1. Planning for the Future: Visioning and Strategic Direction
National Summit on Emergency Management
and Assistive Technology Reutilization
February 23-24, 2010
Planning for the Future: Visioning and Strategic Direction

2. “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

3. Planning for the Future: Visioning, Current Opportunities and Barriers
Where do we want to be 2-3 years from now in emergency management with respect to AT and the role that AT Reuse can play?

4. Planning for the Future: Visioning
What new policies or systems are needed to develop and implement a rapid response system for delivering assistive technology devices and services to people with functional needs who have been affected by disaster?
Current Opportunities and Barriers?

5. Develop a sustainable network to pursue national strategies for addressing the AT needs of people in disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
What kind of network?
Who should be involved?
How to continue the conversation?

6. What are achievable Action Steps for participants and other key entities to meet these goals?

7. If we Nurture our Dreams, they will take Root in our Souls and Bear Fruit in our Lives

8. You are Making a Difference
Thank YOU!
You are Making a Difference