The Gulf Coast RDC is the westernmost FAAST Demonstration Center. It is located in Pensacola Florida.

Counties Served:

• Escambia
• Okaloosa
• Santa Rosa
• Walton

Information & Assistance

Assistive Technology Training

Device Demonstrations

Device Loans

Diana (Di) Tift Equipment Inventory Manager Gulf Coast Regional Demonstration Center (GCRDC) Diana (Di) Tift lives in Pensacola, Florida but is originally from New York City.  She is the Gulf Coast Regional Demonstration Center (GCRDC) Equipment Inventory Manager.  She receives equipment as donations and assesses the condition so it can be loaned to clients in need.  She maintains the inventory for new and used equipment and is responsible for assigning inventory numbers, assuring equipment is safe and clean to use by clients who will receive it.  She also does needed minor repairs to equipment as well to determine if it needs repairs that may need to go to a vendor for refurbish. Di has also assists clients who walk in and they need minor equipment assistance or repair and she assist them on the spot.  She also assists clients with new and used equipment requests i.e. what kind equipment would fit to their needs, costs, size, etc. and will research options as to which vendor and where to purchase . You could say Di is the “Jackie of all Trades” when it comes to the GCRDC equipment program.