There are several ways to borrow AAC/AT equipment in Washington State. We have collected the ways we know of here as a quick reference for us all. The resources are grouped by Device Lending Libraries, Diagnosis-Specific Lending Programs, and Vendor Lending Programs (which includes AAC app trials, iPad-based devices, and dedicated devices). At the end we also share information about how SLPs can get free access to some AAC apps. Be sure to explore all the sections! This is not an exhaustive list. Do you know of a resource we missed? Leave a comment to let us know!
Diagnosis-Specific Lending Programs
SLPs Can Get FREE Access to Some AAC Apps
Not in Washington State? Your state’s AT program is a good place to start. The Assistive Technology Act established funding for AT programs in every state and territory to provide AT services and education (mostly for free). You can find your state or territory AT Program on the AT3 Center website.
Device Lending Libraries
PNW Adaptive Library
PNW Adaptive Library provides a free lending service for accessible electronic toys, switches, and other devices (including AAC devices). Families, professionals, educators, and others can borrow items.
Special Education Technology Center (SETC)
SETC allows people associated with a school district to borrow AAC/AT devices and/or software for use by staff and families on or off school property.
Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
WATAP is the AT Act Program in Washington State. They offer a Device Lending Library. The WATAP lending program allows people in Washington State to borrow assistive technology devices.
Diagnosis-Specific Lending Programs
ALS Association
The ALS Association – Washington has an assistive technology loan pool which includes communication devices.
Vendor Lending Programs
AAC App Trials (download to your own device)
Grid on Windows / Grid 3
Grid on Windows has a free 60-day trial
Proloquo and Proloquo Coash
Proloquo has a free 1-month trial (access to Proloquo Coach is included)
Speak For Yourself Lite
Speak For Yourself Lite gives access to the full app capabilities for a free 30-day trial
TouchChat Discover
TouchChat Discover gives access to explore all the features of the TouchChat app for a free 30-day trial
iPad-Based Devices with AAC Apps to Trial
Forbes AAC
The Forbes AAC Loan Library provides licensed clinicians access to AAC devices and accessories for evaluations, trials, and funding efforts
Talk To Me Technologies
Talk To Me Technologies has a complimentary loan request program
Dedicated Devices from AAC Vendors
Lingraphica
Lingraphica offers free trials of their devices
LoganTech
LoganTech has a Try Me program to trial their devices for up to 4 weeks
PRC-Saltillo
PRC-Saltillo has options to borrow devices
Tobii Dynavox
Tobii Dynavox has options for trialing their devices
SLPs Can Get FREE Access to Some AAC Apps
It is important that AAC evaluations include trials of a variety of options. AAC vendors can help with access to traditional speech-generating devices (SGDs) for evaluations. Some AAC companies have lending programs for tablet-based devices with a variety of AAC apps installed. With a little effort, SLPs may also be able to get free copies of AAC apps to install on their own device to use in therapy and for evaluations. Angela Moorad of OMazing Kids AAC shares tips on How to Get Free Professional Access to Robust and Unique Apps (free informational resource on TPT).
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