Assistive Technology
Equipment Recycling
Project Mend
The first part of the new device reutilization program is a collaboration with Project Mend, Inc., an organization with a medical equipment reutilization program operating in San Antonio, Texas. Project Mend, Inc. provides refurbished equipment through long-term loans to persons with disabilities who can demonstrate financial need. The loan period is set for a period as long as the individual continues to need the equipment.
Items normally available include regular and quad canes, Hoyer lifts, regular and rolling walkers, shower chairs, trapeze bars, forearm crutches, scooters, transfer boards, bedside commodes, electric hospital beds, elevated toilet seats and manual and electric wheelchairs. All items are evaluated, sanitized, refurbished and repaired before being loaned and reutilized.
The Project Mend Web site http://www.projectmend.org
AT-Match Auction Site
The second part of the new device reutilization program will be an Internet "auction" site for reutilization of assistive technology devices. The Internet site, called ATMATCH.com, is an "auction" site that serves as a comprehensive Internet access point for obtaining assistive technology devices and services. Users will find specific assistive technology devices at reasonable prices, post equipment for sale and locate assistive technology resources in Texas and beyond. Assistive technology providers may advertise equipment at the "AT Store" link on the ATMATCH site. All of these activities will be possible from one Web page.
AT-Match Web Site http://www.atmatch.com/