Assistive Technology Resource Center Wrentham Developmental Center - Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

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Narrative

The DDS Assistive Technology Centers (ATC) provide people eligible for DDS services with assistive technology needs through consultation, modification and/or fabrication of assistive devices deemed necessary to increase an person's functional ability and personal safety.

Areas addressed include seating and mobility, aids for daily living, recreation, job accommodation, and environmental or equipment consultation to maximize independence and engagement in meaningful activities. The centers focus on ensuring that the assistive technology needs of people supported by DDS are properly prescribed, fitted, and utilized.

Assistive Technology solutions are addressed first through commercially available products that may be modified if required and appropriate. When this is not an option, solutions may be fabricated to meet the person's needs.

Service Types

• Equipment - Repair
• Equipment - Sales
• Equipment - Used
• Equipment Loan

Program Type

• Assistive Technology and Equipment

Populations Served

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Aphasia
• Arthritis
• Ataxia
• Autism Spectrum
• Behavior Disorder
• Birth Defects
• Blind
• Bone Disorders
• Cancer
• Cerebral Palsy
• Deaf
• Developmental Disability
• Diabetes
• Digestive Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Growth Disorders
• Hard of Hearing
• Heart Disorder
• Hydrocephalus
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Multiple Disability
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Nonverbal Communication
• Pain
• Parkinson's Disease
• Physical Disabilities
• Scoliosis
• Skin Disorders
• Speech Impairment
• Spina Bifida
• Stroke
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Services at Home
• Services at Work
• Sign Language
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
• Licensed By: DPH,TITLE 19, DDS