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Statewide AT Act Programs: Reutilization

Join us for a comprehensive review of the Assistive Technology (AT) Reutilization initiatives discussed at the National Leadership Summit on Emergency Management and Assistive Technology, held in Washington, D.C. on February 23-24, 2010. Explore the range of programs across 43 state AT programs, focusing on device exchange, refurbishment, and open-ended loan programs. Gain insights from the FFY 2008 data on program capacity, cost savings, and consumer satisfaction. Discover innovative strategies to enhance accessibility and improve the lives of individuals in need of assistive devices.

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Statewide AT Act Programs: Reutilization

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  1. Statewide AT Act Programs: Reutilization National Leadership Summit on Emergency Management and Assistive Technology Reutilization February 23-24, 2010 Washington, D.C. Deborah Buck

  2. Snapshot of Statewide AT Programs FFY 2008 Data Program Capacity

  3. Device Reutilization • Device Exchange • 43 state AT Programs with Device Exchange • Refurbish/Reassignment Programs • 40 state AT Programs Reporting Data • 7 states with Computer Reassignment • 40 states with General Reassignment • Open-Ended Loan Programs • 28 state AT Programs with Open-Ended Loan programs • Multiple Programs Operational in Several States • 17 AT Programs Operate Exchange, Refurbish & Open-Ended Loan

  4. Variety of Reuse Activities Implemented Reuse Activities Implemented by State AT Programs Exchange; Refurbishment/Recycle; Open Loan

  5. Program Structure • Program Operations • Centrally Operated: 29 • Regionally Operated: 3 • Combination (Central & Regional): 23 • 34 Programs Use Contractors • Programs That Offer Reuse Service At No Cost • To Consumers: 52 • To Professionals: 27

  6. Types of Data Collected • Aggregated Data: Not Individual Reports • Number of Individuals Obtaining Devices • Devices: Categorized by Type • Availability of Devices: Devices in Inventory • Number of Devices Acquired • Cost Savings • Current Purchase Price of Device; Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) or value of comparable device. • Cost to Consumer or Individual to acquire Reused Device • Calculates savings to Consumer

  7. 2006 Compared to 2008: Total Devices & Individuals

  8. Individuals Served & Number of Devices

  9. Cost Savings

  10. Top Three Types of Devices: Exchange EXCHANGE: 2006 Vehicles Vehicle Access Daily Living • Mobility EXCHANGE: 2008 Daily Living (21%) Mobility (36%) Vehicles (9%)

  11. Top Three Types of Devices: Refurbish REFURBISH/REASSIGN: 2006 Daily Living Computers • Mobility REFURBISH/REASSIGN: 2008 Daily Living (22%) Mobility (60%) Computers (11%)

  12. Top Three Types of Devices: Open Loan OPEN-ENDED LOAN: 2006 Leisure Equipment Computers • Mobility OPEN-ENDED LOAN: 2008 Learning (7%) Mobility (61%) Env Mods (6%)

  13. User Response: Reason For Using Reuse • Could ONLY AFFORD the AT through the statewide AT program. • AT was ONLY AVAILABLE through the statewide AT program. • AT was available through other programs, but the system was TOO COMPLEX or the WAIT time was TOO LONG

  14. Reasons to Access AT Reuse Program

  15. CONTACT Deborah V. Buck, Director National Information System for Assistive Technology (NISAT) 518.439.1263 voice/TTY 518.439.3451 fax 518.441.7204 cell • dvbuck@verizon.net NISAT is a program of the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)

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