Center for Assistive Technology Client Services
The Center for Assistive Technology Client Service Program provides assistive technology services to the Western New York and surrounding areas through a number of contracted programs and our fee-for-service center. Through multiple programs, we work with people with disabilities of all ages in the areas of employment, education, and independent living.
What is assistive technology?
First defined in the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act in 1988, assistive technology, or AT, is defined as "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially "off the shelf," modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with a disability. "
What is an assistive technology service?
Under the same act, an assistive technology service is defined as "any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device."
CAT Client Services provides an array of AT services for people with disabilities, in the areas of education, employment, and independent living. We provide assessment, training, consultation, demonstration, loan, and professional development services to individuals, school districts, colleges and universities, and other entities that need support in the utilization and integration of AT.
CAT Client Services provides an array of AT services for people with disabilities, in the areas of education, employment, and independent living. We provide assessment, training, consultation, demonstration, loan, and professional development services to individuals, school districts, colleges and universities, and other entities that need support in the utilization and integration of AT.