NEAT ERC - News Feature

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill has two primary components

1. Demonstration Center – comprised of two Computer Labs; Training and Evaluation Rooms; an Exposition Hall; an Information and Resource Library and training, education and resources for people with disabilities, their families and the professionals who work and care for them.
2. An Equipment Restoration Center – gently used durable medical equipment is donated, repaired and sold to consumers at a savings of 50% to 80% of the same item when new and a satellite office in Stratford, which is a partnership with the Connecticut Tech Act. 

Examples of adaptive devices

• Aids for daily living
• Communication tools
• Computers, hardware and software
• Hearing devices
• Low vision aids
• Memory aids
• Modified toys and clothing
• Modified vehicles
• Power wheelchairs and scooters
• Ramps and remote controls
• Specialized seating devices
• Switches and computer access equipment
• Wheelchairs, walkers and lifts

How do I get started?

Did you know? One in 2.7 million Americans over the age of 15 uses a wheelchair.

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill brings people with disabilities, their families and the professionals who work with them together with the equipment and services that they need to live, learn and work.

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill has a wide variety of adaptive medical equipment; assistive technology services and educational resources; a fully accessible facility with 12,500 square feet of flexible space that can be rented. Learn how

Other Services

• Assistive Technology (AT) Consultations and Evaluations – provides individual assessments for children and adults with disabilities; evaluates disability equipment that may enhance independence and quality of life; evaluations offered at the NEAT Center or at your school or home.  For more information, please call Amy Norton,  AT Specialist at (860) 286-3101 or email; nortona@ciboakhill.org
• Membership – is free for individuals who have a disability, people over the age of 65, and family members. Professional members include individual clinicians/professionals, school districts, nonprofit organizations and businesses. For more information on how to become a member and the benefits of becoming a member, please call Jennifer Baker, Coordinator of Oak Hill Centers at (860) 286-3102 or email at bakerj@ciboakhill.org
• Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center (MARC) – only facility of its kind in the state; learn how to access features into current Microsoft Windows platform.  These features can make the computer easier to use for people with low vision, wrist/arm discomfort, or hearing loss. For more information, please call Karin Agritelly, Coordinator of Oak Hill Centers at (860) 286-3105 or email at agritellyk@ciboakhill.org
• Assistive Technology Lending Library – a service that loans assistive technology devices (mice, tracking balls, switches, keyboards, etc.) to paid professional members of NEAT; ability to try products before you buy to see if they are right for you.  To see if your school district or business is a member, click here.
• Professional Development – provides comprehensive training modules to the community with opportunities to earn CEU’s and targets educators, healthcare professionals, employers, families and caregivers. For more information or to register for a workshop, please call Julie Hein, Information and Resource Clerk at (860) 769-3800 ext. 3189 or email at heinj@ciboakhill.org
• Training in Assistive Technology – provides comprehensive training on the latest AT products and services with opportunities to earn CEU’s and targets educators, healthcare professionals, employers, families and caregivers.
• School Based Training and Technical Assistance – NEAT can come to you!  Build your staff or team’s AT knowledge base, create an AT Team or gain more in-depth hands-on training regarding specific devices, we can customize our offerings to meet your needs. 
• Vocational Program for the Blind and Visually Impaired is designed to help adults find employment, assistance with job readiness and interview skills, and identify transportation needs; instruction on magnification devices, demonstrations of adaptive equipment and software; computer instruction and work-site assessments  and AT recommendations. For more information, please call Steven Famiglietti, Blind Vocational Services manager at (860) 286-3100; or email at famigliettis@ciboakhill.org