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We’re so excited to share that Hallowheels 2025 was featured on NBC12’s 12 On Your Side. The segment highlights the creativity, community, and heart behind our annual Hallowheels Celebration, where families design incredible adaptive costumes for children who use assistive technology — all to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.). This year’s

At Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.), we are thrilled to partner with the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation, Timberlane Middle School and Mercer Elementary in a collaboration that brings creativity, engineering, and inclusion together in the most heartwarming way. This year, the gym at Mercer Elementary was filled with excitement as Timberlane students transformed adaptive wheelchairs

Halloween is about more than just candy—it’s about community, creativity, and celebrating every child’s uniqueness. This year, Hallowheels 2025, presented by Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.), is back and bigger than ever, offering an inclusive, family-friendly experience for children of all abilities. What is Hallowheels? Hallowheels is C.A.T.S.’ annual fundraiser where children who use assistive

On August 9th, something truly magical happened. The Spotlight Dance Team from Maureen’s School of Dance graced the stage for their annual Be the Change performance at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, and what they created was nothing short of extraordinary. More than just a showcase of talent, this event was a shining example

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Cathy R. Watkins, a former member of the C.A.T.S. team. Cathy was a part of our mission to serve children with disabilities and their families, and during her time with Children’s Assistive Technology Service, she made meaningful connections with many parents, therapists,

Important Announcement – Roanoke Location Update C.A.T.S. is proud and honored to announce that in collaboration with Carilion Children’s, we are moving our Roanoke office to a new location at 5568 Airport Rd, Roanoke VA 24012. We want to thank everyone who supported the SML/Moneta location since the start of C.A.T.S. Your support, volunteerism, knowledge,

Important Announcement – Fairfax Location Update Our Fairfax location is temporarily closed as we actively search for a new space. We remain committed to providing access to adaptive equipment and will share updates as soon as we secure a new location. Thank you for your patience and continued support as we work to find the

As the Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.) reflects on the incredible support received in 2024, we are filled with immense gratitude for ARC3 Gases. Their generosity, rooted in a long-standing tradition of giving, has made a profound difference in our ability to serve children in need of assistive technology. This culture of philanthropy, carried forward

Sometimes, the most meaningful connections come from unexpected places. When we talked to Matthew Enos, we were immediately drawn to his passion—not just for music, but for using his talents to give back to organizations that make a difference in people’s lives. His story is one of generosity, community, and a deep personal connection to

At Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.), we are continually amazed and inspired by the communities that rally around our mission to provide assistive technology to children with disabilities at no cost. This Halloween season, we are especially grateful for our incredible partnership with the Mercer County Special Services School District (MCSSSD), Hopewell Valley Regional School