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Assistive Technology (AT)

Assistive Technology (AT) uses clinical expertise to help people with disabilities expand their independence by using devices to achieve greater access to education, employment, and their community.

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Assistive Technology (AT) uses clinical expertise to help people with disabilities expand their independence by using devices to achieve greater access to education, employment, and their community. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specifically focuses on providing devices and tools for individuals who have difficulty using speech for communication.

Whether it is getting a loan for an essential piece of adaptive equipment, learning how to improve independence at home, helping non-speaking students communicate, or simply knowing what your options are, we guarantee you will learn something useful when you experience our AT services. All of our AT services are listed below.

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Explore our Assistive Technology Programs below:

Assistive Technology at Home

Our AT Independent Living Program offers services that provide AT in the home with the goal of improving the ability of individuals with significant disabilities to live independently and safely.
Assistive Technology at School

AT and AAC experts help ensure students are integrated into the classroom to reach their IEP goals. Using a variety of high-tech and low-tech equipment, we will meet your students' curriculum and AAC needs.
Assistive Technology at Work

Our vocational rehabilitation services help people with disabilities obtain and maintain jobs. Vocational rehabilitation helps people with severe mobility, learning, communication, visual, hearing, and other disabilities.
Assistive Technology Maker Lab

Easterseals AT Maker Lab is an innovative community space for collaboration to create new devices that help people with disabilities find AT solutions for independent living.
Assistive Technology Regional Centers (ATRC)

MassAbility's Assistive Technology Regional Centers hosted by Easterseals are lending libraries of Assistive Technology.
People with and without disabilities and their families can see, touch, and borrow assistive technology devices for free in order to make more informed decisions regarding the technology that will meet their needs.
Consumer Technology Tech Support & Training

Consumer tech support can fulfill technology referrals for basic computer setups for MassAbility participants. Easterseals’ technicians can provide system delivery, setup, and technical support online, over the phone, or in person.

Read the stories of people who have gained independence utilizing Assistive Technology.

Finding His Voice: Zeke’s Journey with AAC and a Love for Learning

With support from Easterseals Massachusetts and his dedicated school team, Zeke’s story is a powerful example of how AAC can unlock both communication and academic success.
Julia’s Voice: Communicating Confidence in Every Setting

From dance recitals to DECA, drama class to shopping trips, Julia uses a blend of devices and expressive communication to connect, advocate, and shine. Her journey shows how the right tools and teamwork can unlock a world of possibilities.
Making Henry’s 100th Birthday Accessible

When Kristi's father-in-law insisted on celebrating his 100th birthday at her home, she turned to the MassAbility device loan program for help. With two temporary ramps and expert support from Easterseals Massachusetts, Henry rolled in with ease and joy.
Voice of Independence: How Technology Helped Bill Reclaim His Life

After a life-changing accident left him with quadriplegia, Bill spent years in a nursing facility feeling unheard. Today, thanks to Easterseals Massachusetts Assistive Technology Services, Bill lives independently in a group home, using voice-activated tools to control his environment, connect with loved ones, and reclaim his autonomy.

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