Pass it On
National Conference on
Reuse of Assistive Technology
May 8-10, 2006
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center 
800 Spring Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
800 Spring Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
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Pass it OnNational Conference on
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Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
800 Spring Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
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DRAFT AGENDA |
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Day One: Monday, May 8, 2006 |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am |
Welcome, Introductions, Purpose Jeremy Buzzell, Program Specialist, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) John H. Hager, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education This session will “set the stage” for the conference. |
General Session |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am |
Presentations on Reuse Programs Robin Ramsey, Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment Exchange and Endowment, Virginia Beth Mineo-Mollica, Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative, Delaware Successful reuse programs will share their models and strategies |
General Session |
| 11:00 - 11:15 am | Break | |
| 11:15 - 12:15 pm |
Presentations on Reuse Programs Sara Sack, Assistive Technology for Kansans, Kansas Lee Learson, New England Assistive Technology Marketplace, Connecticut Successful reuse programs will share their models and strategies. |
General Session |
| 12:15 – 1:45 pm | Lunch | General Session |
| 1:45 – 3:15 pm |
Discussion of common issues - common solutions in device reuse Facilitated discussion. States and regions will come together to discuss lessons learned, common barriers, and ideas for the future. |
Breakout |
| 3:15 – 3:30 pm | Break | |
| 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
Report out from break-out sessions, discussion Sharing of what was learned from break-out sessions. Identification of national themes. |
General Session |
| 5:00 pm | Networking Reception | |
Day 2: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 |
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| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast | |
| 9:00 – 9:45 am |
Recap of previous day’s discussion - plan for the day
Jeremy Buzzell, RSA |
General Session |
| 9:45 - 11:00 am |
Presentations on building networks Ken Knorr, Virginia Assistive Technology System, Virginia Lisa Oberg, Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership, Nebraska Learn how other states and organizations are successfully creating statewide networks to better serve consumers. |
General Session |
| 11:00 - 11:15 am | Break | |
| 11:15 – 12:30 pm |
Discussion of building state and regional networks States and regions will come together to discuss lessons learned and ideas for the future. |
Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | Lunch | General Session |
| 2:00 - 3:30 pm |
Presentation from experts on building national networks Mary Lester, Alliance for Technology Access, California David Barringer, Goodwill International, Washington, DC Learn how national networks are created from the grassroots, and discuss how device reuse programs can network nationally |
General Session |
| 3:30 | Optional Tour: Open houses and tours at ReBoot and Friends of Disabled Adults and Children. By reservation only. Transportation provided. | |
Day 3: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 |
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| 8:00 - 8:30 am | Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am |
Recap of conference so far.
Jeremy Buzzell, RSA |
General Session |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am |
Presentation on Building Partnerships Experts will share tips for leveraging your resources and building your program through partnerships with business, community organizations, and others. |
General Session |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am |
Discussion of Building Partnerships States and regions will come together to discuss lessons learned and ideas for the future. |
Break-out |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Break and Hotel Check-out | |
| 11:30 – 12:30 pm |
Report back and Next Steps
Jeremy Buzzell, RSA |
General Session |