Device Reutilization: General

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Device ReutilizationGeneral

• Device reutilization includes
• device exchange
• program serves as intermediary
• program does NOT serve as intermediary
• device recycle/refurbish
• device repair
• open-ended device loans

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Device Reutilization Exchange

• First 2 years of data collection.
• If you have a device exchange in which you do not
  serve as the intermediary, you may
• Choose not to collect and report data on your
  exchange activity
• Collect information from the current owner of the
  device
• Collect information from the recipient of the
  device or
• Collect information from a combination of the
  recipient and current owner.

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Device Reutilization Exchange

• You must establish your method of data collection
  up front.
• You must use a consistent method.
• You can change methods from the first year of the
  pilot to the second.
• You will indicate which method of data collection
  you are using.
• You will provide a narrative explanation of how
  you are collecting data, any challenges
  experienced in using this method, and plans for
  overcoming those challenges.

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Device Reutilization Exchange

• You still are responsible for collecting all
  data.
• Report data only when you have attempted to
  obtain the performance measure data.
• Nonrespondents will not count in the performance
  measure.
• At the conclusion of the pilot, a threshold
  nonresponse rate will be established.

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Device Reutilization

• 1.   Did your statewide AT program
  conduct device reutilization activities during
  the reporting period?
• 2.   Did you operate a device exchange
  program in which you did not serve as the
  intermediary?
• Drop-down box (1) yes (2) no
• 3.   (If Yes to Item 2) Are you
  piloting a data collection method for this
  device exchange program?
• Drop-down box (1) yes (2) no, data on this
  activity are not being reported
• 4.   (If Yes to Item 3) Please
  identify your data collection method.
• Drop-down box (1) collecting data from seller
  only (2) collecting data from buyer only (3)
  collecting data from both seller and buyer

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Activity Number of Individuals
Device Exchange
Recycling/refurbishing/repair
Open-ended loans
Subtotal of recycling/refurbishment/repair and open-ended loans System- generated
Total of all device reutilization System- generated
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Type of AT Device Are devices in this category included in your listing? Number Total Estimated Current Purchase Price Total Amount for Which Devices Were Sold Savings to Consumers
Speech communication Y/N System- generated
Vision Y/N System- generated
Hearing Y/N System- generated
Computers and related Y/N System- generated
Daily living Y/N System- generated
Learning, cognition, and developmental Y/N System- generated
Environmental adaptations Y/N System- generated
Mobility, seating and positioning Y/N System- generated
Vehicle modification and transportation Y/N System- generated
Recreation, sports, and leisure Y/N System- generated
Other (specify) System- generated
Total System- generated System- generated System- generated System- generated
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Type of AT Device Are devices in this category included in your listing? Number Recycled/Refurbished/Repaired Total Estimated Current Purchase Price Total Amount for Which Devices Were Sold Savings to Consumers
Speech communication Y/N System- generated
Vision Y/N System- generated
Hearing Y/N System- generated
Computers and related Y/N System- generated
Daily living Y/N System- generated
Learning, cognition, and developmental Y/N System- generated
Environmental adaptations Y/N System- generated
Mobility, seating and positioning Y/N System- generated
Vehicle modification and transportation Y/N System- generated
Recreation, sports, and leisure Y/N System- generated
Other (specify) System- generated
Total System- generated System- generated System- generated System- generated
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Type of AT Device Are devices in this category included in your listing? Number Loaned Total Estimated Current Purchase Price Cost to Consumer for the Loan Savings to Consumers
Speech communication Y/N System- generated
Vision Y/N System- generated
Hearing Y/N System- generated
Computers and related Y/N System- generated
Daily living Y/N System- generated
Learning, cognition, and developmental Y/N System- generated
Environmental adaptations Y/N System- generated
Mobility, seating and positioning Y/N System- generated
Vehicle modification and transportation Y/N System- generated
Recreation, sports, and leisure Y/N System- generated
Other (specify) System- generated
Total System- generated System- generated System- generated System- generated
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Device Reutilization

• Coordination and Collaboration
• Anecdote
• Performance Measure
• Customer Satisfaction
• Notes (2)
• General Notes
• Pilot Program Notes

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Device LoansGeneral

• By definition these are short-term loans.
  Open-ended loans are reutilization
• Loans can be for
• decisionmaking
• filling in the gap
• short-term accommodation
• self-education by a consumer or intermediary
• training
• Only loans for the purpose of decision-making
  should be included in the performance measures.

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Device LoansNumber of Borrowers

• Same introductory questions as previous sections.
• If your program considers a loan to an
  intermediary on behalf of five end users to
  be a single loan, count only the intermediary as
  the borrower.
• If your program considers this to be five loans,
  count all five students as borrowers. You must
  be able to get this data!
• Performance measures must be consistent with
  above!
• If the same individual or entity borrows devices
  on more than one occasion during the reporting
  period, count each occasion as a separate loan.

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Type of Individual or Entity Number of Device Borrowers
Individuals with disabilities
Family members, guardians, and authorized representatives
Educational organizations
Employers and businesses
Providers of employment and/or training services
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation organizations
Others
Total System- generated
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Device LoansNumber of Loans

• Number of short-term device loans made during the
  reporting period (Numeric field)
• If the same individual or entity borrows devices
  on more than one occasion during the reporting
  period, count each occasion as a separate loan.
• If you extend the period of a short-term device
  loan, count that as a separate loan only if
• the extension is for a different purpose than the
  original loan or
• (2) the borrower is an intermediary borrowing
  on behalf of others and the intermediary is
  requesting an extension to accommodate a second
  end user. 
• Be consistent with rules for number of borrowers.

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Device LoansLength

• D. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
• 1. What is the usual length of a short-term
  device loan, as established by your statewide AT
  programs policies?
• If your program does not have an established
  policy, enter the average length of short-term
  device loans. Please report the length in
  calendar days.
• Usual length of short-term device loan, in days
  (Numeric field)

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Type of AT Device Are devices in this category included in your listing? Number Loaned
Speech communication Y/N
Vision Y/N
Hearing Y/N
Computers and related Y/N
Daily living Y/N
Learning, cognition, and developmental Y/N
Environmental adaptations Y/N
Mobility, seating and positioning Y/N
Vehicle modification and transportation Y/N
Recreation, sports, and leisure Y/N
Other (specify)
Total System- generated
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Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan Number
A. Assist in decision making (device trial or evaluation)
B. Serve as loaner during device repair or while waiting for funding
C. Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis
D. Other
Total System- generated
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Device Loans

• Coordination and Collaboration
• Anecdote
• Performance Measure
• Customer Satisfaction
• Notes

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Device Demonstrations General

• Device demonstrations enable an individual to
  make an informed choice.
• They are not
• Training activities at which devices are
  demonstrated.
• Public awareness activities at which devices are
  demonstrated.

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Device Demonstrations General

• There are 2 types of device demonstrations
• 1. Direct
• The consumer can physically interact with the
  device
• 2. Indirect
• The consumer does not interact with the device.

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Device DemonstrationsNumber of Demonstrations

• A. Number of Demonstration Sessions and Devices
  Demonstrated Number of People Making a Decision
• 1. In the table below, enter
• a. The total number of direct and indirect
  demonstration sessions you conducted during the
  reporting period Column (a).
• b. The total number of devices demonstrated
  Column (b).
• c. The total number of decisionmakers (or for
  individuals for whom a decision is being
  made). This category includes consumers and
  individuals representing an agency or
  organization

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Type of Demonstration (a)Number of Demonstration Sessions (b)Number of Devices Demonstrated (c)Number of Individuals Participating in Demonstration (d)Number of People Who Are Making A Decision (or for Whom a Decision is Being Made)
Direct Y/N
Indirect Y/N
Total System- generated System- generated System- generated System- generated
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Device DemonstrationTypes of Participants

• C. Types of Participants
• 1. In the table below, enter the number of
  individuals who participated in direct and
  indirect demonstration sessions, by type of
  participant. Include all individuals
  participating in demonstrations, not just those
  who are making a decision (or for whom a
  decision is being made).
• If an individual participated in more than one
  demonstration session, count him or her only
  once.

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Type of Participant Direct Demonstrations Indirect Demonstrations
Individuals with disabilities
Family members, guardians, and authorized representatives
Educational organizations
Employers and businesses
Providers of employment and/or training services
Health, allied health, and rehabilitation organizations
Others
Total System- generated System- generated
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Device DemonstrationsReferrals

• For participants attempting to make a decision
  about an AT device or service, enter the number
  of referrals made to each type of entity. Since
  an individual may receive more than one referral,
  the number of referrals may exceed the number of
  participants. Do not include referrals to other
  components of your statewide AT program.
• Do not include IR referrals here.
• Do not include referrals to your own program.
• A referral includes specific information about
  where a customer may obtain additional
  information or services related to AT and how to
  contact that source directly.

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Type of Entity Number of Referrals
Funding source (non-At program)
Service provider
Vendor
Repair service
Others System- generated
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Type of AT Device/Service Direct Demonstrations Indirect Demonstrations
Speech communication
Vision
Hearing
Computers and related
Daily living
Learning, cognition, and developmental
Environmental adaptations
Mobility, seating and positioning
Vehicle modification and transportation
Recreation, sports, and leisure
Other (specify)
Total System- generated System- generated
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Device Demonstrations

• Coordination and Collaboration
• Anecdote
• Performance Measure
• Customer Satisfaction
• Notes