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Assistive Technology Demonstration and Loan

In partnership with the Maine CITE Coordinating Center, Communication Pathways is working to improve access to Assistive Technology (AT) tools by offering a variety of AT devices and tools for demonstration and loan to Maine people with disabilities.

Assistive Technology is defined as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” For a person with a disability the use of Assistive Technology means fuller, meaningful participation at school, home and in the community.

Communication Pathway’s Demonstration and Loan will increase accessibility to and awareness of Assistive Technology while providing learning opportunities to support informed decision-making. A wide range of AT devices and tools are available. Through the process of Demonstration and Loan followed by an Evaluation, Funding Support and Training, Communication Pathways supports every step of Assistive Technology decision-making, acquisition and implementation.

To view a comprehensive list of available Assistive Technology devices and software, please click here Adobe.

 

Demonstration

Communication Pathways offers demonstrations or guided exploration of a variety of Assisitve Technology devices and software.

Demonstrations are available to people with disabilities and their families, educators and health-related services providers. Device Demonstrations are designed to increase understanding of types of devices and software features while showing how particular tools can help you at school, home or in the community.

For more information
Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP,
(207) 443-3341
lbonnar@pinetreesociety.org

 

Loans

Communication Pathways offers loans of a variety of AT tools. Loans are available to people with disabilities and their families, educators and health-related services providers. Loans are designed to offer a short term trial of a particular device at no cost.

  • Guidelines for a Loan include: (for complete Loan Guidelines, please click here.Adobe)
    The borrower must be a resident of Maine and the equipment must remain in Maine during the period of the loan.
  • The borrower is responsible for the cost of shipping and returning the equipment. Equipment may be picked up at Pine Tree Society or shipped via Fed Ex.
  • The standard loan period is two weeks.
  • A maximum of two devices and/or software may be borrowed at one time.

For more information
Linda Bonnar, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP,
(207) 443-3341
lbonnar@pinetreesociety.org

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