Easter Seals Massachusetts Inc

Assistive technology-recognized nationally as a leader in assistive technology. During fiscal year ended august 31, 2022, esma's services helped over 3,000 people with disabilities expand their independence by providing tools and expertise to access education, jobs, and their community. High and low technology solutions are available to individuals who cannot meet all of the communication needs through speech, as well as access to computer technology. Assistive technology offers unique approaches that assist elders and people with disabilities to plan for a safe, happy and independent life at home, work, or school.

1. Employment and training services - this program helps students and adults with disabilities develop the skills they need to get and keep jobs in today's competitive workplace. The program offers pre-employment job training services and individualized job placement. 2. Pappas rehabilitation hospital for children: esma collaborates with pappas to provide staffing solutions for community-based and patient programs. Esma staff assist in the areas of recreational activities, therapeutic horseback riding, and swimming as well as the student service aids (ssa) program.3. Youth leadership - youth leadership program provides opportunities for young people with disabilities ages, 13 to 25, to develop their abilities and expand the possibilities they see for themselves.