How California is working toKeep the Wheels Rolling
Kim Cantrell, Director of ProgramsCalifornia Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
CA Reuse Program in One Word
Decentralized
Reuse Program Facts
• Began in 2011 with $250k (one-time funding).
• Built infrastructure and provided funding to organizations to build their programs.
• Currently, reuse = small portion of Tech Act funds.
• Creativity to keep reuse alive.
How we Diversify
• Fundraising
– Keep the Wheels Rolling Fund
• Partnerships
– California AT Reuse Coalition
– Reuse Contractors
– Batteries Plus
– CA Office of Emergency Services
Keep the Wheels Rolling Repair Fund
• What it Funds:
• Up to $450 to repair used wheelchairs and scooters.
• Must provide item to a Californian for FREE.
• Must list item on AT Exchange.
• Item transaction must be documented.
• Only one application per month per organization
• Who Qualifies:
• Established nonprofit – 501 (c)(3) with reuse program
• accept donations of wheelchairs and scooters
• Serve Californians
• Do not discriminate
• Join Ability Tools listserv
Who Funds the Keep the Wheels Rolling Repair
Fund?• Past Funders:
• Anthem Blue Cross• Christopher & Dana
Reeve Foundation• Clearinghouse CDFI
Learn More: abilitytools.org/services/repair-fund.php
Partnerships
California AT Reuse Coalition:
www.californiareuse.org
• 16 organizational members & growing
• Creative equipment moving
• Share best practices
• Birthed a So Cal Reuse Collaborative
• Tech Act funds support for now…
Other Partnerships
• 3 Reuse Contractors
– Provide small amount of funding for their inventory listing and transaction data
• Batteries Plus Bulbs
– Provides a jobber discount for KWRF participants, device loan and reuse partners
• California Office of Emergency Services MOU