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.
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.
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.
Advocacy Alerts 
The Dept. of Justice (DOJ) has proposed ADA rules covering Web accessibility, movie captioning, video description, and other areas. The DOJ is seeking public comments by 01/24/11 on these four Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and will hold three public hearings. Learn more at Advocacy Alerts
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's New 
January 11th, 2012 iDevices for Beginners! Learn about Apple mobile products and how to select quality apps. 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Easter Seals in Boston.
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MassMATCH Community Blog 
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 10:53 am
Free Assistive Technology Presentation for Parents in Franklin
Please join the Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 for Assistive Technology: Increasing Your Child’s Independence presented by assistive technology and augmentative device specialists from the Integrated Center for Child Development. The presentation will take … Continue reading
Posted: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 12:43 pm
Assistive Technology Podcasts!
INDATA, the Indiana AT Act Program, is producing two weekly podcasts of interest to assistive technology enthusiasts. Produced in the style of radio program broadcasts, they are fast paced segments providing news, reviews, tips and tricks, and interviews with AT … Continue reading
Posted: Monday, December 12, 2011, 5:07 pm
“It Takes A Village…”
“It Takes a Village…” There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” When the child has a disability it also takes the involvement of many state agencies. Mary Doherty, social worker at … Continue reading
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.
Mada appoints David Banes as new CEO Peninsula On-line DOHA: The Mada Assistive Technology Center has named David Banes (pictured) as new Chief Executive Officer who will take over the helm from his predecessor Faleh Al Naemi. Banes, one of the pioneers of Mada who was instrumental in introducing ... |
Panel reflects on life at Stanford with a disability The Stanford Daily By Julia Enthoven Stanford students with physical disabilities discussed and answered questions about their lives and the assistive technologies that help them overcome living difficulties that result from their conditions in a public panel discussion ... |
Announcing Read&Write 5 GOLD for Mac! Business Wire (press release) (BUSINESS WIRE)--Texthelp Systems today announced Read&Write 5 GOLD for Mac, the newest release of its award-winning literacy support software program, at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference being held January 25-28 at the ... |
