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MassMATCH stands for Maximize Assistive Technology (AT) in Consumer's Hands and is Massachusett's state-level AT initiative. Their mission is to promote the use of assistive technology and assistive technology services so that people with disabilities can live, work, study, play, and participate independently in all aspects of their communities. The MassMatch website provides resources regarding assistive technology which include a community blog, a newsletter, funding information, and much more.

This training opportunity is geared toward professionals learning how to integrate AT in the educational environment. Modules include AAC, Hearing, Mobility, Reading, The User Interface, Vision, Writing (including Computer Access). Also explores funding options.

The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) is a federally funded program that "is concerned with getting technology into the hands of people with disabilities so that they might live, work, learn and be a more independent part of the community". This website provides a link to an "Apps that Make Life Easier" page that lists app categories and identifies various apps within each category. While each app is listed, the icon displayed, the cost given and a paragraph description provided, the app is not reviewed. The SCATP Website presents quality information in regard to assistive technology, but does not provide a review of that information.

This website is very comprehensive and lists many types of assistive technology that can help the elderly to age in place. It also provides many programs, resources, and ways to obtain funding.

Overall, based on both the DISCERN tool and the Hoss & Hanson document, the website appears to be a good source of information for the intended purpose, which is to provide information to Minnesotans about identifying and obtaining assistive technology. There are certainly ways that the site could be improved (updating more often, identifying additional credentials, etc.) but it is a good source of general information for assistive technology in Minnesota.