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30 people are interested
Help Utahns receive affordable wheelchairs!
ORGANIZATION: CReATE (Citizen's Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment)
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30 people are interested
Have a knack for tinkering? Organizing? Answering phones? The Utah Assistive Technology Program in Salt Lake City refurbishes donated power wheelchairs, scooters and manual wheelchairs. These are provided at a low cost to those who otherwise would not be able to afford them. The volunteer will assist in repairing and refurbishing the devices, and help at the UATP warehouse. Organizational skill are a plus!
UATP is part of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University.
More opportunities with CReATE (Citizen's Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment)
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About CReATE (Citizen's Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment)
Location:
1595 W. 500 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84104, US
Mission Statement
CReATE gets assistive technology (AT) into the hands of people who need it. Our goal is to help people get low-cost mobility equipment with an easy process.
Description
CReATE, established in 2007, is a 501(c)3 that refurbishes donated mobility equipment and makes it available at a low-cost to Utahns with disabilities.
Devices are generally under $500, and no insurance or proof of disability is required for eligibility. CReATE has a certified Assistive Technology Specialist do wheelchair evaluations to ensure individuals receive appropriate devices. A funding specialist is also available to help those who may not be able to afford a mobility device.
CReATE helps keeps mobility devices out of landfills by reusing them. Parts and chairs unable to be used are recycled with reputable area companies. The money earned is put back into CReATE.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1595 W. 500 S.Salt Lake City, UT 84104
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2022
SKILLS
- Home Repair
- Auto Mechanics / Repair
- Appliance Repair
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
- Office Reception
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- UATP prefers volunteers who can come on a regular basis.
- If you have a background in engineering or repair, you just like to tinker, or you like talking to the public, we'd love to hear from you!