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Assistive Technology Services

These organizations and agencies provide assistive technology devices and training for individuals with disabilities to help maximize the individual's control over their environment.

Assistive Technology Services
Agency/Business Name Contact Street Address City/Town Zip Code Telephone Number Hours of Operation Email Website (if available) TTY Fax Services Provided Eligibility Requirements Referral Process
Abilities Unlimited of Western New England Susan Simon 61 Union Street Westfield 01085 (413) 562-5678 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm E-mail Abilities Unlimited of Western New England > View the Abilities Unlimited of Western New England website no tty (413) 562-1237 Assistive Technologies Diagnosis of Mental Retardation DMR Referral
Adaptive Design Services, Western Mass Cathy Bates 195 Industrial Drive Northampton 01160 (413) 586-7424 ext.103 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm no email no website no tty (413) 585-0881 Commercial equipment must be funded by other agencies or insurance. Once equipment has been acquired, modifications can be made to accommodate the individual. Classroom workplace and home design and modification. Diagnosis of Mental Retardation DMR Referral
Advanced Wheels Technology, Inc. no contact listed 15-F International Drive East Granby, CT 06026 (800) 653 8064 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri E-mail Advanced Wheels Technology, Inc. > View the Advanced Wheels Technology, Inc. website no tty (860) 653-8054 Car Modification Physical Disability Self Referral and Agency Referral
Clarke School for the Deaf, Mainstream Center Dr. David Manning 36 Round Hill Road Northampton 01060-2124 (413) 582-1175 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday E-mail Dr. David Manning > View the Clarke School for the Deaf, Mainstream Center website 413-584-3450 413-587-7318 Audiologist-sign, including some ASL. Will engage interpreters. Nonprofit. See website DMH, DMR, DPH, DSS, LEA, MCB, MCD, MOD, MRC, OTH
Easter Seals Massachusetts Susan Caracciolo 484 Main Street Worcester 01608 (508) 757-2756, (800) 092-28290 8:00-4:00 E-mail Susan Caracciolo > View the Easter Seals Massachusetts website (800) 564-9700 (508) 831-9768 Camps, therapy, assistive technology and job-training. Depends on need None
Hampshire Educational Collaborative Mary Lou Chapman 97 Hawley Street Northampton 01060 (413) 586-4900 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

 

 E-mail Mary Lou Chapman > View the Hampshire Educational Collaborative website no tty (413) 586-4900 Provides individualized/small group academics & career awareness instruction to adolescents w/ moderate to severe social & emotional needs. Enrollment capacity = 10-12 students. Services include LD support, individual psychotherapy, and psychological consulting. 5-21 Through local public school Special Ed Director

 
Holyoke Community College, Office for Adaptive Technology Robert Baran 303 Homestead Avenue Holyoke 01040 (413) 538-7000 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm osd@hcc.edu > View the Holyoke Community College, Office for Adaptive Technology website (413) 536-0602 (413) 552-2082 Assistive Technologies Student at HCC Self Referral
Knights of Columbus Jerry Sedlow 2071 Page Blvd. Indian Orchard 01151 (413) 543-6637 By appointment no email no website no tty no fax Funding for Equipment and Home Modifications Case by Case Basis Self Referral
Massachusetts Association for the Blind Judy Kennedy 146 Chestnut St, Ste 401 Springfield 01103 (413) 734-7343 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday E-mail Judy Kennedy > View the Massachusetts Association for the Blind website no tty (413) 747-7224 Dedicated to working with individuals with disabilities to eliminate barriers and create opportunities Provides a variety of services which include the following: Volunteer Program, Community Outreach Program, Adaptive technology referrals. Spanish is also spoken here. no requirements listed no process listed
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Michele Bovenzi 436 Dwight Street, Room 109 Springfield 01103 (413) 781-1290 ext. 7203 8:45am - 5:00pm E-mail Michele Bovenzi > View the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind website (800) 332-2772 (413) 746-8570 Attend Ed plans, funds for summer program & Perkins Camp, pay for colleges & equipment, job developers & support agencies, Rehab for individual living, travel independence. Legally Blind Written verification from eye doctor
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Springfield Area Office Cheryl Marrewa 1 Federal Street, Building 102-1 Springfield 01105 (413) 736-7296 8:00am - 5:00pm E-mail Cheryl Marrewa > View the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, Springfield Area Office website (413) 736-7296 (413) 737-5693 Guidance and Counseling; Job Placement; Training Must have disability that severely limits their ability in the work place None required
Massachusetts Technology Assistance Resource Team, Baystate Medical Center Connie Carroll 759 Chestnut St. Springfield 01109 (413) 794-3406, (800) 882-1435 no hours no email no website no tty no fax no description listed no requirements listed no process listed
Mercy Medical Center, Weldon Hearing Center Lois Osetek 271 Carew St., PO Box 9012 Springfield 01102 (413) 748-6840 8am-5pm Monday-Friday no email > View the Mercy Medical Center, Weldon Hearing Center website

 

 413-788-9644 413-748-6812 Hearing test and dispense hearing aids no requirements listed MCB, DMH, DMR, DPH, DSS, MRC , LEA, PHY, ELD
Motion Automotive Specialty Richard Spencer Route 20, PO Box 38 Forest Business Park, 6 Old Palmer Road Brimfield 01010 (413) 245-9949   no email > View the Motion Automotive Specialty website no tty (413) 245-0328 Provides adaptive driving equipment, new and used, in addition to lift and ramps. Prices include warranty, shipping, and labor. Lowered floor minivans, raised roof & doors. no requirements listed MRC, OTH
New England Assistive Technology Bruce Stovall 120 Holcomb St. Hartford, CT 06112 (860) 243-2869 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday; First Saturday 9am-2pm E-mail New England Assistive Technology > View the New England Assistive Technology website 860-286-3113 860-286-3111 Services western Mass. They buy or donated durable medical equipment,  specialized supports or cushions, communication tools, hearing devices, and memory aids. Training, equipment restoration, AT no requirements listed no process listed
Radio Reading Service no contact listed 285 Dorset St. Springfield 01108 (413) 747-7337 no hours no email no website no tty no fax A reading service for the hearing impaired no requirements listed no process listed
Shriners Hospital Oleta Gray 516 Carew Street Springfield 01104 (413) 787-2000 24 Hours Daily E-mail Oleta Gray

 

 > View the Shriners Hospital website (413) 735-1302 (413) 787-2063 Medical Care Neuro, Muscular and Orthopedic Conditions, Spinabifida, CP, Cleft Palate Through Doctor and Self Referral
Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities no contact listed 210 Locke Dr. Marlboro 01752 (800) 974-6006 8am-5pm Monday thru Friday no email > View the Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities website no tty no fax Customer service for telephone Telephone services self-referral
Stavros Independent Living Center Tory Dixon or Jim Kruidenier 262 Cottage Street Springfield 01104 (800) 804-1899 9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri E-mail Tory Dixon > View the Stavros Independent Living Center website 4137815555 no fax Assistance with Home Modification and Equipment and Personal Home Care Management All Disabilities Self-referral
Verizon (Lifeline Discount/Linkup America) Customer Relations 185 Franklin Street Boston 02110 (800) 974-6006 8:00-5:00 through website > View the Verizon (Lifeline Discount/Linkup America) website v/TTY711 or (800) 439-2370 voice (800) 439-0183 no fax $16.35 reduction of basic monthly rate and 50% reduction of normal connection service Call intake None required