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Credit-Able Updates
Credit-Able Updates
# FY19 Update: 17 submissions so far (12 approved, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn and 2 in process) 2 new applications not entered yet
# 11/1/18-12/31/18- 10 submissions (7 approved, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn)  
# 124 active loans with principle totaling $367,614
# 122 active loans with principle totaling $366,409
# CFII applied for $30,000 from the Atlanta Pride Committee's community reinvestment award program
# 5 applications in process
# Working on having a presence at the Credit Builder's Alliance symposium, submitting for presentation
# Working with a consumer to avoid losing his vehicle (and CFII being responsible for reselling it)
# Hosted members of the Atlanta Financial Inclusion workgroup and they were impressed, we will be hosting a half day event here in the spring (surprise training team!)
 
# No more apps will be processed until January
Disability Connections Equipment
# A truckload of equipment showed up
# Thanks to everyone that helped with sorting, labeling, changing the service center and discarding of obsolete equipment
# Several boxes in CP's 2nd floor office. We need to determine where these items are going
# One box of equipment is being sent to disABILITY LINK this week along with a theremini
# Shower chairs and bedside commode need to be marked obsolete and taken to FODAC (I reached out to Ben J regarding transport)
# Hoyer lift and personal transport item still need a determination (Carolyn, can we send this to FODAC)


Other  
Other  
# DBHDD Equipment, the full 2nd order from October came in. A majority of the 1st order from October has arrived. Part of the delay was due to some items being backordered
# DBHDD Equipment, the large order from December came in. A couple of items were missing, working on resolving that
# They are working on getting all the pieces from the November order currently. We are hoping to be on track with getting that in the next couple of weeks. It's a large order
# Hosted the NFB Atlanta Metro Chapter last week, people enjoyed the space
# Deaf-Blind AT event was a huge success, they loved our space and pointed out that we need to expand our DB AT
# CHOA visitors came by last week and had a quick tour and opportunity to ask questions to myself. DeeDee and Martha
# Showed up at another IATSE event over the weekend to be seen being useful for a potential sponsorship
# Invited to attend the senior division of NFBGA call to discuss the Amazon Echo and Google Home and how they can be used for the older blind community (or, as the division prefers: Red Hot Seniors)
 
Disaster!
# The READI for Disasters Act was introduced by Sen. Casey and original co-sponsors: Sens. Klobuchar (MN), Duckworth (IL), Blumenthal (CT), Van Hollen (MD), Murray (WA), and Hassan (NH). There are 65 organizations who have already signed on as supporters.  
# READI = Readying Elders and Americans with Disabilities Inclusively
# "#READI"


=='''Special Projects and Access Lab Updates (Ben J.) - 20 mins.'''==
=='''Special Projects and Access Lab Updates (Ben J.) - 20 mins.'''==

Revision as of 17:57, 14 January 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) - 20 mins

TFL Research Updates (Ben S. & Carolyn) - 10 mins.

ATOB -

  1. Volume 12 has been released and is now available at the ATIA.ORG/Research site.
  2. Volume 13 submissions have been peer reviewed in and in editing stage.

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

  1. Troup classrooms and teachers have been identified. Teacher consent forms are signed.
  2. Parental consent and student assent forms are going out this week.
  3. Training for students and teachers will be scheduled shortly
  4. Amendment had to be filed because district selected 7th grade classrooms instead of 6th grade.

On DBHDD Contract

  1. Collected data is being updated in SRI Database
  2. 8 individuals are complete, 21 more are in the last stage (have AT and need final follow up)
  3. Budget for end of year and for next round of project are in the works

Work ACCESS Project

  • Team is examining the structure of the current work access decision tree and updating the solutions.

Other Decision Trees/Algorithum Projects:

  • Paroles & Pardons Project
  • Aging Decision Tree Project (multi-state interest)

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 - Program, Outreach & Training Updates (Liz) - 10 mins.

FY 17-18: 10/01/2017 - 09/30/2018
Activity Tools for Life All Centers
Public Awareness 35,671 5,298,930
Information and Assistance 11,461 11,461
Group Trainings 591 1757
Technical Assistance 0 35
FY 18-19: 10/1/2018 - Present
Activity Tools for Life All Centers
Public Awareness 3083 34,803
Information and Assistance 483 483
Group Trainings 171 201
Technical Assistance 0 0
  • What Happened - Completed
    • Wed 11/7 - RAC DSP Fall Meeting
    • Fri 11/9 & Sat 11/10 - Deaf Blind Technology Symposium
    • Sun 11/26 to Wed 11/28 - GVRA Leadership Summit
    • Thur 11/15 - DBHDD Trainings
    • Thur 11/29 - Hosted GARD Meeting
  • What's Coming Up - Important Reminders
    • AT3 Call on Disasters - Tomorrow Wednesday 12/5 at 3:00pm EST (Carolyn and Danny)
    • ATAP Membership Call - Tomorrow Wednesday 12/5 at 4:00 PM EST
    • GATE - this Friday 12/7 at the GT Student Center (Sam lead)
    • Host GA Alliance for Health Literacy - next Tuesday 12/11 (Tori lead)
    • 2018 Tech and Aging Summit - next Wednesday 12/12 (Carolyn, Liz, Rachel, Ben J. and Tori support)
    • TFL Advisory Council - next Thursday 12/13 - this is your reminder to send updates to Liz by COB Monday 12/10 (Liz, Sam lead and Tori support)
    • AT/DME/Supplies National Call - No longer hosting
    • TFL Graphic Design - What are your needs? - Annabel lead
    • Wiki PPT Submission
  • GVRA
    • New Hire Orientation - Friday December 6 - N/A
    • GVRA Employment First Council Meeting - rescheduled TBD
  • ATOB Journal v12 - Submitted! (Carolyn & Tori)
  • GT Wireless RERC - Training and TA
    • 2018 Tech and Aging Summit - December 12 (Liz, Tori and Rachel lead)
    • Video series: Active! (Sam lead, Raminta support)
    • Outreach & Public Awareness ongoing (Sam lead)
  • AT and DME Reuse Activities
    • Still continue to provide Reuse TA.
    • Working with AT3 on TA protocol, etc.
    • Disaster Relief Efforts:
      • Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (PIDS) National Call - Every Tuesday at 3:00 PM (Danny)
      • Portal requests and submissions - Ciara/Tori lead (Liz/Danny support)
  • ATAP (AT3) - New contract development
    • Upcoming membership calls: Tomorrow Wednesday December 5 at 4:00 PM
  • GT CATEA UD DRRP
    • Currently writing scripts - Sam and Tori
    • Raminta working on videos. Completed "rough cut" of 3 videos.
  • GT CATEA Work ACCESS - AT Software KnowledgeBase
    • Funded!
    • Input
  • GT CATEA TechSAge 2 - Training and Outreach
    • TechSAge 2 - Funded for 5 years!
    • Be sure to check out the RERC TechSAge website to learn more about what we do!

TFL AT Acquisition Updates (Danny) - 10 mins.

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

Credit-Able Updates

  1. 11/1/18-12/31/18- 10 submissions (7 approved, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn)
  2. 122 active loans with principle totaling $366,409
  3. 5 applications in process
  4. Working with a consumer to avoid losing his vehicle (and CFII being responsible for reselling it)

Disability Connections Equipment

  1. A truckload of equipment showed up
  2. Thanks to everyone that helped with sorting, labeling, changing the service center and discarding of obsolete equipment
  3. Several boxes in CP's 2nd floor office. We need to determine where these items are going
  4. One box of equipment is being sent to disABILITY LINK this week along with a theremini
  5. Shower chairs and bedside commode need to be marked obsolete and taken to FODAC (I reached out to Ben J regarding transport)
  6. Hoyer lift and personal transport item still need a determination (Carolyn, can we send this to FODAC)

Other

  1. DBHDD Equipment, the large order from December came in. A couple of items were missing, working on resolving that
  2. Hosted the NFB Atlanta Metro Chapter last week, people enjoyed the space
  3. CHOA visitors came by last week and had a quick tour and opportunity to ask questions to myself. DeeDee and Martha

Special Projects and Access Lab Updates (Ben J.) - 20 mins.

  1. Launchpad Dec 6th-13th
    1. Kevin Shankwiler, School of Industrial Design
    2. Reception Thursday
  2. BEP Update
    1. 13 currency readers were distributed to members of the NFB of GA's Atlanta chapter. We plan on being present at meetings for the GCB and other NFB chapters in the future as well as organizing events at GLASS and disABILITY LINK
    2. Accessible Forms
  3. AT Lab Updates
    1. zHalo Tracking Platform - https://zhalo.zengears.com/login
    2. Bidet
    3. Adding Inventory
  4. ATIA Webinars February, May
    1. Smart Home and Gaming Accessibility