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Questions (Select to jump down the page to the answers):
- Who can use the AT Xchange?
- What type of equipment can be listed?
- What type of equipment will not be listed on the AT Xchange?
- How can I access the AT Xchange if I do not have internet
access?
- How can I browse the listed items?
- How can I add an item to the AT Xchange?
- How can I add an item that I am looking to purchase?
- What happens when I submit my item?
- How can I edit my listing?
- How can I remove my listing?
- Who maintains the AT Xchange?
- Can I use the AT Xchange to advertise my commercial products
and services?
- What happens if I do not update my equipment listing?
- How can I contact the AT Xchange?
- Why does the AT Xchange need to contact me if I receive equipment?
1. Who can use the AT Xchange?
The AT Xchange is primarily for residents of Michigan, although we do accept entries from neighboring states.
2. What type of equipment can be listed?
Any device that assists a person with a disability to live more independently or safely (assistive technology) may be submitted.
3. What type of equipment will not be listed on the AT Xchange?
MDRC reserves the right to exclude items deemed to pose a hygiene risk. We can and will not, however, certify in any way that items are hygienic or safe for any individual use.
4. How can I access the AT Xchange if I do not have internet access?
The Xchange is an internet-based tool. If you do not have Internet access, call your local Center for Independent Living or public library for referral to computer with internet access that is available for public use.
5. How can I browse the listed items?
You can view all available items by selecting the "View Items Available" button. If you are interested in viewing items sought by others, select on "View Items Needed". Both of the resulting lists can be divided into equipment categories.
6. How can I add an item to the AT Xchange that I wish to sell or donate?
If you have an item you would like to offer for sale/donation, select "Sign-up Now" or "Log In". Once registered and logged in select "Post an Item for Sale/Donation". You will then be prompted to complete a form regarding the equipment you are interested in placing on the AT Xchange.
7. How can I add an item that I am looking to purchase?
To add an item you are looking for, select "Sign-up Now" or "Log In". Once registered and logged in select "Post an Item Needed". You will then be prompted to complete a form regarding the item you are looking for.
8. What happens when I submit my item?
After you submit an item, whether you are looking to sell or give away or looking to get an item, a MDRC staff member reviews the listing for approval. You are then sent an email message informing you if your item will be listed.
9. How can I edit my listing?
In order to edit a listing, you must first be logged in. Then select on "Edit an Item Previously Posted" under My Account. Select the item you wish to edit. Please note that only approved items will be available for edits. You will then be given the opportunity to make any edits to the information currently stored for your item. You must update your listing at least once every 90 days in order for your listing to remain active on the AT Xchange.
10. How can I remove my listing?
In order to remove a listing, you must first be logged in. Then select "Delete an Item Previously Posted" under My Account, select the item you wish to remove and then complete a short form as to why you want the item removed.
11. Who maintains the AT Xchange?
The AT Xchange is maintained by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC). You can contact us at please email ATX@prosynergy.org.
12. Can I use the AT Xchange to advertise my commercial products and services?
No, you may not advertise, however vendors and agencies can list used items they have to sell or give away. Remember the AT Xchange but please remember this site is for used equipment only! Vendors who consistently violate this rule may be banned from future use of the site.
13. What happens if I do not update my equipment listing?
If an item has been listed on the AT Xchange for 90 days and is not updated prior to the end of that time period, it will be removed.
14. How can I contact the AT Xchange?
The AT Xchange can be contacted at 1 (800) 760-4600 extension 317 or by email ATX@prosynergy.org.
15. Why does the AT Xchange need to contact me if I receive equipment?
The AT Xchange is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in the U. S. Department of Education. RSA requires programs like the AT Xchange to report on how many people have used the program to get equipment they would not have received otherwise. If you receive equipment through the AT Xchange, MDRC staff may contact you and verify that you received the product you needed, but will not give your name or identifying information to the federal government or anyone else.