1. National Conference on AT Reuse “Sustainability Planning”
Project MEND
National Conference on AT Reuse
“Shaping a National Collaborative for Assistive Technology Reutilization”
September 14-17, 2009
Omni CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia
“Sustainability Planning”

2. Services We Provide…
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) – Through this service we provide DME to eligible clients. We receive donated DME then refurbish, repair and sanitize these items and distribute them to our clients.
Fitted Mobility (FM) – This service allows us to provide financial assistance to eligible clients needing to purchase specialized or fitted devices, such as, orthotics; prostheses; cranial helmets; and other assistive devices necessary for rehabilitation.

3. Our clients include…. Children Adults Seniors Veterans
Military Personnel
& their families

4. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs
Invest in the development of your Board of Directors
Establish your By Laws
Have your Board build a Board Member Profile so they “buy in” to the quality and skills they want to see in members
Train your Board Members (responsibilities; expectations)
Develop a Board Member Application for those interested in serving on your Board

5. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs
Increase your funding resources by:
Collaborating with your local city and county agencies (County Hospital System; University Health Systems; private hospitals; doctors & other health-related businesses
Establishing relationships with the “big corporations”
Hire a Development Coordinator to help you fundraise and expand your donor base
Charging fees for services (delivery; repair; application; batteries)

6. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs
Brand your name in the community
Advertise and market your services (brochures; newsletters; website; MySpace; Twitter; attend events; do presentations; advertise in newspapers, magazines; billboards; etc.)
Be a “link” on other websites

7. Ideas for Sustaining Your Programs
Develop Policies and Procedures for:
Operations and the delivery of services
Warehouse operations including sanitization, delivery, pick up and disposal of DME
Inventory Tracking
Financial
Personnel

8. Thank You! Cathy Valdez Executive Director 210-223-6363