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Welcome to

The New England Assistive Technology Marketplace

This is the place to come for equipment that makes life more accessible.

At NEAT, you can try it, buy it, or donate it.

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In the late 1990's, an extensive needs assessment was completed that revealed a significant lack of resources in the region for individuals with permanent or temporary disabilities who are seeking access to assistive technology. In 1999, a pilot was created for The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Marketplace, a program of Oak Hill. The pilot was met with such a demand that in 2001, a capital campaign was undertaken to raise funds for the renovation of the former swimming pool building at Oak Hill. The success of that campaign enabled the program to move into its new headquarters in 2002. During the ensuing years the program has been operating, thousands of people with disabilities have been provided with equipment, training and resources that have significantly improved the quality of their lives.

The New England
Assistive Technology (NEAT) Center
has opened a satellite facility in collaboration with
The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County.

APRIL 23, 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT

The EXPO scheduled for 4/25/08

HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Please call with any questions.

 

March 6, 2007 Announcement

The NEAT/DRCFC Assistive Technology Equipment Restoration and Demonstration Center Satellite Office.

The new center located at
80 Ferry Blvd, Suite 210, Stratford, CT

The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Center has opened a satellite facility in collaboration with the Disability Rights Center of Fairfield County. NEAT has received start-up funding from the Connecticut Tech Act Project to expand it durable medical equipment reutilization program and assistive technology demonstration program to the southwestern region of Connecticut. The establishment of this new satellite will now allow individuals with disabilities, their families and the professionals that serve them, local availability to the services of NEAT. A variety of restored durable medical equipment and assistive technology devices will be available at the new NEAT/DRCFC Center to consumers who can come in, try it out, and make an informed decision regarding their medical equipment and assistive technology needs. Restored durable medical equipment will be available for purchase at significantly reduced prices.

For additional information:
Call NEAT at 866-526-4492 (toll free in CT)
email to neatrestore@neatmarketplace.org or bakerj@neatmarketplace.org

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Fairfield County DRC Home
DRC Equipment Restoration Center
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The NEAT Marketplace
is now a
Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center

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A network of Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers are located throughout the U.S. to show you what's possible with accessible technology solutions available on today's computers. Whether you have reduced eyesight, wrist/arm discomfort, or hearing loss, these centers can show you accessibility options and assistive technology products that can add to your computer skill and proficiency.
 

The NEAT Marketplace
is now an
IBot Evaluation Center

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill became an iBOT® Evaluation Center in 2007 because we believe in empowering people with mobility-related disabilities to freely go where they want to go, helping satisfy the natural human desire for mobility and freedom.

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We can help you with information,
ideas and equipment, if:
You have a permanent or temporary (accident or illness related) disability
You want help dealing with limitations you are experiencing as you get older
A family member needs either kind of help
You work with people with disabilities, in healthcare or education
You work with seniors who may need help
Your company creates products for people with disabilities or seniors
You work in human resources, case management or advocacy
You have some used equipment to donate

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Please Note:
We will be closed for the Labor day weekend.
We plan to be open the following Sat. 9/8

Hours of operation:
NEAT is open Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
and the first Saturday of every month from 9:00am-2:00pm.
Other hours by special arrangement.

"NEAT staff will be happy to provide demonstrations of assistive technology to the public. A demonstration at NEAT will provide you with a basic 15 minute overview of how a particular device or piece of software works. If you would like a demonstration, please call to schedule an appointment. Be sure to let us know what device or piece of software you would like to see demonstrated. A 15 minute demonstration is free.

Please note that a demonstration of a particular device or piece of software does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of that device for the individual. If you are in need of hands-on assistance with the use of the device or software or if you need assistance in determining which device or software will best meet the needs of the individual, NEAT offers fee based consultations and evaluations.

We're located in
Hartford, Connecticut USA,
(click for map and directions)
Phone toll free in CT (866) 526-4492
(provided through a grant from the Ct Tech Act Project)
or (860) 243-2869
Call: 860-286-3113 TTY
Email: info@neatmarketplace.org

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