A durable medical equipment loan program sponsored by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services STAR program

What is WASTE NOT?

WASTE NOT is a program designed to meet a statewide demand for exchanged, loaned and recycled assistive technology. The program will also address the scarce funding by utilizing the potential residual value of abandoned and surplus equipment. This program relies solely on the community donating used equipment.

Assistive Technology is just another name for the tools people use to increase their independence and enjoyment of life.

The program is a FREE public service to aid persons with disabilities, parents, families, and professionals in locating recycled assistive technology. The program maintains a listing of used equipment available for use by those with special needs. In some cases, it is possible for the WASTE NOT program to pay for repairs to equipment that a family already owns, i. e. getting a malfunctioning power wheelchair to run again.

What are the advantages?

WASTE NOT helps users in two different ways. The program provides a source by which an individual can donate assistive technology equipment that has been outgrown or is no longer needed. The program may also provide a resource for individuals to acquire assistive technology equipment they would not otherwise be able to afford.

What kind of equipment?

Any assistive device that assists a person with a disability. The WASTE NOT program will encompass equipment for persons with disabilities of all ages, including: communication devices, wheelchairs, vans with lifts, hand controls, computers, TTD's, etc.

Your items are needed! STAR is in need of the following durable medical equipment items to share with clients:
Bath transfer benches
Lift chairs

Please call 256-852-5600 if you have these or other items to donate. Pick up is available.

For more information about WASTE NOT Technology Finds, please contact WASTE NOT Coordinator Missy Palat at (256) 852-5600 or mpalat@ucphuntsville.org. To learn more about the ADRS STAR program, visit ADRS.

For more information about WASTE NOT Technology Finds, please contact UCP at (256) 852-5600 or send an e-mail.