ABOUT CATS
WHO WE ARE
Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) provides for the re-use of pediatric rehabilitation equipment and assistive technology devices in Virginia. CATS serves as a no-cost resource for children with disabilities who need adaptive equipment and whose families have limited resources.
Children with adaptive equipment can:
WHO WE SERVE
C.A.T.S serves young people with disabilities, who reside or receive rehabilitative/medical services in Virginia, who need assistive technology to assist with mobility, positioning and communication. This includes, but is not limited to, neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions that cause impaired function.
OUR MISSION
C.A.T.S. helps children with physical and developmental disabilities that affect movement, behavior, or communication have better health outcomes; participate more fully in school; engage socially; and achieve greater independence. We do this by refurbishing and redistributing donated assistive technology; educating pediatric clinicians, teachers, and caregivers; and advocating for responsive and responsible public health policy.
DELIVERING RESULTS
Assistive technology allows a child with disabilities to play with friends and siblings, to have more opportunities for learning, and to be more independent. All of these can lead to a happier child and healthier families! Want to know more? View our current annual report!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LAURA ALEXANDER PT, DPT
Board Chairman
CONSTANCE A. MILLS, OTD, M.ED, OTR/L, ATP
Vice Chair
FORREST BASSETT
Treasurer
MELISSA ROSE, PT, DPT, C/NDT
Secretary
FRANCIE MITCHELL PT, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Board Member
BETH BEACH MS, OTR/L, ATP
Board Member
ERIKA JENKINS
Board Member
WILLIAM MIRENDA, MD
Board MemberCATS STAFF
GARDNER UMBARGER
Program Manager, Marion
CATHY WATKINS
Program Manager, Richmond
LINDA DEW
Program Manager, Hampton Roads
JOHN NAPLES
Program Manager, Roanoke
