Assistive Technology

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

1) EASTER SEALS MASSACHUSETTS (www.eastersealsma.org)

484 Main Street, 6th Floor

508-757-2756

Worcester, MA 01608

Offers the following services to disabled persons throughout Massachusetts: Technology for Independence program, rehabilitation services, disability resource information, job training and employment, camp, and advocacy.

2) MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

436 Dwight Street

413-781-1290

Springfield, MA 01103

1-800-332-2772

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45a.m.- 5 p.m.

Provides services to legally blind individuals from birth to elderly. Services include information and referral, home rehabilitation, teaching, vocational rehabilitation, orientation and mobility (white cane), social services, individualized case management, aids and appliances, medical assistance through Mass Health, assistance with access to community resources including transportation and handicapped placards, and assistance with tax exemptions and abatements. Service area is the four western Massachusetts counties, Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)

3) NITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY, INC. (www.ucp.org)

141 North Street

413-442-1562

Pittsfield, MA 01201

57 Main Street, Suite 214

413-664-9345

North Adams, MA 01247

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and other hours by appointment

Advocacy and other services for children and adults with physical, developmental and learning disabilities and their families. Programs consist of advocacy, assistive technology, wheelchair repair clinic, loaner program of durable medical equipment, computer evaluations, computer training and individual and family support. (2003 Berkshire United Way listing)