Demonstration Centers for Assistive Technology 
AT Demonstration Centers provide a place for people with disabilities and their family members/caregivers to see, learn about, and sometimes try out the latest AT. Most Demo Centers serve a wide range of disabilities, others showcase devices useful for a particular disability category (such as the Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing's demonstration center).
- MassMATCH AT Regional Centers
- Carroll Center for the Blind Low Vision Clinic
- Collaborative Center for Assistive Technology and Training (CCATT)
- Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) Adapted Activities Library
- Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) Adaptive Technology Centers
- Easter Seals AT Services
- MCDHH Technology Demonstration Center
- New England Assistive Technology Marketplace
- Perkins Products: Adaptive Technology Demonstration Center
Carroll Center for the Blind Low Vision Clinic
The Carroll Center for the Blind provides demonstrations of the latest low vision devices the first Friday of each month in their Low Vision Clinic in Newton. Hand-held, desktop and portable devices are shown. Individuals, family members, and professionals are welcome to attend. Demonstrations take approximately 30 minutes and are scheduled beginning at 2 pm. Reservations are required.
Contact: Dina Rosenbaum
770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
617-969-6200 ext. 238
dina.rosenbaum@carroll.org
Directions to the Carroll Center.
Collaborative Center for Assistive Technology and Training (CCATT)
CCATT, a Northampton-based program, is part of the nonprofit and multi-service Hampshire Educational Collaborative. CCATT offers a range of AT services including product demonstration, evaluation, and training opportunities for students (pre K-age 22), families, and educators. There is a free "professional learning community" AT group that meets monthly. Consulting services to schools are available.
Contact: Karen Kenny, CCATT Director
123 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-1664 ext. 108 Phone
413-584-8592 Fax
ccatt@collaborative.org
Dept. of Developmental Services Adaptive Technology Centers
The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides services to adults 18 years of age or older who have an intellectual disability, and children under 18 years of age with a developmental disability. AT services provided by the DDS range from assessments and evaluations to demonstration, design, fabrication, modification, and repair of equipment and devices. Services address mobility, environmental, vocational, leisure and communication needs. Equipment loan is available. Referrals to a DDS Adaptive Technology Center are necessary through an individual's DDS service coordinator.
Greater Boston:
The Fernald Therapeutic Equipment Center
Contact: Meliny King, PT, ATP-Director
200 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452-6332
781-894-3600 x 2517
781-894-3600 x 2523
781-894-3600 x 2521
Meliny.King@massmail.state.ma.us
Northeast Massachusetts:
Kelley Assistive Technology Resource Center
Contact: Tom Mercier-Director AT Center
Hogan Regional Center, DDS Northeast Region
450 Maple Street
Hathorne, MA 01937
978-774-5000 x 505
978-739-0422 FAX
Thomas.Mercier@dmr.state.ma.us
Southeast Massachusetts:
Assistive Technology Resource Center
Contact: Dottie Rother-Director
Wrentham Development Center-DDS
Emerald Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
508-3116 x 2434
508-384-5524
508-384-5612 FAX
Dottie.Rother@state.ma.us
Easter Seals AT Services
In addition to operating the MassMatch Boston AT Regional Center, Easter Seals runs two AT demonstration centers in Worcester and New Bedford (the New Bedford site is formerly Assets Inc). The centers provide AT demonstration as well as assessment, training and advocacy for persons with disabilities.
New Bedford:
256 Union Street
New Bedford, MA
800-244-2756
AT@eastersealsma.org
Worcester:
Contact: Cindy Aiken, AVP of Assistive Technology
484 Main Street
Worcester, MA
800-244-2756
AT@eastersealsma.org
MCDHH Technology Demonstration Center:
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) operates a Boston-based Technology Demonstration Center focused on devices useful to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The center operates by appointment only.
Contact: Debra Lobsitz
150 Mount Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
617-740-1668 (Voice) or 617-740-1768 (TTY)
Debra.Lobsitz@state.ma.us
NEAT Marketplace
The New England Assistive Technology Marketplace (NEAT) provides 25,000 square feet of space for product demonstrations, expos, classes, computer use, research and equipment restoration. This is an ongoing public ‘open house' to view and try assistive technology that can change the lives of people of all ages, with all types of disabilities. NEAT operates under the auspices of The Connecticut Institute for the Blind/Oak Hill, a 109 year old non-profit organization located in Hartford, CT. NEAT serves all of New England.
The NEAT Marketplace
120 Holcomb St.
Hartford, CT 06112
860-286-3113 v/TTY
info@neatmarketplace.org
Perkins Products Adaptive Technology Demonstration Center
Perkins Products recently bought Adaptive Technology Consulting. Perkins is at work on a larger demonstration center, but currently their Adaptive Technology Demo Center in Salisbury is the primary ongoing AT demo location. The center specializes in products for blind, low vision, and learning disabled clients. Magnifiers, video magnifiers, daily living aids, and toys and games that can be enjoyed by the whole family are available for demonstration. The Demo Center is open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, but they strongly suggest making an appointment so that both the right staff member and the right equipment are available to you.
Adaptive Technology Consulting
102 Bridge Road,
Salisbury, MA 01952
978-462-3817
gayle.yarnall@perkins.org
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