[Tactile-Talk] Lending program for Monarch?

[kperry at blinksoft.com]

The problem with these tech programs is they are very different depending on states.  Some are very regional even in the state.  It is worth a look but not the same over all the states.

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From: Tactile-Talk <tactile-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of David Andrews via Tactile-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 4:31 AM
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Cc: David Andrews <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Tactile-Talk] Lending program for Monarch?

Another possibility -- although a long shot is that every state has a Tech Act program. One of their jobs is to loan out Assistive Technology to would-be users. It is federally funded and has a different name in each state. Here in MN, it is the STAR program.

Dave

At 01:50 PM 6/17/2025, Jeanine Mooers via Tactile-Talk wrote:
>Hello. I was wondering if there are any agencies for the blind in the 
>midWestern United States, particularly in or near the Upper Peninsula 
>of Michigan, that lend assistive technology, such as the Monarch to 
>those interested in trying it out for a period of time until it needs 
>to be returned. Ideally, I am looking for a reputable agency that can 
>ship the Monarch to me, since I live in a rather remote area, then I 
>can send it back when it is time to return it.
>If you know of such an agency that provides such a service, it would be 
>much appreciated if you could send me their contact information, or, 
>better yet, if there is more than one such agency, I would like to look 
>them up and compare them and make a decision as to which one I would 
>like to use. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Jeanine Mooers
>_______________________________________________


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