Children's Assistive Technology Service

06/23/2026

Thank you to our incredible volunteers who joined us for our Roanoke equipment wash on June 20!

Together, you helped clean and prepare 30 pieces of pediatric assistive technology that will soon make a meaningful difference for children and families across Virginia.

Your time, energy, and dedication help ensure that children with disabilities have access to the equipment they need to thrive. Thank you for being part of the C.A.T.S. community and helping us create more opportunities for access, independence, and inclusion.

06/22/2026

LET’S TALK WHEELCHAIRS 💙

Wheelchairs are more than mobility devices.

They are tools that help children participate, explore, learn, connect, and thrive.

Manual and power wheelchairs can help children:
✔ move more independently
✔ participate in school and activities
✔ engage with family and friends
✔ improve positioning and comfort
✔ build confidence and quality of life

For many children with disabilities, the right wheelchair opens doors to greater independence, access, health, and opportunity every single day.

We hope we’ve helped show just how important assistive technology is in helping children with disabilities access and engage with the world around them.

📲 Scan the QR code today to become a MONTHLY DONOR and help make an immediate impact in the life of a child.

Your recurring gift helps provide mobility, communication, positioning, and independence for children who need it most.

06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father's Day from all of us at C.A.T.S.! 💙

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who encourage, advocate, and show up every day for the children they love.

Thank you for the countless appointments, late-night problem-solving, cheering from the sidelines, and unwavering support that help children with disabilities grow, thrive, and achieve their goals.

Your strength, patience, and dedication create opportunities, foster independence, and make a lasting impact.

To every father and father figure walking this journey alongside their child—we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you today and every day.

Happy Father's Day!

06/19/2026

WHAT IS AN ADAPTIVE STROLLER?

Adaptive strollers provide positioning, support, comfort, and safety while helping children participate in everyday life alongside their families and peers.

For many children, adaptive strollers can help provide access to:
✔ parks and trails
✔ crowded events and community outings
✔ tighter indoor spaces
✔ travel and transportation
✔ longer outings with family and friends

Sometimes, they allow children to access places and experiences that a traditional wheelchair may not.

💙 Your monthly gift helps us provide mobility equipment that supports access, participation, health, and independence for children throughout the state.

Each child has unique needs that requires the support and expertise of their medical team to safely use adaptive equipment.

Because every child deserves the opportunity to explore, participate, and belong.

06/17/2026

Bath and toileting equipment may not always be talked about — but for many children with disabilities and their caregivers, it is absolutely essential. 💙

Adaptive bath and toileting equipment helps provide:
✔ safety
✔ support
✔ proper positioning
✔ comfort
✔ dignity
✔ greater independence

These devices are not just helpful for children. They are life-changing for caregivers, too.

"These systems create more comfort and confidence for the entire family inside and outside the home." - C.A.T.S. Parent

They can help:
✨ reduce physical strain, bending, and lifting
✨ make daily routines safer
✨ support hygiene and skin health
✨ reduce stress during bathing and toileting

💙 Your monthly support helps us continue to provide essential equipment that supports health, hygiene, dignity, and everyday quality of life for children and caregivers throughout the state.

Each child has unique needs that requires the support and expertise of their medical team to safely use adaptive equipment.

06/16/2026

We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your ongoing support of C.A.T.S,

We expect the site to be accepting order requests tomorrow.

06/16/2026

Thank you to the Williamsburg Health Foundation for awarding C.A.T.S. a generous grant in support of our mission.

This investment will help us continue ensuring that children with disabilities across Virginia have access to the assistive technology they need to move, communicate, learn, and participate fully in their communities—at no cost to families.

By supporting access to care and creating opportunities for children to thrive, the Williamsburg Health Foundation is helping us expand health, independence, and opportunity for the children and families we serve.

Together, we are building a future where every child has the tools they need to reach their full potential.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to healthier, more inclusive communities.

Williamsburg Health Foundation

06/16/2026

What an honor to be a part of these grant awards! Thank you Williamsburg Health Foundation for supporting our organization and for being a champion for enhancing health.

The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) Board of Trustees recently approved $4.5 million in grant funding to 35 nonprofit organizations and government agencies working to enhance health in the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County.

During this grant cycle, WHF awarded fourteen first-time programs or organizations spanning WHF’s three focus areas: Access to Care, Economic Advancement, and Healthy Living. For more information on Grant Cycle 1 awards, please visit:

https://williamsburghealthfoundation.org/2026gc1/

06/15/2026

WHAT IS A STANDER? 💙

A stander is an assistive device that helps support a child in an upright standing position safely and comfortably.

For many children with disabilities, standing is about so much more than mobility.

Standing can help:
✔ support bone health and growth
✔ improve circulation and breathing
✔ support digestion
✔ encourage social interaction and participation
✔ reduce muscle tightness
✔ promote independence and engagement

Each child has unique needs that requires the support and expertise of their medical team to safely use adaptive equipment.

Because every child deserves the opportunity to stand tall, participate, and thrive. 💙

06/12/2026

WHY IS ADAPTIVE SEATING SO IMPORTANT?

When people think about assistive technology, they often think about wheelchairs or walkers first.

But for many children with disabilities, supportive seating and positioning equipment are just as essential.

Alternative positioning equipment such as adaptive seats, floor sitters, activity chairs, and other positioning equipment help children:
✔ maintain safe and supportive posture
✔ participate in play and learning
✔ improve comfort and positioning
✔ support breathing and digestion
✔ engage with family and peers
✔ build independence and confidence

Each child has unique needs that requires the support and expertise of their medical team to safely use adaptive equipment.

Scan the QR code to become a monthly donor today!