Katsnet.org
Title
KATS Network
Description
Kentucky was one of the first states funded under the Tech Act of 1988, which has been replaced by the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004. The KATS Network is the Kentucky Assistive Technology project operating within its lead agency, the Office for the Blind, Education Cabinet. It consists of a statewide network of organizations and individuals connecting to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices and services to improve the productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Through advocacy activities and capacity building efforts, the mission of this collaborative system is to make assistive technology information, devices and services easily obtainable for people of any age and any disability.
The KATS Network is "consumer" driven, i.e. it has an Advisory Council that is dominated by consumers. In addition to the Coordinating Center located in the McDowell Center in Louisville, there are four AT regional resource centers and two satellite centers that are participating members of the KATS Network serving Kentucky. They are:
The regional assistive technology centers have been a major part of the development of the KATS Network. These regional centers work cooperatively with the Coordinating Center sharing responsibilities for supporting KATS Network initiatives by providing direct services, implementing training opportunities, and other supporting activities at all levels. The AT resource centers, as private non-profit organizations directed by separate consumer boards, have historically reflected the grassroots, consumer-driven nature of the network and maintained the goals and spirit of the Tech Act of 1988 and its successor, the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended.
Languages
English
Contact
- The Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network
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- louisville KY
- United States 40242
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- +1.5024294484
