About NEAT

NEAT is about ACCESS

A program of Oak Hill

Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Inc., dba, Oak Hill, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization
 
NEAT is about access — access to information, to products and equipment, to the manufacturers and vendors of equipment and to services. The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Center at Oak Hill was formed because limited access to services, equipment and devices that can minimize the effects of disabilities is, in itself, a disability. NEAT was established to provide information and services and access to equipment and devices that can change the lives of people of all ages, with all types of disabilities, both temporary and permanent. We operate under the auspices of Oak Hill, a 115 year old non-profit organization located in Hartford, CT. The headquarters building of the NEAT Center provides 25,000 square feet of space for product demonstrations, expos, classes, computer use, research and equipment restoration. Our staff is available to help you find what you need.
 

Making Life More Accessible

Disability Equipment

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill brings people with temporary or permanent disabilities, their families and the professionals who work with them together with the equipment and services they need to live, learn and work. A program of Oak Hill, a recognized leader in disability services since 1893. Our History

 

Our Mission

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill enriches lives by enhancing independence and quality of life for people with disabilities including visual impairments.  It sets the standard in providing innovative solutions, program excellence, services and advocacy for people with disabilities.

 

How do I get started?

Call us today at (860) 243-2869; or toll free in CT (866) 526-4492; (860)-286-3113 TTY; or email: info@neatmarketplace.org or visit Oak Hill’s website: www.ciboakhill.org
 

Our Staff

Bruce Stovall, Vice President, Oak Hill Centers is responsible for the administration, supervision and development of all Oak Hill Centers including: The NEAT Center at Oak Hill, a full service AT center including equipment reutilization, AT demonstration, evaluation, consultation, training and professional development, the Oak Hill Center for Relationship and Sexuality Education, an innovative program that delivers services to persons with intellectual disabilities focusing on topics that include social skills, healthy boundaries and decision making, the Eleanor A. Brooks Blindness Related Supports Center, a program that includes services to persons with low vision or who are blind that include vocational training, residential housing and a transitional skill building summer camp program and the Oak Hill Birth to Three Program that includes home delivery of early intervention clinical services. Bruce has over twenty years experience working with people with disabilities. He can be reached by email at stovallb@ciboakhill.org.

Karin Agritelly, ATP, ATACP - Coordinator, Oak Hill Centers, (Assistive Technology Professional/Assistive Technology Applications Certificate via California State University at Northridge), is RESNA certified, trained as an NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist, CT Birth to Three Service Coordinator, Deaf/Blind Recreation Specialist, and a Microsoft Accessibility Resource Consultant; responsibilities include professional development and training, providing AT consultations and demonstrations; managing Oak Hill's Blindness Related Independent Housing; Oak Hill's Camp LEEP (Low Vision/blind Educational Employment Program) for teens; community awareness and speaker's series specializing in aging in place, AT and blindness related supports. Karin has over eighteen years experience working with people with disabilities and can be reached by email at agritellyk@ciboakhill.org.

Jennifer Baker, M.S., ATP, ATACP - Coordinator, Oak Hill Centers, (Assistive Technology Professional/Assistive Technology Applications Certificate via California State University at Northridge) is RESNA certified, trained as an NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist, CT Birth to Three Service Coordinator, Microsoft Accessibility Resource Consultant, OT Aide, PT Aide; responsibilities include providing AT consultations and demonstrations; community awareness, professional development/training and tours; maintaining the Lending Library for members; maintaining inventory of adaptive toys and durable medical equipment; organizing expos, professional development/trainings, workshops, inventory and supports for B-3 members; vendor recruitment; membership, marketing and communications; community awareness and speaker's series specializing in aging in place; AT and disability equipment. Jennifer can be reached by email at bakerj@ciboakhill.org.

Amy Rubin Mindell, M. Ed. - Assistive Technology Specialist provides professional development, training, technical assistance, and consultation on the continuum of assistive technology devices and services to families, educators, therapists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals; provides AT consultations and evaluations to people with disabilities of all ages; and offers AT demonstrations to promote community awareness. Amy has over fifteen years experience in the field of assistive technology. During that time, Amy co-founded the Adaptive Technology Lab at Southern CT State University and served as one of the lab’s first directors.  She later served as a project director and senior AT specialist at CAST (The Center for Applied Special Technology) in Massachusetts where she worked on many initiatives and projects in the area of Universal Design for Learning, and provided professional development and assistance to educators in K–12 and postsecondary settings. Amy can be reached by email at mindella@ciboakhill.org.

Nicole Feeney, M. Ed. - Assistive Technology Specialist provides professional development, training, technical assistance, and consultation on the continuum of assistive technology devices and services to families, educators, therapists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals; provides AT consultations and evaluations to people with disabilities of all ages; and offers AT demonstrations to promote community awareness.  Nicole comes to us from Foundation High School in Milford, CT, where she taught students with special needs in the classroom as well as helped them to develop and improve their skills through the use of assistive technology.  She has provided ongoing support, mentoring, and guidance to her students while promoting innovative approaches for their employment, independent living and community needs.  A Master’s Degree in Assistive Technology from Southern CT State University has also allowed her to provide professional development and assistance to educators in K–12 settings.  Nicole can be reached by email at feeneyn@ciboakhill.org

Steven Famiglietti – Manager, Blind Vocational Services is responsible for identifying, training and assisting blind and visually impaired adults to obtain gainful employment; includes comprehensive computer training using adaptive software; identifying transportation; and Camp LEEP (Low Vision/blind Educational Employment Program) for teens; community awareness and speaker's series specializing in low vision and blindness. Steven can be reached by email at famigliettis@ciboakhill.org.

Julie Hein, ATACP - Information and Resource Clerk (Assistive Technology Applications Certificate via California State University at Northridge),maintains the Information and Resource Library, organizes volunteers, AP/AR, assists with Oak Hill's Independent Housing program, assists with scheduling, training, tours and the professional lending library. Julie has over 20 years experience working with people with disabilities and can be reached by email at heinj@ciboakhill.org.

Don Hoerman, ATP - Manager, Equipment Restoration Center (Assistive Technology Professional) is RESNA certified and is responsible for the Equipment Restoration Center; includes customer relations and AT recommendations; equipment repairs and cleanings; disability equipment donations; liaison with member vendors; and maintaining equipment inventory; community awareness and speaker's series specializing in AT and disability equipment. Don can be reached by email at
neatrestore@neatmarketplace.org

Ralph Rivera, Lead ERC Equipment Technician, coordinates and schedules equipment delivery and pick-ups, inspects, cleans and repairs donated equipment and provides demonstrations and resource information. Ralph can be reached by email at riverar@ciboakhill.org

Dan Mayo, ERC Equipment Technician, assists with equipment delivery and pick-ups, inspects, cleans and repairs donated items and provides demonstrations and resource information.

For general information or to learn more,

Call: 860-286-3113 TTY
Toll Free in CT: 866-526-4492
or (860) 243-2869 in the Hartford area
Email:info@neatmarketplace.org

 

Hours and Locations

Hartford location

  • Monday – Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM; open the first Saturday of each month, 9:00AM to 2:00PM - Closed most federal and state holidays 
  • Please call ahead for operating hours; to make an appointment, donate, or receive a personal consultation; toll free in CT (866) 526-4492; (860) 243-2869; (860) 286-3113 TTY

Stratford location

  • Monday – Friday, 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Please call ahead for operating hours; to make an appointment, donate, or receive a personal consultation; (203) 378-6977
 

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