The recipient entity's physical address:
           3042 Old Forge Drive
Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3042 Old Forge Drive
Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Mr. George Lee, President (1 year term, served 1994)
Mr. Daryl Thomas, Vice-President (1 year term, served 1994)
Ms. Margaret Gibson, Secretary/Treasurer (1 year term, served 1994) Ms. Zena Percy, Board Member (1 year term, served 1994)

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1065

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Katherine Hoover, MHS, CRC (retired)
Board Chair 1613 Bayonne
LaPlace, LA 70068

Katrina Emery Vice Chair
6960 Celia Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

Cherine Patin
Member
7346 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Orhan McMillan
Member
10311 Jefferson Highway, Ste. B1
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Sammy Culbert
Member
6115 Stoneview Ave.
Baker, LA 70714

Yakima Black
LATAN President & CEO 3042 Old Forge Drive
Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) helps people of all ages with functional limitations or disabilities to gain greater independence at work, home, or school. LATAN serves Louisiana residents who need
assistive technology (AT) services, information, and resources. LATAN accomplishes this mission through assistive technology (AT) programs including cash loans and short-term lease for AT, device hands-on demonstrations,
device lending, acquisition of previously owned AT, information and assistance for finding and funding AT, device benefit awareness, AT technology training and technical assistance, statewide collaboration and coordination, and emergency response following disasters. The project will provide access to low-, mid- and high-tech devices that enable people of all ages and types of disabilities and limitations to remain active at work, in school and in
community activities, including living in their own homes.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $186,879
          Professional Services. . . $2,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $61,121
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          LATAN helps people with disabilities and functional limitations statewide to gain access to assistive technology to
use at work, home and at school. In addition, LATAN also assists with emergency response to people with disabilities following national disasters through its equipment reuse program and functional needs assessments in shelters. Coordination of these efforts in collaboration with many state and community organizations such as the GOSEF the American Red Cross.
Support from State Appropriations is necessary as LATAN helps state agencies, individuals and businesses to access necessary devices for daily use for their family members, employees and students in school systems.
Further, the funding supports LATAN's AT demonstration centers, to continue its statewide services and programs, that enhance a person's quality of life and enable them to be successful and as independent as possible. As a statewide AT provider, LATAN continues to need funding to support outreach to rural parishes who are underserved and continue to have limited or no access to AT services, devices, and equipment.

LATAN collaborates with many state agencies including but not limited to Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, Governor’s Office of Disability, the State Independent Living Council, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Office Aging and Adult Services and many other agencies serving people with disabilities who need LATAN programs and services. This requested funding enables the State to meet the demands of the Louisiana residents who need access to assistive technology, and will allow LATAN to have devices available for demonstration and loan to aid them in determining the device(s) that would work for them prior to purchase. These services save the state thousands of dollars when a state agency such as Louisiana Rehabilitation Services sends clients to LATAN to try devices before the state agency purchases them.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goal 1: Individuals with disabilities, people with functional limitations, family members, and service providers will be able to access assistive technology devices to try out before purchase, or while their own is being repaired, or for
other reasons identified by the individual.

Objective 1: To provide people with disabilities, people with functional limitations, family members, and service providers information necessary to make informed decisions about various device capabilities to meet their
personal needs or the needs of individuals who are being assisted by family members or service providers.

Goal 2: Individuals with disabilities and people with functional limitations will have more options for the acquisition of assistive technology devices and services for use at home, at work and in other community settings.

Objective 2: To provide people with disabilities and people with functional limitations opportunities to acquire assistive devices and services for long-term lease and/or lease to purchase. To provide people with disabilities, with terminal illnesses, such as ALS, with access to devices leases for short-term use.

Goal 3: Establish LATANs AT Work Virtual Employment Center (technical assistance and training) with tailored
educational resources that target consumers and family members, providers, and employers/businesses by offering virtual device demonstrations, training, and technical assistance, workforce resources, and recommendations for workplace accommodations that increase employment outcomes.

Objective 3: To create a continuous venue for training and technical assistance needed by consumers and family members, OAAS providers, community agencies serving people with disabilities and functional limitations, as well as businesses and potential employers to promote better employment outcomes, as well as support transition from traditional employment settings to more inclusive business models.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Ongoing with measurable progress that changes as the AT needs of Louisiana residents evolves.

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 Not Applicable
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 Not Applicable

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 Not Applicable

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  Not Applicable

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               Not Applicable

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               Not Applicable

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                Not Applicable

          What is the nature of the relationship?  Not Applicable

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Not Applicable

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Not Applicable


Contact Information
name:  Yakima K. Black 
                                       address:  3042 Old Forge Drive
Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
                                       phone:  225-925-9500
                                       fax:  225-925-9560
                                       e-mail:  yblack@latan.org
                                       relationship to entity:  CEO