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About this project...

Assistive technology equipment and materials are available for loan to school personnel in the Region 17 area through the AT Lending Library. This library is designed for the purpose of allowing districts to preview and "try before your district buys" assistive technology equipment being considered for student use. Most equipment/material loans are limited to a six-week period.

How to Find What You’re Looking For...

Use the categories in the tab strip to narrow your search and scroll through each page to view items available for check-out.

If You Are Interested in an Item...

Complete the check-out form and you will be contacted by someone from the ESC about the availability of the item.

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Adaptive Tablet Stylus

Stylus with loop fastener straps to secure around hand/wrist for improved direct access of touch screens.

Big Red Switch

Wired, round, pressure switch with auditory click and tactile feedback.
Dimensions: 5 in" diameter

Blue2 Bluetooth Switch

Wireless, Bluetooth, pressure switch with single or dual switch access via Bluetooth connection to your devices.

Bluetooth Switch Interface

Switch interface for iPads/tablets allowing switch-friendly apps to be run by 1 or 2 switches.

Cap Switch (small)

Wired, round, pressure switch with a non-slip base for mounting.
Dimensions: 2 in" diameter

Cap Switch (mini)

Wired, round, single pressure switch with a non-slip base for mounting,
Dimensions: 1 in" diameter

Foot Switch

Wired, pressure switch.
Dimensions: 3 in" x 3 in".

Gooseneck Soft Switch

Wired, pressure switch with a position-able neck and the switch mechanism embedded in foam pillow at point of contact. Dimensions: 3in" x 3in" x 13 in".

Head Switch

Wired, pressure switch that is mountable and can be activated with very light pressure from the head, knee, elbow or another body part.
Dimensions: 3.75 in"

Jelly Bean Switch

Wired, pressure switch with interchangeable colored switch tops and clear snap caps.
Dimensions: 2.5" diameter

LITTLE Candy Corn Proximity Switch

Wired, highly sensitive proximity switch. Dimensions: 1.9 in" x 5 cm".

Micro Light Switch

Wired, light touch pressure switch. Dimensions: 1.7 x 0.5-in"/4.5 x 1.3-cm

Mini Beamer Transmit & Receiver

Wireless proximity switch and receiver with rechargeable battery and external switch jack. Proximity sensor activation within 10-mm of the activation surface & 30 foot transmission range, SLAT control: timed seconds, timed minutes, latch, and direct. Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.2in / 5.5 x 5.5cm

Oval Texture Switch (medium)

Wired, blue & yellow pressure switch. Dimensions: 4.5 in. diameter

Plate Switch (large)

Wired, yellow & orange pressure switch with suction cups for surface adherence. Dimensions: 7 in" W x 6.5 in" L x 1.5 in" H

Plate Switch (small)

Wired, pressure switch with ultra low-profile.
Dimensions: 2in. diameter

PowerLink4

Adapter to allow switch users to control up to 2 appliances. Has 6 unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on.

Specs Switch

Wired, pressure switch that can be worn with looped fastener strap or mounted. Dimensions: 3.5 in. diameter

Switch Click USB

Wired, USB pressure switch and interface together. Plug into the USB port of the computer and press to simulate a left mouse click, while maintaining full access to your keyboard and mouse. Dimensions: 2.5 in. diameter

Switch Interface
(Pro 5.0)

Switch interface is compatible with either a Mac or PC via USB to connect up to 5 standard switches to run switch-enabled software from a wide variety of publishers.

Tilt Switch (purple bow)

Wired, gravity-sensitive switch that is worn and activated when the user tilts that body part.

Tilt Switch
(red cap)

Wired, gravity-sensitive switch that is worn and activated when the user tilts that body part.

Trigger Switch

Wired, pressure switch that is dust and water proof. Dimensions: 0.5 in. x 0.5 in.

Ultimate Switch 731

Wired, easy to engage switch on the end of a 12 in. gooseneck with clamp for attaching to table/wheelchair. Designed for even the most neurologically or physically challenged individuals.

Cheap Talk 8

AAC device with voice recording, 8 message squares that can be activated by direct selection or use of single or dual switch scanning, adjustable scanning speed and options

Go Talk 20+

AAC device with voice recording, 20 message squares and 5 levels for up to 100 individual messages in addition to 5 core messages, activate by direct selection, lightweight and durable

Go Talk 32 Express

AAC device with voice recording, 32 message squares and 5 levels for up to 160 individual messages, activate by direct selection or scanning, express mode allows for linking to play messages together in sequence

Big Mack

Single message voice output device with 2 minutes of recording time; external switch compatible

Little Mack

Single message voice output device with 2 minutes of recording time; external switch compatible

Step-by-Step Communicator (big)

Sequential message voice output device with 3 levels and 4 minutes of recording time; external switch compatible

Step-by-Step Communicator (little)

Sequential message voice output device with 3 levels and 4 minutes of recording time; external switch compatible

Talking Brix 2

A set of three single-message communication devices that play a message up to 10-seconds long, activate by direct selection, use individually or link to create longer messages

Tech Speak 4x32

AAC device with voice recording, 32 message squares and 6 levels for up to 192 distinct messages, activate by direct selection, durable and rugged device

Tech Talk 6x8

AAC device with voice recording, 8 message squares and 8 levels for a total of 64 individual messages, activate by direct selection, durable and rugged device

Quick Talker 12

AAC device with voice recording, 12 message squares (3 core messages do not change) and 5 levels for a total of 48 unique messages, activate by direct selection with feather touch that requires 70% less force

Quick Talker 23

AAC device with voice recording, 23 message squares (3 core messages do not change) and 5 levels for a total of 103 unique messages, activate by direct selection with feather touch that requires 70% less force

AAC Multi App Device

iPad with six communication apps: AAC Genie, LAMP Words for Life, Proloquo2Go, PODD, Sono Flex Lite, TouchChat, TD Compass

Go Talk 4+

AAC device with voice recording, 4 message squares and 5 levels for up to 20 individual message in addition to 2 core messages, activate by direct selection, lightweight and durable

Go Talk 9+

AAC device with voice recording, 9 message squares and 5 levels for up to 40 individual message in addition to 3 core messages, activate by direct selection, lightweight and durable

iTalk 4

AAC device with voice recording, 4 messages with 3 levels. Activate by direct selection; 4 input/output jacks

Big Talk Triple Play Sequencer

Single, sequential, and random message device with 4 levels, activate by direct selection or switch

BIGtrack

Wired, alternate mouse that is switch accessible and easy to move and position with fine or gross motor movements.

Clearly Superior Trackball

Wired, alternate mouse with an extra large ball and contoured profile for easier control and to accommodates hands of all sizes from children to adults.

Kensington Turbo Ball

Wired, alternate mouse with brightly colored buttons positioned around the trackball for easy access; removable finger guard.

Roller II Trackball

Wired, alternate mouse with brightly colored buttons positioned around the trackball for easy access; removable finger guard.

Head Mouse Extreme

Head-tracking mouse emulator for people who cannot use or have limited use of their hands.

Mini Keyboard

Wired, compact keyboard that requires minimal pressure to activate the keys and was designed for those with limited range of motion. Dimensions: 7 in. x 4.75 in.

Adapted Scissors

Assortment of adaptive scissors

Battery Operated Scissors

Switch adapted, battery operated scissors.

Gooseneck Tabletop Clamp Mount

Mounting system for tabletop mounting, compatible with the universal tablet mounting kit for tablets 7"-13"

iPad Suction Mount

Tabletop suction mounting system, compatible with Apple iPad 1 and iPad 2.

Latitude Arm Mounting System

Mounting system for mounting switches with a flat base.

Universal Mounting Plate

Mounting system for mounting switches with a flat base.

Universal Switch Mounting System

Mounting system designed for placement of any switch; single lever.

Universal Tablet Mounting 7"-13"

Adjustable tablet holder for mounting any tablet from between 7 in. and 13 in. with or without a protective case.

Livescribe SmartPen 2 Bundle

Smartpen records everything said, heard, and written and links audio recording to notes, uploaded information can be saved, searched and sent.

C-Pen Reader Pen

Portable scanning pen reads text out loud with digital speech and features a dictionary and recorder.

Anybook Reader

Voice recorder with a touch, record, playback process with 60 hours of recording time

Talking Scientific Calculator

Scientific calculator that speaks both entries and results with highly-visible tactile keys, an enlarged keypad, adjustable display contrast and four-line display

Motorized Spin Art Center

Adapted art spinner, requires switch to operate

All-Turn-It Spinner

Switch activated device that enables random selection.

Freewrite Traveler

Portable, lightweight, distraction-free writing tool designed to support creativity and productivity

reMarkable 2

lightweight tablet with the feel of paper for note-taking and reading without distraction

Livescribe Symphony SmartPen

Smartpen captures everything said, heard, and written and notes flow to device via app through pairing, notes are then searchable, transcription in 27 languages