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.

Assistive Technology (AT) can have a major impact on the lives of people with disabilities by enabling them to use their abilities more effectively. Although assistive technology may not eliminate a disability, it may allow a person to improve everyday function and independence, thus enabling that person to participate more fully.

Who benefits?

People with disabilities, their families and the people who work with them -

• Children of all ages
• Adults of all ages
• Parents, guardians, and family members
• Businesses and Employers
• Educators and Students
• Disability Advocates
• Therapists and clinicians
• Medical and healthcare professionals

Did you know?

Assistive Technology can have a major impact on the lives of people with disabilities by enabling them to use their abilities more effectively and improve their quality of life.

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill - two primary components:

1. Demonstration Center  comprised of a computer lab; training and evaluation rooms; an exposition hall; and an information and resource library
2. An Equipment Restoration Center (ERC)  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.

Other NEAT Services

• Professional development
• Membership
• Retail sales
• Facility Rental 
• Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center

Download PDF of NEAT's Rental brochure, click link

AT Training offered by NEAT Center at Oak Hill

Assistive Technology (AT) Consultation and Evaluation Services -

• highly trained staff meet and work with families and the students' educational team to provide AT consultations and evaluations
• provides school-based training and technical assistance on-site at the center (Hartford or Stratford/Fairifeld county locations)
• off-site at schools in communities throughout the state
• provides professional development with opportunities to earn CEU's

Certified Aging In Place Specialists (CAPS) - highly trained staff will provide CAP evaluations and recommendations which may allow a person to improve everyday function and independence and safely remain in their home.

Blindness Related Services and Supports -

• Job Placement Assistance and Computer Training
• Blind and Low Vision Evaluation and Training
• Vision Open Houses

How do I get started?

Call us today at (860) 243-2869 or toll free at (866) 526-4492; (860) 286-3113 TTY; or email us at info@neatmarketplace.org

Download NEAT Center brochure, click link

People whose lives have changed because of the NEAT Center at Oak Hill -

“I brought Michael to one of the expos at the NEAT Center at Oak Hill and we went to the computer lab to try out alternative keyboard devices for Michael to use in school. The staff was a great help to us in understanding our options. It was great to have a one-stop shop for information and trials of equipment. Thank you!”

- Christine Hahn

“I was inquiring about a device to help a patient in a Milford nursing home. The patient, Richard Dalton, had been in an industrial accident over thirty years ago and was not able to speak. I explained the situation to you and you sent me literature and information on communication devices and arranged a meeting so that I could learn more about the ‘Lightwriter.’ Richard now has this wonderful device. His first sentence on the device was ‘This is the first time in 32 years that I’ve had a voice.’ Thank you for your help in getting him his voice.”

-Rosemary Burns, Speech Language Therapist, Milford Nursing Home