Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access

The Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) is a national, non-profit research organization dedicated to facilitating the development and application of technology to alleviate problems of human need. Established in 1980 as part of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), the CATEA achieves its mission through expert assessment services, research, design, technological development, information dissemination, and education. The center works to fulfill six fundamental areas of service: rehabilitation engineering and product design; information and referral services; computer-access evaluations and training; accessibility evaluations; technology demonstrations; and adult literacy training.