Effective implementation of assistive technology begins with a thorough assessment of student needs. A multidisciplinary team, comprised of parents, students and professionals, must focus on student needs, tasks he/she is expected to complete and alignment of tools to support the needs and achievement of tasks and goals.
The Alt+Shift Lending Library contains assistive technology equipment and software that is available to Michigan’s PK-12 public schools and affords districts the opportunity to try assistive technology with a student who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to assess effectiveness at meeting their needs prior to purchase. Length of loan will vary depending on individual plans for data collection and consideration of assistive technology needs.
Institutes of higher education (IHEs)/educator preparation institutions (EPIs) are able to borrow assistive technology equipment and/or software from the lending library for a period of one week for the purpose of exposing university students entering the educator profession to options for addressing the needs of students with disabilities.
Are you an educator?
If you are a PK-12 educator in a Michigan school and would like access to the Alt+Shift Lending Library please complete the registration and application process. If you have questions, please contact the lending library.
Comlink WinSlate for Kids with Enable Eyes
The WinSlate Enable Eyes is not only a state-of-the-art speech generating device, it is built on the most powerful hardware available today.
Dynavox Vmax with EyeMax
The EyeMax System allows augmented communicators to access their Vmax with a simple blink, or by dwelling on a desired area of the screen.
Tobii EyeMobile
The Tobii EyeMobile consists of the Tobii PCEye Go eye tracker, the EyeMobile mounting bracket and a standard, off-the-shelf Windows 8 Pro tablet. You control the device using only your eyes.
Switch Kit
Toolkit of various assistive technology switches for hands on trainings purposes available for 3 week loan time.
Elliot Elephant Switch Adapted Toy
Elliot Elephant has been switch adapted to accept a standard 1/8" switch.
NOVA Chat 10 Plus with IVONA
Large display communication device that includes Chats software on an Android platform.
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Loan Information for Members
The loan period for any hardware or software is 8 weeks.
You must accept the terms of our loan agreement to use the lending library. You may download and print a copy for your records.
Need Help?
Please consult the User Guide:
If unable to resolve, please contact the lending library.
Contact the Lending Library
Alt+Shift Lending Library
1037 S. US Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(517) 908-3916
(517) 908-0709 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
Request a New Product
Is there a new product, software, or iPad application that is not available for you to borrow in the lending library? Use the Request a New Product button below to submit your request to have the item considered for the library. You will be contacted by email with the result of your request. Request a New Product