Loan Policies

• Loans are made on a first come, first serve basis and filled in the order received.

• Requests for equipment loans may be made by a person with a disability, family members, advocates or service providers (e.g. therapist, teacher, rehabilitation counselor).

• Some devices available for loan may require specialized support for their use, therefore, the person requesting the loan will be asked to identify someone who recommended the device to you and who will provide support during a loan period. Support persons may include centers for independent living staff, vocational rehabilitation counselors, teachers, OTs, PTs, Speech Therapist, etc. The support person may be required to sign the loan request form.

• The borrower and/or their representative agree to comply with any limitations that may be part of the loan, such as no copying of software.

• The borrower and/or their representative agree to pay for any damage due to negligence.

• The borrower may request a maximum of three (3) devices at any one time.

• The maximum length of the device loan is 6 weeks.

• A loan extension can be requested, in writing, ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the original loan period. The borrower will be notified within five (5) days. Cost for the additional rental period will be billed at the original rate.

• Shipping costs include pre-paid return shipping and insurance. If the borrower fails to return the item on time, shipping will be null and void and the borrower will be responsible for the return shipping costs and insuring the item at its value.

• Anyone who has failed to comply with the conditions of previous loans will NOT be considered for additional loans until a positive plan for future compliance is presented to and approved by the WATAP Program Coordinator.

• Failure to return the device(s), component(s) or accessory (ies) will result in WATAP contacting law enforcement to report the device as stolen.

For more information, call: 800-214-8731 or, email: uwat@u.washington.edu