Assistive Technology
Assistive technology helps people with disabilities independently participate in activities
The technology can range from common sense “low technology” solutions such as timers, Velcro®, and calculators to more advanced technology such as wheelchairs, computers, and talkers.
While assistive technology often helps people with significant physical disabilities, it can also be helpful to individuals who have a range of disability and support needs.
Local Resources
Assistive Technology Exchange in New England
An assistive technology device exchange program that provides an opportunity to resell or purchase assistive technology at lower cost than new items.
CLASS, Inc.
Provides information and assistance on various types of assistive technology devices.
Assistive Technology Solutions
One Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Email: sselfridge@classinc.org
Voice: 978-975-8587, ext. 1220
Easter Seals Technology & Training Center
Features a technology center with a wide range of devices as well as an assistive technology loan program.
89 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Voice: 617-226-2634 or 800-244-2756, ext.634
Email: DLRC@eastersealsma.org
Massachusetts Assistive Technology in Consumer’s Hands
The State’s federally funded, assistive technology program that helps identify assistive technology needs.
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
27 Wormwood Street, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02110
Voice: 1-866-682-9955
Voice/TTY: 617-204-3851
Fax: 617-204-3887
Email: massmatch@mrc.state.ma.us
United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County
Assistive Technology Demonstration and Loan
Provides information about assistive or adaptive devices, and features an assistive technology loan program.
208 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Voice: 413-442-1562
Email: dsadowy@ucpberkshire.org
National Resources
ABLEDATA
Provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment, including a database of 25,000 products and devices.
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Voice: 800-227-0216
Voice: 800-227-0216
Fax: 301-608-8958
TT: 301/608-8912
Email: abledata@verizon.net
Alliance for Technology Access
2175 East Francisco Boulevard, Suite L
San Rafael, CA 94901
Voice: 800-455-7970 or 415-455-4575
1304 Southpoint Blvd., Suite 240
Petaluma, CA 94954
Voice: 707-778-3011
Fax: 707-765-2080
TTY: 707-778-3015
Email: ATAinfo@ATAccess.org
Job Accommodation Network
Provides information and consultation for job accommodations and other work-related matters. JAN also provides information concerning the ADA.
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
Accommodation Information (Voice / TTY): 800-526-7234
ADA Information (Voice / TTY): 800-232-9675
Fax: 304-293-5407
Email: jan@.icdi.wvu.edu
RESNA
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
Voice: 703-524-6686
Fax: 703-524-6630
TTY: 703-524-6639
Email: natloffice@resna.org
TRACE Research & Development Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2107 Engineering Centers Bldg
1550 Engineering Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Voice: 608-262-6966
Information line: 608-263-1156
TTY: 608-262-5408
Fax: 608-262-8848
Email: info@trace.wisc.edu
