National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program Centralized Database Release Update 8/31/2022
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program Centralized Database
Release Date: August 31, 2022
Release Version: 1.7.0
Release Notes Date: August 31, 2022
Overview
The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) enables reimbursements for services and equipment provided to deaf-blind individuals. The NDBEDP Centralized Database is a web-based application that enables certified entities in the program to submit claim reimbursement data and generate required semi-annual reports based on the aggregated claims reimbursement data.
Features
Features for the newest version of the NDBEDP Centralized Database include:
Improved on-screen readability
Annual Audit Reports can be directly submitted and approved by the FCC
Inventory Equipment filter is now available for Maintenance and Repair items
Step-by step, accessible directions now include video tutorials
Known Issues
Issue Title | Behavior | Workaround |
Additional money added to cost in Travel | When adding a training cost to a travel item, the cost shows additional dollars equal to the number of hours for the training time. | This is a visual error and is not reflected in the data. The amount will be correct in the reimbursement claim. |
Capacity Overload | When overloaded, the system displays the message “Capacity Overload: Your premium capacity is overloaded, expect temporary delays” This may happen when loading or viewing a report. | Wait 15-20 seconds until the issue resolves. |
Failed upload for documents | At times, a message that an upload failed because of a refused connection displays when attempting to upload a document. | Select Save again to submit the file. |
Breadcrumbs not functioning | Breadcrumbs take the user to a blank page when navigating in Technicians, Consumers, and Assessments. | Use the navigation bar to navigate instead of using the breadcrumbs. |
Time shows on Edit Cost screen for Equipment | When a user is editing costs for Equipment, the Time field shows at the top of the page. | Time is not a required field for Equipment and can be left blank. |
Undefined Error Messages | When a user is logged in, they may receive error messages that are undefined. | Log out of the system and log back in. |
No Data Appears | When a user is logged in, no data appears under the categories such as Consumers, Technicians, Assessments, etc. | Log out of the system and log back in. |
System Requirements
Desktop Browsers
A computer with 4 or more GB of RAM
Chrome >= 50
Edge >= 13
Safari >= 10
Firefox >= 43
Opera >= 37
Note: Any recent Chromium based browser should be compatible including but not limited to Brave, Vivaldi, Chromium
Mobile Devices
Most mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android Phones)
Chrome for Android >= 103
Safari on iOS >= 10
Android Browser >= 103
Firefox for Android >= 101
Support
Access the Service Desk for the NDBEDP Centralized Database where you will be able to enter a ticket for our Customer Service team who will respond within 48 hours.
Access the NDBEDP Centralized Database Help Center where you will find step-by step instructions on how to use all of the features found in the database.