getThis&That Programme (gT&T) Begins

The CP Society announces the launch of its getThis&That programme, somewhat belatedly, but what the heck!

The programme allows members with cerebral palsy to purchase small items that are needed to manage the affects of their cerebral palsy.

It was originally envisioned that an allotment would be available to every member with CP and they could approach suppliers, who would contact the Society for authority to send the invoice to, for payment (the user paying at least 20% of the item).

After trying to formulate protocols for such a system it was decided that this would be intensive in administration time and unwieldy. We have therefore rethought the programme and have changed tactics.

The programme now will be based on a voucher system (very similar to the getOutThere programme, which is working well). Members apply to be on the getThis&That programme. If accepted, $200 in vouchers will be sent out. The personalized vouchers will have an expiry date approximately 3 months out from the date of printing.

This gives the user 3 months to make any purchases required. After this date the vouchers become invalid and will no longer be accepted by suppliers. Only one allotment of vouchers will be made in one financial year (Jul-Jun). If the user wishes to participate in the programme in the following year they will have to re-apply (unlike the getOutThere programme which has automatic rollover).

The user can use their vouchers at ONLY pre-authorized suppliers. The user does not have to pay 20% of the item as previously advertised. They just use their vouchers, obviously if the item costs more than what the vouchers come to, the user must pay the difference.

Initially for the next month we will be trialing the programme in Auckland, with the main supplier being the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) Auckland. You can contact them by phoning 09-625 8069 or emailing from their contact page on their website. www.disabilityresource.org.nz

More suppliers will be added to our list. For the latest on the list of suppliers have a check of our website. We plan, with time, on getting a number of different suppliers on board to satisfy 90% of what is needed to help manage the effects of having/living with cerebral palsy.

We invite members with cerebral palsy in Auckland to apply for the programme now. If you can suggest suppliers that’s would be good to have on the programme then please email details to harvey@cpsociety.org.nz . Click on the link to the Application Form. Have a good read of the conditions, fill it out and post it into us.

Keep an eye on this website as we will advise when other areas come on stream.

Let’s do it!

Harvey Brunt-General Manager

getThis&That Suppliers

  • Yes Ability Achievement Centre
    Albany, Auckland
    Tel: (09) 414 5360

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