The Center for Assistive Technology
A joint program of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, The Center for Assistive Technology (CAT) has emerged as a leader and innovator in the assistive technology field.
Comprehensive Services Based on Needs and Goals
Specific products and services, based on the client’s individual needs and goals, include:
- Personal mobility seating and positioning systems
- augmentative communication devices
- audiology services, aural rehabilitation assistive listening and alerting devices, and hearing aid dispensing
- specialized computer equipment and software, such as adaptive keyboards, monitors, and voice recognition programs
- ergonomic workstation designs
- workplace modifications
- environmental control units for home, work, or school
- recreational devices such as cycles and skis
- on-the-road evaluations of vehicle modifications
- adaptive driving evaluation and training
Contact Us
For more information on CAT and our services, please call 412-647-1310. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 412-647-1325.
Location and Parking
CAT is located at the Oakland campus of UPMC, in Forbes Tower, between Meyran Avenue and Atwood Street, one-half block south of Forbes Avenue. We are on the third floor in suite 3010.
Complimentary, accessible parking is available in the Forbes Tower parking garage, as well as in the Forbes Tower surface lot behind the building. Before you leave the CAT office, one of our staff members will validate your parking ticket.
Center for Assistive Technology
Forbes Tower, Suite 3010
3600 Forbes Ave. and Meyran Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213