Kentucky Assistive Technology Services (KATS) Network Assistive Technology Resource Guide

CaptionCall is a revolutionary telephone for anyone who has difficulty hearing on the phone. CaptionCall makes it easy to communicate confidently with friends, family and colleagues by phone.

AUDIENT helps low income people nationwide access quality hearing aids and related care at a significantly lower cost. AUDIENT income qualifies families to be eligible for a discount on brand name hearing aids available through the AUDIENT Alliance’s national network of dedicated hearing care providers. Brand selection includes Oticon, Phonak, Siemens, Widex, & Unitron hearing aids. AUDIENT is an affiliate of the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing.

The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individual’s access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life.