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Technology Resources for Low Vision, Blindness & DeafBlindness

Technology Assessments
  • Supportive Technology from Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
    • Brochures: 
      • Supportive Technology for Vision Loss
        • DDS Supportive Technology for Vision Loss and Combined Vision and Hearing Loss PDF
        • DDS Supportive Technology for Vision Loss and Combined Vision and Hearing Loss RTF
      • Supportive Technology and Remote Supports and Monitoring Services ​
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        • ​Supportive Technology Service Description RTF
    • Referral
      • DDS Assistive Technology Referral Form 
    • ​Frequently Asked Questions re: Supportive Technology for Vision Loss/Combined Vision and Hearing Loss
  • Assistive Technology for the Blind from Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

​​Tech News
  • Accessibility and Technology: Inside Scoop from Ophthalmic Edge

Assistive Technology Reviews
  • The Blind Life
  • American Foundation for the Blind: Access World
Device Demo and Loans​
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  • Massachusetts Demonstration Centers for Assistive Technology

Financial Assistance
  • Affordable Connectivity Program 
  • ​EasterSeals Massachusetts Alternative Finance Program​​

Assistive Technology Resources for Teachers/Instructors
  • Teacher Resources and Training Modules from Freedom Scientific
  • Assistive Technology Assessment: Tips, Tools and Resources from Perkins eLearning
  • Assistive Technology from Georgia AT Project
  • Assistive Technology Assessment from Teaching Visually Impaired
  • Assistive Technology Consideration to Assessment free publications from Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
  • Access World - from American Foundation for the Blind 
  • AppleVis
  • Apple Accessibility ​

Assistive Technology Resources for Students
  • Accessible Instructional Materials Library (AIM)
  • New England Consortium for Deaf Blind Technical Assistance and Training
For more information please contact: 
Lisa DiBonaventura,  M.A.,  COMS
Statewide Director Vision & Vision Loss Services
Department of Developmental Services  (DDS)
131 Emerald Street, Wrentham, MA 02093

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    • About >
      • Site Accessibility & Download Policy
      • Vision Loss Terminology
    • APH Federal Quota Account >
      • APH Activity Ideas
    • DDS Collaborative Eye Care Centers
    • Orientation & Mobility/Low Vision Services >
      • Areas Served
      • COMS Log In
    • Let's Walk Together
    • Vision Loss Support Groups
    • EOHHS Resources
  • Eye Care
    • Find an Eye Care Provider >
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