We are transitioning from a service animal model to exploring specific technologies, including different assistive robotics as well as augmented and virtual reality, to provide opportunities to give those living with physical disabilities the independence to go back to school, find meaningful career opportunities, meet others virtually in a variety of settings, or travel… Continue Reading Assistive Technology [...]
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Assistive Technology
The SHARE Foundation engineers develop, build, and provide computer-enhanced adaptive equipment for children and adults with disabilities. Provides custom-designed assistive computer technology to enable non-speaking children and adults to communicate with others. Accessible Parking Society for Human Advancement through Rehabilitation Engineering (SHARE) Foundation, Inc. Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9… Continue Reading Assistive Technology [...]
Assistive Technology
Professional rehabilitation engineer & fabrication technician work in university-based center. Build and repair assistive technology for loan to people with disabilities. Research & development center & information resource center. Nonprofit university program. Delivery depends on what’s ordered. Will design & build equipment for persons who cannot independently communicate. Equipment loaned at no cost to… Continue Reading Assistive Technology [...]
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology (AT) – You decide your goals, our experts help you get there! Assistive Technology (AT) uses our expertise to help people with disabilities expand their independence. They can use devices to achieve greater access to education, employment, and their community. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specifically focuses on providing devices and tools… Continue Reading Assistive Technology [...]
Assistive Technology & Products for Special Needs
Enabling Devices has been dedicated to providing affordable assistive and learning devices for the physically and mentally challenged for thirty years. Our company has hundreds of products including augmentative communicators, capability switches, adapted toys and environmental controls. Enabling Devices Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18,… Continue Reading Assistive Technology & Products for Special Needs [...]
Assistive Technology Equipment Program
A wide array of assistive technology is available to support individuals with hearing loss, including smart home technology. There are so many options to choose from, and ARES Advocates can work with you to identify those that are compatible with your needs. In-home assessments are also available. The devices that are most frequently asked… Continue Reading Assistive Technology Equipment Program [...]
Assistive Technology for Communication
Communication apps, speech generating devices and eye trackers for people with disabilities. Operates from 8:30-7:00, Monday-Friday. Service agencies sometimes pay for service. Staff includes a speech/language pathologist, engineers, customer support staff. Materials available in English only in U.S. Is a for profit vendor. Is a vendor of augmentative communication devices. Delivery takes about three… Continue Reading Assistive Technology for Communication [...]
Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC)
At UCP’s on-site Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC), we loan AT equipment the same way a library makes short-term loans for books. Check our online inventory at www.massmatch.4all.com, for the technology or equipment you need, then visit our lab for a demonstration to “try it before you buy it.” We have assistive technology for the… Continue Reading Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC) [...]
Assistive Technology Regional Centers (ATRCs)
The Short-Term Device Loan Program allows you to borrow equipment, free of charge, from the inventory of the Assistive Technology Regional Centers (ATRCs). You can search the inventory online to see what is available. Since this inventory involves equipment and products from two Assistive Technology Regional Centers in different parts of Massachusetts, some equipment… Continue Reading Assistive Technology Regional Centers (ATRCs) [...]
Assistive Technology Resource Center
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… Continue Reading Assistive Technology Resource Center [...]
