Welcome to MassMATCH
From Commissioner Charles Carr: As you navigate your way through this website you'll soon realize that it is the culmination of the wonderful work of eight Massachusetts human services agencies and our constituents with a shared vision of empowering people with disabilities, as well as the general public, with affordable, accessible Assistive Technology (AT) and information. Read the rest of the letter.
Our Highlighted Programs
Assistive Technology Regional Centers are operating in western and eastern Massachusetts; visit them to learn about, try out or borrow a needed AT device.
GetATStuff.org is available for the New England states; you can shop for used equipment or advertise what you are no longer using.
Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan Program (MATLP) is an alternative financing program funded through state and federal resources to give people with disabilities and their families access to low-interest cash loans to buy the assistive technology devices they need.
For Educators 
Read FAQs from educators and learn about MassMATCH programs and resources designed to help you find AT appropriate for your students with disabilities. Visit our "For Educators" section.
For Employers 
Most "reasonable accommodations" are affordable and effective. Read FAQs from employers and find the help you need from MassMATCH programs and links. Visit our "For Employers" Section.
For Providers 
List your AT services, events, and products with MassMATCH! Visit our "For Providers" Section.
What We're All About 
Through partnerships with community-based organizations, MassMATCH is currently creating new AT programs and working to coordinate AT services throughout the Commonwealth. MassMATCH is one of 56 state-level AT initiatives in the United States. Our mission is to promote the use of assistive technology and assistive technology services to enhance the independence of people with disabilities, enabling equal participation in all of life's activities. Find out more about us.
What's New 
Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act Passed by Senate on August 5th, 2010. Learn more about this legislation.
Hamilton CapTel(r) Launches New Captioned Telephone Services in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! Learn more about these new captioned telephone services.
Upcoming Event: September 8th, 2010, Creating Accessible Videos for Your Website (a FREE webinar). Learn more about this and other upcoming events
Advocacy Alerts 
AT in the News 
NOTE: The news feed below is offered from Google News as a reference to our users. The content is generated by the sponsoring site(s). MassMATCH does not endorse any product mentioned in the feed or offer any statement to its validity.
Proloquo2Go 1.4 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad announced 7thSpace Interactive (press release) Users and speech-language pathologists love Proloquo2Go and even though it has been on the market for a little over a year over 140 assistive technology ... |
Blind voter lashes out over mail-in ballots Toronto Sun She said blind voters can come to city hall and use an assistive ballot marker. "They can't vote in the privacy of their own homes but it is still a private ... |
The SCOOTER Store Creates Home Care Equipment Division PR Newswire (press release) Since then, the ASM division has grown and achieved a national presence with more than 80 Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs) creating customized ... |
