Category Archives: Assistive Technology

A Model for Successful Assistive Technology Training

A Client’s Perspective on the 25th Anniversary of the Easter Seals Massachusetts AT Program [This article first appeared in the Dec 2013/Jan 2014 issue of the Closing the Gap Newsletter] Easter Seals is well known for its history of selling colorful … Continue reading

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ONLINE SURVEY ABOUT VOICE TELECOMMUNICATION USE FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS

Opportunity for Input: Online Survey About Voice Telecommunication Use for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Telecommunications Access at Gallaudet University is conducting an online survey to learn about the experiences of adults … Continue reading

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Free Application- MyVisBar

What is MyVisBar? MyVisBar is a FREE floating toolbar which delivers a range of open source and freeware applications to support learners with visual difficulties. It is high contrast (yellow on black) offering 6 quality applications; Magnify (DesktopZoom, a desktop … Continue reading

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Adapting to Visual Impairment: Learning to See Through Visually Impaired Eyes

Adapting to Visual Impairment: Learning to See through Visually Impaired Eyes Join a Webinar on Tuesday, October 29.  Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/738450175 A Visual Impairment Diagnosis is not the end of your Visual Independence. … Continue reading

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Compensated Testing Opportunity

The Carroll Center for the Blind is hosting a compensated testing opportunity at its Newton campus. Please read the information below and contact Felicia Scott from Pearson if you are interested in participating.At Pearson, our goal is to design the … Continue reading

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Easter Seals ATRC Upcoming Events- Fall 2013

ATRC Upcoming Events – Fall 2013 All events are Free and held at the Easter Seals Assistive Technology Regional Center 89 South Street, Boston MA 02111 Saltillo Nova Chat October 28, Monday, 10:00-12:00 pm Interested in the line of Nova … Continue reading

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Survey on a DME Re-use Program in MA-New Link

Help Us Develop a DME Re-use Program We Want to Hear from Wheeled Mobility and DME Users! Thanks to grants from the Shapiro Family Foundation, MRC and Spaulding Rehab, we are developing a new pilot program to provide types of … Continue reading

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Immediate Action Needed:Proposed Funding Change for Durable Medical Equipment Devices

Action Needed: Proposed Funding Change for Durable Medical Equipment Devices Dear AT Community, We would like to make you aware that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed changes in how Medicare pays for speech generating devices … Continue reading

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Coalition of Organizations for Assistive Technology (COAT)

  COAT individuals and organizations advocate for accessibility and usability of technology for people with disabilities. Enacting the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (21st CVAA) was a huge step forward and this new law is now being implemented. … Continue reading

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DME Reuse Works!

The Stavros Center for Independent Living has been running a durable medical equipment (DME) reuse program for several years. Partially funded with MassMATCH AT grant funds it accepts donations of gently used equipment, refurbishes it and gives to individuals with … Continue reading

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