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Project MEND. National Conference on AT Reuse “Shaping a National Collaborative for Assistive Technology Reutilization” September 14-17, 2009 Omni Hotel @ CNN Center Atlanta, Georgia “Sustainability Planning”. Services We Provide….

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Project MEND

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  1. Project MEND National Conference on AT Reuse “Shaping a National Collaborative for Assistive Technology Reutilization” September 14-17, 2009 Omni Hotel @ CNN Center Atlanta, Georgia “Sustainability Planning”

  2. Services We Provide… Durable Medical Equipment (DME) – Through this service we provide DME to eligible clients. We receive donated DME then refurbish, repair and sanitize these items and distribute them to our clients. Fitted Mobility (FM) – This service allows us to provide financial assistance to eligible clients needing to purchase specialized or fitted devices, such as, orthotics; prostheses; cranial helmets; and other assistive devices necessary for rehabilitation.

  3. Our clients include…. • Children • Adults • Seniors • Veterans • Military Personnel & their families

  4. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs • Invest in the development of your Board of Directors • Establish your By Laws • Have your Board build a Board Member Profile so they “buy in” to the quality and skills they want to see in members • Train your Board Members (responsibilities; expectations) • Develop a Board Member Application for those interested in serving on your Board

  5. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs • Increase your funding resources by: • Collaborating with your local city and county agencies (County Hospital System; University Health Systems; private hospitals; doctors & other health-related businesses • Establishing relationships with the “big corporations” • Hire a Development Coordinator to help you fundraise and expand your donor base • Charging fees for services (delivery; repair; application; batteries)

  6. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs • Brand your name in the community • Advertise and market your services (brochures; newsletters; website; MySpace; Twitter; attend events; do presentations; advertise in newspapers, magazines; billboards; etc.) • Be a “link” on other websites

  7. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs • Develop Policies and Procedures for: • Operations and the delivery of services • Warehouse operations including sanitization, delivery, pick up and disposal of DME • Inventory Tracking • Financial • Personnel

  8. Thank You! Cathy Valdez Executive Director 210-223-6363 cathy.valdez@projectmend.org www.projectmend.org

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