Assistive Technology Easter Seals Massachusetts

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Narrative

Staff: OT, PT, speech/language pathology, Assistive Technology specialists.
Contracts with MRC, VA, businesses and schools. Information is in English. Nonprofit local affiliate of national disability organization. Technology centers in Worcester, New Bedford and Boston in addition to state-wide community based services. A Demonstration and Device Loan program for trying and borrowing assistive technology.

Assistive Technology: Assistive technology helps people with disabilities expand their independence by providing high and low technology tools and expertise to access education, jobs and their community.

Assistive Technology Regional Center: People with disabilities can see, touch and borrow assistive technology devices to make more informed decisions regarding the technology that will meet their needs.  
 
Assistive Technology Loan Program: An Alternative Financing Program.
This program provides access to low interest cash loans for the purchase of assistive devices and services to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities

Service Types

• Equipment Loan
• Financial Assistance

Program Type

• Assistive Technology and Equipment

Populations Served

• All Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Services at School
• Services at Work
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds