B.E.S.T. Center Purchasing Program

This state-approved program was designed to help school systems and agencies save money on Assistive Technology purchases. | Click for more details

Our discount purchasing program works like this:

• Participating members receive a discount price list identifying all companies who offer special pricing to Tennessee schools or non-profit agencies.
• Members use this list of discounts to prepare Purchase Orders
• Purchase orders are faxed or mailed to LTVEC. 
• We then submit them directly from our agency to the participating vendor or manufacturer.
• All items are shipped directly to the school system who placed the order.
• We pay the supplier within 30 days and, in turn, send an invoice to the school system. 

Types of Products Available

• Educational Software
• Communication Devices
• Computer Access Aides for Daily Living
• Visual Supports Software
• Sensory Aids
• Therapeutic supplies
• Specialized seating equipment

Who Can Shop at the BEST Co-op?

• Public school systems
• Private schools
• Colleges and Universities
• Government agencies: County Health Departments, DDA, DDC, TN Dept. of Education, US Veterans Affairs Office
• Organizations: UCP; ARCs; Easter Seals, Head Start Programs, Day Care Centers, Lion's or Kiwanis Clubs
• Teachers and Therapists

Want to become a member? | Click for more details

For more information:

Janice Reese, ATP, Program Director at jreese@ltvectech.org 
Melissa Ehrhardt, Office Manager at littletnvalley@bellsouth.net   

The Center for Assistive Technology and BEST Purchasing Programs are operated by The Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization registered as a charity with the Tennessee Office of the Secretary of State.