Assistive Technology

Assistive technology (AT) is any device, equipment, or product that helps someone to live independently and safely. That includes everything from durable medical equipment (DME), low vision devices, hearing aides, and smart home speakers to built-up silverware, communication boards, and apps of all kinds. Assistive technology can range from low-tech devices like a pen and pencil to high-tech powered wheelchairs. It includes how we give instruction, organize our schedules, and remember our to-do lists. And it can be used anywhere: at home, at work, in school, and in the community. Assistive technology allows individuals with a wide range of abilities meaningful access to education, employment, activities of daily living, leisure, and recreation.

Spurwink ALLTECH partners with Maine CITE to offer assistive technology devices for free loans from our Portland location.

Device Demonstration

A demonstration is a comparison between two pieces of assistive technology that serve similar functions. This helps assess different features or variations that may make a big difference in how well a device works for you. Contact us to request a device demonstration with items in our library.

Device Loan

Consumers can trial any available device to help with decision-making before purchasing a device on their own. These loans are offered for three-week durations. All people can utilize this program at no cost. Equipment can be picked up and dropped off at our Portland office. Some devices may be eligible for shipping.

Discover all available items for demonstration and loan across Maine at AT4Maine.org.