Receives in-kind support from private entities.	No
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of establishing a new program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of expanding an existing program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of reducing duplication of programs or services.	Yes

3	If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column a of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column b of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column c of the following table.
	If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column d of the following table.
	Organization or Activity	a. You provide support	b. Receive support from the state	c. Receive support from these private entities	d. Collaborate with
	AgrAbility Program	No	No	No	No
	Alliance for Technology Access Center	No	No	No	No
	Bank or other financial institution	No	No	No	No
	Community Living agency	No	No	No	No
	Easter Seals	No	No	No	No
	Education-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Employment-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency	No	No	No	No
	Independent Living Center	No	No	No	No
	Institution of Higher Education	No	No	No	No
	Non-categorical disability organization	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities	No	No	No	No
	Organization focused specifically on providing AT	No	No	No	No
	Protection and Advocacy Organization	No	No	No	No
	Technology agency	No	No	No	No
	UCP	No	No	No	No
	Other	No	No	No	Yes

4	Select the option that best describes from where this activity is conducted.
	One central location

5	If you indicated the use of regional sites, from how many regional sites is the activity conducted?

6	This activity is available (choose all that apply)
	By website	No
	By phone	Yes
	By e-mail	Yes
	By mail	Yes
	In person	Yes

7	Select the option that best describes how training is primarily provided.
	At sites arranged by those receiving the training

8	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging individuals with disabilities for training.
	Nothing

9	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging professionals for training.
	Nothing

10

Provide any additional information about this activity you wish to share.

Over the next three years, the Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia will engage in a number of training activities. ATPDC staff will develop a number of comprehensive, customized and interactive training activities to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, family members, teachers, school administrators, employers, government agencies and professional service providers in the District of Columbia. ATPDC training modules will involve integrating practical experience and hands-on applications with a discussion of theory and policy as well as ongoing follow-up and support to reinforce and refresh the content. ATPDC staff and expert consultants will advertise specific subject training workshops in local disability related newsletters, and employee orientation/training schedules of schools and teachers, therapists, and medical personnel. All training information will be available on the ATPDC and other disability related organizations website, mass emails, and flyer distribution during all pubic awareness events.

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2011-2013
G2 State Leadership Activities

Technical Assistance Activities

1	Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
	The Statewide AT Program	Yes
	Other entities (e.g. contractors)	No

2	The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support (choose all that apply).
	Provides financial support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Provides in-kind support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Receives financial support from the state.	No
	Receives in-kind support from the state.	No
	Receives financial support from private entities.	No
	Receives in-kind support from private entities.	No
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of establishing a new program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of expanding an existing program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of reducing duplication of programs or services.	Yes

3	If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column a of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column b of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column c of the following table.
	If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column d of the following table.
	Organization or Activity	a. You provide support	b. Receive support from the state	c. Receive support from these private entities	d. Collaborate with
	AgrAbility Program	No	No	No	No
	Alliance for Technology Access Center	No	No	No	No
	Bank or other financial institution	No	No	No	No
	Community Living agency	No	No	No	No
	Easter Seals	No	No	No	No
	Education-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Employment-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Independent Living Center	No	No	No	Yes
	Institution of Higher Education	No	No	No	Yes
	Non-categorical disability organization	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization focused specifically on providing AT	No	No	No	Yes
	Protection and Advocacy Organization	No	No	No	Yes
	Technology agency	No	No	No	Yes
	UCP	No	No	No	No
	Other	No	No	No	Yes

4	Select the option that best describes from where this activity is conducted.
	One central location

5	If you indicated the use of regional sites, from how many regional sites is the activity conducted?

6	This activity is available (choose all that apply)
	By website	No
	By phone	Yes
	By e-mail	Yes
	By mail	Yes
	In person	Yes

7	Select the option that best describes the policy of the program for charging for technical assistance.
	Nothing

8

Provide any additional information about this activity you wish to share.

Over the next three years, ATPDC staff members will provide technical assistance (TA) that generally involves advice and consultation on assistive technology available in the marketplace, proper product application, and funding, purchase and vendor information. ATPDC program staff will provide TA to statewide, local and federal government agencies, service providers and all District of Columbia residents with and without disabilities. Specifically the ATPDC staff will assist District of Columbia agencies develop procurement policies and procedures to purchase appropriate AT devices and services for individuals with disabilities.

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2011-2013
G3 State Leadership Activities

Public Awareness Activities

1	Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
	The Statewide AT Program	Yes
	Other entities (e.g. contractors)	No

2	The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support (choose all that apply).
	Provides financial support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Provides in-kind support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Receives financial support from the state.	No
	Receives in-kind support from the state.	No
	Receives financial support from private entities.	No
	Receives in-kind support from private entities.	No
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of establishing a new program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of expanding an existing program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of reducing duplication of programs or services.	Yes

3	If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column a of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column b of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column c of the following table.
	If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column d of the following table.
	Organization or Activity	a. You provide support	b. Receive support from the state	c. Receive support from these private entities	d. Collaborate with
	AgrAbility Program	No	No	No	No
	Alliance for Technology Access Center	No	No	No	No
	Bank or other financial institution	No	No	No	No
	Community Living agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Easter Seals	No	No	No	No
	Education-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Employment-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Independent Living Center	No	No	No	Yes
	Institution of Higher Education	No	No	No	Yes
	Non-categorical disability organization	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization focused specifically on providing AT	No	No	No	No
	Protection and Advocacy Organization	No	No	No	Yes
	Technology agency	No	No	No	Yes
	UCP	No	No	No	No
	Other	No	No	No	Yes

4	Select the option that best describes from where this activity is conducted.
	One central location

5	If you indicated the use of regional sites, from how many regional sites is the activity conducted?

6	This activity is available (choose all that apply)
	By website	Yes
	By phone	Yes
	By e-mail	Yes
	By mail	Yes
	In person	Yes

7

Describe the activity.

The Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ATPDC) uses a multifaceted approach that includes mailings, website, publications, public service announcements, local cable TV advertising, and participation with other agencies, conferences, exhibits, presentations, and trainings to increase awareness of the benefits of AT devices and services. ATPDC staff provides information on the availability, benefits, appropriateness and cost of AT devices and services upon request. We respond to numerous telephone calls, e-mail messages, letters and other inquiries each quarter from consumers, service providers and others interested in learning about assistive technology and our program. ATPDC submits articles related to AT to other community disability-related organizations, publications and newsletters. Our staff members are visible throughout the city at exhibits and conferences. We also conduct presentations.

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2011-2013
G4 State Leadership Activities

Information and Assistance Activities

1	Who conducts this activity? Check all that apply.
	The Statewide AT Program	Yes
	Other entities (e.g. contractors)	No

2	The Statewide AT Program provides and/or receives the following support (choose all that apply).
	Provides financial support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Provides in-kind support to other entities via an agreement with the Statewide AT Program.	No
	Receives financial support from the state.	No
	Receives in-kind support from the state.	No
	Receives financial support from private entities.	No
	Receives in-kind support from private entities.	No
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of establishing a new program or service.	No
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of expanding an existing program or service.	Yes
	Coordinates and collaborates with other entities for the purpose of reducing duplication of programs or services.	Yes

3	If you conduct this activity by providing financial or in-kind support to other entities, identify the kinds of entities you support in column a of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from the state to conduct this activity, identify the state entities that provide this support in column b of the following table.
	If you receive financial or in-kind support from private entities, identify the private entities that provide this support in column c of the following table.
	If you coordinate and collaborate with other entities in conducting this activity, identify those entities in column d of the following table.
	Organization or Activity	a. You provide support	b. Receive support from the state	c. Receive support from these private entities	d. Collaborate with
	AgrAbility Program	No	No	No	No
	Alliance for Technology Access Center	No	No	No	No
	Bank or other financial institution	No	No	No	No
	Community Living agency	No	No	No	No
	Easter Seals	No	No	No	No
	Education-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Employment-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Health, allied health, and rehabilitation-related agency	No	No	No	Yes
	Independent Living Center	No	No	No	Yes
	Institution of Higher Education	No	No	No	Yes
	Non-categorical disability organization	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing	No	No	No	No
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization that primarily serves individuals with physical disabilities	No	No	No	Yes
	Organization focused specifically on providing AT	No	No	No	Yes
	Protection and Advocacy Organization	No	No	No	Yes
	Technology agency	No	No	No	No
	UCP	No	No	No	No
	Other	No	No	No	Yes

4	Select the option that best describes from where this activity is conducted.
	One central location

5	If you indicated the use of regional sites, from how many regional sites is the activity conducted?

6	This activity is available (choose all that apply)
	By website	Yes
	By phone	Yes
	By e-mail	Yes
	By mail	Yes
	In person	Yes

7

Describe the activity.

AT Program staff produced fact sheets and posters that can be produced in-house and customized to allow flexibility in outreaching specific audiences and organizations. ATPDC developed one page flyers to inform the public about the services of the AT program instead of brochures. A poster highlighting individuals with disabilities using assistive technology devices with the tag line Got a Disability- Use Creative Solutions for Living was also developed. The ATPDC will continue its efforts to increase access and acquisition of AT devices by providing public awareness, information and referral services, technical assistance, and customized training on AT issues.

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Assistive Technology State Grant Program

District of Columbia State Plan for FY 2009-2011 (submitted FY 2010)

Section H: Assurances and Signature
1	As Certifying Representative of the Lead Agency for the District of Columbia, I hereby assure the following.	Yes
2	The Lead Agency prepared and submitted this State Plan on behalf of the District of Columbia.	Yes
3	The Lead Agency submitting this plan is the State agency that is eligible to submit this plan.	Yes
4	The State agency has authority under State law to perform the functions of the State under this program.	Yes
5	The State legally may carry out each provision of this plan.	Yes
6	All provisions of this plan are consistent with State law.	Yes
7	A State officer, specified by title in this certification, has authority under State law to receive, hold, and disburse Federal funds made available under the plan.	Yes
8	The State officer who submits this plan, specified by title in this certification, has authority to submit this plan.	Yes
9	The agency that submits this plan has adopted or otherwise formally approved this plan.	Yes
10	The plan is the basis for State operation and administration of the program.	Yes
11	The Lead Agency will maintain and evaluate the program under this State Plan.	Yes
12	The State will annually collect data related to the required activities implemented by the State under this section in order to prepare the progress reports required under subsection 4(f) of the Act.	Yes
13	The Lead Agency will submit the progress report on behalf of the State.	Yes
14	The State will prepare reports to the Secretary in such form and containing such information as the Secretary may require to carry out the Secretary's functions under this Act and keep such records and allow access to such records as the Secretary may require to ensure the correctness and verification of information provided to the Secretary.	Yes
15	The Lead Agency will control and administer the funds received through the grant.	Yes
16	The Lead Agency will make programmatic and resource allocation decisions necessary to implement the State Plan.	Yes
17	Funds received through the grant will be expended in accordance with Section 4 of the Act, and will be used to supplement, and not supplant, funds available from other sources for technology-related assistance, including the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services.	Yes
18	The Lead Agency will ensure conformance with Federal and State accounting requirements.	Yes
19	The State will adopt such fiscal control and accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure proper disbursement of and accounting for the funds received through the grant.	Yes
20	Funds made available through a grant to a State under this Act will not be used for direct payment for an assistive technology device for an individual with a disability.	Yes
21	A public agency or an individual with a disability holds title to any property purchased with funds received under the grant and administers that property.	Yes
22	The physical facility of the Lead Agency and Implementing Entity, if any, meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Section 4(d)(6)(E)	Yes
23	Activities carried out in the State that are authorized under this Act, and supported by Federal funds received under this Act, will comply with the standards established by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (20 U.S.C. 794d). Section 4(d)(6)(G)	Yes
24	The Lead Agency will coordinate the activities of the State Plan among public and private entities, including coordinating efforts related to entering into interagency agreements.	Yes
25	The Lead Agency will coordinate efforts related to the active, timely, and meaningful participation by individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives, and other appropriate individuals, with respect to activities carried out through the grant.	Yes
26	Describe how your program will conform to section 427 of General Education Provisions Act by describing the steps you propose to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, your program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs.
	The District of Columbia Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (DC RSA) will take all the necessary steps to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, all programs and services provided by DC Rehabilitation Services Administration as described in the State Plan for Assistive Technology. All partners and subcontractors will comply with the GEPA (General Education Provisions Act), section 427. Specifically, DC RSA will ensure equitable access regardless of gender, race, national origin, color, disability or age and will implement the following activities to address potential access barriers. 1) All print materials will be available in alternative formats (e.g. Braille, large print, electronic text, and audio) and available in languages other than English as needed. Materials will be developed with due consideration of cultural diversity issues along with literacy demands and other factors critical to ensuring usability by a diverse audience. 2) All meetings or events will be held in facilities that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Architectural Guidelines and communication accommodations (e.g. real time captioning, sign language interpreters, other language interpreters, etc.) will be provided as needed. 3) We will ensure that web sites are accessible to ensure accessibility to a wide variety of individuals with diverse information processing needs. 4) We will systemically targeted our public awareness efforts to groups and individuals that are underserved that live in areas of the city that are geographically and economically distant from services that provide access and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services.
27	Access Goal Table

Access	Education	Employment	Community Living	IT/Telecomm
a. Long-term Goal	80.00	80.00	90.00	50.00
b. Long-term Goal Status	Not met	Not met	Not met	Not met
c. FY 2007 Performance	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
d. FY 2008 Short-term goal	80.00	80.00	90.00	50.00
e. FY 2008 Performance	85.53	88.17	91.30	0.00
f. FY 2008 Status	Met	Met	Met	Not met
g. FY 2009 Short-term goal	80.00	80.00	90.00	50.00
h. FY 2009 Performance	90.91	90.16	69.23	100.00
i. FY 2009 Status	Met	Met	Not met	Met
j. FY 2010 Short-term goal	80.00	80.00	90.00	50.00
k. FY 2010 Performance	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
l. FY 2010 Status	Not met	Not met	Not met	Not met

28	Acquisition Goal Table

Acquisition	Education	Employment	Community Living
a. Long-term Goal	75.00	75.00	90.00
b. Long-term Goal Status	Not met	Not met	Not met
c. FY 2007 Performance	100.00	100.00	100.00
d. FY 2008 Short-term goal	75.00	75.00	90.00
e. FY 2008 Performance	100.00	91.67	99.49
f. FY 2008 Status	Met	Met	Met
g. FY 2009 Short-term goal	75.00	75.00	90.00
h. FY 2009 Performance	99.26	69.57	99.83
i. FY 2009 Status	Met	Not met	Met
j. FY 2010 Short-term goal	75.00	75.00	90.00
k. FY 2010 Performance	0.00	0.00	0.00
l. FY 2010 Status	Not met	Not met	Not met

29	Name of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency	Roy Albert
30	Title of Certifying Representative for the Lead Agency	Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation Services Administration
31	Signed?	Yes
32	Date Signed	01/16/2009

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