2008 Annual Report Highlights - Connecting Oklahomans with Disabilities to Assistive Technology (AT)

We are pleased to share Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s highlights and key activities from 2008. ABLE Tech serves individuals of all ages and all disabilities in Oklahoma. View the entire 2008 annual report in html or PDF.          

 Oklahoma ABLE Tech Statistics

• 460 assistive technology (AT) devices loaned to Oklahoman’s in “try before you buy” short-term loan program

• 1057 AT demonstrations to Oklahomans

• The Alternative Financing Program provided $484,699 in AT device low interest bank loans assisting 86 Oklahomans with disabilities

• 104 AT devices exchanged from sellers to buyers for a savings of $218,297

• 417 computers recycled and donated to Oklahomans with disabilities for a savings of $333,600

• SoonerStart personnel demonstrated 545 AT devices to children 0-3 years old

• 447 individuals received information and referral on AT devices and services

• AT training events served over 1,069 people

Highlights                                                                    

• ABLE Tech serves individuals of all ages and all disabilities in Oklahoma.

• ABLE Tech and its partners provide 8 AT loan and demonstration sites to give Oklahomans an opportunity to touch, try, and take home AT devices and improve independence in the community, schools, and workplace.

• ABLE Tech provided training on accessible information technology including web access, telecommunications, software accessibility, and procurement to 565 state agencies and postsecondary personnel.

• ABLE Tech provided training on AT devices and services to individuals, disability related organizations, and state agencies.

• “Fire Safety for Oklahomans with Disabilities” professionally installed 217 specialized smoke alarms in 131 households statewide.

• ABLE Tech’s partner, Sooner AMBUCS Share4Life Komputers, donated 417 recycled computers to individuals to improve independent living and vocational skills.

• The Special Education Resolution Center settled 87% of special education due process hearing requests, saving an estimated $330,000 to $2,100,000 in taxpayer dollars.

• The Oklahoma AgrAbility Project provides education, assistance and support to farmers, ranchers and their family members with disabilities or debilitating injuries that limit their abilities to perform farm tasks. ABLE Tech, through its partnership with Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services, Langston University, and the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation provided direct services to 21 farmers or their family member and closed 7 cases successfully while providing continued case management until the others complete services.

http://www.ok.gov/abletech/Publications/2008_Oklahoma_ABLE_Tech_Annual_Report.html