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What is equipment lending?
Lending libraries and reuse programmes published for this state.
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Background information
Equipment lending in New Jersey
Can we borrow equipment instead of buying it?
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This page is about equipment lending in New Jersey.
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Options to explore
Open Assistive technology
What technology could help, and who pays for it?
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Where this fits
Where this sits in the manual
- You are hereEquipment lending (you are here)Can we borrow equipment instead of buying it?
- Usually nextAssistive technologyWhat technology could help, and who pays for it?
- Usually nextGrantsIs there money we can apply for?
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Where this sits in the manual
- 1You are hereEquipment lendingCan we borrow equipment instead of buying it?
- 2Usually nextAssistive technologyWhat technology could help, and who pays for it?
- 3Usually nextGrantsIs there money we can apply for?
These are related categories in this manual, not a required order or a recommendation.
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- Equipment lending (you are here). Can we borrow equipment instead of buying it?
- Assistive technology — Usually next. What technology could help, and who pays for it?
- Grants — Usually next. Is there money we can apply for?
These are related categories in this manual, not a required order or a recommendation.
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Why it matters
Why does equipment lending matter?
Background information: Information some visitors want available before it becomes relevant.
See where this comes fromWhy it matters
What else should I know?
Commonly asked for: Details of the equipment you need and for how long.
See where this comes fromWhen does it happen?
When does this happen?
You are at "Equipment lending" in a sequence of 3 steps.
- Equipment lending
- Assistive technology
- Grants
What do I need?
What documents do I need?
1 thing is commonly asked for.
- Details of the equipment you need and for how long
What's next?
What's next?
What technology could help, and who pays for it?
Open Assistive technology
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Am I in the right place?
This page is about equipment lending in New Jersey.
- Understand what this is, in one sentence
- Know the 2 points that matter most
- Know what to gather (1 item)
- See the order things usually happen in
- Leave with one next step
How long will this take me?
About 5–10 minutes to read this page — less if you only need today's step.
Do I have to do all of this today?
You don't need to do everything today. If you only do one thing, do this: Open Assistive technology.
Open Assistive technologyWhat will I be asked for?
These are the things commonly asked for:
- Details of the equipment you need and for how long
What order does this happen in?
Where this sits in the manual
- Equipment lending — you are here
- Assistive technology
- Grants
Is this advice about a specific situation?
Educational sequencing only — not individual legal, medical, financial or educational advice.
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- usually nextAssistive technologyWhat technology could help, and who pays for it?Open
- usually nextGrantsIs there money we can apply for?Open
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How this connects
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- Equipment lending in New Jersey — usually next:
- Assistive technology (manual section) — What technology could help, and who pays for it?
- Grants (manual section) — Is there money we can apply for?
Everything else
Optional. The short version above is enough to act on today.
In one sentence
Lending libraries and reuse programmes published for this state.
Educational sequencing only — not individual legal, medical, financial or educational advice.
What to take away
- Background information: Information some visitors want available before it becomes relevant.
What this section covers, in full
What this is
Lending libraries and reuse programmes published for this state.
Why it matters
Can we borrow equipment instead of buying it?
What to do next
We have not listed an option for this yet. The official source below is the safest place to start.
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What this was like for other parents
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New Jersey resources
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Where to go next
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Related sections
Other New Jersey categories in this manual. There is no required order.
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