Welcome to the Central Coast Assistive Technology Center (CCATC) located in San Luis Obispo, California. The CCATC is a diverse technology center that provides evaluations, training and education while using assistive technology to increase independence and function. The CCATC specializes in general AT services, vision and hearing technologies and ergonomics.

CCATC Mission Statement: To solve challenges in employment, lifelong learning, productivity and independent living through the provision of assistive technology services and ergonomic training. The CCATC shall be unsurpassed in evaluations and trainings that are: 

• Accessible

• Timely

• Individualized

• Solution-oriented

• High-quality

Services shall be made available through a mobile outreach program to access the natural setting of the consumer. The technology device library shall be the most extensive and up-to-date in the market. Collaboration shall be the hallmark of the center's success. For more click on AT Services.

NEW!  CATE AT Device Loan Program Allows Consumers To “Check Out” Technology

CCATC has been selected as one of 10 community-based organizations (CBO) across the state to participate in the California Assistive Technology Exchange (CATE) project. As part of this project, CCATC has a variety of assistive technology (AT) devices for consumers to check out on short-term loan. There is no cost for borrowing a device. The CATE project also includes 2 other programs: the AT Reutilization Program and the AT Loan Guarantee Program. To learn more about the CATE programs and to check out a device, please visit the CATE website.

NEW!  The California Endowment Funds A Free Vision & Hearing Technology Program

Alfredo uses a CCTV to read his Bible

The Central Coast Assistive Technology Center (CCATC) is conducting a Pilot Study, Sensory Assistive Technology Demonstration Center and Loan Library that will allow San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County residents¾regardless of ethnicity, financial status, age or diagnosis to experience, learn and use life-changing assistive technology solutions.  For more information click on Vision & Hearing Device Library.

NEW! See us on TV!

CCATC Highlights Success Stories with the Creation of “Curb Cuts”

The “Curb Cuts” show featuring high-tech devices for people with disabilities can be seen on SLO Public Access Channel 2 airing three times weekly: Mondays at 11:00 am, Wednesdays at 8:00 pm, and Saturdays at noon. It can also be seen  on Santa Maria Community TV Channel 25 three times each week: Thursday at 7:00 pm, Fridays at 4:30 pm, and Sundays at 10:30 am.

New episodes will air every two months. Learn more and watch episodes with audio description by clicking Curb Cuts.