WAYS TO BORROW AAC/AT EQUIPMENT
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. These resources are for educational purposes. This is not an exhaustive list. Inclusion does not signify endorsement. Use of any information provided on this website is at your own risk, for which NWACS shall not be held liable.
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 to provide AT services and education (mostly for free). You can find your state or territory AT Program on the AT3 Center website.
Do you know of a resource we missed? Send us an email and let us know!
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.
ODMF Assistive Technology Program
ODMF provides an AT lending library as well as consultation, training, and resources for people with disabilities in King County, WA.
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.
WATAP
WATAP has a device lending program for individuals/families, as well as professionals, educators, and others in Washington State to borrow assistive technology devices.
Diagnosis-Specific Lending Programs:
ALS Association Evergreen Chapter
The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter serves Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. They offer loan programs for medical equipment and communication devices to people with ALS. Contact your care services coordinator to learn more.
Vendor Lending Programs:
Many AAC/AT companies have loan programs for their products. Check specific company websites for more information.
Regional consultants for AAC/AT companies may also have some devices available for short-term loans. Reach out to the company representatives in your area and ask.
Here are some companies that have a loan program:
Avaz AAC 2-Week Trial
CoughDrop 2-Month Trial
Grid for iPad 30-Day Trial
Grid 3 (Windows devices) 60-Day Trial
Proloquo and Proloquo Coach 1-Month trial
Speak For Yourself Lite 30-Day Trial
TD Snap 60-Day Trial
TouchChat Discover 30-Day Trial
Lingraphica Free Trial, or connect with a sales consultant
PRC-Saltillo - contact your regional consultant for information on loaner devices
Smartbox Assistive Technology US Loan Request, or contact your Product Specialist
Tobii Dynavox Trial Program, or contact your local consultant *SLPs get free access to Tobii Dynavox’s TD Snap and Communicator 5 software with a myTD for pros account
SLPs Can Get FREE Access to Some AAC Apps:
It is important that AAC evaluations include trials of a variety of options. AAC vendor reps can help with access to traditional speech-generating devices (SGDs) for evaluations. Some AAC companies also have lending programs for iPad (or Windows) 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 SLPs can get free access to several robust AAC apps.
