D O - I T - O N - A - D I M E Affordably Meeting Adapted Daily Living Supply Needs

Samantha Green, MA, CVRT

Aisha Hixon, CTRS, M. Ed., CVRT

Kathy Weymouth, M. Ed., CVRT

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W H A T I S A B A R G A I N B A N D I T ?

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If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you have to do is stop diggin’.- Will Rogers

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I N D I V I D U A L S: Doing - It - On - A – Dime

Teaching Consumers How

To Budget

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 Budgeting

• A necessary evil• Start from the beginning• Wants VS. Needs• Plan so that you don’t run out

of money before you run out of month!   

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Methods

• Budgeting systems• What to watch out for• Options and ideas

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Resources

• National discount stores• Social groups - Group buying• Friends, family and neighbors• Online and Close - outs

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Poor is havin’ to sell the horse to buy the saddle. -Old West Proverb

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F A C I L I T I E S: Doing - It - On - A - Dime

Teaching and Classroom Supplies

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Basic Needs

• What do you truly need?• What do you have already?• Is it necessary? Can you use

less? Can your consumers provide it?

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Supplies

• Can you get it for FREE?• Wish lists, donations, the dump• Loans, Used, damaged

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Shopping Online

• Always Comparison Shop• Empty Shopping Carts, Wish

Lists, Deal Alerts And Coupon Codes• Consider Joining Groupon,

Dealery or Yipit

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Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.-Old West Proverb

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Environmental AdaptationsAnd Activity Equipment

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Start Smart

• Investigate Your Choices• Explore What Is Available• Determine Budgeting/Other Income Sources• Weigh The Benefits VS. The Consequences

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Change In Facilities/Agencies

• Communication• Access to information• Access to facility• Silence is Golden, but duct

tape is silv - any color!

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Access To Activities

• Increase Size And Contrast

• Add Lighting• Adjust Environment

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“The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket.”-Old West Proverb

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D O - I T - O N - A - D I M E Affordably Meeting Adapted Daily Living Supply Needs

Samantha Green, MA, CVRT

Aisha Hixon, CTRS, M. Ed., CVRT

Kathy Weymouth, M. Ed., CVRT