At C.A.T.S., we are fortunate to be surrounded by people who lead with compassion, generosity, and action. We are proud to spotlight one of our very own board members, Laura Alexander, who was recently recognized as a Hero in Health through United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Heroes Project.  Laura’s recognition reflects what so many families, children,

We were incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be featured on WTKR3’s Coast Live and share the mission of Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.) with our community. This appearance allowed us to raise awareness about the vital role assistive technology plays in helping children with disabilities grow, learn, and thrive. Through our equipment reuse and

This Valentine’s Day, love will be in the air — and on the dance floor — at The NorVA! We were honored to join TIARA and His Precious Gemstones on the Hampton Roads Show to share exciting news about their upcoming Valentine’s Day Dance Party, where a portion of proceeds will benefit Children’s Assistive Technology

Music has always had the power to bring people together—but for Michael Mahgerefteh, it’s also a powerful tool for creating real, lasting impact. A lifelong Norfolk resident, Michael has built his career at the intersection of music, entrepreneurship, and community service. Whether behind the scenes or center stage, his work has consistently focused on one

Celebrating a Meaningful Partnership: Miggies Wear Supports C.A.T.S. Through April 2026 We are thrilled to announce a new partnership that blends style, purpose, and impact in the best possible way. Miggies Wear, a company known for its fun and meaningful apparel, is supporting Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.) in a big way — and we

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news for families in Northern Virginia! Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.) has officially added a new equipment pickup site to better serve our growing community. Our new location is conveniently situated at:18665 Conference Center Drive, Leesburg, VA 20176 This expansion is made possible thanks to the incredible support of

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