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Health and Human Services eohhs /eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-9-2011.html 2011-12-03 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-12-03 00:00:00.0

Health and Human Services eohhs /eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-2-2011.html 2011-12-02 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02 00:00:00.0

Health and Human Services mcb http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/10/help-blind-pedestrians-while-you-drive.html 2011-10-13 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-10-13 00:00:00.0

Health and Human Services mrc http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/assistive-technology-is-changing-the-accessibility-landscape-and-daily-life-for-us-all.html 2011-09-23 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-09-23 00:00:00.0

Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed the advent of innovative assistive technology–everything from “kneeling buses” to software for computers that speak to blind or visually-impaired individuals to video phones that allow individuals who are Deaf to sign to each other.

Health and Human Services mcb /eohhs/gov/departments/mcb/assistive-technology-and-universal-design-conferen.html 2011-09-20 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-09-20 00:00:00.0

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that it will host “Products & Technologies that Change People’s Lives,” an all-day conference and expo, on Friday, September 23 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

Health and Human Services mrc http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/innovative-technology-offers-more-than-creature-comforts-critical-tools-for-independent-living.html 2011-09-01 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-09-01 00:00:00.0

You know when you leave your house without your Blackberry or iPhone and you get that sinking feeling? We have all been there: the panic sets in and without your ‘smart’ phone, you feel like you are not really whole all day.

Health and Human Services mcb /eohhs/gov/departments/mcb/christine-griffin-appointed-assistant-sec.html 2011-07-21 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-07-21 00:00:00.0

Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. JudyAnn Bigby announced today that she has appointed Christine Griffin as Assistant Secretary for Disability Policies and Programs.

Health and Human Services mcb /eohhs/gov/departments/mcb/emergency-food-assistance.html 2011-06-17 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-06-17 00:00:00.0

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that individuals and families affected by the June 1st tornadoes and storms in Central and Western Massachusetts can apply for benefits from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp Program) beginning on June 18, 2011.

Health and Human Services mcb http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/06/a-skilled-best-friend-special-training-for-guide-dogs-begins-in-foster-care.html 2011-06-09 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-06-09 00:00:00.0

Health and Human Services dmr /governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html 2011-06-03 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2011-06-03 00:00:00.0

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the opening of three Massachusetts Storm Assistance Centers in Springfield, Monson/Palmer and Southbridge that will provide vital supports for individuals and families impacted by severe weather in the region earlier this week.

Health and Human Services mcb /eohhs/gov/departments/mcb/radio-broadcasting-training-program-launched.html 2010-10-21 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z 2010-10-21 00:00:00.0

The Patrick-Murray Administration's Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) and the Talking Information Center (TIC) Network today announced the launch of the Vocational Opportunities in Communications Education (VOICE) Program for the blind.