Monday, July 14, 2008

Lending library for assistive technology

Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Lending Library is a free, state-supported program that loans assistive technology devices to Pennsylvanians of all ages. This program allows someone to try a device for a limited time (typically 2-8 weeks) to be sure it meets their needs before they buy it. If the device isn't right, they can borrow another.

For a list of centers which supply AT devices to different counties, visit this page. Different counties are served by different organizations, which presumably can deliver the device to a public library near the user.

I discovered this info in response to a phone call from a woman's out-of-state relatives who were trying to find where she could try a video magnifier. She has macular degeneration, and reading has become difficult for her. There are quite a few different products available, and the PATLL has a number of them. It's good to know such a service exists.

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