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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
The MA AT Mini-Loan Program, www.MassATLoan.org, 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.
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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
special edu
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AT, Hearing & Vision Impairment Events in Massachusetts
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Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability & Vision Loss: “Focus” On Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference: March 14th, 2012, Norwood. For clinicians, family members, service providers, nurses and advocates for individuals with intellectual disability and vision loss. Keynote speech topic is How the Brain Changes in Response to Blindness.
Workshops topics include: Navigation Skills in the Blind through Video Games, Medication Side Effects, Therapeutic Use of Computers, Literacy, Geo-Caching, Accessible Transportation & Safety, Eyeglass Prescriptions, Day Hab Activities, IPADs for Adults, and more.
Vendor Area will include Assistive Technology, Health Care Services, Schools, Helen Keller National Center, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, New England Consortium of Deafblind Projects , and more. To register contact Suzanne.Cavallari@state.ma.us or 508-384-5567, or down load the brochure from the "Training and Events" section of the DDS Vision Loss website or from www.perkins.org/professional/ptc.
Sponsors of this conference include Perkins Training Center and Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, DDS Southeast Region Training Council and the Shriver Clinical Services Corporation.
iDevices for Beginners: iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone: January 31st, 2012, 7 p.m - 8:30 p.m., Newburyport High School, and sponsored by the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Easter Seals ATRC Co-ordinators will present some of the latest iDevices and gear the information towards the new user. Discussion includes the latest operating system (iOS5), the importance of backing up your device, general settings, built-in accessibility features, gestures, and how to select and download quality "apps". Attendees are welcome to bring their iDevices. R.S.V.P to 978.373.0552, ext 201 or Kerry.Mahoney@TheArcofGHN.Org. You may also visit the Easter Seals Boston ATRC Page.
ATAP Assistive Technology Conference: November 30th, 2011, Warwick, RI. For people with disabilities, families and professionals. Workshops topics include Universal Design for Learning, Select the Right Mobile Device APPS, E-Readers for All Ages, What’s Working in Inclusive Classrooms, Using iPads for Real-Time Formative Assessment, Visual Learning Software for Students with ASD, etc. Free exhibit hall features Adaptive Equipment and Technology, Adaptive Driving, Schools and Colleges, Local Support Agencies, and more. For more information, visit TechACCESS of Rhode Island, call 1.800.916.8324 or email techaccess@techaccess-ri.org
Products & Technology that Change People's Lives - Assistive Technology & Universal Design in Massachusetts: September 23rd, 2011, 9:00 a.m to 6 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts. State-of-the-art Inclusive Products and Technologies for all ages and abilities for home, work, learning, recreation, fitness and sports. Fees & registration required. FREE Expo area with assistive technology, adaptive sports, schools, employment collaboratives, social/support, etc. Register to info@ChangePeoplesLivers.org, or visit www.ChangePeoplesLives.org. For the Free Expo, contact expo@ChangePeoplesLives.org.
Back-to-School Assistive Technology & Academic Tools – Open House: Free. August 30th, 2011, Boston, MA. 10 a.m. – 12 noon & 2 – 4 p.m. The Easter Seals Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC) will offer hands-on opportunities to try out academic tools and assistive technology such as Kurzweill 3000, Livescribe Pulse pen, WordQ, text-to-speech software, ebook readers such as iPad 2, Kindle, talking calculators, digital recorders and more. Staff will be available for questions and assistance. Call 617-226-2634 or email atrc@eastersealsma.org.
Project Endeavor High Speed Internet Services - for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
July 29th,2011, 2 - 4 p.m., Cape Organization for Rights of Disabled, Hyannis MA. Project Endeavor is a Nationwide Program that provides broadband services and equipment to low-income deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The empahsis is on transitioning high school students, job seekers and those transitioning from "school to work" programs. RSVP required to contact 1-800-541-0281 (both voice and tty), email cathy@cilcapecod.org or visit www.cilcapecod.org. To find out more about Project Endeavor, visit www.projectendeavor.com
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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
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.
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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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