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AT Manufacturers, Service Providers & AT Reuse Programs

AT Manufacturers, Service Providers & AT Reuse Programs. Presented by: Caroline Van Howe Director of Programs, ATIA Email: programs@atia.org Web Site: www.atia.org Reuse Conference, Sept 15-17, 2009 Atlanta, GA. Assistive Technology Industry Association.

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AT Manufacturers, Service Providers & AT Reuse Programs

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  1. AT Manufacturers, Service Providers & AT Reuse Programs Presented by: Caroline Van Howe Director of Programs, ATIA Email: programs@atia.org Web Site: www.atia.org Reuse Conference, Sept 15-17, 2009 Atlanta, GA

  2. Assistive Technology Industry Association • The Assistive Technology Industry Association ("ATIA") is a not-for-profit membership organization of manufacturers, sellers and providers of technology-based assistive devices and/or services. • AT Education programs including: • Online: On Demand & Live Webinars • In person: Conferences & Leadership Forum

  3. ATIA Member Segments • AAC • Blind/Low Vision • Deaf/hard of hearing • Education/Learning • Physical/ Computer Access/Mobility • Transition/Vocational • Includes 130+ private, non-profit, charitable and government agencies

  4. Alliance Partners

  5. AT Devices/Software Reuse Landscape • Data Collection Results • Based on programs included • Broadest definition of AT – includes DME & IL • Approximately 5% are AT devices/software • Other unsurveyed sources • Blind/Low Vision: Lighthouses, NFB chapters • Physical Access/Mobility: Easter Seals, UCP • Schools – “own” AT devices and reuse for next generation of students

  6. Some Models of Success • Statewide /AT Act Programs • Kansas – local manufacturer/s • Delaware - excess device donation • NEAT Collaborative • AT Pass It On Reuse Centers • Alabama STAR Center • Virtual networks • Virginia email/listserv practitioner network • Manufacturer programs

  7. Considerations • Keep in mind the 4 Keys of Reuse • Safe - Effective • Appropriate - Consumer Choice • Challenges – same as DME & Computers • Personal data issues /Sanitization • Legal & Safety • Shipping and storage • Specialized expertise e.g. SLP or OT • Specialized device/s for specific needs

  8. Looking Ahead: Increase Reused AT Devices • Consider including AT devices in existing programs where appropriate • Partner with existing reuse units in other programs e.g. Lighthouse network • Partner locally • Partner with AT practitioner networks e.g. ASHA • Broaden survey scope to include 3rd party/virtual network data • Raise awareness about AT Reuse at ATIA events and with ATIA members

  9. Questions & Answers • Over to you…. • Thanks so much for your time and ideas!

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