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NISATStatewide AT Program Data
Reutilization
National Conference on Reuse
Atlanta, GASeptember 15, 2009
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Data Collection System for AT Act
What is NISAT? Approved Data Collection System for Statewide AT
Programs Funded under AT Act Administered by US Department of Education,
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Why Should Reuse Programs Care About NISAT? Provides a foundation- consistency
Identified Data Elements Categorization of Devices Process for Collecting & Reporting Data Documents Impact: Data Tells the Story
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Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004
Reutilization: one of seven activities required under the AT Act.
State shall directly, or in collaboration with public or private entities, carry out assistive technology device reutilization programs that provide for the exchange, repair, recycling, or other reutilization of assistive technology devices, which may include redistribution through device sales, loans, rentals, or donations.
Device Reutilization
Assistive Technology Act of 1998 as amended, PL108-364 SEC. 4. State Grants for Assistive Technology (e)(2) State Level Activities (B) Device Reutilization Programs
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Types of Reuse Programs
Device Exchange Want-Ad Digest/e-Bay for AT
Device Reassignment/Refurbish Devices accepted (usually by donation) into an inventory; are
repaired, sanitized, and/or refurbished as needed; and then offered for sale, loan, rental, or give away to consumers as recycled products.
Includes devices repaired for an individual (without the ownership of the device changing hands)
Open-Ended Loan Borrower of a device can keep the device as long as needed
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Where Are We?
Where Did We Start? Voluntary Data Collection State AT Programs (2006) Preceded approved data collection system for AT
Programs Covered October 1, 2005-September 30,2006 24 of 56 Statewide AT Programs responded to Reuse
questions
Where Are We Now 2007 Data Report (partial year Feb ’07-Sept.’07) 2008 Data Report (Oct ’07-Sept ’08) 2009 Data Report (Oct ’08- Sept ’09)
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Where Do the 12 Reuse Demos Fit In?
8 of 12 Demo Projects Administered by State AT Programs Data Reported as part of Statewide AT
Program Annual Report
4 Programs Not Affiliated with AT Programs Data not reflected in Statewide AT Program
Data
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So What’s The Story
2005-2006 Voluntary24 Programs Reported Reuse Data
2008 Data Report All 56 State AT Programs Reported At Least
One Reuse Activity
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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
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Variety of Reuse Activities Implemented
38%
30% 32%
One Reuse Activity Two Reuse Activities
Three Reuse Activities
Reuse Activities Implemented by State AT Programs
Exchange; Refurbishment/Recycle; Open Loan
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Program Structure
Program Operations Centrally Operated: 29 Regionally Operated: 3 Combination (Central & Regional): 23
34 Programs Use ContractorsPrograms That Offer Reuse Service At No
Cost To Consumers: 52 To Professionals: 27
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Types of Data Collected
Aggregated Data: Not Individual ReportsNumber of Individuals Obtaining DevicesDevices: 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 Calculates savings to Consumer
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Types of Data Collected
Performance Measure (Caveat- Who is Counted)
Primary Purpose of Use Education Employment Community Living
Reason for Using AT Reuse Program 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
Consumer Satisfaction
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2006 Compared to 2008: Total Devices & Individuals
5,602 4,765
24,805
31,069
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
INDIVIDUALS DEVICES
2006
2008
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2006 Compared to 2008: Total Devices & Individuals
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2006 2008
INDIVIDUALS
DEVICES
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Individuals Served & Number of Devices
Exchange Refurbish/
Reassign
Open-Ended Loan
Consumers
2008(24,805)
1,180 20,020 3,603
Devices
2006(5,602) 678 4,482 442
2008(31,069)
1,312 23,738 6,019
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Exchange Refurbish/
Reassign
Open-Ended Loan
TOTAL
$5,014,921(2006)
$3,365,398 $11,553,160 $2,410,775
$17,329,333 (2008)
Cost Savings
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Top Three Types of Devices: Exchange
Mobility (36%)
Daily Living (21%)
Daily Living
EXCHANGE: 2008EXCHANGE: 2008
EXCHANGE: 2006EXCHANGE: 2006
MobilityVehicles Vehicle Access
Vehicles (9%)
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Top Three Types of Devices: Refurbish
Mobility (60%)
Daily Living (22%)
Computers
REFURBISH/REASSIGN: 2008REFURBISH/REASSIGN: 2008
REFURBISH/REASSIGN: 2006REFURBISH/REASSIGN: 2006
MobilityDaily
Living
Computers (11%)
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Top Three Types of Devices: Open Loan
Mobility (61%)
Learning (7%)
Computers
OPEN-ENDED LOAN: 2008OPEN-ENDED LOAN: 2008
OPEN-ENDED LOAN: 2006OPEN-ENDED LOAN: 2006
MobilityLeisure
Equipment
Env Mods (6%)
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User Response: Reason
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
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0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Education Employment CommunityLiving
Other Reason
Too Complex
Only Available
Only Afford
Reasons to Access AT Reuse Program
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CONTACT
Deborah V. Buck, DirectorNational Information System for Assistive Technology (NISAT)
518.439.1263 voice/TTY518.439.3451 fax518.441.7204 cell
NISAT is a program of the Association of
Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)
NISAT is a program of the Association of
Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)
