ABOUT CATS
WHO WE ARE
Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) provides for the re-use of pediatric rehabilitation equipment and assistive technology devices in Virginia. CATS serves as a no-cost resource for children with disabilities who need adaptive equipment and whose families have limited resources.
Children with adaptive equipment can:

WHO WE SERVE
CATS serves young people with disabilities, who reside or receive rehabilitative/medical services in Virginia, who need assistive technology to assist with mobility, positioning and communication. This includes, but is not limited to, neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions that cause impaired function.
OUR MISSION
The mission of CATS is to provide opportunities for children with disabilities through equipment re-use. Families help families by passing on gently used pediatric adaptive devices and mobility equipment to meet immediate needs at no cost.
DELIVERING RESULTS
Assistive technology allows a child with disabilities to play with friends and siblings, to have more opportunities for learning, and to be more independent. All of these can lead to a happier child and healthier families!

CATHIE CUMMINS
Founder and PresidentChildren’s Assistive Technology Service Board of Directors
June 2017 – June 2018
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BETH BEACH MS, OTR/L, ATP
Vice President
LAURA ALEXANDER PT, DPT
Secretary
AVEN ALFORD
Development Director
DAVID BATES
Treasurer
PHYLLIS EDWARDS CRTS, ATP
Board Member
LAURA WINCHELL CONNOR MA CCC-SLP
Board Member