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Small Investment-Big Savings: A look at how vocational rehabilitation agencies save money by partnering with their statewide AT program (2012) -- Available formats:
Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies are finding that working with their statewide AT Act programs can save them funds. This publication contains case studies that describe how Vocational Rehabilitation agencies have realized big savings by partnering with four statewide at programs.Reports
Roadmaps for Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities through Accessible Technology (Roadmap II ) (2009) -- Available formats:
This report is a continuation from Roadmap I, and presents the work of the Assistive Technology (AT) Collaborative, a group of national organizations that were funded by the U.S. Department of Labor(DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to address AT issues and provide policy recommendations related to the employment of individuals with disabilities.Device Demonstration and Device Loan Programs: Considerations for Implementation (2007) -- Available formats:
A program manual created by NATTAP describing the planning and implementing of device demonstration and device loan services.Nuts and Bolts of Operating Device Demonstration and Loan Programs (2007) -- Available formats:
A two and a half day specialized workshop was hosted by NATTAP in Raleigh, North Carolina and was designed for participants who were starting new device demonstration and loan programs as well as those participants looking to enhance/improve their device demonstration and loan programs. The agenda for this workshop, which was developed by a planning group of state AT directors and device demonstration and loan center personnel, was structured to address the essentials for building, maintaining, and sustaining a device demonstration and device loan program. Presentations provided information so that participants could compare and contrast their programs.Moderated discussions on Day 1 allowed for sharing of operational details and decision-making about program structure. The North Carolina AT Center in Raleigh hosted an Open House for participants to take a tour of their facility with staff on hand to answer questions.Day 2 sessions were built around maintaining device demonstration and loan programs. Concurrent roundtable discussions on the second day allowed people to move through smaller informal discussions on specific topics.Day 3 sessions focused on sustainability of device demonstration and loan programs.Sample Documents
Project START - Success Through Assistive Rehabilitative Technology (2009) -- Available formats:
Mississippi markets to rural and underserved populations through radio, TV, AT Awareness week, and mini-conferences. This presentation shows some examples of the marketing pieces developed.Vermont AT Reuse - A Marketing Collaboration (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint provide information about the Vermont Reuse program - how it got started and how the collaborative began. Examples of marketing pieces are included, such as brochures, letters, and tear off flyers.Aging Brochure - CÓMO MANTENER SU ESTILO DE VIDA - Spanish Text (2008) -- Available formats:
Consumer brochure that describes use of AT for elderly/aging populations. In Spanish. Text only.Aging Brochure - Maintaining Lifestyles - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
Consumer brochure on Aging and how AT can enhance function.Aging Brochure - Maintaining Lifestyles - Reader Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats:
This is a sample of the Aging Brochure and shows how it will look printedAging Brochure - Maintaining Lifestyles - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This is the spanish text version of the Aging brochure for consumers. This brochure describe how elder people can function better with AT.Assistive Technology for Employment - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can be used in employment settings. Text onlyAT and Transition to Adult Life - La Asistencia Tecnológica y la Transición a la Vida Adulta - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can assist students transition to adult life. In Spanish. Text Only.AT and Transition to Adult Life Brochure - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can assist students to transition to adult life. Text only.AT and Transition to Adult Life Brochure - Spanish PDF for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can assist the transition from school to adult life. In SpanishEarly Intervention - AT and the Young Child - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This consumer brochure describes how AT can help young children function better.Early Intervention - AT and the Young Child - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This document provides the master for the printer - In SpanishEarly Intervention Brochure - AT and the Young Child - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes the use of AT by young children to aid in increased functioning. Text onlyEarly Intervention Brochure - AT and the Young Child - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure provides information to consumers about the use of AT by young children.Early Intervention Brochure - La Asistencia Tecnológica y la Niñez - Spanish Text only (2008) -- Available formats:
This consumer brochure describes the use of AT by young children to increase function. In Spanish. Text OnlyEmployment and AT Brochure - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can increase function in the workplace.Employment brochure - Zip file with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This zipped file has all the files needed for the printer to print the Employment brochure.La Asistencia Tecnológica y el Empleo - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can be use in work settings. In Spanish. Text onlyLa Asistencia Tecnológica y la Niñez - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes the use of assistive technology in educational settings. In Spanish.La Asistencia Tecnologicayel Empleo - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can be used in employment. In SpanishStay at Home/Return to Home Brochure - Zip file with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This zip file has all the files needed for printing the stay at home/return to home brochure.Stay or Return Home with AT Brochure - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochures provides information about how AT and home modifications allow a person to live at home. Text Only.Stay or Return Home with AT Brochure - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure provides information about how AT and home modificaitons allows a person to live at home. In Spanish.Stay or Return to Home with AT Brochure - English PDF for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure provides information about how AT and home modifidations can enhance living at homeStay or Return to Home with AT Brochure - La Asistencia Tecnológica y la Transición a la Vida Adulta - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure provides information about how AT can allow a person to live at home. In Spanish. Text onlyStay or Returning Home with AT Brochure - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure provides information on how AT and home modifications can allow people with disabilities to reside in their home.Transition Brochure - Assistive Technology and Transition to Adult Life - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes ways AT can assist students transition to adult life.Transition brochure - AT and Transition to Adult Life - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describe how AT can assist students transition to adult lifeTransition Brochure - Zip file with ll files for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This zip file contains all the files needed by the printer for the Transition brochure.Vehhicle Modification - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modified. In Spanish.Vehicle Modification Brochure - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
The brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modifiedVehicle Modification Brochure - Zip File with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This zip file has all the files needed to print the Vehicle Modification brochure.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes some issues to consider when deciding on vehicle modifications.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - Modificaciones a Vehículos - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes some issues to consider when getting a van modified. In Spanish.Vehicle Modifications Brochure - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure presents topics to consider when deciding on vehicle modifications.Visitability Brochure - Home Design for Diverse Populations - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Características para el Hogar de Personas con Diversos Impedimentos - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible. In Spanish.Visitability Brochure - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Home Desgins for Diverse Populations - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Spanish PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how design features of homes can make a living space more accessible.Visitability Brochure - Zip file with all files for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This zipped file contains all the files needed for the printer to print the Visitability brochures.Texas MOA with Regional Demonstration Centers (2006) -- Available formats:
Sample MOA with regional centers in TexasMarketing Materials
AT @ Work: What is YOUR Value to Business? Part 1 of 2 - July 16, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Joan Kester from the George Washington University conducted a presentation that provided information on the landscape of employment affecting people with disabilities and how to analyze the needs of employers in your area. During the webinar, participants had an opportunity to discuss strategies to expand their employer base and define their value to business.AT @ Work: What is YOUR Value to Business? Part 1 of 2 - July 16, 2009 Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats:
Joan Kester from the George Washington University conducted a presentation that provided information on the landscape of employment affecting people with disabilities and how to analyze the needs of employers in your area. During the webinar, participants had an opportunity to discuss strategies to expand their employer base and define their value to business. This is the powerpoint of the presentation.Building Sustainable Business Partnerships – Part 2 of 2 - August 27, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Joan Kester from the George Washington University discussed the importance of building partnerships with employers and identify ways to refine your approach when contacting employers. In today’s climate, it is essential to view employers as customers and to paint a clear picture of what AT professionals offer business partners. During the webinar/teleconference, participants had the opportunity to discuss strategies to build sustainable partnerships, customize your approach, and work smarter—not harder by connecting with other organizations.Building Sustainable Business Partnerships – Part 2 of 2 - August 27, 2009 Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats:
Joan Kester from the George Washington University discussed the importance of building partnerships with employers and identify ways to refine your approach when contacting employers. In today’s climate, it is essential to view employers as customers and to paint a clear picture of what AT professionals offer business partners. During the webinar/teleconference, participants had the opportunity to discuss strategies to build sustainable partnerships, customize your approach, and work smarter—not harder by connecting with other organizations. This is the powerpoint of the presentation.Building Sustainable Partnerships for addressing Veterans Needs (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint discusses barriers that occur when programs try to work with veterans' groups. It offers some resources and information flow charts to help programs work with veterans' groupsE-Waste and Recycling Programmatic Responsibilities (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint describe the history of the NCR, its current emphasis and policies. It also looks at national e-waste efforts for computersNEED AT - The National Equipment Exchange Depot - Martha Rust (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint describes how the NEED will work to list equipment from many state networks to aid in matching devices to a person.Pennsylvania AT @ Work Training Materials, May 14, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Amy Goldman and Ann Dolloff from Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), and Jennifer Garman of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania presented information on their collaborative approach within the employment network that they developed to promote assistive technology in the workplace through outreach, training, and technical assistance. This call was a follow up from the 2009 AT Act Annual Conference session on the AT Collaborative where more detailed information on the employment collaborative with a focus on the “AT@Work” training package that is used during the Train-the-Trainer trainings throughout their state was shared.The National AT Reuse Scene - Accomplishments and National Data (2009) -- Available formats:
Joy Kniskern provides the context for the national conference sessions. She provides an overview of what the AT Reuse programs have been able to accomplish in three years and what still remains to be done.Welcome - National Conference on Reuse September 15-17, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
A Powerpoint that provides the purpose of the meeting and also summarizes the current status of reuse programs in the country.Profile
Vermont Reuse Leaps and Bounds (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint describes various programs and initiative that the Vermont AT Act program has related to AT reuse.Teleconferences
Developing Effective Subcontracting Relationships Teleconference (2007) -- Available formats:
Developing Effective Subcontracting Relationships, Teleconference held September 27, 2007State AT Program and AgrAbility Teleconference - March 22, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats:
AgrAbility is a grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides education, assistance and support to farmers and ranchers with disabilities. Statewide AT Programs are collaborating with AgrAbility to reach out to rural areas of the state and to provide access to AT to farmers and their families. A conference call held on March 22, 2007 provided an overview of the AgrAbility Program from a national perspective, an overview of specific state models, partnerships and relationships of the AgrAbility Programs and tips and strategies on why and how to become involved with AgrAbility in your state.Meetings
AT Manufacturers, Service Providers and AT Reuse Programs (2009) -- Available formats:
This presentation looks at the challenges of reusing devices faced by suppliers and some of the issues involved. It also suggests some possible future steps for Reuse programs to take in developing relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.Developing Collaborative Partners for AT/DME Reutilization (2009) -- Available formats:
This presentation provides data on the funders of reused AT, provides tips on collaborating, and offers suggestions on potential partners.Emergency Preparedness - Role of AT in Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering from Disaster (2009) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes why reused AT is important in emergency preparation. It has information on local incidents and the lessons learned from the Katrina disaster. Strategies are suggested that include educating yourself and knowing how the emergency response system works.Equipment Recycling Programs: Are PTs Liable? (2009) -- Available formats:
This handout describes a situation that could happen based on a mandatory Medicaid recycling program scenario.Linking Together for Veterans’ Futures (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpint describes the various partnerships that the National Cristina Foundation has with veteran organizations.Manufacturer and Vendor Relationships (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint has information on critical features of AT reuse programs when working with vendors. It discusses flaws in models that have been used and suggests features that need to be included in any model for it to succeed.National AT Reuse Scene (2009) -- Available formats:
Jeremy Buzzell provides an overview of the progress made in AT reuse in the last three years and what the issues are that still need to be faced.NISAT - Statewide AT Program Data - Reutilization (2009) -- Available formats:
Provides FY 2008 data from the MIS system on statewide AT programs about state level activities and state leadership activities as well as information on financial loan programs.Utilizing Private/Public Partnerships: Establishing and Maintaining Vendor Relationships (2009) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint highlights a vendor participation reuse program. It explains how the model could operate and advantages for that model. It suggests strategies to begin a program and how to establish and maintain vendor relationships.
