Project Description
The Massachusetts DDS provides Assistive Technology (AT) to many people facing physical and cognitive disabilities. This AT includes anything from shower chairs to motorized wheelchairs. Servicing over 47,000 citizens across the state of Massachusetts, having a system to manage inventory has become a necessity for the program. Our project was to learn about inventory management systems and creating and implementing our own for the ATCs.
Project Sponsor
The DDS is a state-run program that assists with AT needs via consultation, modification, and/or fabrication of assistive devices to increase an individual’s functional ability and safety. There are four DDS ATCs, located in Worcester, Northampton, Wrentham, and Danvers. More information can be found at the ATC’s website.
Student Researchers
From left to right:
Sean Thornton, spthornton@wpi.edu, Computer Science
Amanda Haner, ahhaner@wpi.edu, Chemistry
Kerstin Andrews, krandrews@wpi.edu, Chemical Engineering
Project Goal and Objectives
The goal of this project was to collaborate with the Department of Developmental Services Assistive Technology Centers (DDS ATC) to create and implement a sustainable inventory tracking system for assistive technology. To achieve this goal, we developed the following objectives:
- Assess the ATC’s needs and capacities to implement an inventory system.
- Evaluate and compare inventory systems from similar organizations.
- Create and test an inventory system compatible with Microsoft Office.
Final Report and Deliverables
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