Our Community Assistive Technology (AT) Lending Library gives our community members access to AT devices that they want to see or borrow. All equipment housed at Independence Now will be sanitized after viewing or borrowing by a consumer. We can also provide device demonstrations in-person or virtually. Consumers can pick up device loans or they could be shipped to their residence.
If you would like to reserve an item, or have any other questions about our lending library, contact 240-898-2188 or jclark@innow.org.
Check out video demonstrations of items in our AT Lending Library on YouTube!
Products in our AT Lending Library have been purchased with grant money from the Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP).
Assistive Technology Devices
- All
- Low Vision
- Communications
- Independent Living
Ablenet Keys-U-See Large Print Wired Keyboard
The Ablenet Keys-U-See Large Print Keyboard offers the largest print on keycaps available in a full-size keyboard. It requires a Windows-compatible computer and USB keyboard connection.
Eschenbach SmartLux Digital Portable Video Magnifier
The SmartLux Digital is a portable video magnifier with a 5″ LCD TFT providing 5x, 7x, 9x, or 12x magnification and 5 different viewing modes that include full color, black on white, white on black, black on yellow, and yellow on black. Simple control buttons are symbolically marked and there are only 3 to learn: On/Off, Magnification setting, and the Contrast Mode.
Freedom Scientific Topaz Magnifier
The TOPAZ family of desktop video magnifiers combine ease-of-use with powerful features and provide a clear, crisp picture with a wide range of magnification and color-coded controls. The ergonomic design provides exceptional reading comfort for hours of use in the home, office, or school.
Ruby XL HD Handheld Video Magnifyer
Ruby XL HD Magnification has a five-inch screen and can magnify materials up to 14 times. It snaps open to hold the screen at a natural angle to slide across a document as you read. Color-coded tactile buttons make it easy to adjust magnification, select the color mode, or add a reading line or masks.
GoTalk 9+ AAC
This augmentative and alternative communication device (AAD) supports those with limited to no speech throughout their daily activities. Records and stores up to 45 messages in five levels, up to 8.25 minutes in total. Nine programmable buttons allow the user to personalize each level with pictures and vocal recordings. Includes three additional core buttons for frequently used words or phrases across levels. Offers sequential recording for quick set-up and re-recording.
Pocketalker® Ultra System
The Pocketalker® Ultra System amplifies sounds closest to the listener while reducing background noise. Ideal for one-on-one conversation, small-group and television listening, or conversing in the car. Use with or without hearing aids. Simply plug in your earpiece, position the microphone near the preferred sound, adjust volume to your comfort – and start listening.
Liftware Steady™ Spoon
The Liftware Steady spoon has an electronic stabilizing handle and is designed to help people with hand tremor, which may be related to Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor, eat more easily.
Olympus 2GB Digital Voice Recorder
Voice recording and playback devices can be used to create reminders and take notes. For example, due to difficulties with memory associated with a seizure disorder or from medications taken, a consumer might benefit from the use of a voice recorder that would enable verbal directions / instructions to be recorded. This would enable the consumer to listen repeatedly and over an extended period of time if needed.
Cutting Board
Cutting Board is suitable for the elderly or for those who have a restricted grip. It comes with a chef knife which is securely attached so that it can be used in a chopping motion.
Rocking T Knife
A T Knife is a unique easy-to-use knife that helps you cut any type of food with ease. Maintain your independence in the kitchen by using the T knife that requires only one hand to cut food with a rocking motion.
Optelec Compact 10 HD with Speech
With its large 10” screen, customizable features, and intuitive operation, the Compact 10 HD offers all benefits of a desktop video magnifier, but in a much smaller, foldable, and portable design.
Easi-Grip Contoured Handle Carving Knife
PETA Easi Grip Contoured Handle Carving Knife has an ergonomic soft feel handle. The handle is set at a 90° angle from the blade to align the wrist in a natural stress-free position. Stainless steel serrated blade is durable and long lasting. The Easi-Grip handle is particularly beneficial for those with conditions which weaken the hand and wrist and provides a firm grip in either hand.
Easi-Grip Grater
The Easi-Grip Grater is an adapted grater with a large upright handle that allows more pressure to be applied while grating. The handle is large and comfortable to hold and has a soft, non-slip grip that provides increased control.
Color Identifier
The Colorino Color Identifier can distinguish over 150 different shades, including colors as specific as Light Red and Vivid Red. Very accurate and easy to use, Colorino is perfect for people with low vision when picking out clothes, sorting laundry, and matching colors.
Oven Glove
With this heat resistant glove, protect your hands from intense temperatures. Handle scorching light bulbs, baking dishes, pan handles, and more.
One Touch Can Opener
This hands-free can opener is designed to eliminate the strain and stress that comes with opening canned goods. It separates the top from the can completely and leaves behind safe, smooth edges.
Cool Touch Oven Rack Guards
Help protect fingers and arms from accidentally touching hot oven racks with this helpful oven rack guard.
Kitchen Grips Pan Handles
Each Kitchen Grip’s non-slip grip, non-skid, raised nub surface creates more insulation between the hand and heat source creating a mitt that is heat-resistant
Reizen Fire Safety Oven Stick
Safely pull your oven rack out with the notch below the 2-inch mark.
Push the rack back in the oven with the notch located at the end of the stick opposite the handle.
Jumbo Loop Button Aid
Jumbo wire loop can be used on almost any size button, large or small.
Non-Contact Talking Thermometer
Talking bi-lingual personal thermometer uses infrared, non contact technology to safely measure your personal body temperature. To use the thermometer, simply hold the unit 2″-4″ off of the forehead and wait a few seconds for the results. The thermometer never touches the body.
Headmouse Nano
HeadMouse replaces the standard computer mouse for people who cannot use or have limited use of their hands. The HeadMouse translates natural movements of a user’s head into directly proportional mouse pointer movement – move your head and the mouse pointer follows along.
iPod Touch
The Apple iPod touch comes with accessibility features like VoiceOver, Assistive Touch, Guided Access, and more. Use triple-click to quickly access frequently used Accessibility features.
Pre-installed app include:
Waterproof Cutting Board With Aluminium Food Spikes
Waterproof Cutting Board With Aluminium Food Spikes is suitable for one-handed users or those who have limited grip. The board is made from high-grade plastic with aluminium food spikes that keep a food item firmly and hygienically in place. The spikes on the board hold the item to be sliced or diced firmly in place providing the user better control.
Swedish Cutting Board
Adapted cutting board with food spikes and vice for holding foods, suction feet for stability.
EZ Grip Handy Helper Cutting Board
Cutting board features a stainless steel corner plate – slicing guide holds food firmly in place, and 4 suction cups hold cutting board securely in place on kitchen tables, countertops, etc.
Easi Grip Cutting Fork
Keeps the hand and wrist in a neutral position while carving.
Grip Solutions Lap Board
Keeps the hand and wrist in a neutral position while carving.
Reizen Automatic Pill Dispenser
The Automatic Pill Dispenser helps to ensure that medications are taken properly and on time.
Apple iPad
iPads provide many accessibility features to support your vision, physical and motor, hearing, and learning needs.
Pre-installed app include:
Comfort Audio Comfort Duett Portable Lightweight Hearing Amplifier Personal Listener
The Comfort Duett New Personal Listener from Comfort Audio is an easy-to-use hearing amplifier that helps you hear every word loud and clear, whether youre atlively family dinner, chatting on the phone or watching TV. This Comfort Duett model is redesigned with large volume buttons in an intuitive layout. Choose to use the Duett with the included earphone or headphone.
Giraffe Bottle Hands Free Drinking System
The Giraffe Bottle Hands Free Drinking System allows users with various abilities to stay hydrated. The system is designed to be flexible and easy to use. The solution is great for desks, wheel chairs, beds, tables, and more.
Weighted Insulated Cup with Anti-Splash Lid
Insulated cup and mug keep food/drink warm or cold. Weighted base helps reduce hand tremors. Mug color is granite, cup is blue.
Insulated cup and mug keep food/drink warm or cold. Weighted base helps reduce hand tremors.
Weighted Utensils Set of 4
Weighted Utensil helps reduce hand tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease, essential tremors, ataxia, etc.. Large, comfortable non-slip handle. Dishwasher Safe. Easy to grip for those with arthritis or weak grasp. Set includes knife, fork, soup spoon, and tea spoon.
Weighted Insulated Large Mug
Large single handle mug with lid and weighted base, helpful for individuals with hand tremors.
Weighted Bowl
Insulated to keep food warm or cold and weighted to reduce the risk of spills. Weight is added internally to the base to lessen the effects of tremors of the hand commonly associated with having Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses or injuries.
Independence High Sided Scoop Dish
Adapted dining plate with high sides helps make scooping food easier.
Independent Living
3 section plate with deep sides, non skid feet on bottom keep the dish from sliding.
Echo Show
Users can enable multiple accessibility features for individuals with visual, hearing, and speech impairments on compatible Echo devices with screens.
Dress EZ Dressing Aid 30"
Combines two dressing aids in one: a dressing stick and long handled shoe horn.
Vertical Mouse
Vertical and Contoured mice are shaped or sized to fit nearly any hand for added comfort and a more natural grip while mousing.
Shidu Wireless Voice Amplifier
A voice amplifier with super 10 Watts output, provides a clear, natural and crystal voice.
C-Pen Reader Pen
Scan text with this state-of-the-art device to have words read out with natural speaking voices and defined with highest tier dictionaries in an instant. ReaderPen also features a voice recorder and supports to store scanned text.
Everything is built-in and there is no need or requirement for internet connection.
Delux Swivel Seat Cushion
The deluxe padded swivel seat cushion allows the user to easily enter or exit a car seat, scooter seat, or any chair without twisting their lower back. By pivoting a full 360 degrees this soft and padded cushion does the rotating for you.
Silver Spring 5' and 6' Lightweight Single Fold Wheelchair Ramp
A high-traction punch plate surface and ultra-lightweight aluminum construction single-fold wheelchair ramp. This durable and portable ramp is ideal for overcoming rises to 10″ (5ft) and 10″ (6ft) in any weather conditions thanks to serrated, punch-plate holes that easily grip the wheels of any wheelchair, mobility scooter, or shoes. Has an 800 lb. weight capacity and is lightweight.
Watch demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5aeAFjUkwI
Silicone Oven Rack Guards
Prevent burns from hot oven, toaster oven or microwave ovens racks. Will not burn or melt, even when exposed to temperatures up to 446F/230C. They are Food Grade and BPA free.
Button Hook with Zipper Pull
Button Hook with Zipper Pull is an ideal daily living tool for anyone with limited dexterity caused by arthritis. Wide and ribbed handle prevents slipping and provides comfort. High quality steel wire is thin enough for easy navigating through the button holes without snagging. The loop locks onto buttons, making buttoning a pain free process. Made of thin but heavy duty steel. Makes zipping clothing an easy process. The tip of the hook is smoothed out to prevent damaging clothes.
TiPY Keyboard
One handed keyboard with unique layout and integrated mouse function. Can be used right or left-handed.
Eagle Automatic Tape Dispenser
One handed automatic tape dispenser that does not require batteries.
Homecraft Kitchen Workstation- Cutting board with grater and vice attachment.
A removable grater and slicer make veggie prep easy and come with a protective cover. Also has removable stainless-steel spikes to keep food in place when you are cutting, chopping, slicing, or peeling. Additionally, a removable clamp holds a bowl for mixing ingredients. The clamp edge reverses from flat to contoured depending on your needs.
Watch demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbOM0p5Kzb4
GHome Smart Mini Smart Plug
Allows non “smart” devices to be compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and others.
Guided Hands
The Guided Hands device enables anyone with limited fine motor skills to write, paint, draw and access technology. It assists individuals with limited hand dexterity, varying muscle tone, weakness in the hand and arm, or difficulty grasping objects as a result of a medical condition or injury such as Cerebral Palsy, arthritis, Huntington’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and strokes among others.
Tapio iPad and iPhone Switch Interface
A direct connect, lightning fast, dual switch interface for iOS devices that’s suitable for everyday access.
ELISpoon
ELISpoon enables independent eating for people with limited hand and arm mobility such as Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spinal Cord Injury, Post-stroke deficits, or Huntington’s disease. ELISpoon has no electric part. Counterweights and rotation axes keep the spoon bowl level regardless of how your hand or arm twists, bends, or moves, preventing food spillage.
LifeVac
LifeVac is a non-powered, non-invasive, airway clearance device developed for resuscitating a victim with an airway obstruction when current choking. The device can also be used on yourself.
PowerLink 4
Environmental control unit that allows switch users to control up to 2 electrical devices. The user can control the devices using multiple different modes of control.
Specs Switch
Features a 1 3/8-in/3.5-cm activation surface, the Specs switch is small enough to be worn, but is most often used as a mounted switch. The Specs switch includes a space-saving flush base and a strap base for mounting around items. 24-inch strap included.
Jelly Bean
Features a 2.5-in/6.4-cm activation surface and is recommended for users who can access a smaller target area. Includes a clear snap cap for symbol use.
Big Red
Provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. This is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area. Includes a clear snap cap for symbol use.