Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center in Auburn hosted an Assistive Technology (AT) Demo and Loan Program workshop for members of the First 4 ME Early Care and Education Program of Androscoggin County.
Linda Bonnar, Director of Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology Department, and Kristin Desrochers, Occupational Therapist, brought a wide variety of AT equipment so attendees could see some of the technology available for loan and learn more about PineTree Society’s AT Demo and Loan program.
The AT Demo and Loan Library is exactly what it sounds like: a resource library of assistive technology that people can try. Thanks to a grant from Maine CITE, Pine Tree Society has access to hundreds of AT devices for Mainers to try before purchasing.
“Simply put, Assistive Technology is any tool that helps someone do a task easier and, as a result, increases their independence,” Linda said. “With the option to test drive a new tool before buying, it not only saves money, it also helps people to find the tool that’s the right fit for their unique needs.”
Want to learn more about Assistive Technology?
An inventory of hundreds of options can be searched on the Maine CITE website: https://at4maine.org/
Request a demo at Pine Tree Society in Scarborough, Bath or Auburn by calling Pine Tree Society at 207-386-5930 or emailing communicationpathways@pinetreesociety.org.
