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etc - Equipment Technology Consortium |
| A short-term assistive technology loan program for schools and agencies |
| What Is the ETC Program? |
| How Do I Borrow Equipment? |
| What Types of Equipment Will Be Available for Loan? |
| What Technical Assistance Will Be Provided? |
| How Long Can I Borrow Equipment? |
| Address of ETC Program |
| Regional Distribution Sites |
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What Is the ETC Program? Missouri's Equipment Technology Consortium (ETC), is a short-term assistive technology equipment loan program for school districts and agencies in Missouri. District or agency representatives can borrow equipment on behalf of individuals with disabilities to try out the equipment before purchasing, for use during the time equipment is in repair, or for other short-term needs. Districts and agencies will be able to borrow the equipment for up to six weeks. |
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How Do I Borrow Equipment? First, your district or agency representative will contact one of the distribution sites listed. Before a district or agency can borrow a piece of equipment, they must complete an agreement form which needs to be signed by an authorized district or agency representative. The agreement form must be sent tot he University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) and be approved prior to borrowing equipment. Once your agreement form has been approved, you can proceed with your equipment request. Any of the distribution sites can process an equipment request for up to three items. There is no limit to the number of loans. If an item is already on loan, you will be placed on a waiting list and the equipment will be shipped as soon as it becomes available. Items will be shipped via Federal Express to the district or agency's Federal Express address. The ETC Program pays all shipping costs. The loan package will include the equipment with instruction manual, return packing slip, and a letter explaining what equipment you have borrowed and the due date. In some cases, if you are located close to one of the distribution sites (except St. Louis), you may be able to pick up and return equipment rather than having it shipped. |
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What Types of Equipment Will Be Available for Loan? The ETC Program has a wide range of equipment for people of all ages, from low tech, simple solutions to high tech devices. A sampling of devices is available for all sensory disabilities. Categories of devices are: A complete listing of equipment available can be accessed at the ETC Program web site: http://etc.educ.umkc.edu or a print copy of the equipment catalog can be requested by calling 1.800.661.8652. |
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| What Technical Assistance Will Be Provided? If you need in depth technical assistance, beyond that provided in the instruction manual, you can access additional information through links to the equipment manufacturers and vendors on the web site. At this time, the ETC program distribution sites are not designed to provide in-depth technical assistance or on-site training services. If a distribution site is able and willing to provide technical assistance, the borrowing district or agency can arrange for such services independent of the ETC Program. |
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| How Long Can I Borrow Equipment? The ETC Program loans equipment for up to six weeks, with no exceptions. If the equipment is not returned by the due date, the district or agency will not be allowed to borrow equipment for six months. For more information about the ETC Program, please contact the UMKC office or a distribution site near you. |
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| ETC Program 5100 Rockhill Road School of Education, Room 34 Kansas City, MO 64110 1.800.661.8652 or 816.235.1008 fax: 816.235.6527 Contact: Molly Mead or David Baker email: etc@umkc.edu |
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| Regional Distribution Sites Bellefontaine Habilitation Center 10695 Bellefontaine Road St. Louis, MO 63137 314.340.6246 Contact: Linda Mersch email: merschl@dmhmslrc.dmh.state.mo.us RITT Outreach Center 715 South Baltimore Kirksville, MO 63501 660.627.7245 Contact: Terry Minnix email: ritt@kvmo.com SEMO Tech 121 Broadview, Suite 10 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573.651.6464 Contact: Scarlett Seabaugh email: scarlett@sadi.org Show-Me Tech 1301 Vandiver Drive, Suite S Columbia, MO 65202 573.874.3558 Contact: Mary Secora email: smtech@midamerica.net Southwest Missouri State University 901 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65804 417.836.5622 Contact: Paris DePaepe email: pad642f@mail.smsu.edu |
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2002