Highlights of Year 5 in Review Expanding Reuse through Specific Events State Summits ATIA Pre-Conference and Reuse Strand Agrability National Conference

Highlights of Year 5 in Review

Expanding Reuse through Specific Events

State Summits ATIA Pre-Conference and Reuse Strand Agrability National Conference National Hurricane Conference FEMA Region IV Conference Alaska Midnight Sun Expo

“Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens

can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that

ever has.“

Margaret Mead

State Summits

Highlights of Year 5 in Review Expanding Reuse through Specific Events

State Summits held in several states: California, Arizona, and North Dakota


North Dakota AT Reuse Summit


Diverse statewide planning group for web network and distribution program across the state

Started small & Grew! Solid representation of

agencies & organizations “Hero” site visit Developed a Plan


California Reuse Summit


Diverse & comprehensive statewide planning group for exploring developing a New DME reuse program.

Good mix of agencies & organizations - ILCs

Explored various Reuse Models

Developed the outline for a RFP & a Policy Group

Arizona Reuse Summit


Identifying the potential partners and laying a foundation to develop an AT Reuse network

Small, but solid group “Loan Closets” In-depth Discussion of

Policies & Procedures Network Growing!

ATIA Pre-Conference and Reuse Strand

ATIA Chicago 2010 Pre-Conference on How to

Start to Start or Improve an AT Reuse Program

7 session strand on AT Reuse

Booth in exhibit hall



ATIA Pre-Conference and Reuse Strand

ATIA Orlando 2011 Pre-conference - Expanding AT Reuse: Getting from Point of

Availability to Point of Need The objective is to maximize the use of every available piece of AT

through reuse programs and by leveraging collaboration among all supporting professionals and organizations with resources.

8 session strand on AT Reuse Booth in exhibit hall



AgrAbility National Conference

Conducted a Workshop & Exhibited

Introduced the definitions of Reuse, Discussed IQ-ATR, Policies & Procedures and the national network

Made strong connections Excited about future

collaboration


National Hurricane Conference

April 18, 2011 PIOC and FODAC’s Chris Brand presented

on basic AT & DME, AT Reuse, Emergency Management, Response Kits, Accessibility

13 attendees


Alaska Midnight Sun Expo Washington State Reuse Summit Western States Collaboration


Year Five Initiatives: We Need Your Input!

AT Reuse and Complex Rehabilitation Report Survey Findings of FODAC Participants – Joy Kniskern and Chris

Brand Complex Rehabilitation Updates – Sara Sack

Emergency Management and AT Reuse – Amy Goldman and Jim Cook Region IV Summit on Emergency Management and AT Reuse Discussion and Decisions about AT Reuse MOU with FEMA

Exploring Solutions Through Special Initiatives

Summit on AT Reuse andEmergency Management

for FEMA Region IVApril 26 and 27, 2011

Atlanta

Successful Strategies Innovative Partnerships

Futures Planning

• Reauthorization of the Assistive Technology Act

• New Freedom Initiative

• Interest from OSERS’ leadership

• Hurricane Katrina

. . . Was born of ‘the perfect storm’

Our Summit Goals

To define role of AT reuse in disaster planning To identify needs for rapid response system

for delivering AT devices after disaster To develop sustainable networks to meet AT

needs in emergency management To begin at state level to develop plans

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PartnersAlabamaFloridaGeorgiaMississippiNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTennesseeGuests FEMA Region

IV 1:15 – 2:00 p.m.

We needed to. . .

Increase access to and acquisition of assistive technology – Get AT to those who need it

Ensure that clean, safe, appropriate AT was matched to the needs of customers

Gain an understanding of what success is for AT Reuse Programs

Develop Quality Indicators for AT Reuse Programs

Develop methodologies for measuring outcomes of AT Reuse and Return on Investment (ROI).

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Collaborative Efforts

Work groups, the National Task Force and individual programs contributed to the definition of promising practices.

By sharing we created an online Knowledge Base that continues to grow.

We developed Indicators of Quality for AT Reuse and created an online tool.

We developed outcomes measurement and methodologies for measuring ROI.

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First Regional Summit

The goal is to share ideas to build state plans for the inclusion of AT and AT Reuse in emergency response, then regional, then national

This first regional summit is to be a model for others.

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The Road Ahead

Building Blocks of Sustainability – Spark the Discussion! Pass it On Center

SWOT Analysis A Partnership Model

Social MediaSocial Media PIOC blogs on general topics and Emergency PIOC blogs on general topics and Emergency

ManagementManagement FacebookFacebook YouTube (Video Project Update)YouTube (Video Project Update)

Newsletter of PIOC activitiesNewsletter of PIOC activities

Highlights of Year 5 in Review Expanding Modes of Communication

PIOC Blogs

AT Reuse

http://thepassitoncenter.blogspot.com/

Emergency Management

http://pioc-emergency.blogspot.com/


PIOC YouTube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/PassItOnCenter

Channel Views - 996 Total Upload Views - 2,789 These videos showcase sanitization models,

warehouse tours, success stories, and much more. We’re still adding more Videos!


PIOC Facebook

230 Likes Of those, 89 are active users each month on

average Countries

226 - United States 3 – Canada 1 - Italy


Highlights of Year 5 In Review

ArgAbility Training ATIA Chicago 2010 New EM Consultant PIOC Consultant Honored EM and Reuse Summit Reuse Summits Complex Rehab Project

Expanding Modes of Communication


Reuse Locations Database New NTF Members Annual NTF Meeting ATIA Orlando 2011 EM and Reuse Summit 2011 Great Shakedown AT Reuse in Schools

Expanding Modes of Communication


Web Enhancements and Usage ReportWeb Enhancements and Usage Report

WebinarsWebinars

Development of an AT Reuse Business Plan Development of an AT Reuse Business Plan TemplateTemplate

Training and Technical Assistance


Web Enhancements and Usage ReportWeb Enhancements and Usage Report

Reuse Locations DatabaseReuse Locations Database 116 conduct reassignment activities (113)116 conduct reassignment activities (113) 98 conduct refurbishment activities (84)98 conduct refurbishment activities (84) 53 conduct equipment exchange activities (42)53 conduct equipment exchange activities (42) 58 conduct reassignment & refurbishment (10)58 conduct reassignment & refurbishment (10) 21 conduct reassignment & exchange activities (17)21 conduct reassignment & exchange activities (17) 17 conduct refurbishment and exchange activities (13)17 conduct refurbishment and exchange activities (13)



Usage Report – Definitions Usage Report – Definitions

A 'Session' is defined as a series of clicks on your site by an A 'Session' is defined as a series of clicks on your site by an individual visitor during a specific period of time.individual visitor during a specific period of time.

A 'Pageview' is defined as a request from a visitor's browser A 'Pageview' is defined as a request from a visitor's browser for a displayable web page, generally an HTML file. for a displayable web page, generally an HTML file.

A 'Hit' is simply a successful request to your web server from A 'Hit' is simply a successful request to your web server from a visitor's browser for any type of file, whether an image, a visitor's browser for any type of file, whether an image, HTML page, an MP3 file, or any other type.HTML page, an MP3 file, or any other type.



Usage ReportUsage Reportwww.passitoncenter.org - 04/01/09 to 03/31/10 - 04/01/09 to 03/31/10


Total Sessions Total Sessions 146,197.00 146,197.00

Total Pageviews Total Pageviews 426,160.00 426,160.00

Total Hits Total Hits 893,210.00893,210.00

Average Sessions Per Day Average Sessions Per Day 400.54 400.54

Average Pageviews Per Day Average Pageviews Per Day 1,167.561,167.56

Average Hits Per DayAverage Hits Per Day 2,447.152,447.15

Average Length of Session Average Length of Session 00:09:5400:09:54


Usage ReportUsage Reportwww.passitoncenter.org - 04/01/10 to 03/31/11 - 04/01/10 to 03/31/11


Total Sessions Total Sessions 133,544.00 133,544.00

Total Pageviews Total Pageviews 530,818.00 530,818.00

Total Hits Total Hits 1,139,910.00 1,139,910.00

Average Sessions Per Day Average Sessions Per Day 365.87365.87

Average Pageviews Per Day Average Pageviews Per Day 1,454.30 1,454.30

Average Hits Per DayAverage Hits Per Day 3,123.04 3,123.04

Average Length of Session Average Length of Session 00:12:0500:12:05


WebinarsWebinars

Webinars have been a useful tool for sharing information about the issues and solutions in the area of reuse.

The Pass It On Center has facilitated 28 webinars over five years and this year conducted 6 Webinars.

We have had from 15 to 50 participants

Offering CEU and CRC credits has helped increase attendance.


Highlights of Year 5 In ReviewProposed Webinars for Year 6Proposed Webinars for Year 6

January 18, 2011 - How to Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan

February 22, 2011 - Going Green in Schools: an Effective AT Reuse Experience

March 29, 2011 - Making the Business Case for AT Reuse

April 19, 2011 - People First Language: Words with Dignity for People with disAbilities

May 31, 2011 - Emergency Preparedness: Strategies and Resources


Proposed Webinars for Year 6Proposed Webinars for Year 6

June 28, 2011 - Lessons Learned from the 12 Demonstration Projects

July 26, 2011 - How to Build a Statewide Reuse Network: Georgia

August 30, 2011 - Expanding Reuse Through

Public/Private Partnerships

September 27, 2011 - Creating Your Own Sources of Revenue



Proposed Webinars for Year 6Proposed Webinars for Year 6

October 2011 - No Webinar: ATIA Chicago

November 29, 2011 - Sustainability in Tough Economic Times

December 20, 2011 - Return On Investment

January 2012 - No Webinar: ATIA Orlando

February 2012 - Meeting the Need: “Outside the box” Reuse



We Need Your Input on Proposed Webinars For Year 6!


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State AT Act Programs Fiscal Year 2010 Reutilization Data

April 2011

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April 2011

Types of AT Reuse

• 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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April 2011

Type of Activities in State Programs

• Device Exchange Data – 36 State AT Programs Reported–

• Refurbish/Reassignment Data – 44 State AT Programs Reported

• Open-Ended Loan Data – 33 State AT Programs Reported

• Multiple Programs Reported by Most States

• 20 AT Programs reported all 3 -- Exchange, Refurbish & Open-Ended Loan -- 19 AT reported 2 of 3

• 4 reported Exchange only, 11 reported Refurbish/Reassign only, and 2 reported Open-Ended Loan only

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April 2011

2006 to 2010 Comparisons

27,610

35,844

5,602 4,765

24,805

31,069

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

RECIPIENTS DEVICES

2006

2008

2010

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April 2011

Cost Savings

Exchange Refurbish/

Reassign

Open-Ended Loan

TOTAL

$2,826,996 $13,355,432 $1,795,618

$17,978,046

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April 2011

Environment for Device Use

• Education 9.71%

• Employment 3.84%

• Community Living 86.45%

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April 2011

Customer Satisfaction

• Highly Satisfied 85.56%

• Satisfied 14.03%

• Satisfied Somewhat .33%

• Not at all Satisfied .08%

Your Input and Guidance

You are experts in your field and…

Collectively we are brilliant!

Solutions found through an interactive team process will yield the most informed choices and results

Comments and Suggestions?

Documents

Highlights of Year 5 in Review Expanding Reuse through Specific Events State Summits ATIA Pre-Conference and Reuse Strand Agrability National Conference