Category Archives: Home Modification

1,650 Loans Approved to Help Keep Individuals with Disabilities and Elders in their Own Homes

Posted on October 23, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

The Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) has reached a significant milestone, allowing Massachusetts elders, adults and families with children with disabilities to remain in their own homes.Since 2000, more than 1,650 loans totaling over $37 million have been made, with … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for website

Posted on February 17, 2012 by PaulRemy

Dear fellow Advisory Council members: I want to thank everyone for making me a member of the Advisory Council. I am looking forward to working with all of you to encourage more people with disabilities to use assistive technology. I … Continue reading →

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Great Video! Leonard Florence Center for Living

Posted on September 14, 2011 by MassMATCH Staff

Learn how residents with ALS and MS are living and thriving in Chelsea Massachusetts. Visit www.changepeopleslives.org and register for the conference today!

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White House Hosts Monthly Disability Call

Posted on June 3, 2011 by MassMATCH Staff

On Thursday, May 26, the White House held their monthly disability call hosted by Kareem Dale, Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement & Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy.  Guest speakers on this month’s call included … Continue reading →

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Two Department of Justice Announcements

Posted on May 6, 2011 by MassMATCH Staff

Please circulate these announcements that again demonstrate this administration’s commitment to enforcing and protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. 1.  JUSTICE DEPARTMENT REACHES ADA SETTLEMENT TO MAKE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESSES ACCESSIBLE TO BLIND APPLICANTS Agreement also reached … Continue reading →

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Webinars for AT professionals!

Posted on February 1, 2011 by MassMATCH Staff

Georgia Tech is offering webinars to help assistive technology (AT) professionals expand their skill sets. Fees range from $99.00 to $295.00 per course. Click on a link below for more information or to register: Home Modifications: Processes and Tools. Online: … Continue reading →

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