Assistive Technology Regional Center Announces Winter 2014/2015 Demonstrations

All Demonstrations are Free and held at Easter Seals Technology Center, 89 South Street, Boston.

Thursday, October 30, 2014  11:00-12:00 PM – Apple’s iOS 8.0: An Introduction.  Demonstration of some of the new features that make Apple iOS 8 different from iOS 7.  This is interactive so bring your iPhone, iPad or iPod if you want hands-on practice with your device.  (Device not a requirement.)

Thursday, November 20, 2014  12:00-1:00 PM – Wearable Technology for Better Living  Learn about these two new “watches” The Pebble Watch and the Devine Connect2Mobile Bracelet which can remind/notify/alarm, give you the news and weather, control music, and view your calendar from your wrist.  These are available for both Apple and Android devices.

Thursday, December 11, 2014  12:00-1:00 PM – Accoutrements for Tablets and Laptops  Come see styluses, switches, joysticks, mounts and other accessible solutions for your tablet and laptop.Thursday, January 22, 2015  12:00-1:00 PM – Tremors, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome:
Options for the Hands  Learn about the popular anti-tremor spoon by LiftLabs, as well as other gadgets that may reduce pain and tremors.

Thursday, February 19, 2015  12:00-1:00 PM – Smart Pens and Smart Apps  Come see a demonstration of the Iris and Livescribe smart pens and as well as some interesting literacy-based APPS.

All events are free and open to the public.  Please RSVP one week prior to the event.  Accommodations available if contacted 2 weeks in advance.  Call 617-226-2634 or email

VSA MA is located in the same building directly across the lobby from Assistive Technology Regional Center so feel free to also stop by and visit us at the Open Door Gallery.