
Forbes AAC Loan Library
The Loan Library is designed to support licensed speech-language pathologists by providing access to AAC devices and accessories for trials often required for funding.
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If you're a parent or caregiver, please connect with your child's speech- language pathologist to begin the trial process.
Overview of Loans
What you can request:
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ProSlate® and WinSlate® devices
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Access methods (e.g., eye gaze, switches)
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Accessories (e.g., mounts, keyguards)
Loan Terms:
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Standard loan period: up to 4 weeks
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Longer-term device placements are available upon coordination with your local Assistive Technology Specialist.
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All requests are first-come, first-served and subject to product availability
Accessories:
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You may request mounts/switches/keyguards/etc. with your device, but this could lengthen the wait for a loan device.
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One keyguard per device may be requested (must be from our list of standard configurations - custom keyguards are not available for loan devices)​​​
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Loans for Speech-Language Pathologists
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This type of loan is ideal for SLPs completing AAC trials and/or evaluations during your session.
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The device must stay with the SLP and cannot be sent home with the AAC user.​​​
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The SLP can use the trial equipment with multiple AAC users during evaluations and/or therapy sessions.
How to get started
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Go directly to our Loan Library Webstore using the link below.
*Please note - The WebStore login is different than the Funding Portal login. -
In the WebStore, add the appropriate trial equipment to your cart.
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During both sign-up and checkout, you will be required to provide either your ASHA certification number or your state license number.
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Loans for End Users
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This type of loan is Ideal if the AAC user/family would like to trial the device outside of the therapy session.
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This device can go home with an individual AAC user/family.
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These trials are initiated by licensed SLPs and are provided to the AAC user/family after insurance coverage is verified.
How to get started
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Submit a Benefits Check
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​This is available on our Funding Portal using the link below.
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If you don’t yet have Funding Portal access, you will need to make an account first.
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Receive a Benefits Check Approval Code
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​Once coverage is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with a Benefits Check approval code and next steps within 24-48hours.
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After receiving the approval code, visit the WebStore
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​Add the appropriate trial equipment to your cart and enter your approval code at checkout to complete the request.
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