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* New DBHDD Project contract has reportedly been signed by GA Tech and awaits final approval from DBHDD.
* New DBHDD Project contract has reportedly been signed by GA Tech and awaits final approval from DBHDD.
* Modifications to SRI database are just getting started. Team is in the process of articulating changes for Matthew Blake in a format that he can work from.
* Modifications to SRI database are just getting started. Team is in the process of articulating changes for Matthew Blake in a format that he can work from.
* Ben is part of Calloway Working Group (Employment First Initiative) looking at partnership between DBHDD and GVRA on employment of PWDD. First fruits of this collaboration are now emerging. There is some cause to be encouraged! Ben is presenting next Friday (7/26) on AT that can support/enhance employment of PWDD.
* Ben is part of Calloway Working Group (Employment First Initiative) looking at partnership between DBHDD and GVRA on employment of PWDD. Ben has been assigned to the Data and Research Sub-group. This should provide some visibility to current outcomes data on employment of people with developmental disabilities (GVRA/UGA).
* Ben and Carolyn And Chantal met with GTRI and DBHDD regarding the possibility of joining their project to examine the DON-R (Determination of Need) instrument for assessing levels of need of PWDD. We will be exploring possible ways to collaborate going forward.
* Ben, Carolyn and Chantal met with GTRI and DBHDD regarding their project to examine the DON-R (Determination of Need) instrument for assessing levels of need of PWDD. We will be exploring possible ways to collaborate going forward.


Work ACCESS Project
Work ACCESS Project

Revision as of 07:28, 8 August 2019

TFL Mission

  • Increase access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services so Georgians of all ages and disabilities can live, learn, work and play independently in communities of their choice.

Team Meeting Expectations

1. All TFL team meetings are no/light device meetings. This means using your device professionally, minimally, as an accommodation, or for emergencies.

2. Be mindful of the time you are given for your updates.

3. Provide thoughtful and comprehensive updates to the team. This time is the opportunity for everyone to learn about TFL projects and activities.

Agenda

TFL Director Updates (Carolyn)

TFL Research Updates (Ben S. & Carolyn)

ATOB:

  • Volume 13 is in final editing. Expect release soon. Thank you Tori for all your hard work on this volume!
  • Volume 14 theme will be "Literacy". Call for Papers closed June 15. We submitted a paper, "Does Mastery of AT in High school Impact Post Secondary Performance?"

On DBHDD Contract:

  • Draft report on recently completed DBHDD Project is being circulated. All feedback and critique is appreciated.
  • New DBHDD Project contract has reportedly been signed by GA Tech and awaits final approval from DBHDD.
  • Modifications to SRI database are just getting started. Team is in the process of articulating changes for Matthew Blake in a format that he can work from.
  • Ben is part of Calloway Working Group (Employment First Initiative) looking at partnership between DBHDD and GVRA on employment of PWDD. Ben has been assigned to the Data and Research Sub-group. This should provide some visibility to current outcomes data on employment of people with developmental disabilities (GVRA/UGA).
  • Ben, Carolyn and Chantal met with GTRI and DBHDD regarding their project to examine the DON-R (Determination of Need) instrument for assessing levels of need of PWDD. We will be exploring possible ways to collaborate going forward.

Work ACCESS Project

  • Team conducted several focus groups on mobility, workstation accomodation and reading and writing in the workplace. More to come in the weeks ahead.
  • Thanks to Liz for pulling the focus group announcements together and sending them out.

Other Decision Trees/Algorithum Projects:

  • K-12 - Phillip Roberts is sharing access to what he has done so far. Will be here in ATL/ at TFL in late August.
  • Paroles & Pardons Project
  • Aging Decision Tree Project (Washington)

Development Grant from College of Design: What Users of AT Wish Developers Knew About Their Literacy Experiences

  • Awaiting IRB approval
  • Howard school is on board and lining up participants.

TextHelp (Literacy and AT) Project - Troup County (LaGrange, GA)

  • Data collection is finished and analysis is under way.

Other Projects:

  • Exploring other possible Grant opportunities:
  • HIIAT (High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology) Grants
  • FIP (Field Initiated Proposals) NIDILRR Proposals
  • GVRA Contract
  • Establishing a UX Accessibility Lab (John)
  • Establishing a Consortium for Accessibility Research

TFL State Leadership Activities - (Liz)

  • Data
    • Public Awareness (All Centers) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 184,661
    • Public Awareness (TFL) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 50,650
    • Information and Assistance (All Centers) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 848
    • Information and Assistance (TFL) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 848
    • Group Training (All Centers) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 1,018
    • Group Training (TFL) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 749
    • Technical Assistance (All Centers) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 9
    • Technical Assistance (TFL) - 10/01/2018 to Present: 9
    • Data Reminder: Don't forget to include your presentations, trainings, public awareness, education, etc. in the database each month.
  • What Happened
    • GATE - exhibitor registration is now open.
    • USDA tour on July 30 - Liz, Sam, team
    • ADA Lunch and Learn and Celebration July 26 - Carolyn, Danny, Liz
  • What's Coming up
    • Tech and Aging Summit August 20 - most hands on deck - Carolyn, Rachel, Liz
    • Atlanta Archdiocese Training August 27 - Gina, Sam, Liz
    • TFL policy and procedures - Liz, Sam
    • TFL website - Liz, Tori
  • Projects
  • ATAP (AT3) working on SOW for 2020 contract; webinar next week on hearing aid reuse 8/14 at 3:00
  • AT Reuse Activities
    • Carolyn, Liz, Danny, others as needed
    • Still continue to provide Reuse TA.
    • Working with AT3 on TA protocol, etc.
    • Disaster Relief Efforts: PIDS - Danny lead, Portal requests - Ciara/Tori
  • GTPE UD Video Project
    • Liz, Sam, Tori, Raminta
    • Writing scripts, Editing videos
  • Work ACCESS - Decision Tree/AT Software KnowledgeBase
    • Carolyn, Liz, Ben S.
    • Focus groups - we need participants and would like your input on possible candidates
  • TechSAge 2 - Training and Outreach
    • Carolyn, Liz
    • Continue to provide public awareness and education, Planning continues for competition.
    • Check out the RERC TechSAge website to learn more.
  • GT Wireless RERC - Training and TA
    • Carolyn, Liz, Sam, Raminta
    • Outreach & Public Awareness ongoing (Sam lead)
  • ATOB Journal
    • Tori continues to work on the ATOB layout.

TFL Direct AT Services - AT Access Updates (Martha)

  • Device Demos All Centers 10/1/18- Present: 747
  • Device Demo TFL 10/1/18- Present: 131
  • Device Loan All Centers 10/1/18-Present: 491
  • Device Loan TFL 10/1/18- Present: 268
  • Device Reutilization 10/1/18- Present: 5083
  • Contract Updates
  • 1. DBHDD- Waiting on the new contract- working on the research now and completing the Belton Reports
  • 2. Gracewood- COMPLETED! All reports and observations have been sent to Shanta Searles
  • 3. Other assessments- Have 2 MFP, 2 workplace assessments have been asked about
  • 4 School Assessments- we have over 30 requests

From Gina: School referrals: Cherokee Charter - 3 new referrals Glascock County - AAC Assessment complete, report needs to be written Washington County Schools - inquiring about AT Assessment, waiting on follow-up Upson County Schools - Norford is working on CIDI membership Atlanta Public Schools - AAC Assessment scheduled 5/7/19 DeKalb County Schools - in-kind AAC/AT Assessment Lowndes County Schools - 2 referrals, in process for late summer/early Fall 2019 (AT Evaluations) Clayton County Schools - 2 referrals, type unknown, in process 2 Private AT Evaluations

Additional activities regarding Aging Well include: AIRS conference: Presentation sparked interest in other states (NY & OH) creating their own AT Labs ADRC conference: hosted AT lab with over 350 participants Tech & Aging Summit August 20th

TFL AT Acquisition Updates (Danny)

Projects: TFL - Activities: Credit-Able, G-Trade, Dollars & Sense, AT Depot Co-op

  1. JR’s last day as an affiliate was last Thursday, CFII is looking for a replacement, he will still be by occasionally to do light duties until then
  2. Working on a contract with TFL

Inventory

  1. July 29-31st
  2. EVERYTHING needs to be checked
  3. if you have something loaned out either;
    1. get it back
    2. know exactly what was loaned out and ensure it’s documented
  4. we need to see if we can get the 2nd floor conference room for all or part of those days
  5. this is our chance to check for broken/obsolete equipment and get rid of it
  6. everything needs to be plugged in and checked for functionality