About assistive technology equipment

One piece or a whole system of equipment can be modified or customized to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Equipment Loan and Reuse Program

The equipment loan and reuse program provides trial of various types of assistive technology equipment and software so that individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to test a particular device or program prior to purchase or at times when equipment is being repaired or unavailable. The reuse component of this program includes various pieces of equipment for exchange, sale or free of charge.

Equipment ATEC loans

Most of the equipment in ATEC's inventory is available to be loaned. We frequently loan voice output communication aids, keyboards, mouse-pointing devices, switches, mounting systems, and software and computers.

Loan period

The loan is between 30 to 90 days, depending on the availability of the loaned equipment. We guarantee at least 30 days for the initial loan period.

Waiting list

On occasion, there is a waiting list to borrow equipment. Equipment is loaned on a first come, first serve basis.

Loan program fees

A fee is charge for each loan on a month to month basis.

CATE - California Assistive Technology Exchange

ATEC is currently one of 10 community-based organizations (CBO) across the state of California. CATE is a project under the leadership of the Center on Disabilities and the National Center on Deafness at the California State University, Northridge A variety of assistive technology devices are available at each CBO location for short-term loans to consumers.
For more information please visit:
http://cate.ca.gov/

ATEC also receives support from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities: www.scdd.ca.gov

ATEC is not responsible for, and exercises no control over the referenced organization or its views, content, accuracy of the information contained on the destination website, but offers this information as a service to our visitors.

Please contact us for more information on how to join the Equipment Loan program or to find out more information.