at device loans for vr consumers 2010 arra funded for vr consumers and counselors to: increase...

AT Device Loans for VR Consumers• 2010 ARRA funded

• For VR consumers and counselors to:

Increase successful

employment

outcomes

Provide device

while employer or

BRS purchases itProvide

opportunities for

device trials

AT Device Loans for VR Consumers

2010 2011 2012 20130

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

8

24

22

29

Number of AT Device Loans

AT Device Loans for VR Consumers

2010 2011 2012 20130

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

7

9

6

2

7

9

Number of AT Devices Purchased

VR (23)

Employer/Other (19)

AT Device Loans for VR Consumers

Connecticut Tech Act Project and BRS partnership led to this successful small business

Results: • Consumers were able to make

informed decisions about devices.

• Cost savings to VR agency and employers

• Consumers have early access to AT to show employers they can do the job with the right accommodations

AT Device Loans for VR Consumers

AT Device Loans for VR Consumers

2010 2011 2012 2013

$499.00

$2,979.00

$2,429.00

$4,157.00

Cost Savings to VR

What’s next?

• Update inventory based on demand, trends, needs, etc.

• Engage employers directly

AT Device Loans for VR Consumers

Outreach to Employers• Use BRS Employment Consultants for

marketing and outreach

• Focus on current employees who need AT or Accommodations:• Allied Community Resources• Pratt & Whitney • Department of Labor

• Connect-ability Distance Learning Initiative• Employer Training Modules

Outreach to Employers

Contact Me

Arlene LugoProgram Director860-424-4881 (V)

860-424-4839 (TTY)

arlene.lugo@ct.govwww.CTtechact.com

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