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Device Demonstration Quality Indicator Resources

For all areas, the following publication is a comprehensive resource:

Device Demonstration and Device Loan Programs: Considerations for Implementation
RTF format    PDF format    HTML format    Frequently Asked Questions from the Manual
This document provides detailed information on Device Demonstrations and Device Loans including program implementation, budgeting, equipment issues, staff development, and marketing.

Area A: State wideness and Comprehensiveness of Demonstration Program Resources

REPORTS

• Strategies for Rural Outreach, November 2009 (RTF format)
  This publication describes how some states are reaching remote and frontier areas with traveling demonstrations, mobile vans, and distance technology.
• Considerations for Effective Implementation Setting Up Device Loan and Demonstration Programs
  PDF format    WORD format
  This publication helps states decide how a program should operate and what devices will best suit its customers' needs.
• Considerations for Effective Implementation of a Mobile Device Demonstration Program
  PDF format    WORD format
  This publication highlights various considerations including the advantages and disadvantages of operating a mobile device demonstration unit.

SAMPLE DOCUMENTS FROM STATES

• Texas Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Regional Demonstration Centers (WORD Format)
  This document is a sample MOA with regional centers in Texas.
• Illinois' AT Demonstration Center (RTF format)
  This document asks questions to help you focus on the design and operation of your AT Demonstration Center.
• Oklahoma ABLE Tech Sample Memorandum of Agreement (WORD format)
  This document is a sample Memorandum of Agreement between a regional center and Oklahoma ABLE Tech.
• Pennsylvania Regional Center Quarterly Demonstration Report Worksheet (RTF Format)
  This is document is a sample report that Pennsylvania's regional centers complete quarterly.

Area B: Access to Quality Technology

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Connecticut Assistive Technology Demonstration Center at WRCC Policies and Procedures (2011)
  This document provides the policies and procedures for one of the regional AT Demonstration Centers.
• North Dakota IPAT Device Demonstration Policy and Procedures
  This is North Dakota's policy and procedures for IPAT's device demonstration services.
• Texas Demonstration Center Policies and Procedures (RTF Format)
  This document is the Texas Technology Access Program's Demonstration Center's Policies and Procedures Guide.
• West Virginia AT System's Assistive Technology Device Demonstration: Policy and Procedures
  This document is the West Virginia Assistive Technology System's policies and procedures for its program's Demonstration Center.

INVENTORIES

• Tennessee Mobile Demo Centers Inventories (RTF Format)
  This document is an inventory checklist for the Signal Centers in southeastern Tennessee.
• Texas Regional Demo Center Inventory (RTF Format)
  This inventory document is for the Texas Technology Access Program's Regional Computer Access Center.
• Texas TAP Portable Computer Access Center Inventory (RTF Format)
  This inventory document is for the Texas TAP Portable Computer Access Center.

Area C: Conduct of Effective Demonstrations

GENERAL

• Key Components of an Assistive Technology Assessment (pdf)
  Wisconsin Assistive Technology Program developed this document explaining best practices for AT assessments.
• Comparison of Demonstration vs. Evaluation vs. Assessment (RTF format)
  This document compares the definitions found in the AT Act and those practices from physical therapy and education.

REPORTS

• Considerations for Effective Implementation Setting Up Device Loan and Demonstration Programs
  PDF format    WORD format
  This publication helps states decide how a program should operate and what devices will best suit its customers' needs.

SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

• Illinois' AT Demonstration Center (RTF format)
  This questionnaire document helps you focus on the design and operation of your AT Demonstration Center.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• North Dakota IPAT Device Demonstration Policy and Procedures
  This is North Dakota's policy and procedures for IPAT's device demonstration services.
• Texas Demonstration Center Policies and Procedures (RTF format)
  This document is the Texas Technology Access Program's Demonstration Center's Policies and Procedures Guide.
• West Virginia AT System's Assistive Technology Device Demonstration: Policy and Procedures
  This document is the West Virginia Assistive Technology System's policies and procedures for its program's Demonstration Center.

SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

• Oklahoma Screening Questionnaire in Preparation for Conducting a Demonstration (RTF format)
  This document provides suggestions for preparing for conducting a demonstration.
• Pennsylvania Consumer Survey for Demonstration Worksheet (RTF format)
  This worksheet is designed to help you answer the following on a quarterly basis: types and numbers of demonstrations; consumer and participation satisfaction; demonstration participant information; referrals; demonstration performance outcomes; and an anecdotal story.

Area D: Appropriate Comprehensive Referrals

GENERAL

• Vendors of Assistive Technology: Expectations for Best Practices (pdf)
  Wisconsin Assistive Technology Program developed this document explaining best practices for AT vendors.
• Consumer Brochures
  Ten brochures are available in English and Spanish that can be used by all Statewide AT Programs, thus reducing the duplication of effort by each individual Statewide AT Program to create unique information pieces. Topics include Selecting AT, AT for School, AT for Employment, using AT to Stay at Home/Return to Home, and others.

EXTERNAL RESOURCES/REFERRAL SOURCES

• Find Certified AT Professionals
  RESNA's enhanced searchable directory of certified professionals.