Upcoming Meetings or Webinars
The next Demo/Loan Community of Practice meeting will be Tuesday, August 1st at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Archived Meetings
Device Demonstration and Loan Community of Practice Meeting, August 1, 2023
Device Demonstration and Loan Community of Practice Meeting, May 4, 2023
Device Demonstration and Loan Community of Practice Meeting, February 23, 2023
Device/Demo and Loan Community of Practice Meeting, December 8, 2022
Demonstration and Loan Community of Practice Meeting October 6, 2022
Archived Webinar Materials
2022
2021
2020
Mobile Device Management (video)
Teltex (video)
Avaz (no video available)
Presentation PowerPoint (PDF)
GrandPad (video)
Presentation PowerPoint (PDF)
2019
CaptionMate (video)
Tippy Talk (video)
Prentke Romich-Saltillo products and supports (video)
A Few of My Favorite Things (no video available)
Presentation PowerPoint (PDF)
Lingraphica (video)
Eyegaze (video)
Demo/Loan Inventory Management (video)
Attainment-GoTalk (video)
2018
MyNotify-Wearable Technology (video)
Demo/Loan CoP Update (video)
Presentation PowerPoint (PDF)
App2Speak (video)
Demo Loan CoP Update (no video available)
Presentation PowerPoint (PDF)
Referenced Products (PDF)
OrCam MyEye 2.0 (no video available)
Presentation PowerPoint (PDF)
Strategies for Promoting Awareness of Your Demo and Loan Program (no video available)
Listing of Electronic Media Used by State AT Programs (PDF)
2017
Mountn’ Movers (no video available)
Mountnmover Outline – What to Consider When Selecting a Mounting System (PDF)
considerations-in-demo-and-loan-mountnmover (PDF)
Smartbox (no video available)
Smartbox Considerations in Demonstration or Lending (PDF)
Phonak-Roger (no video available)
Presentation Outline (PDF)
Challenges of Demo-Loan of Internet-Dependent Devices (no video available)
Presentation Notes (PDF)
Presentation Outline (PDF)
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephones-PA (PDF)
Discounts and Deals
App2Speak
Gina Baldwin, developer of App2Speak, has “discounts and deals” – including freebies – for State AT programs. Learn about unique features of this app and how you can compare/contrast it with similar products on the market. For more information about obtaining a free app, contact gbaldwin@app2speak.com.
Ava
Discounts of 20-25% off the usual prices https://www.ava.me/pricing are offered to state AT Act programs. Contact pieter@ava.me for details.
VisuALS
AT Act programs are eligible for an institutional discount of 10% for 1, 20% for two for their demonstration or lending program. There is also a one month free loaner available for programs. VisuALS also offers a 10% discount for individuals through their Carl Fund.
Skoog
AT Act programs are eligible for a 10% discount on https://skoogmusic.com for their demonstration or lending programs. A free carry case is provided with 6 or more units (one case per purchased unit). To order, contact Orders@skoogmusic.com or Ben@skoogmusic.com
Disability Cocoon
AT programs are provided with free access to resources, following the steps below. For more information, contact Dustin Wright at dustin@disabilitycocoon.com
- Go to disabilitycocoon.com
- Click on “members area” in top navigation bar
- Drop down menu and select the page you want to view: Tech:Huddles; Workshops; Tech:Fests
- 4. For EACH page: Enter password: 2butterfly!12, no user name required
These instructions do NOT work for “purchase access” or “members home” - You’re in!
Avaz
AT Act programs are eligible for 1 free license of Avaz AAC, MDA Avaz Reader & Avaz FreeSpeech for their demonstration or lending program. To request the discount, simply email arbaaz@avazapp.com and reference AT3 offer.
GrandPad
Contact Patrick Trank (phone 503.706.2351 or Patrick.Trank@ConsumerCellular.com if you are interested in obtaining a demonstration unit for your program. You may also request brochures and referral cards that include a $10 discount to the purchaser.
Meal Lifter
AT Act programs are eligible for a 50% discount for a sale price of $10 per piece, plus shipping costs. This “low tech” product elevates a dish to shorten the distance between “plate” and “mouth” for people with Parkinson’s and other disabilities . The discount code is AT3Center, which can be entered in the Order Summary in the check-out tab on the www.meallifter.com website. If you cannot use PayPal for payment, you can submit an order and still receive the discount by sending an email directly to the company at meallifter@gmail.com and they will issue an invoice.
Nous
AT Act programs are eligible for a 40% discount (off of the MRP) on NOUS units for their AT demonstration centers or lending programs. To request the discount, email hello@getnous.app and reference AT3 discount. The Nous Blink package includes:
- The wearable eye blink detection sensor
- The Nous Blink companion app for Windows that deal with sensor connection, calibration and its interaction with whatever you’re controlling using blinks
- Online support materials, including online on-boarding with every unit over a video call where we go through the system set up with you to make sure you get the best outcomes of the system as quickly as possible.
Lingraphica
Up to 50% of list price. For more information about Lingraphica products, contact Amanda Gunn at agunn@lingraphica.com, 609-819-5744;
Prentke Romich Company
20% off of list price of all Accent and PRiO systems, including accessories such as access methods – Look™ Eyegaze and NuPoint™ Head Tracking
*PRC provides regional consultants to help you set up, train and use our devices.
For more information on Prentke Romich Company or to discuss purchase arrangements use promo code “AT3center20” and email at sales@prentrom.com
Eyegaze Edge by LC Technologies
20% off of list price, includes
*full day of training (often an afternoon and the following morning)
*the Eyegaze Edge tablet
*camera
*Table mount with articulating arm
*Carrying case
For more information or to discuss purchase arrangements:
nancy@eyegaze.com
https://eyegaze.com/
MyNotifi
For State AT demo/loan programs to add to their inventories (not for resale), MedHab is offering almost a 50% discount (MSRP $335.00)
- 1-3 units: $165
- 4+ units: $150
MedHab is also offering a special price for consumers who have borrowed/seen a demo from your program and are interested in purchasing. The public price is $175/unit.
Go to MyNotifi.com and select “Shop” from the menu bar. At check-out enter the relevant code: ATAP165 or ATAP150. The consumer code is ATAP175.
Contact Johnny Ross for more information: johnnyross@medhab.com
ViTAL
10% discount on the software subscription ($359) loaded on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 outfitted tablet ($483.75) for a total of $842.75. For more information about purchasing, contact Corrine Mueller, (314) 415-1555, or corrine@vital.education
Obi
For State AT demo/loan programs to add to their inventories (not for resale), Obi is offering almost a 50% discount – $3000 compared with the typical retail price of $5,950 . Demonstration units are available from the company at no cost (including free shipping in the continental US), for 30 days.
Contact John Zimerle, C: 606-881-2943 E:JZimerle@desincorp.com to order or for more information.
Orcam
For State AT demo/loan programs, OrCam is offering almost a 50% discount – $2300 vs. the MSRP of $4500. Contact Motti Attia, mottia.attia@orcam.com or 303-809-4510 (Eastern sales manager) or Anat Nulman, anat.nulman@orcam.com or 408-310-7903 (Western sales manager) to order or for more information.
AbleNet
AbleNet is pleased to offer a discount of 30% to State AT programs on the purchase of a new AbleNet product when the old is recycled. *The level of discount is depends on the specific product. Some restrictions apply.
Ablenet Contact Info
Ablenet Discount and Deals
Phonak
There is a 20% discount for state AT programs on Phonak’s Roger products.
Smartbox
The best way is to order through a local dealer. Check out the Smartbox website for a list of dealers across the United States.
Scanning Pens
Scanning Pens has begun to distribute free pens to state AT programs! If you are unsure as to whether you have received your pen, contact Jodi at 310-499-3557. They are also offering “discounts and deals” to state AT programs and their contractors – $150 – a 40% discount. Must use code NATP1 to receive the discount. http://www.scanningpens.com/
Conversor/Notetalker
Two free demonstration Notetalker software packages for each state AT center and 8 free app codes for iOS and Android phones and tablets.
- Codes for loaner versions of Notetalker Edit Software at $20 (MSRP $120) and the Notetalker apps for iOS or Android phones (at $2.50) and tablets (at $5.00).
- Two free 3-year Notetalker Academy codes for each center for the NBT Academy Study Skills 3-learning course and 60 day license for borrowers.
- Directional microphones cables and batter power cards for individuals to support the recording process at $60 (MSRP $70). Free kit for each one purchased (BOGO) will yield a net price of $30 if you buy two.
- Discount code (20%) for use on Notetalker website or direct orders for end users OR institutional buyers introduced by the state AT program.