Sensory Assistive Technology Lending Library

We’re excited to share some fantastic news from UCP of Western Massachusetts!

We’re launching our very first Sensory Assistive Technology Lending Library, made possible by the generous support of the Feigenbaum Foundation. You can find our lending library at the Assistive Technology Department in our UCP administration office, located at 75 South Church Street, Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

This library is dedicated to providing soft assistive technologies that aid individuals in managing self-regulation during overwhelming sensory experiences. Our lending library, which operates on a 30-day basis, features a range of technologies designed to support self-regulation in various contexts, including sensory sensitivity, sensory avoidance, sensory seeking, and low registration.

Our exceptional assistive technology team is available to assist, including Shelby Cortis, our Senior Director of Assistive Technology, who is eager to help community members identify the most suitable self-regulation devices for their needs. We invite you to explore our devices by appointment.

Here is an image gallery of what some of the items look like:

Here is a our current product list and we will be adding to the list as products become available:

Ono roller fidget: Find focus and clarity using this soothing roller fidget. This roller has other benefits from reducing stress to limiting bad habits.

Tuxedo Comfort Cat: This lifelike companion responds to motions, touch, petting, and hugging. Just like a real cat, Tuxedo will purr and roll over for belly scratches.

Weighted Pillow: A huggable weighted sensory pillow helps calm by embracing deep pressure stimulation.

Noise-Canceling Headphones: These noise-canceling headphones can effectively reduce outside noise and give soundproofing to combat sensory overload.

Wiggle Feet: Silent fidget tool to provide outlet for excess energy. The deep pressure and air flow between the two sides allow for smooth motion to keep feet busy and minds focused.

Twiddle: Soft hand muff to decrease nervousness and increase focus.

Jellyfish Lamp: This lamp creates a soothing ambiance to reduce anxiety and stress

Weighted vest: Weighted compression vest to promote self-regulation and mind focus.

Fidget Sensory Kits: Handheld fidgets to help facilitate self-regulation, including squeeze balls, infinity cubes, fidget rings, and poopers.

Pushpeel skin-picking sensory fidget: a tactile sensory board with noodles that you push into grooves, then select and peel out.

Sensory Tent: This pop-up tent offers a calming hideout to reduce anxiety and enhance a safe sensory space. It includes a soft, weighted blanket and fiber optic lamp.

Weighted Sequin Sensory Lap Pad: This weighted lap pad provides gentle pressure. The top has tactile sequins to offer sensory stimulation.

Chair Bands: Fidget tool for chair legs. Perfect for the classroom

Sand Art: Displays falling sand to help self-regulate, reduce stress, and increase relaxation.

Foot rocker: This silent foot fidget helps improve focus by using subtle rocking motion.

Sun Lamp: This lamp mimics the full spectrum of daylight to increase energy and focus, mood and sleep.

Ticktime Productivity Timer: Promotes easy transitions from activity to activity with just a roll of the timer a new countdown will begin. Preset countdowns from 3,5,10,15,25, and 30 minutes.

Mindsight Guided Visual tool for Mindfulness: Guided breathing tool to help calm and refocus your mind. Promotes sleep and reduces anxiety