Seeing & Trying Assistive Technology
WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AT ranges from simple, homemade fixes (such as tape on utensil handles to support better gripping), to complex, high-tech products (like computerized communication systems). AT includes low-tech aids for daily living, vehicles with wheelchair lifts, special keyboards and software to operate computers, blindness and low vision aids, assistive listening devices, adapted telephones, ramps and other home modifications, wheelchair and scooters, and many other products.
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DEMONSTRATION & LOAN LIBRARY
What is the Equipment Demonstration & Loan Program?
The Equipment Demonstration & Loan Program allows people with disabilities, their families, and professionals to observe and try out devices. The Equipment Loan Program lets you borrow equipment before deciding on what to purchase, to fill in when adaptive equipment is in the shop for repairs, or when waiting for delivery of ordered equipment. Items are generally on loan for 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the demand for the particular item. There is no fee to borrow this equipment. For a complete listing of items available or to speak with an assistive technology specialist concerning the availability of assistive technology equipment, please contact us today! Or visit our online inventory to see what we currently house in our library.
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DEMONSTRATION CENTER LOCATIONS
"To build a better life, you need the right tools."
MDTAP is working to get those tools into the hands of those who need them. With resources, information, and assistance available to share with the public, MD TAP fields requests on a range of topics, from questions about funding AT to arranging equipment demonstrations and tours. It's MD TAP's goal to provide information quickly and efficiently while taking the time to listen to the needs of its consumers.
To see AT in your community, contact MDTAP or its regional partners:
Central and Southern Regions ( Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford, Carroll, Howard, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George 's, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties)
1-800-832-4827 (Toll free)
1-866-881-7488 (TTY)
Email: MD TAP
Western Maryland (Frederick, Washington, Allegany, Garrett Counties)
1-866-9ATLAST (Toll free in Western Maryland)
410-381-2667
Click here to learn more about the MD Assistive Technology Coop
Eastern Shore (Cecil, Kent, Caroline, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset Counties)
1-877-511-0744
443-260-0822
Email: Holly Community
Click here to learn more about the Holly Community
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