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Device Loans
Assistive Technology (AT) Device Loans are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Device loans will:
 
*Allow you to "try before you buy" AT devices and software.
*Increase your understanding of the types of devices that can help you with a specific need.
*Improve your knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform the same function.
*Increase your understanding of how device(s) can help you at work, in school, at home and in your community
*Click [http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/tflwiki/index.php?title=Tools_for_Life:_Demo_Lab here] to see what types of AT is available to loan in the Tools for Life's Demo Lab
 
===Request a Device Loan===
   
   
Device Loans are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Demonstrations will:
The Tools for Life Network operates comprehensive lending libraries within our Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) where individuals can borrow a broad range of assistive technology devices. Requests for a device loan can be made by phone or email and a team member will contact you to discuss details.
Increase your understanding of the types of devices that can help you with a specific need, such as talking on the telephone or reading your mail
Improve your knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform the same thing, such as the difference between two personal listening devices
Increase your understanding of how device(s) can help you at work, in school, at home and in your community
   
   
[edit] Request a Loan
For a device loan, please contact your nearest ATRC at:  
 
The Tools for Life Network operates comprehensive demonstration services within our ATRCs where individuals can see a broad range of assistive technology devices. Requests for a loan can be made by telephone or email. A mutually convenient time for the loan will be set. Your request may be individually accommodated at one of our offices, may result in a group demonstration at an agency site, or you may be referred to events, trainings or services readily available in your community.
'''Disability Connections'''
For a device loan, please contact us at:  


Disability Connections
170 College Street  
170 College Street  
Macon, GA 31201  
Macon, GA 31201  
Phone (Voice & TDD): (478) 741-1425
Coordinator: Jerilyn Leverett
E-mail: dcinfo@disabiiltyconnections.com
Web Site: www.disabilityconnections.com


Walton Options for Independent Living  
Phone: (478) 741-1425
 
Coordinator: Michael Leverett
 
E-mail: [mailto:dcinfo@disabiiltyconnections.com dcinfo@disabiiltyconnections.com]
 
Web: [http://www.disabilityconnections.com/ www.disabilityconnections.com]
 
'''Walton Options for Independent Living'''
 
948 Walton Way  
948 Walton Way  
Augusta, GA 30901  
Augusta, GA 30901  
Phone (Voice/TTY): (706) 724-6262
Coordinator : Kathy Pelletier
Web Site : www.waltonoptions.org


Tools for Life AT Solutions Lab @ Georgia Tech  
Phone: (706) 724-6262
The Alternative Media Access Network
 
512 Means Street, Suite 215
Coordinator: Kathy Pelletier
 
Email: [mailto:kpelletier@waltonoptions.org kpelletier@waltonoptions.org]
 
Web: [http://www.waltonoptions.org/ www.waltonoptions.org]
 
'''Tools for Life AT Solutions Lab @ Georgia Tech'''
 
512 Means Street, Suite 250
 
Atlanta, Georgia 30318  
Atlanta, Georgia 30318  
Phone: 404-894-0541  
Phone: 404-894-0541  
Toll Free: 1-800-497-8665  
Toll Free: 1-800-497-8665  
Coordinator: Martha Rust  
Coordinator: Martha Rust  
Email: martha@gatfl.org
Web: www.gatfl.org


[edit] For more information
Email: [mailto:martha.rust@gatfl.gatech.edu martha.rust@gatfl.gatech.edu]
For more information, please contact:  
info@gatfl.org


[edit] Please note
Web: [http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/ www.gatfl.gatech.edu]
Please note that Device Demonstrations are NOT intended to
Instruct you on how to use a device you have borrowed or already own, or provide advanced instruction to operate a device
Assess your abilities to use certain device(s)
Evaluate what specific device(s) will individually benefit you or help you accomplish a particular task
Replace the expertise, services and support of an AT provider (OT, SLP, etc.)

Revision as of 10:30, 8 January 2014

Assistive Technology (AT) Device Loans are available to people with disabilities and their families, as well as providers of education, health, employment and related services. Device loans will:

  • Allow you to "try before you buy" AT devices and software.
  • Increase your understanding of the types of devices that can help you with a specific need.
  • Improve your knowledge of a device's features, and how those features differ from other devices that perform the same function.
  • Increase your understanding of how device(s) can help you at work, in school, at home and in your community
  • Click here to see what types of AT is available to loan in the Tools for Life's Demo Lab

Request a Device Loan

The Tools for Life Network operates comprehensive lending libraries within our Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) where individuals can borrow a broad range of assistive technology devices. Requests for a device loan can be made by phone or email and a team member will contact you to discuss details.

For a device loan, please contact your nearest ATRC at:

Disability Connections

170 College Street

Macon, GA 31201

Phone: (478) 741-1425

Coordinator: Michael Leverett

E-mail: dcinfo@disabiiltyconnections.com

Web: www.disabilityconnections.com

Walton Options for Independent Living

948 Walton Way

Augusta, GA 30901

Phone: (706) 724-6262

Coordinator: Kathy Pelletier

Email: kpelletier@waltonoptions.org

Web: www.waltonoptions.org

Tools for Life AT Solutions Lab @ Georgia Tech

512 Means Street, Suite 250

Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Phone: 404-894-0541

Toll Free: 1-800-497-8665

Coordinator: Martha Rust

Email: martha.rust@gatfl.gatech.edu

Web: www.gatfl.gatech.edu