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- 2015
- SGAT Program Directors Teleconference: The Transfer of the AT Act - March 4, 2015
This call featured information by Rob Groenendaal, Assistive Technology Program Manager, who presented on the transfer of the AT Act from the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration to the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Community Living.
Teleconference Transcript (RTF) - Statewide AT Directors Forum - February 17, 2015
On February 17, 2015, the RESNA Catalyst Project hosted a Statewide AT Directors Forum. The Forum is designed for SGAT Directors to talk informally about AT Act topics and programmatic issues that they may be currently facing, as well as technical guidance adhering to federal and state regulations. During this call, Lauren Rock, Nebraska’s AT4ALL Program Coordinator, discussed the disposition and reuse of AT devices purchased by Statewide AT Programs. In addition, Lauren discussed the Nebraska ReRUN Program.
Forum Transcript (PDF) Lauren Rock’s Notes and Resources (WORD)
- SGAT Program Directors Teleconference: The Transfer of the AT Act - March 4, 2015
- 2014
- AT AFP Grant Competition Information Call - August 21, 2014
The RESNA Catalyst project and Rob Groenendaal from RSA hosted a Q&A; call on the new AT AFP grant competition. The general guidelines were discussed and specific questions from interested parties were answered.
MP3 Recording - WIOA Information call - August 7 2014
Rob Groenendaal from RSA presented on a call to discuss the recent passage of the new WIOA legislation and answered questions on how this may impact the alternative financing programs.
MP3 Recording - WIOA Information call - August 5 2014
Rob Groenendaal from RSA presented on a call to discuss the recent passage of the new WIOA legislation and answered questions on how this may impact the statewide programs.
MP3 Recording
- AT AFP Grant Competition Information Call - August 21, 2014
- 2013
- RSA Teleconference, February, 27, 2013
Rob Groenendaal and Brain Bard with RSA conducted a teleconference for Statewide AT Act Programs to discuss common questions often asked about in the SF 425 and State Plan. In addition, this teleconference served as an open forum to ask Rob and Brain questions.
Note: RSA can only can only accept electronic submission of the SF-425 at rsa.ed.gov.
MP3 Recording S-425 Form (PDF) SF-425 Instructions (PDF)
- RSA Teleconference, February, 27, 2013
- 2012
- Quality Indicators for Device Demonstration Teleconference - April 12, 2012
This teleconference discussed best practices and resources that can help your program in providing device demonstration services in your state. Jamie Hayhurst (West Virginia), Kevin R. Wright, and Sarah Mak (Tennessee) led the discussion and answered questions.
MP3 PowerPoint Transcript (word) - Quality Indicators for Device Loan Teleconference - March 15, 2012
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 answered questions.
MP3 PowerPoint Transcript (word) - Developing State Plans Teleconference - Thursday, January 12, 2012
Rob Groenendaal and Brian Bard from RSA discussed State Plan requirements and timelines, and Project Directors Sachin Pavithran (UT) and Alan Knue (WA) talked about how each of their Projects approach developing the State Plan.
Transcript (word) MP3 OSATP State Plan Template (word)
- Quality Indicators for Device Demonstration Teleconference - April 12, 2012
- 2011
- Introducing the SF 425 - Financial Reporting Instrument - December 8, 2011
The SF 425 form replaced the SF 269. This call features Brian Bard and Rob Groenendaal from RSA, who explain what is in the new form and answer questions from participants.
Transcript (word) MP3 SF425 (pdf) Instructions for SF425 (pdf)
Federal Financial Report (FFR) 10-03 (word) - Statewide AT Program Data Submission Teleconference - November 14, 2011
This conference call provided information about submission requirements and timelines for FY 2011 data for Statewide AT Programs. Diane Golden explained the changes made to the data instrument and answered questions from participants.
MP3 SF 572 (word) Instructions Manual for SF 572 (word) - Performance Based Contracts Teleconference - September 22, 2011
Sonke Dornblut, Project Coordinator with Assistive Technology in New Hampshire, discussed the Program's use of Performance Based Contracts (PBC), how to achieve statewideness through PBC, determining PBC project goals and data reporting, contractor professional development, and what is funded through PBC.
MP3 PowerPoint - How to Liquidate Formula Funds Teleconference - August 18, 2011
Brian Bard and Rob Groenendaal from RSA provide information about a new process for obligating and liquidating formula grant funds for statewide programs, with particular attention on the procedure for late liquidations.
MP3 - Introducing the RESNA Catalyst Project New Website: Focus on Statewide AT Program Resources - April 21, 2011
The RESNA Catalyst Project rolls out its new Website (www.resnaprojects.org) via a series of two webinars. This Webinar highlights features of interest to statewide AT programs. An external link goes to the archived webinar.
Transcript PowerPoint Handout Archived webinar (ID:CATWEB4212011 - no key required) - Developing a Comprehensive Marketing Plan - Teleconference Series
- Part 4 - Reviewing Your Marketing Goals and Putting Your Marketing Plan Together - Wednesday, February 23, 2011
This call focuses on reviewing the worksheets from the earlier calls to compile a marketing plan. Discussion centers on ensuring that each of the components of the plan are consistent and that they are likely to reach the marketing goals and that the marketing activities will be evaluated.
Transcript MP3 Agenda Worksheets Toolkit - Part 3 - Developing a Promotion Plan - Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Mary Virtue will discuss how to develop the promotion plan, including identifying influencers and the use of focus groups to assist with understanding your markets.
Transcript (RTF) MP3 Agenda (RTF) Worksheets 5 and 6 (RTF) - Part 2 - Identifying Target Markets and Analyzing Distribution Channels - January 12, 2011
Mary Virtue of Cornerstone Consultants guides programs to look at their various markets and how to best reach them. Programs will look to defining their own target markets and distribution channels.
Transcript (RTF) MP3 Agenda (RTF) Worksheets 4 and 5 (RTF)
- Part 4 - Reviewing Your Marketing Goals and Putting Your Marketing Plan Together - Wednesday, February 23, 2011
- Introducing the SF 425 - Financial Reporting Instrument - December 8, 2011
- 2010
- Developing A Comprehensive Marketing Plan - Teleconference Series
- Part 1 Value of a Marketing Plan and Creating a Brand - December 14, 2010
Mary Virtue of Cornerstone Consultants sets the stage for preparing a marketing plan. It touches on the importance of a plan and the components. Discussion also touches on the question of branding one service versus branding all the program services.
Transcript (RTF) MP3 Agenda (RTF) Worksheets 1 and 2 (RTF)
- Part 1 Value of a Marketing Plan and Creating a Brand - December 14, 2010
- Q&A With RSA: SF269, State Plans, and Other Items - Teleconference -
December 9, 2010
Rob Groenendaal, Brian Bard, and Ken Schellenberg from RSA discuss the SF269 form, and its newer version the 425. They explain the importance of these forms. In addition, they answer questions on State Plan amendments and performance measures.
Transcript (RTF)
- Introducing the New Technical Assistance Grant - November 4, 2010
Nancy Meidenbauer and Jason Luciano unveil the new RESNA Catalyst Project. They present the vision, major themes, and activities under the new technical assistance grant for the AT Act Programs that are planned for the next five years.
Transcript (RTF) PowerPoint MP3
- A Year in Review: FY 2009 Data for Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - October 4, 2010
Rob Groenendaal from RSA and Diane Golden from NISAT discuss the national data generated by statewide AT programs and AFPs this past year. They look at trends from FY 2007 to the FY 2009 data.
Transcript (RTF) MP3 PowerPoint
- Social Networking Basics - Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Wade Wingler and Sara Croft from the Indiana Assistive Technology Act Project (INDATA) provide an overview of key social networking tools (Facebook, twitter, YouTube, Blogs) and how they use them to market their statewide AT program activities and services. The presentation looks at why these tools are important and what outcomes have resulted from using these tools. It will also look at each of these tools and describe the audiences and activities for which each of these tools is best suited.
Transcript (RTF) PowerPoint MP3
- Early Intervention Initiatives in Assistive Technology - July 15, 2010
Brian Burne and Maureen Melonis of Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado shared information on the network of early intervention (EI) providers who have gone through training with AT Partners in order to serve as a resource for their local EI community. Beth Heyd of the Westchester Institute for Human Development with New York State TRAID Center also provided information on the long term collaboration with the counties in their region to provide an early intervention device demonstration and loan program.
Transcript (RTF) PowerPoint Returns Pie Chart 2010 (XLSX)
- Meeting the AT Needs of Preschool Students Under the IDEA - June 17, 2010
Ron Hager from the National Disability Rights Network presented information on the variety of funding sources available to preschool students needing AT. One of the most important is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Part C of the IDEA, the early intervention program for infants and toddlers, covers children with disabilities from birth through age two. The school-age provisions of the IDEA, Part B, cover students beginning at age three.
Transcript (RTF) PowerPoint MP3 Advocate Newsletter (PDF)
- EPSDT & AT - May 13, 2010
Diana Straube from Neighborhood Legal Services presented information on the special requirements of the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program (EPSDT) and how they can be used to meet unique AT-related needs for children under the age of 21.
Transcript PowerPoint MP3
- Collaborations with Money Follows the Persons Program - March 25, 2010
Laurie Brooks from the Oregon Statewide AT Act Program, Arlene Lugo from the Connecticut Statewide AT Act Project, Bil Roby from Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care and Lauren Rock from the Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership shared information on collaborations their programs have created with Money Follows the Person initiatives throughout their state.
Transcript
- Training to Keep Seniors in their Homes - Thursday, January 21, 2010
Aimee Sterk from the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, Jane Gay from the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology, Sandra Root-Elledge from the WIND Assistive Technology Resources, and Deb Fleming from the Wyoming Geriatric Education Center will share information on how their program has provided specialized training to consumers about assistive technology and the importance of the role can play in helping seniors to independently remain in their communities. Handouts will be provided prior to the call.
Transcript View Handouts
- Developing A Comprehensive Marketing Plan - Teleconference Series
- 2009
- Reporting Financial Status Using the SF-269 - December 10, 2009
Brian Bard and Rob Groenendaal from RSA shared information on how to annually report your program's financial status using the SF269 form via RSA's MIS system.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (4.6 MB)
- Fee for Service Teleconference - October 29, 2009
This teleconference focused on how to start fee-for-service activities. During this call, Rob Groenendaal and Brian Bard from RSA discussed EDGAR regulations and how to report generated program income. Tammy Koger from the North Carolina AT Act Program, Heather Young and Alma Burgess from the Utah Assistive Technology Program shared information on how their programs have implemented fee-for-service to serve more people with disabilities.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (23 MB) PowerPoint PPT text version (RTF format) Excerpts from EDGAR 74.24 (RTF format) CReATE Service Fee Form (RTF format)
- Webinar - Review of FY 2008 Data from Statewide AT Programs and AFPs - September 10, 2009
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. The link to the archived webinar is: http://talkingcommunities.com/wm/archives/rs0e572c05aff0/Nattap9-10-09/. (The slides for the presentation appear 8 minutes into the presentation.)
Transcript (RTF format) PowerPoint
- How to Conduct Ad Hoc MIS Data Queries - August 21, 2009
Ken Schellenberg, Rob Groenendaal, and Brian Bard from RSA discussed how to search the RSA MIS data system to find annual report and state plan data for AT Act programs. NATTAP has also compiled a chartbook of standard searches of the FY 2009 state plans.
Transcript (RTF format) PowerPoint (7MB) MP3 (87 MB)
- Building Sustainable Business Partnerships - Part 2 of 2 - August 27, 2009
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.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (7MB) PowerPoint
- AT @ Work: What is YOUR Value to Business? Part 1 of 2 - July 16, 2009
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.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (12 MB) PowerPoint
- AT, Work and Transition Aged Youth - June 18, 2009
Jim Sheldon from Neighborhood Legal Services led a discussion on how students with disabilities and their families can fund a range of assistive technology (AT) needed as they finish their last years of high school, move into higher education, and plan to enter the workforce. Using a case scenario, Jim facilitated a discussion about how a young person can access several funding sources, including special education programs, Medicaid, Medicare, vocational rehabilitation programs, and SSI Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) that can be used to acquire a range of AT.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (26 MB)
PPT Presentation
Case Study (RTF format)
Work and AT Booklet (WORD format)
- Pennsylvania AT @ Work Training Materials, May 14, 2009
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.
MP3 (12 MB) Transcript (RTF format)
- Providing Services to Veterans and Wounded Service Members - February 19, 2009
Tammy Koger from the North Carolina Assistive Technology Project hosted a conference call to discuss their collaboration with Enable America as well as share information on how they reach out to provide services to veterans and active duty service members.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (12.8 MB)
- Rural Statewideness Teleconference - January 15, 2009
NATTAP hosted the second affinity call for programs to discuss their outreach to Rural populations on the set up of portable and mobile demonstration centers. Roger Levy, of the Texas Technology Access Program and Kevin Wright, of the Tennessee Technology Access Program, presented information on how their programs established these demonstration centers and share strategies for Statewide programs to consider in the development of a mobile/portable demonstration in their state as well as the challenges associated with the maintenance of a mobile/portable demonstration center.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (9.87 MB)
- Reporting Financial Status Using the SF-269 - December 10, 2009
- 2008
- Rural Statewideness Teleconference - November 13, 2008
NATTAP hosted an affinity group call on outreach to rural and frontier populations. Kathy Laurin from the Montana AT Program and Dorothy Young from Mississippi’s Project START discussed common issues they experience in achieving rural statewideness as well as strategies for addressing those challenges.
Transcript (RTF Format) MP3 (15 MB)
- Statewide New Directors' Quarterly Call - December 1, 2009
During this quarterly call for new directors, the group continued the discussion on fee-for-service activities. Helen Baker, from the Alabama's Assistive Technology Resource Program presented information on how she prepared for her first advisory board meeting as a new director.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (6.3 MB)
- Statewide AT Directors Call - September 2, 2009
During the quarterly call for new directors the group discussed fiscal management, specifically obligating funds before the end of the fiscal year.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (8 MB)
- Providing Services to Veterans and Wounded Service Members Work Group Call
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sandy Hanebrink, OTR/L from the South Carolina branch of Touch the Future, shared information on her experience with working with various groups (some of which include: PVA, National Guard, and VFW), in her outreach efforts to provide services to veterans.
Transcript (RTF format) MP3 (6 MB)