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Topic Snapshot: Device Loan (2011) -- Available formats:
Overview of resources available for this topic.General
Regional Centers of Statewide AT Programs (2012) -- Available formats:
This is a listing of the regional centers that the Statewide AT Programs have in place that provide device demonstration and device loan services, as well as other servicesReports
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.Frequently Asked Questions from the Device Demonstration and Device Loan Manual (2007) -- Available formats:
Frequently Asked Questions about Device Demonstration and Device Loan Programs.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.Considerations for Effective Implementation Setting Up Device Loan and Demonstration Programs (2006) -- Available formats:
A publication that provides the framework for considerations for effective implementation of device loan and demonstration programs.Considerations for Effective Implementation Setting Up Device Loan and Demonstration Programs (2006) -- Available formats:
This brief contains basic questions that need to be asked when planning a demonstration or device loan programImproving State Assistive Technology Programs Considerations for Effective Implementation (2006) -- Available formats:
A publication that provides the framework for considerations for effective implementation of device loan and demonstration programs.Survey of State AT Act Programs (2005) -- Available formats:
This report provides a summary of State AT Act Programs' involvement in the various state level activities.Survey of State AT Act Programs (2005) -- Available formats:
This report provides a summary of state AT Act Programs' involvement in the various state level activities.Sample Documents
Assistive Technology Device Borrowing Fees, Policies and Procedures (2011) -- Available formats:
This fact sheet describes fees and the borrowing procedures when borrowing devices from the Washington Device Loan program.Connecticut Mimio Loan Program Policies and Procedures (2011) -- Available formats:
The Connecticut Tech Act Project’s Mimio Loan Program is a short-term loan of a Mimio Interactive Whiteboard device that turns any whiteboard into an interactive and digital whiteboard. This document outlines the policies and procedures of the loan program.New Hampshire FY 10-11 Device Loan, Reuse, and Demonstrations Annual Goal Document (2011) -- Available formats:
ATinNH document for subcontrators to help them identify the number of reasonable loans, demos, or reuse that they can reach in the areas of employment, education, and community living, for the specific areas of the device types.New Hampshire Partnership Agreement with Generic AT Agency (2011) -- Available formats:
ATinNH MOA explaining scope of work expectations for subcontrators.WATAP Borrowing Form (2011) -- Available formats:
This form is the borrower signs when borrowing a device from the Washington AT Act Program device loan. It lists the responsibilities of the borrower.SWAAAC Team Agreement & Loan Bank (2010) -- Available formats:
This agreement is for team members of the Colorado Loan Bank. it delineates the loan period, how requests are submitted, special conditions for software rental, and device return policies.AT4ALL Brochure (2009) -- Available formats:
This brochure gives an overview of the AT4ALL databaseRental Vision Software from Vision-Forecasting for AT Inventory Management (2009) -- Available formats:
This presentation shows how Arizona uses a software program, originally designed to track video rentals, to track its equipment loan devices.ABLE Tech Equipment and Device Loan Program Purpose, Policy and Procedures (2008) -- Available formats:
This document describes the policies that a borrower of the device loan program must adhere to. It also describes what procedures are in place that the borrower must follow.Defining and Understanding Device Demonstration and Loan Programs (2007) -- Available formats:
RSA Powerpoint Presentation on RSA's perspective on what device loans and device demonstrations are.ID Loan Program Overview (2007) -- Available formats:
Fact sheet describes the key details about the Idaho device loan programIn Out Extend Form - Idaho Device Loan (2007) -- Available formats:
Sample form for tracking devices borrowed.Library Registration form - idaho Device Loan Program (2007) -- Available formats:
Sample form used to register borrowers, have the borrowers acknowledge responsibility for device and collect demographic data.PA Loan Library Work statement (2007) -- Available formats:
This document details the scope of work that a Pennsylvania lending library will performPA monthly report form - Lending Library (2007) -- Available formats:
Sample form used by the regional centers for their lending libraries. Indicates who was served and equipment loaned and in need of repair.Sample receipt - Idaho Device loan (2007) -- Available formats:
Receipt of sale for used devices from device loan programWelcome Library - Idaho Device Laon Program (2007) -- Available formats:
Sample Welcome fact sheet about Idaho's device lending libraryJob Description Loan Program Coordinator - Virgin Islands (2006) -- Available formats:
Sample job description for a device loan program coordinatorOklahoma ABLE Tech Sample Memorandum of Agreement for Device Demo/Loan Center (2006) -- Available formats:
This is a sammle MOA between the Oklahoma statewide program and a regional device demonstration/device loan center. It spell out what each is responsible for doing.Selecting Devices for AT Loan and Demonstration Centers (2006) -- Available formats:
Conference call held in May 2006 on "Selecting Devices for AT Loan and Demonstration Centers".Selecting Devices for AT Loan and Demonstration Centers - Illinois’ AT Demonstration Center (2006) -- Available formats:
Sample documents provided by the Illinois AT Demonstration Center on Selecting Devices for AT Loan and Demonstration Centers.Selecting Devices for AT Loan and Demonstration Centers - Illinois’ AT Demonstration Center (2006) -- Available formats:
This document describes the questions the Illinois Demonstration program asks when deciding what devices to include in its inventory. These include how the program operates, the staffing available and the funding available.Kansas Equipment Loan Form (2003) -- Available formats:
Form Kansas borrower signs accepting responsibility for loaned equipmentKansas Statewide Interagency Equipment Loan System (2003) -- Available formats:
Procedures Kansas follows to loan equipment to other agenciesMissouri Short-term Loan Agreement - Equipment Technology Consortium (2003) -- Available formats:
Form Missouri education agency signs to accept responsibility for AT equipment loan.North Carolina Equipment Loan Application (2003) -- Available formats:
Form borrower signs for AT loan of equipment, accepting responsibility for equipmentNorth Carolina Overdue Letter for Device Loan (2003) -- Available formats:
Form letter sent when AT device loaned is overdueNorth Dakota Equipment Loan Library: Purpose, Policy, Procedures (2003) -- Available formats:
Policy manual for device loan program describing rules and regulation and procedures of the program.North Dakota Loan Library Request Form (2003) -- Available formats:
Form used by North Dakota borrower to request a device loanPennsylvania AT Lending Library Policies and Procedures (2003) -- Available formats:
Manual describing the policies and procedures that the PA loan library follows.Pennsylvania's AT Lending Library Invoice Letter (2003) -- Available formats:
Sample invoice for lending library equipment lost or brokenPennsylvania's How to Borrower Items from the Lending Library (2003) -- Available formats:
Fact sheet describes the steps to follow when borrowing devicesPennsylvania's Lending Library Request Form (2003) -- Available formats:
Form borrower used to request devices from loan programPennsylvania's Warning Letter to Delinquent Borrowers (2003) -- Available formats:
Letter sent to delinquent lending library borrowers.Virgin Islands Job Description, Loan Program Coordinator (2003) -- Available formats:
Sample job description for lending library coordinatorToolkits
Device Loan Assessment Tool for Statewide AT Programs (2011) -- Available formats:
Use this Self Assessment tool to help you gauge the use of successful practices in your device loan programDevice Loan Quality Indicator Resources (2011) -- Available formats:
Linnks to sample documents and reports to help programs improve thier device loan programs. Resources are organized by quality indocator topic areas.Training Materials
Quality Indicators for Device Loan Teleconference - March 15, 2012 (2012) -- Available formats:
This teleconference discussed best practices and resources that can help your program in providing device loan services in your state. Carol Girt (Indiana) and Lynette Strode (Illinois) led the discussion and help to answer questions.Early Intervention Initiatives in Assistive Technology - July 15, 2010 - Powerpoint (2010) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes the Colorado statewide AT program that provides services to young children. It describes the consultant network, the training, the loan bank, and plans for the future. Goals for the upcoming year include increase the numbers served, enhancing branding and marketing of the program, and expanding the training available to the providers in the state.Profile
Budgeting for Device Demonstrations and Device Loan (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes how the Missouri and Oklahoma device demonstration and device loan program operate. Included is information about structure, costs and sustainability plans.DakotaLink: Maximizing Potential through Assistive Technology (2007) -- Available formats:
South Dakota uses a regionalized approach to providing services to its citizens. This presentation looks at the various collaborations to reach statewide.Equipment Issues (2007) -- Available formats:
Two programs, Pennsylvania and Idaho, discuss how their demonstration and device loan programs operate. The presentation included information about program structures, the inventory, the investment, issues about insurance, warrenties, shipping, and repairn and maintenance.Essentials for Sustaining an AT Demonstration & Device Loan Program: Tools for Life's Approach (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes how the Georgia demo and loan programs work to find and leverage resources. It lists partners and collaborators, and lists strategies used to identify resources and implement program efficiencies.Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes Florida's approach to statewideness through unique regional centers that reflect the region's populations. This presentation details the agreeements with partners and how each center relates to its community.Idaho's Equipment Loan Program (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation provides an overview of the Idaho device loan program. It includes the delivery model, the staffing, the budget and fees and who it serves.Ideas for Sustaining AT Device Demonstration and Device Loan Programs - Kansas (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes the various funding sources that the Kansas device loan and demonstration programs have tapped to increase their inventory. It looks at the importance of using data and partnering with appropriate agencies to increase the programs.Kentucky's Assistive Technology Outreach: Access Across the Commonwealth (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes the services that are provided by the Kentucky demo and loan program, the partners involved, and the opportunities and challenges related to providing statewide services.Nuts and Bolts - Feb 2007 - Operational Details of PA and ID (2007) -- Available formats:
This is a summary of a panel discussion that provides details of how the two programs operate, such as how they handle non-returned items, lending software, how they train staff and provide supports to borrowers.Operational Details of IL and NC programs (2007) -- Available formats:
Willie Gunther, Executive Director, Illinois AT Program and Lynne Deese, AT Consultant, NC AT Program participated in a moderated discussion to share information on how their programs operate.Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Lending Library (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation details the Pennsylvania device loan program. It describes the structure, the budget, staffing, and use of the service.Staff Development (2007) -- Available formats:
Colorado and North Carolina share information on their programs' structure and staffing. They ionclude staff qualficiations, on going training that is available, and professional development options.Sustaining and Maintaining AT Demonstration & Loan Programs - Illinois (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation decribes how the Illinois demo and loan programs operate, what funding sources are tapped, and what program efficiencies are built in. It includes some lessons learned.Teleconferences
Review of FY 2008 Data from Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - September 10, 2009 - Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats:
FY 2008 marked the first year in which we had comprehensive data about the performance of many programs under the AT Act. These data, along with information from the state plans of statewide AT programs, will be featured in the next report to Congress and provide a rich picture of the impact of AT Act programs. Jeremy Buzzell from RSA and Diane Golden from NISAT discussed the national data generated by Statewide AT Programs and AFPs in FY 2008.Review of FY 2008 Data from Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - September 10, 2009 - Webinar Transcript (2009) -- Available formats:
FY 2008 marked the first year in which we had comprehensive data about the performance of many programs under the AT Act. These data, along with information from the state plans of statewide AT programs, will be featured in the next report to Congress and provide a rich picture of the impact of AT Act programs. Jeremy Buzzell from RSA and Diane Golden from NISAT discussed the national data generated by Statewide AT Programs and AFPs in FY 2008.Selecting Devices for AT Loan and Demonstration Centers (2006) -- Available formats:
This session provided a discussion of criteria used when selecting devices for programs.Webinars
Review of FY 2008 Data from Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - September 10, 2009 Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats:
This presentation looks at the FY 2008 data from the statewide AT programs and the AFPs. It shows data from state level and state leadership activities and includes data form the AFPs for FY 2008.Review of FY 2008 Data from Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - September 10, 2009 Webinar and Transcript (2009) -- Available formats:
FY 2008 marked the first year in which we had comprehensive data about the performance of many programs under the AT Act. These data, along with information from the state plans of statewide AT programs, will be featured in the next report to Congress and provide a rich picture of the impact of AT Act programs. Jeremy Buzzell from RSA and Diane Golden from NISAT discussed the national data generated by Statewide AT Programs and AFPs in FY 2008.Meetings
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.Considerations for Program Implementation on Demo and Loan Programs (2007) -- Available formats:
Powerpoint presentation from the Missouri Assistive Technology (Diane Golden) on Demo/Loan Programs Essentials in Program Design.Reuse, Loan, and Demo Data (2006) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes the various data that will be collected for AT Reuse programs, for AT Device Loan programs, and for AT Device Demonstration programs.
