Loan scheme

The LiveNet assistive technology loan scheme provides an opportunity for people to preview a variety of items of software or hardware that have been specially designed to help improve access to a computer.

The loan scheme is available to any member of the learning disability community free of charge. This includes:

• children, young people or adults with a learning disability (under 18s must get a responsible adult to sign the agreement).
• family carers
• staff or volunteers who support people with a learning disability

How to take part

To take part in the assistive technology loan scheme, please download an Assistive technology loan scheme.

All equipment on loan is subject to our terms and conditions which are listed in the application form. Please read these carefully before applying to take part in the loan scheme.

For further enquiries about the scheme, please contact Kieran Quinn on 028 9049 4907 or by email kieran.quinn@mencap.org.uk

Products in our Assistive Technology Loan Scheme

Hardware
Item Name	Item Description	Item Image
Inclusive Technology Multi Switch and smoothie buttons	Switch control unit and switches used to control computer input
Zoomtext Large Print Keyboard	Large print keycaps and feature key labels are clear and easy to read. Typing is faster and more accurate – with decreased eye strain and fatigue.
Rubber Qwerty Keyboard	A full size portable keyboard that can be rolled up for storage.
Small Keyboard with key guard	A portable keyboard with key guard attached.
CST Trackball mouse	Children’s large trackball mouse.
Kensington Expert mouse	Large trackball mouse with four control buttons.
Logitech TrackMan Wheel mouse	A standard size mouse with a built in thumb operated trackball control.
PCTrac - MAXTrac Series Mouse	Large trackball mouse with two control buttons.
Software
Clicker 5	Clicker is the proven reading and writing tool that helps learners of all abilities to achieve rapid and permanent gains in their levels of literacy.
ZoomText 9.1 USB edition	Complete low vision access to all applications including word processing, email and the internet.
JAWS for windows Professional screen reading software	Complete low vision access to all applications including word processing, email and the internet.
Dolphin SuperNova screen reading software USB edition	Complete low vision access to all applications including word processing, email and the internet.