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Click “Read More” to view the CATS 2018 Annual Report.

Come see and get hands on experience with the latest adaptive equipment and mobility devices for children including Sleepsafe Beds, Permobil, TiLite, Ki Mobility, Leckey, Firefly, R82, Sunrise Medical, Assistive Technology Works and more! Door Prizes!

Congratulations to Randolph College Society of Physics students who won the Hallowheels competition for most popular costume design, with their rendition of Cinderella’s carriage for sweet 6 year old Maddie.

Kacie Hodges, CATS volunteer, accepts check from Sandra Morse (R) Executive Director of the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, on November 7th. CATS is most appreciative for this opportunity, and especially grateful for our committee chairperson for this event, Karen McCarty (L)

The Smith Mountain Lake Civitan Club recently presented a check to Children’s Assistive Technology Services (CATS) for $23,885. The money will be used by CATS to purchase a second van which will serve the Charlottesville to Richmond to Norfolk corridor, while the first van purchased through Roanoke Valley Gives 2018 will serve the western side of the state.

Are you a Kroger grocery shopper? If so, did you know that Kroger does give generously to non-profits, and Children’s Assistive Technology Service is on their list.

Our organization earned a 2018 Bronze Seal of Transparency on GuideStar! Now our community and potential donors, funders, and key decision makers can see our commitment to transparency and easily contact us for more information.

CATS-Roanoke needs your help in October! As one of the eight charities selected to participate in the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, we need over 120 volunteers to hold up our end of the bargain on October 5th, 6th and 7th.

Hallowheels 2018 kicked off this past Saturday in Roanoke with six kids and six teams of college students initiating custom costume designs to transform wheelchairs into fabulous creations. Take a look at the Meet and Greet Event and stay tuned for the Big Reveal on October 27th.

Hallowheels 2018: Santa Jack and five Princesses! Thanks to our sponsors and especially GFWC Roanoke County Woman’s Club for the decorations and refreshments today. Many many thanks to the college students who took time out to make Halloween dreams come true.