Demo & Loan Library

Close up of a person's hand using a specialized device to type on a keyboard

VATS maintains partnerships with disability service organizations to provide statewide access to equipment for demonstration and/or loan. 

  • We loan out items for 1-4 weeks
  • Helpful for short term needs
  • Try out assistive technology before you purchase it

Sometimes, a short demonstration or training of an assistive technology device is recommended and can be scheduled at the same time as the loan.

Available Equipment Examples

There are many more items available through the library that are not currently listed.

Self Care/Daily Living

  • Reacher
  • Long shoe horn
  • Sock Donners
  • Kichen/Eating Utensils

Recreation

  • Long-handled gardening tools
  • Bowling balls
  • Large print cards

Home Modification

  • Echo & Echo Dot
  • Hue Lights
  • Harmony Hub
  • Plug-ins

Learning Disability

  • CPen Reader
  • Reading Pen
  • Live Scribe Pen
  • Literacy Software

Computer Access

  • Roller ball mouse
  • High color contrast keyboard
  • Ergonomic keyboards and mice
  • Roller mouse red
  • Ergo-Rest

Sensory (Vision & Hearing)

  • Sonic Bomb alarm clock
  • Comfort Contego
  • Comfort Duet
  • Various Magnifiers

Hand-Held Technology

  • Tecla
  • iPad/iPod
  • Various apps for stress, time management and communication

This program is managed by the Virginia Assistive Technology System.