About Us
Founded in 2014, Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.) is Virginia’s leading provider of no-cost pediatric adaptive and rehabilitative equipment. What began as a local initiative has grown into a statewide resource, empowering children with disabilities and their families through the power of assistive technology.
At C.A.T.S., we believe every child deserves the opportunity to move, communicate, and participate fully in life. Assistive devices are a gateway to better health, education, inclusion, and independence. By delivering individualized, child-centered assistive technology solutions, we help children thrive—one device at a time.
Who We Serve
We empower children and youth with physical, developmental, and neurological disabilities that affect their ability to move, communicate, or engage with the world around them. Each child we serve has unique strengths and abilities. Assistive technology helps them realize their potential—improving health, encouraging independence, and making it easier to connect with family, friends, and their community.
Our Mission
C.A.T.S. helps children with physical, neurological, and developmental disabilities experience better health outcomes, connect with others, succeed in school, and live more independently. We do this by:
- Providing no-cost adaptive mobility and communication equipment.
- Educating pediatric therapists, teachers, and caregivers.
- Promoting responsive and responsible public health policy.
Delivering Results
When children receive the right equipment at the right time, new possibilities emerge. With access to assistive technology, they can participate more fully in everyday life—at home, at school, and in their communities. In 2024 alone, C.A.T.S. provided over 1,400 pieces of adaptive equipment to more than 1,200 families across the state of Virginia. These tools improved health, mobility, communication, and connection, creating brighter futures, one child at a time.
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