Corporation For Assistive Technology

... making a difference to our Washington County disabled and senior citizens by making them more independent, improving their quality of life.

The Washington County Commission on Aging Home Ramp Project was developed to provide wheelchair ramps for home access to people in Washington County who have mobility needs. By recruiting the services of volunteers and using a modular design for ramps, the cost of home ramps is significantly reduced. Additionally, CAT's modular design allows the construction of ramps that can be easily removed and reused if the need for a ramp no longer exists. Ramps are designed in concert with local architects and approved by local building code authorities. Ramps are provided on a sliding scale with the individual repaying all or part of the ramp cost monthly over a pre-defined period. In certain situations, the ramp can be provided at no cost.

For information, contact Bill Beard at 301.745.6444.

The High-Technology Demonstration Center is a partnership between CAT, the Western Maryland Hospital Center and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program. The Center is located on the second floor in an area known as "Club Overlook" of the Western Maryland Hospital Center, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown. This unique Demonstration Center features a wide variety of high-tech equipment, including computer operated aides, an assortment of X10 technology devices, hands-free telephones, aids for the visual, hearing and mobility impaired and a selection of video tapes for review by the clients, along with information on where to obtain them.

For information, contact Linn Hendershot at 301.766.9155.