AT Library Resources
Our check out procedures are easy. Lending libraries are located in the Region 1 and Region 8 offices and offer a wide variety of materials available for a three-week lending period*. These materials include assistive technology, augmentative communication devices, software, books, videotapes, assessment instruments, curricula and more!
Our libraries are open Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Please stop by or schedule an appointment to tour and get acquainted with our materials. If you are too far away and cannot visit during working hours we can mail most items to you free-of-charge*. Just search our library database (click on the link) and call the library in your region to request a checkout.
If you want to visit the Assistive Technology/Technology Preview Lab you will find an array of no tech to light tech to high tech resources.
*Please read our library policies and procedures for more specific details.
Software
Software for PC and MAC computers. We have developed a guide to help you know which software programs might be the most beneficial for particular age groups and for the various disabilities. For example we have: Cause and Effect software for younger children and for cognitively-challenged older students; we have word prediction and talking software for students with learning disabilities; we have software to develop reading and math skills; and, we have software to help students with organization (Inspiration® and Kidspiration®).
Switches
Switches to help students gain access to devices, toys and computers. We have commercial switches such as plate switches, Big Red switches, jelly bean switches, tactile switches, head switches, gel switches, and others.
Augmentative Communication Devices
Augmentative Communication Devices such as the Big Mack (not the sandwich!), Go Talk, Cheap Talk, Step by Step, the Tech Speak, Tech 4, plus others. We now have the new Tango that you can try in the lab.
Toys
Toys of animals and vehicles that are battery operated and can be used with switches to motivate young children with disabilities. Also, we have picture cards and holders for the cards.
Peripherals
Peripherals such as mounting devices and devices for environmental control.
Computers
Computers loaded with software such as Boardmaker® or Writing with Symbols 2000®, so that you can come in to the Lab to make pictures or to write stories for your students. Or, you can try out our various software programs to see if you think your student or program would benefit from their purchase.
Assessment Kits
Assessment Kits to help you assess your student’s needs in the areas of writing, augmentative communication, math and vocational areas.
The Tech Lab materials can be checked out for a period of 3 weeks by doing a simple procedure: Give us your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Plus, we ask that you sign your name, agreeing that you will take good care of the items and return them to the lab in the same condition in which you received them, either by delivering the items in person or by mailing them to us. You can check out up to 5 items at a time. Visit the Assistive Technology Lab!
