Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Lending Library (ATLL)  

LVCIL staff can support you with loans from TechOWL’s central lending library, which offers a variety of assistive devices ranging from communication devices, software, iPads, adaptive utensils, mounts for various AT, and more!

Most device loans are for five weeks, except for iPads, Chromebooks, and Hotspots, which may be borrowed for nine weeks. 

You must navigate through the TechOWL website to register and borrow a device from the lending library. Click the following link for access: https://techowlpa.org/library/

On-Site AT Library 

LVCIL has a limited supply of on-site assistive devices available to borrow, including amplified telephones, ringers, captioned phones, TTY, and more. TTY is a special device that lets people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired use the telephone to communicate, by allowing them to type messages back and forth to one another instead of talking and listening. A TTY is required at both ends of the conversation in order to communicate. 

The loan period per device is 9 weeks but extensions are available. 

Reused Devices 

LVCIL has various assistive devices and medical equipment looking for a good home! The devices available include amplified telephones, switches, ringers, CapTel, commodes, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and more. 

Offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Are you Looking to Donate your Lightly Used or Refurbished Assistive Technology and/or Medical Equipment?

While we welcome donations that can help our consumers achieve independence, we have limited storage space at LVCIL, and thus, we do have a policy for accepting reused items. Please contact us first at 610-770-9781 ext. 123 or send an email to atinfo@lvcil.org to determine if we will accept your donation and to arrange a drop off time.

All items being donated must be in good condition. Photos may be requested by our team. We do not accept broken, ripped, soiled, or generally unusable items. Additionally, all items requiring battery power must have working batteries, a charger, or another way of providing power to the item.

We do not accept any items that require installation (i.e. stairlifts, vehicle lifts, non-portable ramps) or hospital beds.

Information and Assistance 

We provide information and/or referrals about anything related to assistive technology. AT is any item, device, or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functionality of people with disabilities, allowing them to be more independent in education, employment, recreation, and daily living activities. AT includes the services necessary to get and use the devices, including assessment, customization, repair, and training. 

Public Awareness 

We offer outreach and general presentations about TechOWL’s programs and services. These presentations can be tailored to any group, event, or outreach setting. We also attend various expos, resource fairs, and conferences year-round.  

Training and Technical Assistance 

We offer various trainings about AT to businesses, non-profits, organizations, and other groups as requested. Trainings can be tailored to meet your time constraints and other needs. Some of the most requested topics are Assistive Technology and Employment, and Information and Community Technology: Microsoft Office Accessibility. 

Free Special Phone Program 

If you are hard of hearing, you may qualify to receive an amplified telephone through TechOWL’s Free Special Phone program, also called, the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program, (TDDP). Visit for details:  https://techowlpa.org/tddp/

The qualifications are: 

• You must be a Pennsylvania resident with a disability or disabilities that prevent you from making and/or receiving phone calls independently; 
• Be six years of age or older; 
• Have individual gross income of 200% of the federal poverty level or less; 
• Have current telephone service; and 
• Have the ability to learn how to use the requested device(s) 

If you can answer YES to ALL of the above questions, you may be eligible for free equipment. 

Device Demonstrations  

We offer demonstrations of the various devices available through the free phone program which can allow you to compare the features and benefits of a particular AT device or category of devices in order to make an informed choice. Participants can be shown a variety of devices.

To request a demo, contact 610-770-9781 ext. 123 or email atinfo@lvcil.org.

Financing Through PATF 

Want to purchase your assistive tech but don’t know how?  

LVCIL has partnered with the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF), a nonprofit organization that provides low- and no-interest loans to qualifying individuals so that they can buy the devices they need.  

There is an application process and specific requirements. 

For information, visit www.patf.us.