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Division of Region 8 Education Service Center June 2011 Volume 1, Issue 2 THE TIPS/TAPS UPDATE A Cooperative Purchasing Newsletter for TIPS/TAPS Members TIPS INFORMATION www.tips-usa.com Tel 866-839-8477 Fax 866-839-8472 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE June 15-17, 2011 AML Hot Springs June 16-18, 2011 TREA Summer Conf. Dallas June 28-30, 2011 AR Assoc Pupil Trans Hot Springs July 11-13, 2011 AREA Summer Conf Eureka Springs July 28-29, 2011 R2 Supt Conf South Padre August 2-4,2011 TIA Denton Sept 30-Oct 2, 2011 TASA/TASB Austin Oct 11-14, 2011 TML Houston Jan 30-31, 2011 Midwinter Austin

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Page 1: THE TIPS/TAPS UPDATEA Cooperative Purchasing Newsletter for TIPS/TAPS Members TIPS INFORMATION Tel 866-839-8477 Fax 866-839-8472 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE June 15-17, 2011 AML Hot Springs

Division of Region 8 Education Service Center

June 2011 Volume 1, Issue 2

THE TIPS/TAPS UPDATE A Cooperative Purchasing Newsletter for TIPS/TAPS Members

TIPS INFORMATION

www.tips-usa.com

Tel 866-839-8477

Fax 866-839-8472

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

June 15-17, 2011 AML Hot Springs June 16-18, 2011 TREA Summer Conf. Dallas June 28-30, 2011 AR Assoc Pupil Trans Hot Springs July 11-13, 2011 AREA Summer Conf Eureka Springs July 28-29, 2011 R2 Supt Conf South Padre August 2-4,2011 TIA Denton Sept 30-Oct 2, 2011 TASA/TASB Austin Oct 11-14, 2011 TML Houston Jan 30-31, 2011 Midwinter Austin

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THE TIPS/TAPS UPDATE

Augmentative Communication Consultants, Inc. (ACCI)

About Us

Augmentative Communication Consultants, Inc. (ACCI) is a Pennsylvania-based company founded in 1987 and dedicated to helping clients choose and use the assistive technologies needed to communicate, learn, play, socialize, and live everyday life as independently as possible.

Our mission is to distribute, market, and promote innovative, technology based products and software solutions via our website, catalog and product demonstrations. ACCI covers all fifty states and continues to expand our services. We partner with quality assistive technology and software manufacturers to offer solutions that enhance the lives of individuals of various ages and ability levels. We are committed to “Helping You Make the Right Choice”.

Visit our website at: www.acciinc.com.

For all of your technology and office needs, please contact Sales Manager, Randy Chase at [email protected] or 866-310-5157. Purchase orders or credit card orders accepted. CompUSA carries the full spectrum of computer and consumer technology products as well as office supplies all ready to ship at industry leading pricing. TIPS/TAPS orders are accepted for our entire catalog of offerings at a negotiated rate. If you would like access to be able to shop

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Volume 1, Issue 2 Assistive Technology

2M Solutions Inc Cytek Media Services Optus, Inc

Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc Data Projections, Inc Pitsco Education

Altex Electronics, LTD Digital Resources, Inc. Renaissance Learning, Inc

Augmentative Communication Consultants, Inc Education 2000 SmartEd Services

B2B Computer Products Fun and Function, LLC TFH USA LTD

Beasley Technology, Inc Instant Assessment Learning Corp Video Reality

Camcor, Inc Learning Services White River Services

CDW-G MicroAge College Station

Energy Professional Services

Abacus Project Management, Inc NORESCO The Linc Group

ARAMARK management Services, LP Professional Management Group

Energy Systems Group Schneider Electric

Trades, Temporary Labor and Materials

3T Building Materials, LLC Gallagher Construction Parsons Commercial Roofing

4E Sportsfield, LLC Genesis Datacom LLC Platinum Mechanical LLC

Ad-A-Staff, Inc. Go Ye, Inc. PMG Project Management Group, LLC

Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions Harco Constructors, LLC Primavera Companies, Inc.

All Star Bleachers Hefner Roofing, LLC Prime Source Construction Inc.

Allied Associates Commercial Floors, Inc. Hiebert Electric Inc. Pro Turf

American Wick Drain Hiring Partners, Inc. Protective Coatings and Construction Inc.

Anchor Roofing Systems Honey's Roofing LLC R & B Roofing LLC

ArCom Systems, Inc. I.C. Enterprises Inc. R L Consulting Group, LLC (RLCG)

Arkansas Automatic Sprinklers Inc. J & D Dodd Construction LLC R.L. Abatement Inc.

Barrett and Sons Coatings Inc. J & M Mechanical Services Rob Pelletier Construction Inc.

Birdsong Electric Sales and Service J-D Steel Buildings & Construction RoofCARE

C & R Seating Inc. Jeff Wilson Boring Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc.

Carrier Corporation Jerry Berry Plumbing & Electric, Inc. Seamless Systems, Inc.

CAS Companies, LP Jonesboro Roofing Co. Inc. Shaw Sportexe

Castro Roofing of Texas K-Con, Inc. Simmons & Sons Construction Company, LLC

Chemical Response & Remediation Contractors Inc. Kelly Services, Inc. Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp/SR Products

Chenal Restoration Contractors, LLC Krebs Brothers Restaurant Supply Co. SmartGroup Systems

DACO Design Services Landscapes Unlimited LLC Snyder Environmental and Construction Inc.

Data Network Systems, Inc. Loss Mitigation Services, Inc. Stanford Flooring Company

Delcom Group LRE Royal Electrical Contractors Steward & Stevenson

Diaz Floors & Interiors MICO Stiles Roofing Inc.

DMI Technologies Inc. Mid-Western Commercial Roofers, Inc. Stout Roofing of California Inc.

Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. TBEY & Associates

Tidewater Roofing Monument Constructors Inc. The John Wyatt Company

EnviroShield Industrial Solutions, LLC P.I. Roof Management Inc. The Linc Group

Fleming Controls and Power Specialties, Inc. Palomar Modular Buildings, LLC Traco Construction Co.

Fleming Network Services, Inc. Panel Built Inc. We Build Inc.

Freedom Roofing Solutions, Inc. Parallax Builders Inc. WnR Inc.

GAG Builders Inc.

April 2011 Newly Awarded Vendors

Photography Services

J. Messer Photography Lifetouch Nat'l School Studios

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Romeo Music has one of the most nationally recognized teams of music technology specialists to per-sonally help you with simple and effective technology tools to enhance your teaching and classrooms. We specialize in customized sound systems, recording equipment, computer labs, digital pianos and hands-on training for all of our products. www.romeomusic.net 800-466-1773

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Post Office Box Delivery:

TIPS/TAPS

P.O. Box 1894

Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456

Ship To (Ground Delivery):

2230 North Edwards Avenue

Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455

Telephone 1-866-839-8477

FAX 1-866-839-8472

Email [email protected]

www.tips-usa.com

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and Texas-Arkansas Purchasing System (TAPS) UPDATE

TIPS/TAPS MEMBERSHIP “FREE”

Florida Micro, Inc (Symbol OTC: FLMC) is a leading direct marketer of over 600,000 different brand-name products to government agencies and school systems. Florida Micro was established in 2002 by a seasoned executive team hailing from MicroWarehouse Inc (acquired by CDW Corporation).

Every Florida Micro customer is assigned a dedicated account manager who is your single point of contact for everything we offer. We pride ourselves on having one-to-one contact with our clients, knowing that in a competitive marketplace, personalized service will set us apart. Simply put, one call to your Account Manager will get your questions answered, the product quotation issued or your order placed. For those who choose to do business online, we support our personalized service with a web-accessible product catalog, online quoting, ordering and tracking system.

* Competitive pricing and free ground shipping for Schools on Hewlett Packard, Dell, Microsoft, Xerox, Sony, Toshiba, Cisco, and over 1,000 other Manufacturers!!!

* Dedicated account management for your school! Robert Daly, 800-326-7909 x7305, [email protected] or Fax: 561-892-0604

* Over 600,000 computers, printers, , I.T. Hardware and Software in Stock at all times!

* TIPS/TAPS Contract Holder

Meet Pat Miller, TIPS/TAPS Secretary. Pat has been employed with Region 8 ESC for 12 years and has been part of the TIPS office for the past year. This newsletter edition was designed and created by Pat. Give Pat a call at 866-839-8477 for help with any questions concerning the newsletter or TIPS/TAPS or email her at [email protected].