Improving the Acquisition of Assistive Technology
Device re-utilization includes both device repair and recycling programs and device exchange programs.
Device Exchange Programs are those in which pre-owned items are listed in a "want ad" type posting and consumers can contact and arrange purchase of the pre-owned item directly from the current owner. Oklahoma ABLE Tech operates an Assistive Technology exchange program called the Oklahoma Equipment Exchange. Since 1999 ABLE Tech has operated an equipment exchange program. The Oklahoma Equipment Exchange is a free statewide service to help Oklahomans with disabilities acquire assistive technology that is affordable, used equipment that can meet their needs. Visit the Oklahoma Equipment Exchange to either sell your assistive technology or to see what is available!
Device repair/recycling programs
Device repair and recycling programs are those in which pre-owned devices are accepted (usually by donation) into an inventory, are repaired or refurbished as needed, and then offered for sale, loan or give away to consumers as recycled products. ABLE Tech partners with Sooner AMBUCS, a non-profit community organization, to provide recycled/repaired computers. Sooner AMBUCS operates Share4Life Komputer (ASK) which is a community service project to recycle/repair computers.
