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Assistive Technology Equipment
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 getATStuff is a free classified service for those wanting to buy, sell, trade or donate equipement such as:
-Wheelchairs -Accessible Computers
-Communication Devices -Walkers
-Adapted Vans -And much more
Visit www.getATstuff.com or email MassMATCH at
massmatch@state.ma.us 866-682-9955
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The MA AT Mini-Loan Program, loans Massachusetts' residents with disabilities, free of charge, low-cost assistive devices. Financial need must be demonstrated. For more information contact: Jason M. Luciano, 800-244-2756, ext. 428 or 431
The Federation For Children With Special Needs
www.fcsn.org
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Boston, MA.
1-866-682-9955 (Toll Free)
617-204-3851
TTY 617-204-3815
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Disability Resource Program, Springfield, MA. The Disability Resource Program (DRP) www.chd.org or www.cfs.org is for individuals of all skill levels and ages with physical disabilities and visual impairments, and offers adaptive sports, organized activities, support groups and self-advocacy. For more information on how to join these programs please call the program at 413-788-9695 or email nbazanchuk@chd.org
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For a membership fee of $25 per year, which helps offset program and equipment costs, members receive reduced rates on activities, special events and equipment loans, as well as a subscription to the monthly newsletter. Participants can borrow equipment for a nominal fee, including handcycles, sport wheelchairs, bi-ski, mono-skis, and bowling equipment.
The Disability Resource Program offers information on a network of agencies and services throughout the Pioneer Valley. DRP's support groups for individuals with physical disabilities.
Child & Family Services of Pioneer Valley, Inc.: Serving Springfield, West Springfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, Orange, Worcester and communities in western and central Massachusetts. Call Toll Free in Massachusetts: 1-800-232-0510. Activities offered include:
- Adaptive Sports & Activities
- Social outings such as movies, dinners, or concerts, reduced rates on activities, special events and equipment loans
- Community Presentations to address questions, concerns and ideas about physical disabilities
- The Disability Resource Program see link above.
- A Resource Library made up of books and videos on a wide variety of topics.
- Support Services and groups provide encouragement, education and a healing environment for individuals with physical disabilities living in an able bodied world. Group participants meet with both a psychotherapist and a disabilities professional.
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Sign up for the SPED Child and Teen newsletter to receive information about upcoming Special Needs workshops, conferences, resource fairs and events in Greater Massachusetts.
Please donate to help defray our costs and ensure we can continue to bring families this vital information.
As little as $10 per year can make a huge difference.
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