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- KATS Network: Kentucky’s Assistive Technology Locator. The KATS Network is one of 56 statewide assistive technology programs federally funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004.
The KATS Network’s mission is to make assistive technology (AT) information, devices and services easily obtainable for people of any age and/or disability. AT is any item or piece of equipment (both low-tech and high-tech) used to improve and/or maintain independence in the home, at work, school or play.
The KATS Network provides access to AT through a network of five (5) Regional AT Resource Centers (ATRCs) across the state. The Regional ATRCs operate AT demonstration programs, lending libraries and AT reutilization programs.
- HDI CATS: Center for Assistive Technology Services. HDI Center for Assistive Technology Services (CATS) is the Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC) serving Lexington and the surrounding region.
The objective of HDI CATS is to provide statewide comprehensive assistive technology (AT) activities in accordance with the federal Assistive Technologies Act of 1998, as amended.
- HDI CATS offers:
- Lending library of AT devices for checkout
- Demonstration of devices and categories of AT throughout our region
- Training opportunities around AT and relevant legislation such as the ADA
