Join the STAR Network!
Helping Your Community through Assistive Technology, Computer and Home Health Equipment Reuse
WHAT IS THE STAR NETWORK?
The Southeastern Technology Access and Reuse (STAR) Network is the distribution model that provides new and reuse assistive technology (AT), computers, durable medical equipment, and home care equipment to centers that are members of the Network in Georgia and the Southeastern United States. This encompasses logistics (such as scheduling, trucking, communications), methods and procedures, training, data collection and reporting, and outreach marketing activities. The STAR Network consists of Enterprise Depots, Regional Access Centers, Access Outreach Centers, Outreach Centers, Affiliates, Community Partners and National Collaborating Partners.
The STAR Network increases access to and acquisition of AT in underserved regions of Georgia and the Southeast for the disabled, newly injured, seniors, and disadvantaged communities. This Network promotes increased independence and more participation in educational environments, the workplace and in the community.
The STAR Network identifies and establishes partnerships of existing reuse efforts in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.
The STAR Network focuses on:
- Accepting Equipment
- Evaluating Equipment
- Repairing and Sanitizing Equipment
- Scheduling and Trucking Logistics
- Issuing and Matching Client Needs
- Training Members
- Promoting Performance Standards
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Benefits:
- Decreases Cost to Consumer
- Distribution Access at Local Levels
- Technical Support
- Positive Environmental Impact
- Promotes Independent Living
- Enhances Access to the Community
- Serves Underserved Communities
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THE STAR NETWORK STRUCTURE
The Star Network consists of:
- Enterprise Depots – Provides administration, operations and oversight of the network as well as collects, sanitizes, refurbishes, provides equipment to consumers and members of the network
- Regional Access Centers – Collects, sanitizes, refurbishes, provides equipment to consumers and access outreach centers
- Access Outreach Centers – Collects, provides equipment and direct services to the consumer
- Outreach Centers – Collects, sanitizes, provides equipment, and direct services to the consumer
- Affiliates – Chosen limited network activities
- Community Partners – Person or group that wants to participate
- National Collaborating Partners – Corporations/Agencies that collaborate and share information.