The University of Lynchburg DPT program supported C.A.T.S. on the PT Day of Service, on Oct 10th, coming out to clean equipment as well as selling tee shirts for operational cost support. We thank all our college student volunteers who help make C.A.T.S. mission successful!
Radford University Carilion DPT students have completed literature review regarding the efficacy of assistive technology in improving participation of children with disabilities. This research helps support CATS grant writing team. CATS also gratefully accepts stories from individuals about their use of assistive technology.
Congratulations and Thank you to all our Hallowheels Participants who caught the attention of people as far away as California, Oregon and even Australia! The first place winner was Woody from Toy Story; second place goes to Space X Astronaut; and the sweet tooth battle for third was won in the end by Topsy Turvy Birthday Cake!
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush—affirming the inherent dignity of every person. This sweeping legislation protects people with disabilities against discrimination in the workplace and ensures equal access to public accommodations, among other protections.
Children’s Assistive Technology Service is proud to receive sponsorship from VCU’s Children’s Hospital of Richmond.
Children\’s Hospital of Richmond sponsors C.A.T.S. Read More »
CORAkids—a CORA Physical Therapy program– has renewed its sponsorship of CATS mission: Through responsible re-use, meeting the equipment needs of children living with disability, when health insurance is unavailable, insufficient or uncooperative! This agreement allows for a closer working relationship to benefit “our” kids.
Huge thank you to GFWC Roanoke County Woman’s Club for their ongoing support of CATS, specifically through sponsorship of HalloWheels. This Club has provided funding, food, and fun decorations for each of the HalloWheels events in the Roanoke area. All 3 years! This year they present a check for $1000 to assure the smiles shine through the masks.
A new collaboration between CHKD and Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) is helping children with disabilities live life to the fullest.
Children\’s Hospital of the King\’s Daughters collaborates with C.A.T.S. Read More »
Are you ready? Voting starts Monday, October 26: Hallowheels: a Halloween costume contest which turns wheelchairs into assets. This is a fundraiser for Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) which in past years, provided volunteer teams competing by creating dream-come-true Halloween costumes for children who depend on wheelchair mobility. This year, due to Covid-19, we are doing it a bit differently!
Hallowheels Costume Reveal! Voting starts October 26! Read More »
