Category Archives: Assistive Technology

Navigating Wheeled Mobility? MassMATCH wants to know!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

Wheelchair users in Massachusetts have a range of experiences with maintaining equipment, sending equipment for repair, and finding a temporary chair while waiting for services. MassMATCH partners with two small reuse programs to help fill gaps experienced by residents who … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology Business Solutions Website Webinar

Posted on December 10, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS WEB SITE WEBINAR Wednesday, February 13, 2013 10a.m. Eastern Time and Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10a.m. Pacific Time This w will introduce and tour the features of the AT for Employer and Business Web Portal (http://atconnects.com/employers) produced … Continue reading →

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RESNA Webinar: Assistive Technology and the Interactive Process of Employee Accommodations

Posted on December 7, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

Assistive Technology and the Interactive Process of Employee Accommodations January 23, 2013 2:00p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time The RESNA Catalyst Project, Southwest ADA Center, and ADA National Network will present a webinar on how AT demonstrations, equipment loans, and … Continue reading →

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RESNA Webinar: Assistive Listening Devices for D/deaf and Harrd of Hearing Populations

Posted on December 6, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

Assistive Listening Devices for D/deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Populations January 9, 2013 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time The RESNA Catalyst Project will host a webinar featuring Valerie Stafford-Mallis, from Alternative Communication Services. Ms. Stafford-Mallis will provide Statewide AT Programs … Continue reading →

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Autism Speaks iPad 2 Grant Applications Are Open!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly.org and the James W. Pickle Foundation, 625 financially disadvantaged individuals with autism and schools will receive an Apple iPad 2! Eligible applicants are individuals who: – Have been … Continue reading →

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Special Education Needs Assessment: Matching Child to Technology

Posted on December 3, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

Special Education Needs Assessment: Matching Child to Technology Date: Monday, February 18, 2013 Time: 3:00pm – 4:00 pm ET Presenter: Susan Zapf, PhD Cost: $28 for RESNA Members, $40 for Non-Members CEUs: 0.1 RESNA CEUs Category: Special Education Register … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology for Seniors at Home

Posted on November 16, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

Assistive Technology for Seniors at Home by Sonia Stinso at Bankrate.com Nov. 11, 2012 Technology to help seniors age in place has gone far beyond grab bars and fall-alert buttons worn around the neck. Today, there’s a host of sophisticated … Continue reading →

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AT Loan Program Featured on 22 News

Posted on October 12, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

MA promoting low-interest loan programs help people afford assistive technology Christine Lee, 22 News State House Correspondent BOSTON (WWLP) – The state is offering financial help to people in need of wheelchairs and other assistive technology. Most of us take … Continue reading →

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MERRIMACK VALLEY SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE FAIR

Posted on September 24, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

The Merrimack Valley Special Needs Resource Fair will be held on Oct 6 from 11 to 3 at Sekowich Center, Merrimack College in North Andover. The fair seeks to answer parents questions about how their children can receive the help … Continue reading →

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Low-Tech AT Transitions Back to School

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Randi Sargent

As they say, pictures can say a thousand words! Try some of these low tech, assistive technology solutions to help kids with special needs make an enthusiastic transition back to school. Read my article at this AT Program News link … Continue reading →

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