1 2015 atap conference july 13, 2015. 2 welcome and introductions o mike brogioli, executive...
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2015 ATAP Conference
July 13, 2015
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Welcome and Introductions
O Mike Brogioli, Executive Director, RESNA O Joey Wallace, Project Director, RESNA
Catalyst Project
O Jason Luciano, Project Coordinator, RESNA Catalyst Project
O Paul Galonsky, Project Coordinator, RESNA Catalyst Project
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RESNA and the RESNA Catalyst Project:
Your Partners in Assistive Technology
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O Accreditation O Certification
O Education
O RESNA Catalyst Project
OPEAT
OStandards
OMembership
OConference
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RESNA Catalyst Project
O Mission: To support the Assistive Technology Act Programs through technical assistance and to promote independence for people with disabilities
O Values: Responsiveness, Leadership, Respect, Teamwork, Expertise and Compassion
O Vision: Equal Opportunity and Independence for all
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Technical Assistance Requirements
Provide training and technical assistance to:
O Assist Statewide Programs to Implement State PlansO Establish, maintain and expand Alternative Financing
ProgramsO Provide protection and advocacy related to acquisition,
utilization, or maintenance of ATO Collaborate with stakeholders engaged in the delivery
of AT both funded and not funded under the ActO Collect and disseminate best practices on AT policies,
practices, procedures, and organizational structures that facilitate and overcome barriers to AT
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O Neighborhood Legal Services
O Assistive Technology Industry Association
O Christopher Reeve Foundation
O Pass It On CenterO South West ADA
Center
O USBLNO AT Program News O AT ConnectsO SuccessLinksO RESNAO And a host of
collaborators
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Summary of Neighborhood Legal Services
O Mission: To support Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) attorneys and advocates to successfully advocate for AT devices and AT services; support secondary customer bases, including Statewide AT Programs, AFPs, healthcare providers, educators, rehabilitation counselors, and other attorneys/advocates advocating for AT.
O Background and Summary: PAAT staff supported through one-on-one technical assistance, training (webinars, in-person training at annual NDRN conference), support materials (training materials, articles, “Did You Know” fact sheets), resource libraries (hearing decisions, legal briefs, medical and technology articles).
O Identifying TA/Training Needs of PAATs and Others: Through training evaluations, review of TA request history, review of policy developments, consulting with advisory board members, and Catalyst Project surveys.
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Technical Assistance Planning
O Annual Needs Assessments across programs
O Steering Committees
O Data Analysis from MIS
O Enlisting the support of partners in collaborative planning
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Specific Activities to Address Identified Needs
O Directors callsO WebinarsO Work Groups O Publications O Annual conference
O One on One TAO Website and
Website dissemination
O Social Media O Expert
Consultation
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Brief tour of the RESNA Catalyst Project’s Website
www.resnaprojects.org
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Thank you!
Michael J. Brogioli Executive Director [email protected]
Joey Wallace, Ph.D Project Director [email protected]
703-524-6686 ext. 304
Paul Galonsky, MPA
Project Coordinator [email protected]
703-524-6686 ext. 309
Jason Luciano, Ph.D Project [email protected]
Jim Sheldon, EsquireProject [email protected]