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.
Recently Updated Products
Go Talk 9+ Lite Touch
An AAC device with 5x extra touch sensitivity and supports those with limited to no speech.
Tobii Dynavox Indi
Indi is the world’s first all-in-one, consumer-focused speech tablet for symbol-based communicators.
iPad Pro 9.7 inch
iPad Pro has a 9.7 inch screen with a redesigned Retina display. It’s brighter and less reflective — with ProMotion technology, it’s also far more responsive.
Grooved Platform Communicator
This tool is ideal for teaching communication skills and object/word relationships.
Nova Chat 8
FEATURES
•High quality Classic wrap (with a choice of 4 colors) adds a layer of protection to the device with a sleek, modern look
Big Bang
Big Bang is a collection of cause and effect activities for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Tabletop TS XL Mount
Table-top mounting system. Composed of an X-formed frame with automatic surface leveling. Device Height 5 to 500 mm (1/4" to 20").
Tail Light Switch, Say It Play It
All it takes is a gentle touch to activate this sense-ational switch that plays a 20-second long message, as it lights up and vibrates.
Pal Pad
Pal Pads are flat membrane switches approximately 1/10th of an inch thick yet are very durable andcan be activated with the slightest touch.
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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.
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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