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Workshop Library
Monday, June 20th |
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| 10:45-12:00pm |
The Nuts and Bolts of Running a Reuse Program Eddie Lopez, AT Advocate, Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa Counties Deborah Uhl, AT Advocate, Disability Action Center During this session you will learn that there is more to DME Reuse than one can imagine. In this session you will learn how much of your day to day time goes to activities such as pick-up and delivery, data entry, mechanic, problem solver, sanitizer, logistics organizer, service provider, fundraiser, grant writer, and net worker. You will also learn ways that will help save the environment, help the community and save government agency resources. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
| 1:15-2:30pm |
Emergency Preparedness & Reuse—Stories from the California Wildfires Vance Taylor, Chief, Office of Access and Functional Needs California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Teresa Favuzzi, Executive Director, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers Dwight Bateman, Resource Specialist, Department of Rehabilitation Sandra Graham, AT Advocate, Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living This session will discuss the collaboration of national, state and local governments and non-profits as we responded to the needs of California Wildfire survivors in 2015, with Reused Assistive Technology & Durable Medical equipment. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
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Scaling Up Your Reuse Program Mark Waterson, Executive Director, Convalescent Aid Society Scaling up a Reuse program requires employing a variety of strategies including: Remote donation sites, how to leverage volunteers, community outreach, collaboration social entrepreneurship and becoming better stewards in getting equipment returned. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
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| 2:45-4:00pm |
Supporting your Reuse Program through the California AT Reuse Coalition and the Keep the Wheels Rolling Fund Kevin Hansen, Device Lending & Reuse Manager, Ability Tools Rosemarie Punzalan, Technology Coordinator, Ability Tools During this session you will learn about the California Assistive Technology Re-use Coalition. You will also learn about the tools and resources available to help fund repairs for community based non-profit organizations to create easier access to DME Reuse for consumers with disabilities. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
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Fundraising Strategies for your Reuse Program Chris Brand, Executive Director, Friends of Disabled Adults & Children This session will discuss how to diversify your funding sources to include social entrepreneur concepts, fee for service, foundation approach for operating and capital needs, and Individual and corporate approaches. Other information if needed: Some discussion will also center around reporting your service outcomes and testimonials to maximize your funding opportunities. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
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Tuesday, June 21st |
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| 9:30-10:45am |
Statewide Medicaid Reuse Partnerships & Collaborations Sara Sack, Program Director Assistive Technology for Kansas Linda Jaco, Associate Director and Director of Sponsored Programs Department of Wellness – Oklahoma State University This session will focus on how two states: Kansas and Oklahoma have built statewide reuse programs through Medicaid. Presenters will discuss how advocates for Reuse developed strategies and forged relationships that led to public policy changes necessary to make it possible for Medicaid to support Reuse programs and services in their states. They will describe how their networks function, their Reuse outcomes and impact, and discuss any barriers and improvements that they have identified. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
| 11:00-12:15pm |
Getting Recognized: How to Market your Reuse Program Denise E. Bennett, Director, Operations & Development, Project MEND This session includes strategies for successful marketing and awareness building of your reuse program. We will discuss campaigns, partnerships, social media techniques, fundraising events and community outreach. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
| 1:30-2:45pm |
Important Things to Consider When Starting a Reuse Program: Return of Investment, Partnerships & Sustaining that Program! Cathy Valdez, Executive Director, Project MEND Roger Levy, Director, University of Texas Austin, Texas Technology Access Chris Brand, Executive Director, Friends of Disabled Adults & Children The presenters will discuss how to develop creative partnerships that reduce operating costs and leverage transportation, labor and space for your Reuse programs from around the country. How to use state statutes related to, distressed and reused medical equipment to advance your program, and as well as some creative funding strategies to sustain reuse programs. [Download the Powerpoint presentation by visiting our training archive] |
Thank you to our sponsors for the
2016 Ability Tools Reuse Conference!
