Borrowing Policies

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

Requests for equipment borrowing 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 borrow may require specialized support for their use, therefore, the person requesting the device will be asked to identify someone who recommended the device to you and who will provide support during a borrow 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 borrow 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.

A borrow extension can be requested, in writing, ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the original borrow 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 borrowing will NOT be considered for additional borrowing 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