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