Communication Loan Library Information

The Communication Loan Library provides augmentative communication and assistive technology devices to a child with disabilities on a 3 month loan.  Only 1 device can be requested at a time.  The request for the device must be made with the child’s speech therapist and a loan agreement must be signed.  There is no transfer of these items between CATS locations.  Devices in Roanoke inventory are only available in cities of Roanoke, Salem, Lynchburg and 12 surrounding counties including: Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Appomattox, and Rockbridge.

Funding for this program in Roanoke provided is by the Roanoke Women’s Foundation, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Western VA, and Franklin County Disability Rights and Resources.