##### Part I: Attachments

OMB Control Number: 1820-0664

Expiration Date: 10-31-2008

Attachment 1: Basic Information

Name of Lead Agency: NYS Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for
Persons with Disabilities

Name of Applicable Division and/or Subdivision of Lead Agency: NYS TRAID
Program

Address of Lead Agency: 401 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Name and Title of Certifying Representative for Lead Agency: Gary
O'Brien, Chair

Address for Certifying Representative: 401 State St., Schenectady, NY
12305

Telephone for Certifying Representative: 518-388-1281

E-mail for Certifying Representative: gary.obrien@cqcapd.state.ny.us

Name and Title of Program Director: Lisa Rosano-Kaczkowski, TRAID
Program Manager

Address for Program Director: 401 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Telephone for Program Director: 518-388-2833

E-mail for Program Director: lisa.rosano@cqcapd.state.ny.us

Name of Implementing Entity: NYS Commission on Quality of Care and
Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

Name of Applicable Division and/or Subdivision of Implementing Entity:
NYS TRAID Program

Address of Implementing Entity: 401 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Name and Title of Program Director: Lisa Rosano-Kaczkowski, TRAID
Program Manager

Address for Program Director: 401 State Street, Schenectady. NY 12305

Telephone for Program Director: 518-388-2833

E-mail for Program Director: lisa.rosano@cqcapd.state.ny.us

Attachment 2: Lead Agency and Implementing Entity

2.1 [Identification and Description of the Lead Agency]{.underline} -
Identify and describe the Lead Agency referred to in section 4(c)(1)(A)
of the AT Act.

The lead agency designated by the Governor to administer New York's
Assistive Technology Act, The TRAID Program, is the newly created New
York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with
Disabilities (CQCAPD). With the Governor's approval of the 2005-2006
State Budget, the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the
Mentally Disabled (CQC) and the New York State Office of Advocate for
Persons with Disabilities (OAPwD) have been merged to form this new
agency, effective April 1, 2005. The new agency, chaired by Gary
O'Brien, who formerly chaired CQC, will continue to carry out the
functions of both former agencies and is charged with serving persons
with disabilities of all ages and disabilities throughout the State. The
combined resources of both agencies benefits TRAID in a multitude of
ways- one being greater access to Protection and Advocacy services since
both programs are now administered by the same agency.

Although the merger process and establishment of a new administrating
agency is recent, The TRAID Program has been in operation since 1990 and
has a long history of providing assistive technology-related services to
New Yorkers with disabilities. The program manager has worked on
assistive technology initiatives at TRAID for the past 15 years. She
initially began with TRAID as the technology resource coordinator,
assisting in the establishment of regional centers, before assuming the
role as manager in 2000. The trainer has been with TRAID for the past 6
years and has had over 25 years of training experience. Previous to
joining TRAID she had worked for the BOCES program in the Capital
District area providing assistive technology training as it relates to
special education. TRAID also has access to a policy analyst whose time
is provided in-kind. He has been with TRAID for the past year and
previously worked on state level policy issues at the NYS Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council and the NYS Council on Children and
Families.

Since the project's inception, TRAID has adopted a top-down, bottom-up
approach to increase access and acquisition of assistive technology
devices and services. This meant establishment of a small group of staff
at the state administering agency level (CQCAPD/TRAID) that would
provide statewide training, and work collaboratively with other state
entities on policy issues that have a statewide systemic impact. Staff
at this office have a broad array of experience and expertise. On the
other hand, TRAID needed a regional presence to enable consumers across
NYS to directly access assistive technology. As a result CQCAPD/TRAID
subcontracted with community based organizations to provide this
service. Over the years, CQCAPD/TRAID has increased the number of
Regional TRAID Centers (RTCs) from four to twelve in an effort to
provide greater access to assistive technology for individuals in all
regions of the state. These centers are located at Independent Living
Centers, Cerebral Palsy Associations and Universities in the following
regions: Buffalo, Corning, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica,
Plattsburgh, Glens Falls, Ulster, Westchester, NYC and Long Island.
Although there may be diversity in where the RTCs are housed, the TRAID
subcontract clearly outlines that each center must provide specific
assistive technology related services to persons of all ages and
disabilities in their respective regions. Staff at these centers have a
vast array of knowledge and expertise in the field of assistive
technology. Many of the staff have backgrounds in speech language
pathology, education and human services, and have received assistive
technology credentialing through RESNA. They also have the ability to
tap into expertise in other areas of their organization for assistance.

The RTCs are responsible for providing assistive technology- related
information and referral, awareness training, and device demonstration
and loan to individuals with disabilities and their families.
CQCAPD/TRAID and its RTCs provided technology-related information to
callers statewide, provided device demonstrations, and conducted
trainings to consumers, family members, educators and providers. Through
a collaboration with NYS Department of Health Early Intervention
Program, TRAID's early intervention loan programs helped children in all
regions of the state to acquire assistive devices that met their needs.

At the state level, CQCAPD/TRAID has been successful in systems change
activities by infusing AT in existing and current state policies in the
areas of education, community living, employment and
IT/telecommunications. For example, CQCAPD/TRAID collaborated on the
development of the NYS Office of Technology Policy, P04-002,
Accessibility of State Agency Web-based Intranet and Internet
Information and Applications, which provides that all web-based intranet
and internet information and applications must be accessible for persons
with disabilities. To increase awareness of assistive technology
statewide, CQCAPD/TRAID coordinated Technology Opens Doors, the
Governor's Expo on Assistive Technology, which was attended by over 800
persons who viewed 70 exhibits of AT devices and services.

Over the three years of the State Plan, the CQCAPD/TRAID Program plans
to continue funding the Regional TRAID Centers to provide assistive
technology-related information and referral, outreach training and
equipment demonstration and loan with a focus on the four domain areas
of employment, education, community living, and IT/telecommunications.
Using the Outcome Funding approach, each center tracks important
information on how consumers use the AT information or services
received. This would include tracking increases in access and
acquisition as required in 4.1 through 4.7 of the re-authorized Act.

The centers also are responsible for providing information and referral,
device demonstrations and advocacy to assist with access to assistive
devices and services. These centers also provide outreach throughout
their respective regions, including under-represented and rural areas,
that includes awareness training, presentations, and exhibits on
assistive technology device and services.

With support from the NYS Department of Health, the centers continue to
operate early intervention lending libraries to ensure the timely access
to devices for children from birth to three years and their families.
Some of the centers operate a mobile loan closet to outreach to rural
areas. Many of the centers have established a \"drop off - pick up\"
schedule with their County Health Departments that has become well known
with EI staff as well as therapists. Centers have utilized innovative
ways to outreach to consumers such as participation in an exhibit as
part of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Fair at a local mall. The
centers also provide outreach and awareness to families through regional
trainings, participation at the Local Early Intervention Coordinating
Councils (LEICCs) and provide in-services to staff at the County Health
Departments.

Through our collaboration with Cornell University\'s Disability and
Business Technical Assistance Center grant, the RTCs are continuing
outreach to educational entities in their regions to disseminate
materials on information technology access. The centers are also
responsible for coordinating at least one event in their respective
regions targeting local school districts and colleges to increase
awareness of information technology and the need for access to
persons/students with disabilities.

At the state level, CQCAPD/TRAID plans to continue to operate a toll
free information and referral hotline to answer assistive technology
related calls. CQCAPD/TRAID will continue to operate a website that
includes assistive technology resources and the TRAID-IN statewide
equipment re-utilization service. Staff plan to continue statewide
training related to assistive technology and continue interagency
activities that will infuse assistive technology in existing state
policies and procedures.

2.1A [Identification and Description of Lead Agency if an Implementing
Entity is not Designated]{.underline}

Not Applicable.

2.1B [Identification and Description of the Lead Agency if an
Implementing Entity is Designated]{.underline}

Not Applicable.

2.2 [Identification and Description of the Implementing
Entity]{.underline} -- Identify and describe the Implementing Entity
referred to in section 4(c)(1)(B) of the AT Act, if such an Implementing
Entity is designated by the Governor.

Not Applicable.

2.3 [Show of Good Cause for Change in Lead Agency or Implementing
Entity]{.underline} -- If the Governor has chosen to change the Lead
Agency or, if applicable, Implementing Entity as allowed in section
4(c)(1)(C) of the AT Act, provide an explanation of good cause for this
re-designation.

The Governor has not chosen to change the lead agency, therefore, this
is not applicable.

Attachment 3: State Advisory Council

1.  [Membership of the Advisory Council]{.underline} - Identify the
    members of the Advisory Council and each member's designation as an
    individual with disabilities who uses AT, a family member or
    guardian of such individual, or a representative of a State agency
    or other entity.

The purpose of the TRAID Program's Advisory Board is to advise and
assist TRAID staff to identify assistive technology needs of persons
with disabilities and recommend strategies and activities to address
those needs. As required by the AT Act, the board will also advise the
TRAID Program on its activities and measurable goals. TRAID's board has
been operational since 1990, however, TRAID staff re-constituted the
membership to ensure a consumer majority membership and added
representatives from the State Education Department, The Commission for
the Blind and Visually Handicapped, the Independent Living Centers, and
The Workforce Investment Board to meet the requirements of the Assistive
Technology Act of 1998, as amended.

TRAID Project Advisory Board Members:

[Consumer Representatives]{.underline}:

Andrew F. Elderly individual with a hearing disability from Northern
Central NY region who uses AT

Gerald R. Individual with a visual disability from the North Country
region who uses AT

Alfred F. Family member from the Hudson Valley region---daughter uses AT

John M. Individual with a visual disability from the Capital District
Region who uses AT

David P. Family member from the lower Hudson Valley region-son uses AT

Kim W. Individual with a mobility disability from the South Western NY
region

Helene F. Family member from Long Island region---son uses AT

Agnes M. Individual with a mobility disability from Central NY who uses
AT

Jeff W. Individual with a mobility disability from the Capital District
Area who uses AT

Angela H. Individual with a mobility disability from the Capital
District who uses AT

Denise M. Individual with a medical disability from the Seneca Nation in
Western NY

[State Agency/Provider Agency Representatives]{.underline}:

Tim O. Representative from Dept. of Labor/Workforce Investment Board

Dennis S. Representative from the NYS Commission for the Blind and
Visually Handicapped (CBVH)

Fred D. Representative of NYS Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)

Pat D. Vice President of NYS Rehabilitation Association

Heather L. Representative of the Learning Disability Association of NYS

Karen S. Speech Language Pathologist/AT service provider, Rochester City
Schools

Judi G. Representative of Cerebral Palsy Association of NYS

Nancy M. AT Vendor, Upstate Communication Resources

Tina B. Individual with a visual disability representing an Independent
Living Center (ILC) on Long Island

[3.2 Structure and Operation of the Advisory Council]{.underline} --
Describe the structure and operations of the Advisory Council.

To ensure that members represented an array of disability groups, ethnic
backgrounds and regions, TRAID utilized the network of the 12 Regional
TRAID Centers throughout the state to help identify potential members.
After members were interviewed by telephone, a letter was sent from the
agency Commissioner inviting them to participate on the Advisory Board.
CQCAPD/TRAID staff also revised Operating Procedures regarding
membership, scheduled meetings and project objectives to reflect the
changes in the newly re-authorized AT Act legislation, and all members
received copies at the following advisory board meeting and signed off
in agreement. Decisions by members are made by a majority vote.

The powers and responsibilities of the Board are: to advise the TRAID
Program and other Agency staff on whether the organizational policies
and services are meeting the needs of the people to be served; function
as a resource to the Board's standing and ad hoc committees, and as a
liaison with community groups and constituencies; and identify potential
strategies and resources to be recommended for consideration by the
TRAID Program to overcome barriers. The board will also advise on
activities and measurable goals that are outlined in the state plan.
CQCAPD/TRAID will keep the board updated on activities and progress made
toward the measurable goals at each meeting.

The Advisory Board regularly meets 3 times per year and has a
chairperson- voted in by majority by the members- that co-leads the
meeting with TRAID staff. Agenda items and materials for meetings are
sent to members via email by TRAID staff. Items for the agenda are
developed by TRAID staff and inquiries are made to advisory board
members regarding AT related issues or programs that need to be
discussed. For instance, recently NY's Medicaid Prior Approval Office
closed their NYC office and all claims for durable medical equipment
were forwarded to the office in Albany. This move caused confusion, and
resulted in equipment delays for consumers. This issue was an agenda
item at two board meetings and resulted in two members, and the TRAID
Program Director participating in an ongoing Medicaid workgroup that is
addressing these issues. Over the three years of this plan, members will
continue to provide input on this policy issue as well as other timely
policy issues that affect the access and acquisition of assistive
technology.

Historically, TRAID Advisory members have played an integral role in
assisting TRAID staff with activities such as the Governor's Interagency
Partnership on Assistive Technology Expo featuring over 70 exhibits of
AT devices and services. This event has become extremely successful over
the past 8 years and members have voted to continue to hold this event
on a regular basis. As part of the Expo planning process, members choose
to participate on the program, public relations, vendor or logistic
committees. All decisions are made by consensus. TRAID anticipates that
advisory members will continue to be actively involved in planning
future Expo activities over the three years of this plan.

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## Attachment 4: Measurable Goals 

The New York State TRAID project will establish a baseline for each of
the goals 4.1 through 4.7 during year two, and will submit after year
two an amendment identifying the long term goal and short-term goals set
to improve upon this baseline during year three of the State Plan. This
baseline will be established by using a data collection instrument and
procedures to be determined by RSA after the State plan process has been
completed.

4.1 Goal for Improving Access to AT in Education

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish baseline of the percent of
        appropriate targeted individuals and entities who accessed
        device demonstration programs and/or device loan programs and
        made a decision about an AT device or service for educational
        purposes as a result of the assistance they received.

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

4.2 Goal for Improving Access to AT in Employment

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish baseline of the percent of
        appropriate targeted individuals and entities who accessed
        device demonstration programs and/or device loan programs and
        made a decision about an AT device or service for employment
        purposes as a result of the assistance they received.

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

4.3 Goal for Improving Access to AT in Community Living

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish baseline of the percent of
        appropriate targeted individuals and entities who accessed
        device demonstration programs and/or device loan programs and
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        living as a result of the assistance they received.

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

4.4 Goal for Improving Access to IT and Telecommunications

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish baseline of the percent of
        appropriate targeted individuals and entities who accessed
        device demonstration programs and/or device loan programs and
        made a decision about an AT device or service that meets an
        IT/telecommunications need as a result of the assistance they
        received.

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

4.5 Goal for Improving Acquisition of AT in Education

        Long-term goal:

> o       Short-term goal for Year 3:
>
> o       Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish baseline of the
> percentage of appropriate targeted individuals and entities who
> obtained devices or services from State financing activities or
> reutilization programs for educational purposes who would not have
> obtained the AT device or service.
>
> o       Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not
> established.

4.6 Goal for Improving Acquisition of AT in Employment

        Long-term goal:

> o       Short-term goal for Year 3:
>
> o       Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish baseline of the
> percentage of appropriate targeted individuals and entities who
> obtained devices or services from State financing activities or
> reutilization programs for employment purposes who would not have
> obtained the AT device or service.
>
> o       Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not
> established.

4.7 Goal for Improving Acquisition of AT in Community Living

        Long-term goal:

> o       Short-term goal for Year 3
>
> o       Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish baseline of the
> percentage of appropriate targeted individuals and entities who
> obtained devices or services from State financing activities or
> reutilization programs for community living purposes who would not
> have obtained the AT device or service.
>
> o       Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not
> established.

4.8 Additional Measurable Goals \-- If applicable, describe any
measurable goals that the State has set in addition to the goals
established in items 4.1 through 4.7 for addressing the assistive
technology needs of individuals with disabilities in the State related
to education, employment, community living, and telecommunications and
information technology.

Not Applicable

#### Attachment 5: State-level Activities

5.1 [State Financing Activities]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will implement State financing activities as described in section
4(e)(2)(A) of the AT Act.

1\. The TRAID Program does not directly operate a state financing
program. It will support the NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually
Handicapped's statewide program called the Equipment Loan Fund (ELF).
The fund provides persons with all disabilities and ages, who reside
anywhere in NYS, the opportunity to purchase or replace any type of
essential equipment/devices used by them for daily living, education or
vocational functioning. Funds are available to persons if the purchase
will improve their quality of life. Although the fund is housed within
the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, it provides funds
to purchase all types of assistive devices/equipment to meet the needs
of persons with all types of disabilities and ages and therefore, meets
the needs of a statewide comprehensive program that is required in the
Assistive Technology Act.

The program is necessary in NYS since there are currently no other low
interest loan programs that provide persons with disabilities funds to
acquire devices/equipment or make home modifications. This program will
increase acquisition of assistive technology devices and services as
stated in program goals 4.5 -4.7 in the amended Tech Act.

This fund receives an appropriation of \$63,000 from the State
legislature each year, and currently has over \$400,000 available for
loans in a revolving fund. The CQCAPD/TRAID Program Manager is on the
loan committee and over the three years of this State Plan will continue
to provide her services in-kind and play an active role in both making
decisions on funding loan requests, and recommending changes in program
policies and procedures.

One key change made to the program was initiated by CQCAPD/TRAID staff
and resulted in the administering agency lowering the interest rates on
loans from 8% to 4% to make the program more affordable to consumers.
During the first year TRAID staff made the recommendation to increase
the maximum amount borrowed to \$7,500 in an effort to increase
participation in the program. This recommendation is currently being
reviewed. TRAID staff was also involved in providing input on
modifications to the loan application to streamline the process.

Potential applicants can contact the loan fund administrator at CBVH and
request the one page loan application. Loans can be provided for a
minimum of \$500 and a maximum of \$4000. In addition to the request for
assistive technology/equipment, the applicant must provide documentation
of disability signed by a physician and describe how the purchase will
improve his/her quality of life. The loan fund committee members meet
and discuss each application to decide whether the application should be
approved, denied or pended for further information. If the application
is approved, a promissory note is sent to the applicant to be signed and
returned and a two party check is issued by the fund in the name of the
applicant and the vendor of the equipment/device. Depending on the size
of the loan, the applicant is given a period of 1 to 8 years to repay
the amount. All monies repaid are deposited in the revolving loan fund
and are available to future applicants.

Over the three years of this State Plan, CQCAPD/TRAID staff will
continue to work with CBVH staff to improve and promote the ELF Fund
since the fund is currently under-utilized by consumers in the state.
Plans for expansion and improvement include:

-   The TRAID program will maintain its membership on the ELF loan
    committee. This committee is responsible for the approval or denial
    of loan applications and TRAID's membership assures that the AT
    concerns and priorities of the program are infused directly into the
    funds operational mechanism.

-   CQCAPD/TRAID staff will assist CBVH to develop policies and
    procedures as a means to lower the current default rate of 20+% .

-   CQCAPD/TRAID staff will disseminate information on the ELF program
    through CQCAPD mailing lists, listservs, and website. TRAID has also
    committed resources to the promotion of the ELF through a variety of
    media and advertising outlets, which could include: Public service
    announcements; Local papers and Pennysavers; Regional TRAID Center
    brochures; as well as, other methods and materials deemed
    appropriate by the ELF.

2.  Access to Telework Fund: The TRAID Program was awarded almost \$2.6

million in Telework Funds from the Rehabilitation Services
Administration to increase the opportunity for individuals with
disabilities to enter the workforce, maintain employment, or advance
their careers. CQCAPD/TRAID staff had anticipated transferring
administration of Telework to the NYS Commission for the Blind and
Visually Handicapped (CBVH) since they can provide the 10% non-federal
cash match required to operate the program. However, administrators at
CBVH made the decision not to go forward on the program transfer. Since
Telework is limited in that it is available for employment purposes
only, TRAID is now exploring the possibility of partnering with the NYS
Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities .
Preliminary meetings indicate that this voc rehab program is interested
in learning more about how a Telework Fund would work. The Telework fund
would provide an opportunity for person with disabilities who reside
anywhere in NYS to enter the workforce, maintain employment, or re-enter
the workforce. Telework will provide loans to persons with disabilities
for the purpose of financing the equipment, including assistive
technology, necessary for gainful employment achieved through working
from home.

Over the three years of this State Plan, years the CQCAPD/TRAID staff
will assist in the following manner:

-   Assist in the development of policies and procedures necessary for
    the operation of the Telework program.

-   Assist with the development of applications and related forms.

-   Will participate on the advisory board if appropriate, and assist in
    the review of applications received.

-   Provide assistance with advertising the Telework such as mailings,
    posting on website, etc.

Both financing programs will increase acquisition to assistive
technology devices by providing individuals a means to purchase devices
that could not be purchased affordably through other programs.

5.2 Device [Reutilization Program]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will implement a device reutilization program as described in section
4(e)(2)(B) of the Act.

At the state level, CQCAPD/TRAID currently operates TRAID IN, a
statewide equipment re-utilization program. CQCAPD/TRAID will continue
to provide individuals with disabilities, searching for an affordable
means to acquire needed devices. TRAID-IN will match people who have
devices they want to sell at a lesser cost or donate with individuals in
need of devices. It is important to have this option available to
consumers since devices are very costly to purchase new and many are
still not covered under private health insurance programs. This program
is a 'win-win' because it allows persons who are no longer utilizing
devices to sell or donate the devices to some one who would not have
been able to acquire the device otherwise.

1\. TRAID-IN participants advertise used AT devices, at no cost, through
a database containing both "wanted" and "available" listings similar to
those found in "want ad" digests. Any individual or organization within
NYS who either needs a device or is selling or donating a device is
eligible to participate in the program. To participate, individuals need
to contact the TRAID-IN Program administrator to receive an application
or complete the newly established online application process to enable
more people to participate. The application contains a disclaimer that
TRAID does not guarantee or assume any liability for the condition or
maintenance of equipment identified through the program. TRAID-IN only
operates as a resource to link equipment with prospective users.

The application also contains a release of information form that gives
permission to provide name and contact information to individuals
interested in acquiring or providing the equipment listed. This
information is only provided to other participants by the TRAID-IN
administrator. The application with this consent must be signed and
returned for the applicant to be able to participate in the program.
Included with the application is a handout "Things You Should Know About
the TRAID-IN Program"

that lists information about how the service works such as:

-   TRAID-IN does not pay for shipping costs or make shipping
    arrangements

-   TRAID-IN does not set selling or asking prices. Prices should be
    negotiated with the buyer/seller. TRAID-IN does not determine the
    condition of the equipment. The seller/donor sets this criteria.

-   When a device is for sale or for donation, all persons that had
    indicated on their application an interest in that device will be
    notified.

-   TRAID-IN encourages individuals to get an assessment to determine if
    what they are asking for is really what they need.

Information on the devices listed in TRAID-IN was posted on the agency
website. No identifying information on individuals is included on the
website- only the type of device that is needed or being sold/donated.
Prior to putting the database on line, in 2004, consumers were required
to contact an information and referral specialist to see what equipment
was available. Use of the web has improved the ease of access to the
information and has greatly increased participation in this program. The
TRAID-IN program administrator also added a key feature\--\'device of
the week\', highlighting a particular piece of equipment available.
There were 246 consumers that participated in TRAID-IN in year one. Over
the three years, the TRAID Program plans to continue this service and
increase participation through advertising initiatives. This will
include disseminating information through the 12 Regional TRAID Centers
and Advisory Board, and advertising through local penny saver
newspapers. During year one TRAID staff also engaged in outreach
activities that included participation at Community Day for discharge
planners sponsored by a local hospital and presentations at the
statewide Governor's AT Expo.

2\. At the regional level, all of the 12 Regional TRAID Centers, in some
form,

operate an equipment re-utilization program. Some of these programs
operate in a very informal way. For example, a center will periodically
receive a donated piece of equipment such as a scooter or a hospital
bed. They will clean and repair the device, and through a network of
agencies and consumers in their region, will identify an individual in
need of the device. One of the centers, located at an Independent Living
Center, has a bulletin board with posted information on equipment
available for sale or donation and matches them with people who need the
equipment.

Other centers have formalized re-utilization programs. For instance, the
RTC in the Southern Tier is located at an Independent Living Center with
a large amount of storage space. This center's re-utilization program
provided 160 pieces of equipment to individuals in their region during
the past quarter alone (4/1/05-6/30/05).

Over the three years of this State Plan, the TRAID Program will track
information on the re-utilization programs and require more formal
documentation on the RTC quarterly reporting form on types of devices
re-utilized, how the consumer benefited, and the cost savings that
occurred.

CQCAPD/TRAID will take the collected data and evaluate the
re-utilization program and the statewide coverage provided by the RTCs.
Once the data is analyzed, CQCAPD/TRAID staff will work with centers to
ensure uniform services are being provided to all regions of the state.
This may include providing technical assistance to individual RTCS to
help them expand and market their re-utilization programs. A uniform
data collection form will be developed with input from the RTC staff.

[5.3 Device Loan Program]{.underline} -- Describe how the State will
implement a device loan program as described in section 4(e)(2)(C) of
the Act.

1\. Over the three years of this State Plan, as part of the subcontract
with the TRAID Program, the 12 RTCs will operate equipment loan
services, free of charge, for persons of all ages and disabilities at
their centers. The device loan programs will provide an opportunity for
individuals of all ages and disabilities, and professionals to borrow AT
devices to try out before they purchase, and allow clinicians the
opportunity to assess clients. It will also meet the needs of
individuals that may require a loaner device if their own device is
being repaired or new device is on order. When a consumer, or
professional on behalf of a consumer, identifies a device they want to
borrow, they will contact the RTC in their region. The center will
identify whether they have the device available for loan. If the device
is not inventory, the consumer will be placed on a waiting list. If the
device is available, a loan agreement will be shared with the consumer.
Loans are initially for a period of 1 month, with the option of an
extension of an additional month, if the device has not been requested
by another consumer.

2\. Through a collaboration with the NYS Department of Health Early
Intervention Program, the centers will operate equipment loan programs
for children birth to three years of age. The purpose of these loan
programs is to enable a child to try out and use a device in a timely
manner. Previous to the establishment of these programs, children would
wait for long periods of time before they received their devices. Since
children grow so rapidly at this age, many times the devices they
finally received were physically or developmentally inappropriate. The
loan program allows therapists and families of children in the Early
Intervention Program to borrow devices for children at no cost. Loans
are made for one month's time with the ability to extend the period if
the device is not needed for another child. The RTC staff will
responsible for cleaning the devices and ensuring that they are in
working order.

Staff will document how the device was used and the outcome. In the
past, some devices were returned because they were found to be
inappropriate for children. CQCAPD/TRAID has used this information to
show the Early Intervention Officials at the county level the cost
savings that have resulted in using the loan closet rather than
purchasing devices that are inappropriate. RTC staff also have
encouraged families and early intervention staff to donate devices back
to the loan program purchased for children that they have outgrown.

Over the three years of this State Plan, CQCAPD/TRAID will continue to
collaborate through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), with the NYS
Early Intervention program to provide loan services to children ages
birth to three years, and work to expand the inventory and services. The
program will increase access to assistive devices and services and
provide a means to assist therapist, providers and parents to make
appropriate decisions about the AT selected for EI children.

5.4 [Device Demonstration Program]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will implement a device demonstration program as described in section
4(e)(2)(D) of the Act.

1\. At the state level, CQCAPD/TRAID Program staff will provide device
demonstrations as part of presentations on assistive technology.
Generally these presentations are at statewide conferences such as the
NYS Education Department's Annual Inclusion Conference, and the NYS
Office for Aging's Annual Conference. These sessions generally feature
low tech devices that are demonstrated and then passed through the
audience for members to try out. Many of the sessions on aging have led
to staff and caregivers asking for more information to purchase devices
after the program.

The majority of training done on a statewide basis by CQCAPD/TRAID staff
includes a device demonstration component. For example, the training
curriculum developed for Hunter College Vocational Rehabilitation
students has a section where a variety of assistive technology devices
are demonstrated to familiarize students with the devices that consumers
may need or may be using. Many students have not had the opportunity in
their curriculum to learn about and try out devices until these
demonstration sessions occur. (see section 8.1 for more information on
training)

2\. At the local level, our 12 RTCs are required to provide device
demonstrations as part of their contracts with TRAID. In 2004-05, 2048
persons were served by all demonstration settings, 1158 of those persons
were individuals with disabilities. Typically, persons come to a center
looking for a device to meet a need. The centers operate Monday through
Friday during normal work hours. Persons can walk-in or make an
appointment to meet with RTC staff. Center staff are trained to provide
information on devices, services and resources in their region. Their
role is to provide consumers with comprehensive information and
resources to enable them to make informed choices about assistive
devices and services.

Staff located at the centers have expertise in assistive technology and
will demonstrate various devices, or provide an opportunity on site, to
try out the devices. If the centers do not have a device on site, they
will arrange for a demonstration from a vendor. In our rural areas, RTCs
will arrange for a device demonstration day to attract a number of
vendors to demonstrate to a group of people since vendors are often
reluctant to travel to a remote location if there is only one potential
customer identified.

As an example of an outreach activity directed to increasing access to
AT, RTC staff have provided, and will continue to provide, device
demonstration and technical assistance to Department of Labor One Stop
Center staff. RTC staff went to One Stop Centers in their region to
train them on devices in their centers that were purchased for use with
persons with disabilities.

Over the three years of this State Plan, CQCAPD/TRAID is committed to
expanding the device demonstration activities at the RTCs in the
following manner:

-   In year One of the plan, CQCAPD/TRAID provided one time funding of
    \$36,500 for each RTC to purchase devices for demonstration
    purposes. This enabled the centers to expand their inventory and
    ensure that there is a wide variety of devices available for all
    ages and disabilities. During year Two it is anticipated that
    additional funds will be available for inventory purchases.

-   During years one and two, CQCAPD/TRAID will develop a uniform
    tracking system among the centers to identify types of devices
    loaned, and when the device is returned how it was used and its
    benefit(or not). In some instances devices will be tried out and
    found to be not appropriate. Staff will track the cost of the
    devices to determine savings from not having to purchase the device.

#### Attachment 6: Comparable Support

6.1 [Source and Amount of Support]{.underline} -- Identify the
State-level activity for which there is comparable support, the source
of this support, the amount of the support, and the project year for
which this support is being provided.

Not Applicable

6.2 [Comparability]{.underline} \-- Demonstrate that this support is
comparable in terms of funding and that the activities are comparable in
terms of scope.

Not Applicable

6.3 [Coordination and Collaboration]{.underline} -- Describe how the
State will coordinate activities and collaborate with the appropriate
entity, if the comparable funds are provided to, or the activities are
conducted by, an entity other than the Lead Agency or Implementing
Entity.

Not Applicable

Attachment 7: State Flexibility

7.1 [Activity]{.underline} -- Identify each State-level activity the
State is choosing not to carry out.

Not Applicable

7.2 [Maintenance of Statewideness and Comprehensiveness]{.underline} --
Demonstrate that the Statewide AT Program will continue to be
comprehensive without conducting this activity.

Not Applicable

7.3 [Achievement of Measurable Goals]{.underline} - Demonstrate that the
State can reach its measurable education goals, employment goals,
telecommunications and information technology goals, and community
living goals without conducting such activities.

Not Applicable

7.4 [Coordination and Collaboration]{.underline} -- Describe how the
Lead Agency or Implementing Entity will coordinate activities and
collaborate with entities in the State that do conduct this activity, if
the State chooses not to conduct this activity because another entity
already conducts it.

Not Applicable

New York State is not exercising the state flexibility clause of the AT
Act

## Attachment 8: State Leadership Activities

8.1 [Training and Technical Assistance Activities]{.underline} --
Describe how the State will provide training and technical assistance to
enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of individuals from
local settings statewide, including representatives of State and local
educational agencies, other State and local agencies, early intervention
programs, adult service programs, hospitals and other health care
facilities, institutions of higher education and businesses as described
in section 4(e)(3)(B)(i) of the AT Act.

# Training 

During the three years of this state plan, the TRAID Program will engage
in a number of training activities. Many of the training modules have
been previously developed and targeted for specific audiences on
specific topics. TRAID anticipates continuing to deliver such trainings
upon request. These include:

-   [Training for education professionals]{.underline} (special
    education teachers, speech therapists, occupational and physical
    therapists). A number of training sessions have been developed for
    education professionals, ranging from providing a basic
    understanding of AT, to including AT in the classroom, to training
    on the use of specific devices, and funding. The training is
    developed to include information for a broad array of disabilities
    and devices. At the request of any school district in the state,
    CQCAPD TRAID training staff or Regional TRAID Center staff will
    train educators on-site at a school or at the local RTC.

> Similar parent centered training on all the topics listed above is
> available to parent groups, and other entities or organizations at
> request. These trainings will be promoted through the Regional TRAID
> Centers, CQCAPD TRAID Staff, and other interagency and collaborative
> associations.

-   [Training for employment professionals and pre-service
    training]{.underline}. TRAID program has collaborated with Hunter
    College in developing a training program and curriculum for
    Vocational Rehabilitation graduate students entitled, "Tricks of the
    TRAID for Vocational Rehabilitation." This unique, activity-based
    two day training includes an overview of assistive technology,
    funding sources, device demonstrations, case studies and
    applications for job placement and rehabilitation services. The
    training recently became a requirement for completion of the
    Rehabilitation and Counseling graduate degree program. This activity
    will take place every spring semester over the next three years.

> The TRAID program also maintains a collaborative relationship with the
> NYS Department of Labor to train One-Stop Centers on how to meet the
> AT needs of people with disabilities. This curriculum was designed to
> ensure that the new One-Stop centers are able to fully deliver on
> their potential for helping people with disabilities succeed in
> employment and will continue over the next three years. The RTC staff
> provides training to local and regional One-Stop Centers to enhance
> their ability to provide information and referral, greater access to
> assistive technology, and related services for all disabilities.
>
> In addition, RTC's offer by request a variety of presentations and
> exhibits on assistive technology devices and services to their local
> business and not-for-profit communities.

-   [Training for community living:]{.underline} The CQCAPD/TRAID
    Program developed several curriculum targeted towards various
    aspects of community living. These trainings range from providing
    assistance with basic advocacy strategies to enhance AT consumer's
    skills in securing devices and services, to more specific topics,
    such as, device acquisition through Medicaid waiver services, and
    provider education on services, resources, and devices available to
    maintain independence and productivity for older individuals.

The CQCAPD/TRAID Program staff will coordinate requests for training
activities with the RTC in order to adequately meet the needs of various
organizations and entities. In addition, the RTC staff will conduct
device specific training activities for the community that focus on AT
evaluation, assessment and services. Some of the broad AT demonstrations
and training activities will include information on: Aids to daily
living, Communication/AAC, Computer/Computer adaptations, Durable
Medical Equipment, Environmental Control/Modification
(home/work/school), Hearing devices, Learning curricular adaptations,
Mobility Aids, Positioning/Seating/Mounting, Recreation/Leisure devices,
Switch/Access and/or Vision Aids.

To assist voters with disabilities the CQCAPD/TRAID Program staff will
collaborate with NYS Independent Living Centers to provide disability
and assistive technology awareness for voters with disabilities.
Training activities will provide an opportunity for Board of Election
Officials, volunteers for voter registration and polling places, and
other administrators to learn more about accessible voting machines, and
making polling places accessible using assistive technology, and
electronic and information technology.

-   [Training on Assistive Technology in Telecommunications and
    Information Technology (IT]{.underline}). The CQCAPD/TRAID Program
    will provide local and statewide training entitled, "Tricks of the
    TRAID: An Overview of E, AT, & IT" for public and private entities.
    The RTC staff will provide activities in their respective regions to
    enhance people's understanding of electronic, assistive technology
    and information technology. Education, health care, vocational
    rehabilitation and employment-related organizations and agencies
    will be served.

Through collaboration with Cornell University's Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center grant, the RTC staff will conduct training
activities to parents/parent groups, and elementary, secondary and
post-secondary entities in their regions to disseminate materials and
information on information technology access. The RTC will also target
educators to \[increase awareness\] of information technology and the
need for access to assistive technology devices and services in their
districts

In addition, at each training activity, participants will receive a
training packet which includes materials about assistive technology,
information technology, terminology, services, advocacy, assistive
technology evaluation/assessment, funding/acquisition of devices and
services, disability awareness, and accessibility. Many training
activities will include demonstrations of both low and high tech
devices. All the materials will help individuals develop skills and
improved knowledge about acquisition and use of assistive technology,
conducting assessments, matching devices and services to individual
needs and more. The TRAID program also will customize training for
organizations that request training on specific topics or for specific
audiences.

The following evaluation tools and follow-up activities will be used for
all training activities: For each training activity, each participant
will receive an activity evaluation form as part of the outcome
reporting and program evaluation process. Participants complete a
hard-copy form (at location). An email address is also provided to
participants wishing to complete an evaluation via email. The form
includes a section specifically related to strategies, activities and/or
concepts they believe could be applied and/or implemented for
professional and/or personal purposes. After each activity, an activity
program summary will be written based on the returned and completed
surveys

# 

# Technical Assistance

Because the TRAID program provides technical assistance to agencies and
organizations by request, it is difficult to predict the type of
technical assistance that will be provided during the three years of
this State Plan.

In the past, the TRAID program has provided technical assistance such as
the following:

Through a subcontract with Cornell University's Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center the TRAID program offers information and
technical assistance on IT and information access to elementary,
secondary, and post-secondary educational entities.

The TRAID program anticipates providing technical assistance in a
similar manner over the next three years.

# Transition

The AT Act requires that the TRAID program specifically focus on
training and Technical assistance around transition. This includes
transition for students with disabilities who are leaving high school
for employment or post-secondary education and transition for those
entering or maintaining community living. During the first year of this
state plan, the TRAID program developed one module of a two module
training specifically designed to address these areas of transition.

-   The first module provides special educators, service coordinators,
    parents, and students involved in transition with the skills and
    knowledge they need to successfully include AT in all transition
    planning.

-   A second module will be aimed at employees of supported living
    environments, family members, and consumers with disabilities to
    provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully
    include AT in all transition planning.

Elements of both training modules will be infused in education and
community living trainings offered by both CQCAPD/TRAID and RTC staff.

Following completion of both modules CQCAPD/TRAID and RTC staff will
identify appropriate ways to provide increased infusion of the modules
into various statewide trainings. Because development of these training
modules and the plan for implementing them is not complete, the TRAID
program is unable to provide more details about the training, or the
amount of increase expected in transition trainings for years two and
three. The TRAID program will submit an amendment to RSA following year
two to specify the results of development and its plans for
implementation.

-   During year one the CQCAPD/TRAID partnered with the state's Office
    of Children and Family Services to offer a statewide video
    conference to over one thousand foster parents who have children
    with disabilities. The video conference was targeted at children
    with disabilities transitioning into foster care, and parents were
    trained on disability awareness, setting up services with local
    agencies and school, and AT and AT services to ensure the child
    maintains the appropriate level of services and care.

8.2 [Public Awareness Activities]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will provide information to targeted individuals and entities relating
to the availability, benefits, appropriateness, and costs of assistive
technology devices and assistive technology services as described in
section 4(e)(3)(B)(ii) of the AT Act.

During the three years of the State Plan, TRAID will provide information
and promote public awareness to targeted individuals through a
multilayered approach. Each layer consists of a statewide effort that in
conjunction targets AT related services from the individual to the
policy level, regardless of disability, age, income level, or location
of residence within the State. The multilayered approach is a
combination of community outreach, publications, and partnerships with
State Agencies, Colleges and Universities, not-for-profits, and the
business community, to promote information on the availability,
benefits, appropriateness, and costs of assistive technology devices and
assistive technology services.

The TRAID program is located within the New York State Commission on
Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (CQCAPD). One
of the missions of CQCAPD is to promote the inclusion of persons with
disabilities in all aspects of community life by supporting public
policies which afford them the opportunity to exercise all of the rights
and responsibilities accorded to all New Yorkers. CQCAPD's mission
provides the TRAID program an environment constructed to promote
assistive technology to New Yorkers from the individual consumer to the
state policy professional. TRAID's outreach and awareness approach has
been designed as a way to promote Assistive Technology to the largest
audience possible while fostering cooperation and collaboration
statewide.

The TRAID program will provide the following public awareness
activities:

[Information and Referral]{.underline} - The statewide toll-free phone
line provides free information and referral on AT for people of all
ages, disabilities, their family members, services providers, and others
who work in fields related to disabilities or AT. The line will be TTY
accessible and offer the choice of both English and Spanish. Callers
will be informed on the availability, benefits, appropriateness and cost
of AT devices and services. In addition, callers will be referred to
their Regional TRAID Center (RTC) for further awareness training, device
demonstrations, presentations on assistive technology devices and
services, and general follow up on their needs or concerns. The
info-line provides statewide access to AT information while the RTC
provides a direct community resource. In conjunction with these
activities, the Info-line will also mail AT resource and device
information to callers upon request.

[Regional TRAID Center]{.underline} **-** The TRAID program will operate
12 Regional TRAID Centers in New York State that will provide localized
outreach and public awareness. Due to the size and diversity of the
State the TRAID program expects different public awareness strategies
for different regions. Strategies will be dependent on the needs of the
AT consumers, community, and previous successful initiatives. In urban
areas such as NYC, the RTC will collaborate with other provider agencies
to conduct Assistive Technology Fairs. These fairs will be located in
spaces that are easily accessible by public transportation, and provide
exhibits of various AT devices and providers. In the past, Assistive
Technology fairs have proved very successful and informative to
individuals, vendors, and policy makers.

In rural areas, outreach will be conducted in the form of advertising in
local newspapers and/or other publications. Regional TRAID Centers
located in rural areas are also more apt to use mobile
vans/transportation to reach consumers because of the lack of accessible
public transportation. Effective past strategies have even included an
elderly individual in the community inviting others over for tea and
discussions about AT needs and solutions.

[Web site]{.underline} **-** The TRAID web site is currently under
construction. The previous site, located under the Office of Advocate is
being transitioned to the new CQCAPD agency site. The TRAID site will
feature in-depth information on the AT Act of 1998, as amended (P.L.
108-364), the RTC's, TRAID's collaborative initiatives including Cornell
University\'s Disability Business and Technical Assistance Center, IT
Access, publications, State Legislation, AT resources, links, and
information on the state sponsored Equipment Loan Fund.

The current CQCAPD web site allows individuals to directly contact and
apply to the TRAID-In program on line. In addition, the site provides a
mechanism for searching available listings and feedback.
[[www.cqcapd.state.ny.us]{.underline}](../www.cqcapd.state.ny.us)

[Publications]{.underline} **-** Training materials and publications
that cover AT information have been developed and will be disseminated
for all types of audiences and ages on a broad array of AT related
issues. All publication materials will be provided free of charge at
trainings, RTC locations, by mail or the web, and all will be available
in alternative formats.

[Statewide AT Conference]{.underline} **-** A Governor\'s Expo on
Assistive Technology was held on May 11^th^ 2006. This conference took
place at the Empire State Plaza and was open to all individuals. The
conference promoted the latest in AT devices, as well as, contained
sessions on AT acquisition, availability, funding, and benefits. This is
a bi-annual event and will be held again in year three of the state
plan.

8.3 [Coordination and Collaboration]{.underline} -- Describe how the
State will coordinate activities among public and private entities that
are responsible for policies, procedures, or funding for the provision
of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services to
individuals with disabilities, service providers, and others to improve
access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services
as described in section 4(e)(3)(B)(iii) of the AT Act.

TRAID will coordinate and collaborate with public and private entities
based on emerging, new, or changing policies and procedures, as well as,
continue the collaborative efforts which are currently being undertaken.
At this time it is difficult to anticipate all of the coordination and
collaboration activities that the program will be involved in over the
next three years. In the past, coordination and collaboration involved
the proposal of new or changes to current AT policies, providing input
on proposed AT policies, and analysis of the impact of current AT
policies. These efforts have been achieved by participating on task
forces sponsored by state agencies, by being a member of consumer
groups, advocacy groups, and disability networks throughout the state,
and through independent efforts.

Some of the current collaborative efforts underway will continue, while
others around specific issue may resolve or end. Currently, TRAID is
serving as a member on the following groups or working on the following
initiatives:

-   The Interagency Partnership on Assistive Technology (IPAT) is made
    up of 12 state agencies, not-for-profit organizations and consumers,
    who work to increase awareness of assistive technology devices and
    services.

-   The Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) is
    responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery of
    services and supports to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities
    and their families.

-   NYS Augmentative Communication Work Group (AAC). This group was
    first started in the early nineties to create Medicaid Prior
    Approval guidelines for Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)
    prescribing AAC devices. Recently the group has worked on clarifying
    what is expected by Medicaid to receive Prior approval, and specific
    NYS requirements for \"forever dedicated\" AAC devices.

-   NYS Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment Work Group (DME) addresses
    current and future issues such as seating and positioning, mobility,
    AAC devices, and others in hopes of fostering collaborative systemic
    change.

-   NYS Forum\'s Information Technology Access Committee monitors the
    issuance of web accessibility guidelines from NYS Office for
    Technology, and provides analysis and feedback on IT related issues
    and policies.

-   Coordinated children\'s services initiative (CCSI) for children with
    emotional and/or behavioral disorders. CCSI is a NYS Legislative
    initiative that was established to coordinated systems of care for
    children with emotional and behavioral disorders, and their
    families, who require assistance from multiple agency systems to
    appropriately maintain such children with their families, in their
    communities and in their local school systems. CCSI is intended to
    improve the manner in which services of multiple systems are
    delivered and to eliminate barriers to a coordinated system of care.

-   NYS Department of Health (DOH) Disability Awareness Committee works
    to coordinate DOH policies and activities with other state and
    not-for-profit disability agencies.

Attachment 9: Involvement of Public and Private Entities

9.1 [Nature and Extent of Resources]{.underline} -- Describe the nature
and extent of resources that will be committed by public and private
collaborators to assist in accomplishing identified goals.

CQCAPD/TRAID has had a longtime collaboration with two entities that
will continue in the next year and assist with accomplishing the
identified goals.

1\. The NYS Early Intervention Program, through a Memorandum of
Understanding, has provided the TRAID Program with \$200,000 in funds to
operate equipment loan closets in each of the 12 RTCs for children and
their families in the early intervention program. These funds assist in
accomplishing identified goals of increasing access to and acquisition
of AT. Although this MOU has been renewed since 1995, it is important to
note that renewal occurs on a yearly basis and this funding is not
guaranteed in any fiscal year.

2\. The Cornell University Northeast ADA and Information Technology
Center has entered into a subcontract with the TRAID Program to provide
technical assistance and disseminate materials on accessible information
technology. The 12 RTCs are required to disseminate information to at
least 75 entities on a quarterly basis and provide at least one training
event on accessible information technology to elementary, secondary or
postsecondary entities. Funds provided to the center assist in
accomplishing goals related to increased access to and acquisition of
AT. Although this collaboration has been very successful, continued
funding from Cornell to the TRAID Program is contingent upon renewal of
Cornell's federal grant award.

2.  [Mechanisms to Ensure Coordination]{.underline} - Describe the
    mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and
    collaboration between the implementing entity, if any, and the
    State.

Not Applicable

9.3 [Involvement of State Advisory Council]{.underline} - Describe the
nature and extent of the involvement of the State Advisory Council in
the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities carried
out through the grant, including setting the measurable goals required
in section 4(d)(3).

As stated previously the purpose of the TRAID Advisory Board is to
advise and assist the TRAID Program to identify assistive technology
needs of persons with disabilities, and recommend strategies and
activities to affect systems change.

In the beginning of July, the Advisory Board met and members were
provided with a copy of the State Plan. TRAID staff and members
discussed the new legislation and members provided input on goals and
activities that would meet the new requirements under the four domain
areas of employment, education, community living, and
IT/Telecommunication. TRAID staff has used this information in preparing
this State Plan.

On a yearly basis, TRAID staff will utilize the summer (June/July)
Advisory Board meeting to review activities and accomplishments of the
past year. The members will receive information on the measurable goals
and the progress made towards access ans acquisition in the four domain
areas. In the first year, TRAID staff will share the baseline
information with the board members and get feedback on each of the
domain areas and elicit recommendations for activities in the upcoming 2
years.

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## Attachment 10: State Support

10.1 [State Support for State-level Activities]{.underline} -- If
applicable, describe how the State will support with State funds any
State-level activities described in section 4(e)(2).

The State of New York does not provide a direct appropriation of funds
to support the TRAID Program in carrying out State-level activities.
However, there is in-kind support provided in the form of space rental,
administrative services, and CQCAPD state funded staff provide services
to the grant.

10.2 [State Support for State Leadership Activities]{.underline} - If
applicable, describe how the State will support with State funds any
State Leadership activities described in section 4(e)(3), if applicable.

The State of New York does not provide a direct appropriation of funds
to support the TRAID Program to carry out State leadership activities.
There is provision of in-kind services as stated in 10.1.

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## Attachment 11: Allocation and Utilization of Funds

11.1 [Tracking Expenditures]{.underline} -- Describe planned procedures
for tracking expenditures for activities described in sections 4(e)(2)
and (3).

All state agencies track expenditures through the NYS State
Comptroller's computerized expenditure tracking system. The CQCAPD/TRAID
Program will account for expenditures by using this tracking system and
will code expenditures based upon the percentages allocated for each
activity. Expenditures will be monitored on a monthly basis to ensure
that TRAID is compliance with the percentages stated in the State Plan.

11.2 [Proposed Budget Allocations]{.underline} -- Attach a budget
containing proposed allocations for activities described in sections
4(e)(2) and (3).

TRAID does not intend to take indirect costs.

**Proposed Allocation Distribution Total Award Total Award**

> **Year 1 Year 2**

**[\$458,703 \$501,900]{.underline}**

[State Level Activities]{.underline} 60%

State Financing Activities 11,200 20,600

Device Re-Utilization 75,600 55,400

Device Loan Program 87,100 115,000

Device Demonstration Program 101,322 110,100

Sub Total State Level Activities [\$275,222]{.underline}
[\$301,100]{.underline}

[State Leadership Activities]{.underline} 40%

Training & Technical Assistance 95,178 121,300

Transition (5% of the 40%) 9,103 10,000

Public Awareness Activities 37,700 33,900

Coordination and Collaboration 41,500 35,600

Sub Total State Leadership Activities [\$183,481]{.underline}
[\$200,800]{.underline}

GRAND TOTAL 100% [\$458,703]{.underline} [\$501,900]{.underline}