Topic Snapshot: Reuse (2011) -- Available formats: html
Overview of resources available for this topic.
Use and non-use of assistive technology provided by a reutilization program (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This paper summarizes the research results of a study of consumers who had their AT reused equipment for at least a year.
Survey of State AT Act Programs (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
This report provides a summary of state AT Act Programs' involvement in the various state level activities.
Discovering Hidden Resources (2000) -- Available formats: html
Monograph describing several assistive technology reuse programs
Partners and Volunteers—Assistive Technology Reuse Programs (2000) -- Available formats: html
Proceedings of the May 2000 Meeting on ReUse Programs. Focuses on partnering and volunteer connections.
New Hampshire FY 10-11 Device Loan, Reuse, and Demonstrations Annual Goal Document (2011) -- Available formats: word
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: word
ATinNH MOA explaining scope of work expectations for subcontrators.
FREE - VATS Reutilization Scope of Work (2010) -- Available formats: word
This sample reutilization contract delineates goals and objectives that the subcontractor will meet.
MOA between Oklahoma ABLE Tech and Organization to Provide Device Reutilization (2010) -- Available formats: word
This agreement describes the services that the subcontractor will provide related to AT reuse
MOA for Long Term Loan Program (2010) -- Available formats: word
This document describes the scope of work that a contractor has for an AT computer loan recycling center
New Hampshire Reuse Scope of Work for Subcontractor (2010) -- Available formats: word
This document describes the scope of work that the statewide AT program requires of a subcontractor for reuse services.
New Mexico Draft Scope of Work for Reuse Center (2010) -- Available formats: word
This document describes the scope of work for a computer reuse center.
AT4All - Marketing a Free Online Service to List and Find Equipment in Nebraska (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the AT4All website - the content and briefly how to navigate the site. It also shows some marketing pieces that the Nebraska project has developed for various audiences - including flyers and brochures.
AT4ALL Brochure (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure gives an overview of the AT4ALL database
CReATE Policies and Procedures (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This document covers the structure of the organization, the partners, governance, donation intake, device refurbishment, and transfer of devices. It also includes forms used by the CReATE program
CReATE Power Wheelchair Checklist (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This form is the inspection checklist that CReATE uses to evaluate donated equipment for Reuse
CReATE Service Fee Form (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This form is used by the Utah AT Reuse Program to charge fees for service. Part of the Fee-for-Service teleconference October 29, 2009
Data Tracking: QuickBooks Premier - Nonprofit Edition 2008 (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describe how Project Mend tracks individual clients and devices.
Durable Medical Equipment Cleaning and Sanitizing (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation reviews standards for sanitization of equipment. It discusses products and process used and show a typical layout for a program's cleaning and storage area
Marketing Strategies (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information and examples of how the Alabama STAR program markets its Reuse program. Included are lists of target markets, examples of the web site inventory, and copies of brochures, billboards, print ads, and other marketing pieces developed by the program.
Matching Persons to Equipment (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This power point explains how Paraquad matches a person to a device. Information gathered, skills required are all included.
Preparing for and Responding to a Disaster: Equipment Reutilization programs Can be an Important Part of Disaster Planning (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes lessons learned from one state AT Program from responding to several disasters. It discusses how to prepare for a disaster and how to connect to other responders. This preparation includes determining what your program can contribute, especially reused AT devices; strategies to match available equipment with an individual; budgeting for emergency response; and how to get connected with state efforts.
Project START - Success Through Assistive Rehabilitative Technology (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
Rental Vision Software from Vision-Forecasting for AT Inventory Management (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation shows how Arizona uses a software program, originally designed to track video rentals, to track its equipment loan devices.
Starting an AT Reutilization Program: Liability, Policies and Procedures (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation looks at ways to mitigate liability - primarily through putting policies and procedures in place. It describes ways to start drafting policies and procedures, and how to prioritize the various policies that a program could have. The presentation also looks at the role of insurance for the program to safeguard it.
Use, Non-use, and Satisfaction with AT provided by a Reutilization program (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides information about the Paraquad program and the results of a survey of AT recipients one year after receiving devices. Data show price comparisons, uses of the AT and customer satisfaction.
Using Return on Investment (ROI) to Guide Programmatic Health (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation offers information about how to calculate ROI and when it is most appropriate to use with AT Reuse programs. Examples of calculating costs and ROI are included.
Vermont AT Reuse - A Marketing Collaboration (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
What AT Reuse Means: Vermont Success Story (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a success story of a teen-aged boy in Vermont who gained independence with a reused wheelchair.
What AT Reuse Means: Kansas Success Story (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This describes how one man was able to increase his independence with reused AT devices.
Agenda - National Conference on Reuse September 15-17, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the agenda for the three day meeting on Reuse in Sept 2009
AT4All - Marketing a Free Online Service to List and Find Equipment in Nebraska (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the AT4All website - the content and briefly how to navigate the site. It also shows some marketing pieces that the Nebraska project has developed for various audiences - including flyers and brochures.
AT4ALL Brochure (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure gives an overview of the AT4ALL database
Building Sustainable Partnerships for addressing Veterans Needs (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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' groups
E-Waste and Recycling Programmatic Responsibilities (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describe the history of the NCR, its current emphasis and policies. It also looks at national e-waste efforts for computers
List of Participants (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
List of Participants for National Conference on Reuse September 15-17, 2009
Marketing Strategies (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information and examples of how the Alabama STAR program markets its Reuse program. Included are lists of target markets, examples of the web site inventory, and copies of brochures, billboards, print ads, and other marketing pieces developed by the program.
NEED AT - The National Equipment Exchange Depot - Martha Rust (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes how the NEED will work to list equipment from many state networks to aid in matching devices to a person.
Project START - Success Through Assistive Rehabilitative Technology (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
The National AT Reuse Scene - Accomplishments and National Data (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
The Significance of Outcome Data at The FREE Foundation (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
Free collects data on falls, number of trips to the ER, number of admittances to the hospital, and other data. This has in turn provided data to use when requesting additional funding and identifying outcomes.
Vermont AT Reuse - A Marketing Collaboration (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
Welcome - National Conference on Reuse September 15-17, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
A Powerpoint that provides the purpose of the meeting and also summarizes the current status of reuse programs in the country.
Populating Device Exchange Sites (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Teleconference on how to populate your device exchange website. Speakers included: Arlene Lugo-Connecticut, Kathy Adams - Maine, and Kristi Barber - Indiana.
AT Reuse: What it Really Means - Stories from Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kansas and Vermont (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides brief glimpses of how reused AT has given independence to those who receive the AT.
What AT Reuse Means: Vermont Success Story (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a success story of a teen-aged boy in Vermont who gained independence with a reused wheelchair.
What AT Reuse Means: Kansas Success Story (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This describes how one man was able to increase his independence with reused AT devices.
Computer Refurbishing (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides a flow chart for how computers are processed at the ReBoot facility in Georgia. It describes the donation policy and the process for evaluating equipment. The process of refurbishment is describes from installing software, matching the consumer to the equipment. The program's technical support and e-waste process is also described.
Idaho Assistive Technology Reuse Project (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes the AT reuse services that Idaho provides its citizens.
Making a Difference One Computer at a Time (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information on the High School/High Tech program and how it got started. It describes some lessons learned and the plans the program has for the future
New Hampshire's Refurbished Equipment Marketplace (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes how New Hampshire's program controls what equipment is donated, evaluates equipment that comes in and tracks the service and activity provided to each device.
Sanitizing and Evaluation of Equipment (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentations describes what equipment Paraquad accepts, what forms are used, the evaluation process that the program uses, and the process for cleaning devices.
Sustainability Planning - Project Mend (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes several areas that Project Mend focused on to plan to sustain its Reuse program. These included getting the advisory board involved, diversifying funding sources, branding the project, and ensuring that policies and procedures are written.
Vermont Reuse Leaps and Bounds (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes various programs and initiative that the Vermont AT Act program has related to AT reuse.
Virginia Reuse Network Sustainability Planning Efforts (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes the Virginia network of reuse programs and efforts in the past year to secure extra funding through the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative, the ARRA (Stimulus funds) and other funding sources.
An Overview of Alabama's Assistive Technology Act Program (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the Alabama AT Act program. It describes its mandate, the services it provides, and the organizational structure.
Georgia High School and High Tech Transition Refurbish Project (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the High Tech program -including lessons learned, the importance of getting the right people involved, and success stories.
Reutilization Program: Building a Statewide Network (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the steps Tennessee took to develop its network of Reuse Centers. The project hosted a meeting to raise awareness and begin to have programs exchange ideas and start collaborations. It describes the role that VISTA volunteers are playing in the network and thoughts about expanding the collaboration beyond state lines.
Your Southeastern Technology Access and Reuse Network (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the STAR network that operates reuse centers and reuse depots in Georgia. It features the 2 depots (FODAC and Touch the Future) and the 4 Outreach Centers (Columbus, Macon, Disability Link, and Walton Options)
AT School Exchange Program Teleconference Powerpoint Slides – March 26, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
Arlene Lugo of the Connecticut Assistive Technology Project, Kathy Adams of MaineCITE, and Sharon Alderman of the Vermont Assistive Technology Program presented information on how they collaborated with the public schools systems in their states in developing an AT Exchange Program specifically designed for school districts to share AT equipment.
CReATE Service Fee Form (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This form is used by the Utah AT Reuse Program to charge fees for service. Part of the Fee-for-Service teleconference October 29, 2009
Review of FY 2008 Data from Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - September 10, 2009 - Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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: rtf
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.
Populating Device Exchange Sites (2007) -- Available formats: rtf
Teleconference on how to populate your device exchange website. Speakers included: Arlene Lugo-Connecticut, Kathy Adams - Maine, and Kristi Barber - Indiana.
Review of FY 2008 Data from Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - September 10, 2009 - Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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: rtf
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 Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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: rtf external
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.
Pass It On Center - Highlights of Year 5 in Review (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes meetings and summits and other initiatives that the PIOC has sponsored.
Agenda - National Conference on Reuse September 15-17, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the agenda for the three day meeting on Reuse in Sept 2009
AT Manufacturers, Service Providers and AT Reuse Programs (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
AT Reuse: What it Really Means - Stories from Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kansas and Vermont (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides brief glimpses of how reused AT has given independence to those who receive the AT.
AT4All - Marketing a Free Online Service to List and Find Equipment in Nebraska (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the AT4All website - the content and briefly how to navigate the site. It also shows some marketing pieces that the Nebraska project has developed for various audiences - including flyers and brochures.
AT4ALL Brochure (2009) -- Available formats: pdf
This brochure gives an overview of the AT4ALL database
Building Sustainable Partnerships for addressing Veterans Needs (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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' groups
Computer Refurbishing (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides a flow chart for how computers are processed at the ReBoot facility in Georgia. It describes the donation policy and the process for evaluating equipment. The process of refurbishment is describes from installing software, matching the consumer to the equipment. The program's technical support and e-waste process is also described.
CReATE Policies and Procedures (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This document covers the structure of the organization, the partners, governance, donation intake, device refurbishment, and transfer of devices. It also includes forms used by the CReATE program
Data Tracking: QuickBooks Premier - Nonprofit Edition 2008 (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describe how Project Mend tracks individual clients and devices.
Developing Collaborative Partners for AT/DME Reutilization (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides data on the funders of reused AT, provides tips on collaborating, and offers suggestions on potential partners.
Developing Indicators of Quality for AT Reuse Programs (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes how quality indicators for reuse programs were developed, what themes are covered under the inidcators and how the assessment tool was developed and can be used.
Durable Medical Equipment Cleaning and Sanitizing (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation reviews standards for sanitization of equipment. It discusses products and process used and show a typical layout for a program's cleaning and storage area
E-Waste and E-Recycling (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information about e-waste laws and regulations and how a program might address e-waste requirements through policies and procedures.
E-Waste and End of Life Recycling (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information on the Reboot computer recycling program. It includes information on ISO standards related to end-of life recycling and offers resources to contact.
E-Waste and Recycling Programmatic Responsibilities (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describe the history of the NCR, its current emphasis and policies. It also looks at national e-waste efforts for computers
Emergency Preparedness - Role of AT in Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering from Disaster (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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: rtf
This handout describes a situation that could happen based on a mandatory Medicaid recycling program scenario.
Future of AT Reutilization (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes the current need for reused AT. It looks at the internal and external environment for additional funding for AT reuse programs, such as through the green agenda and using smart power. It links AT reuse to employment, community living and education.
Idaho Assistive Technology Reuse Project (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes the AT reuse services that Idaho provides its citizens.
Linking Together for Veterans’ Futures (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpint describes the various partnerships that the National Cristina Foundation has with veteran organizations.
List of Participants (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
List of Participants for National Conference on Reuse September 15-17, 2009
Making a Difference One Computer at a Time (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information on the High School/High Tech program and how it got started. It describes some lessons learned and the plans the program has for the future
Manufacturer and Vendor Relationships (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
Marketing Strategies (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information and examples of how the Alabama STAR program markets its Reuse program. Included are lists of target markets, examples of the web site inventory, and copies of brochures, billboards, print ads, and other marketing pieces developed by the program.
Matching Consumers’ Needs with Available AT and DME (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describe how the independent living center in Georgia works with consumers to get reused devices
Matching Persons to Equipment (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This power point explains how Paraquad matches a person to a device. Information gathered, skills required are all included.
Matching Persons to Equipment - the NEAT Model (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
NEAT provides reused AT via its participating vendors. These vendors match the equipment to the person.
National AT Reuse Scene (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
NEED AT - The National Equipment Exchange Depot - Martha Rust (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes how the NEED will work to list equipment from many state networks to aid in matching devices to a person.
New Hampshire's Refurbished Equipment Marketplace (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes how New Hampshire's program controls what equipment is donated, evaluates equipment that comes in and tracks the service and activity provided to each device.
NISAT - Statewide AT Program Data - Reutilization (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
Preparing for and Responding to a Disaster: Equipment Reutilization programs Can be an Important Part of Disaster Planning (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes lessons learned from one state AT Program from responding to several disasters. It discusses how to prepare for a disaster and how to connect to other responders. This preparation includes determining what your program can contribute, especially reused AT devices; strategies to match available equipment with an individual; budgeting for emergency response; and how to get connected with state efforts.
Project START - Success Through Assistive Rehabilitative Technology (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
Rental Vision Software from Vision-Forecasting for AT Inventory Management (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation shows how Arizona uses a software program, originally designed to track video rentals, to track its equipment loan devices.
Reuse and the New Laws (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This power point provides information on the state laws governing recycling. State laws vary, some with more specific requirements than others. Also this addressed what collectors need to do.
Sanitization at Our Center (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information about the Walton Options program - its mission and services. it discusses how the program sanitizes the equipment that it gets in.
Sanitizing and Evaluation of Equipment (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentations describes what equipment Paraquad accepts, what forms are used, the evaluation process that the program uses, and the process for cleaning devices.
Sanitizing and Evaluation of Equipment: The Higher Tech Stuff (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information about the operation of the Tennessee reuse program, the procedures and processes it has in place, and the data it collects.
Staffing at Touch the Future (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides a brief summary of staffing costs at Touch the Future and ReBoot. It also provides numbers of FTEs at the program and cost associated with the staffing.
Staffing of Reuse Programs (Volunteers) (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation provides information about the staffing that Project Mend has - both paid staff and volunteer. It discusses sources of volunteers and describes their duties, steps they must go through to be "hired" as a volunteer.
Starting an AT Reutilization Program: Liability, Policies and Procedures (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation looks at ways to mitigate liability - primarily through putting policies and procedures in place. It describes ways to start drafting policies and procedures, and how to prioritize the various policies that a program could have. The presentation also looks at the role of insurance for the program to safeguard it.
Strategic Future Directions - Recommendations from Work Group Strategy Sessions and Roundtable Discussions (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint captures the main themes of recommendation discussions during the national conference: sustainability, disaster preparation, donation-reutilization-transportation, and partners.
Sustainability Planning - Project Mend (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes several areas that Project Mend focused on to plan to sustain its Reuse program. These included getting the advisory board involved, diversifying funding sources, branding the project, and ensuring that policies and procedures are written.
Sustainability Planning for Re-Use Centers (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes key points for planning for program sustainability. They include strategic planning, projecting income and expenses, and the importance of diversifying funding.
The Futre of AT Reuse: What has Changes Since We were Together Last? (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint lays out what the data are showing for reused equipment - in terms of increased independence, personal safety, and cost savings. It discusses trends and the climate that we are living in, including the state of the economy, the aging of the population, the interest in the environment and emergency preparation. It discusses working with collaborators.
The National AT Reuse Scene - Accomplishments and National Data (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
The Significance of Outcome Data at The FREE Foundation (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
Free collects data on falls, number of trips to the ER, number of admittances to the hospital, and other data. This has in turn provided data to use when requesting additional funding and identifying outcomes.
Use and non-use of assistive technology provided by a reutilization program (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This paper summarizes the research results of a study of consumers who had their AT reused equipment for at least a year.
Use, Non-use, and Satisfaction with AT provided by a Reutilization program (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides information about the Paraquad program and the results of a survey of AT recipients one year after receiving devices. Data show price comparisons, uses of the AT and customer satisfaction.
Using Return on Investment (ROI) to Guide Programmatic Health (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation offers information about how to calculate ROI and when it is most appropriate to use with AT Reuse programs. Examples of calculating costs and ROI are included.
Utilizing Private/Public Partnerships: Establishing and Maintaining Vendor Relationships (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
Vermont AT Reuse - A Marketing Collaboration (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
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.
Vermont Reuse Leaps and Bounds (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes various programs and initiative that the Vermont AT Act program has related to AT reuse.
Virginia Reuse Network Sustainability Planning Efforts (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes the Virginia network of reuse programs and efforts in the past year to secure extra funding through the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative, the ARRA (Stimulus funds) and other funding sources.
Welcome - National Conference on Reuse September 15-17, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: ppt
A Powerpoint that provides the purpose of the meeting and also summarizes the current status of reuse programs in the country.
What AT Reuse Means: Vermont Success Story (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This is a success story of a teen-aged boy in Vermont who gained independence with a reused wheelchair.
What AT Reuse Means: Kansas Success Story (2009) -- Available formats: rtf
This describes how one man was able to increase his independence with reused AT devices.
Agenda - South East Regional Workshop for AT Reuse Programs and Alternative Financing Programs - November 19-20, 2008 (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
Agenda for the South East Regional meeting
An Overview of Alabama's Assistive Technology Act Program (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the Alabama AT Act program. It describes its mandate, the services it provides, and the organizational structure.
Georgia High School and High Tech Transition Refurbish Project (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the High Tech program -including lessons learned, the importance of getting the right people involved, and success stories.
Keynote panel for South East Regional Workshop (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
These are the powerpoints that were used by the keynote panel members.
List of Participants - South East Regional Workshop for AT Reuse Programs and Alternative Financing Programs - November 19-20, 2008 (2008) -- Available formats: rtf
List of Participants for the South East Regional Meeting
Prospects for AT Reuse in Disasters (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of what emergency management is about, who the players are, the processes, and definitions. It then discusses the effects of disasters on people with disabilities and what lessons have been learned as a result of Katrina and other disasters on providing AT. It describes the role that reused AT can play in disasters.
Providing Post-Disaster Relief Supplies and Services to People with Disabilities (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes the regional strategy that Portlight uses to help assist during a disaster. It describes the budget needed and the effects of the activities.
Reutilization Program: Building a Statewide Network (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the steps Tennessee took to develop its network of Reuse Centers. The project hosted a meeting to raise awareness and begin to have programs exchange ideas and start collaborations. It describes the role that VISTA volunteers are playing in the network and thoughts about expanding the collaboration beyond state lines.
Southeast Regional Workshop for AT Reuse Programs (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint describes the regional workshop hosted in September 2008 for the south eastern states.
Your Southeastern Technology Access and Reuse Network (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This powerpoint provides an overview of the STAR network that operates reuse centers and reuse depots in Georgia. It features the 2 depots (FODAC and Touch the Future) and the 4 Outreach Centers (Columbus, Macon, Disability Link, and Walton Options)
Reuse, Loan, and Demo Data (2006) -- Available formats: ppt html
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.
Partners and Volunteers—Assistive Technology Reuse Programs (2000) -- Available formats: html
Proceedings of the May 2000 Meeting on ReUse Programs. Focuses on partnering and volunteer connections.