The HDI Center for Assistive Technology Services (CATS) is Kentucky’s regional Assistive Technology Resource Center, providing free demonstrations, device loans, training, and expert guidance to help individuals with disabilities access the tools they need to live more independently. Serving Lexington and the surrounding Bluegrass region, HDI CATS operates under the federal Assistive Technology Act of 1998 to ensure that people with physical disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them can explore assistive technology options without financial barriers or guesswork.
For someone navigating limb loss or …
Assistive Technology for Disability and Rehabilitation That’s Actually Changing Lives
Assistive technology has fundamentally transformed disability rehabilitation, giving millions of people practical tools to regain independence, participate fully in daily life, and achieve goals that might otherwise remain out of reach. From powered prosthetics with microprocessor control to smartphone apps that convert speech to text in real time, these innovations work alongside traditional therapy to accelerate recovery, compensate for permanent limitations, and open doors to education, employment, and social connection.
The right assistive device does more than fill a functional gap. It becomes part of a person’s …