Various examples of assistive technology

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.

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 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.
Assistive 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.

Technology Restores Freedom for Dawn

Thanks to assistive technology, Dawn regained independence, leaving her home freely and enjoying life with her daughters again.
Chris’s Journey to Career Success and Independence Through Technology

After years out of work, Chris used Easterseals’ Assistive Technology to stay comfortable, return to work, and grow his career.
Chris Rebuilds His Career with Assistive Technology

After a life-changing injury, Chris rebuilt his career with assistive technology and now advocates for disability employment and awareness.
Bill’s Path to Employment Empowered by Assistive Technology

Bill's determination to pursue his goals led him to Easterseals’ Assistive Technology program after vision loss limited his independence.

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Assistive Technology (AT)

In this section:

Overview

Our Programs