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devices, software, and the book Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision
Accessibility (Siu, 2020).
In addition to providing AT from APH at no cost to the community, regional
CATT programs provide related AT training as needed. At the time of publishing,
there are three regional CATT programs; each CATT program mirrors the region
defined by the APH Outreach program. For areas of the U.S. that do not currently
have a CATT program, the APH Outreach program and Outreach Specialists
remain available to support.
Southeast CATT (CATT-SE). As mentioned, the first CATT program
launched in 2019 at the AIDB in Talladega, Alabama. CATT-SE serves an eleven
state/territory region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands and
Puerto Rico.
Southwest CATT (CATT-SW). The second CATT program launched in
2022 at the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) in Phoenix, Arizona. CATT-SW
serves a six-state region including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New
Mexico, and Utah.
Northwest CATT (CATT-NW). The third CATT program launched in
2023 at the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) in Vancouver, WA.
CATT-NW serves a ten state/territory region including Washington, Oregon,
