Western Kentucky Assistive Technology Center

Since 2005, the Western Kentucky Assistive Technology Center (WKATC) has been in operation on Wendell Foster's Campus for Developmental Disabilities in Owensboro, KY. WKATC provides assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities, family members, teachers, hospitals, adult day programs, rehabilitation therapists and many more. Services provided by WKATC staff include: information and assistance, device demonstrations, training, short term device loans, technical assistance and public awareness.

Definition

Assistive technology includes any device, piece of equipment or system that improves the functional capabilities of individuals with physical disabilities; vision and hearing impairments; communication barriers; or cognitive impairments.

We are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live their lives with greater independence and providing the opportunity for success within their environments through the use of assistive technology solutions.

WKATC is also a participating member of the Kentucky Assistive Technology Services (KATS) Network, a charter member of the Alliance for Technology Access and is an approved provider for Kentucky's Early Intervention Program, First Steps.

Community Computer Lab

WKATC now hosts regularly scheduled hours for interested parties to utilize its computer technologies in the Community Computer Lab. Four accessible workstations are available, including a KidSmart computer that is loaded with educational software to teach valuable concepts and skills to children of all ability levels. Also available is an Attainment workstation with an internal touch screen that offers 37 programs focused on transitioning and includes literacy, math, money skills, work skills, and social modeling programs.

Contact Cindy Huston at (270) 852-1478 to schedule an appointment.