About
Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. Assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities to carry out activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, etc.), participate in the workforce, communicate, learn, and enjoy recreational activities. Assistive technology can provide the support individuals with disabilities need to live independently.
The ADA Office maintains a collection of assistive technology that is available for loan or demonstration for Anne Arundel County employees, residents, their families, professionals, and educators who work with individuals with disabilities. Participants can borrow assistive technology equipment for a maximum of 3 weeks or schedule a product demonstration with ADA staff free of charge.
ADA Office Staff is available to:
- Assist individuals with the identification of equipment available in the Assistive Technology library
- Provide instruction on how to use the equipment
- Lend the equipment to the individual
- Connect the individual with programs that can help the individual purchase equipment after the loan period is over.
Items within the Assistive Technology Loan Program for demonstrations and for loans are not for sale, however, staff will provide individuals with the opportunity to borrow and use the equipment to see if it meets the needs of the individual. Staff is also able to assist with locating resources to help individuals purchase assistive technology equipment.
Available Technology
- Screen magnifiers
- Screen readers
- Reading systems
- Face-to-Face Communication Devices
- Specialized alarms
- Specialized software
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Voice recognition software
- Specialized keyboards, mice, and other input devices
- Adaptive devices for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
To view a complete list of available equipment, click here. If there is a specific device that you are looking for and do not see listed, please contact our office at (410) 222-4383 for assistance.
AT Loan Program Virtual Catalog
Demonstration and Loan Policies
The Assistive Technology Loan Program is available to Anne Arundel County employees or residents with disabilities, their families, and professionals who work with Marylanders with disabilities. There is no cost to see or borrow devices. Typically, most of our devices may be borrowed for up to 3 weeks.
Demonstrations are held at the ADA Office located at 2664 Riva Road in Annapolis, Maryland. Borrowed devices may be picked up and returned at the ADA Office or can be mailed.
To schedule an appointment to see or borrow an Assistive Technology device, please complete the online form linked below.
You may also contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Office at (410) 222-4383 or send an email to agmart11@aacounty.org.
Anyone needing accommodations must contact Vickie Martin at (410) 222-4383 or by email at agmart11@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the visit. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. Materials are available in an alternative format upon request.