Central Coast Assistive Technology Center

What Central Coast Assistive Technology Center does

Central Coast Assistive Technology Center (CCATC) is a non-profit assistive technology organization founded in 1998 in San Luis Obispo, California, operating as a program under United Cerebral Palsy of San Luis Obispo County. It delivers assistive technology (AT) evaluations, training, and education, plus a free device lending library, ergonomic assessments, the state-mandated California Phones telecommunications equipment program, a Spanish-language vision and hearing technology library (Biblioteca de la Vision y de la Audiencia Tecnologica), a low-vision/blindness referral pathway, and an Avila Beach wheelchair loaner program. Core technology is service- and device-led: physical AT inventory (laptops, tablets, switches, mounts, magnifiers, mobility devices, CCTV video magnifiers, amplification equipment, talking health devices) combined with one-on-one occupational therapy evaluation delivered on-site at the San Luis Obispo headquarters and via a mobile outreach program that brings services into consumers' homes, workplaces, and schools. The center's director, Paul J. Mortola (MS, OTR/L, ATP), is RESNA-certified as an Assistive Technology Professional.

CCATC's go-to-market is primarily referral-driven through vendored relationships with the California Department of Rehabilitation and Tri-Counties Regional Center, with secondary intake from ophthalmologists, optometrists, and therapists for low-vision referrals. Community outreach occurs through presentations, education sessions, and seminars. Services to end consumers are provided at no cost; the center does not sell devices but refers consumers for purchase and financing. Operating revenue comes from three streams: government contracts through the Department of Rehabilitation, Tri-Counties Regional Center, and the County of San Luis Obispo; grants from foundations including The California Endowment, California Consumer Protection Foundation, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, CVS/Caremark, Change A Life Foundation, California Communications Access Foundation, the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, and the Department of Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Grant; and, when other funding sources are exhausted, commercial or private insurance reimbursement.

The organization serves residents of San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County, with a staff of 1-10 employees. It is integrated into the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers AT Network as a Device Loan and Demonstration Center, with inventory discoverable through the NATADS statewide lending platform. As a small, mission-driven non-profit, CCATC is dependent on continued government vendor relationships and grant renewals, and its operating posture is one of stable regional service delivery rather than expansion or scale-stage growth.

Name

Central Coast Assistive Technology Center

Legal name

Central Coast Assistive Technology Center

Website

https://ccatc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Central Coast Assistive Technology Center (CCATC) is a San Luis Obispo-based non-profit (founded 1998, under UCP SLO) that provides assistive technology evaluations, a free device lending library, ergonomic assessments, the California Phones program, and specialized AT services to individuals with disabilities across the Central Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) Access & AAC Access Support (OT-Led) (EDAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), AT Device Setup, Integration & Technical Support (MDM, IT, Interoperability) (EDAKAIAK)

Keywords

• Assistive technology services
• Disability ergonomic assessments
• Assistive device lending library
• Specialized phone distribution
• Occupational therapy evaluations

Headquarters

HQ city

San Luis Obispo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Vendored services through California Department of Rehabilitation, Tri-Counties Regional Center, and County of San Luis Obispo. Services typically funded by these government entities for eligible consumers.
2. Grant Funding: Multiple grant partnerships including The California Endowment, California Consumer Protection Foundation, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and others that fund assistive technology programs and services.
3. Insurance Reimbursement: Services may be funded through commercial or private insurance for qualified individuals when other funding sources have been exhausted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Central Coast Assistive Technology Center (CCATC) provides one-on-one assistive technology evaluations, training, and education delivered by occupational therapy staff, supported by a free short-term device lending library. The center specializes in general AT services, vision and hearing technologies, and workplace ergonomic assessments, serving individuals with disabilities of all ages across San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties.

Product overview

CCATC provides a unified portfolio of assistive technology services centered around evaluation, training, and device access. The core offerings include AT Services (one-on-one technology evaluation and training), a Lending Library (free device loans and demonstrations), Ergonomics (workplace assessments), and specialized programs including the California Phones Free Phone Program, Avila Beach Wheelchair access, and a Spanish-language Vision and Hearing Technology Library. Services are funded through partnerships with California Department of Rehabilitation, Tri-Counties Regional Center, and various grants, with referrals accepted from DOR, regional centers, and healthcare providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AT Services One-on-one assistive technology evaluation and training services delivered by skilled occupational therapy staff for individuals of all ages and disabilities, covering general AT, vision, hearing, and computer access solutions.
• Lending Library Free device loan and demonstration service that lets Californians try assistive technology devices including laptops, tablets, switches, mounts, magnifiers, mobility devices, hardware, and software on short-term loan before committing to a purchase.
• Ergonomics Specialized ergonomic assessments and mobile occupational therapy services that evaluate workplace demands and deliver individualized solutions for office or industrial settings.
• California Phones Free Phone Program State-mandated demonstration center distributing specialized telecommunications equipment and services at no cost to Californians certified as having difficulty using the telephone due to hearing, speech, vision, cognitive, or mobility disabilities.
• Avila Beach Wheelchair Free loaner beach power chair program offering manual (Hippocampe) and motorized (Beach 'n Buggy) wheelchairs available for checkout at Avila Beach with reservations handled through Jack's Helping Hand.
• Biblioteca de la Vision y de la Audiencia Tecnologica (Vision and Hearing Technology Library) Spanish-language demonstration center and equipment library offering video magnification screens (CCTVs), amplification equipment, and talking health devices for individuals with vision or hearing impairments, funded by The California Endowment.
• Low Vision/Blindness Referral Program Referral pathway for individuals with low vision or blindness to receive professional evaluation of assistive technology needs through ophthalmologists, optometrists, and therapists.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• California Department of RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner that vendors CCATC services. Provides referrals for individuals with disabilities seeking assistive technology for employment and independence.
• Tri Counties Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner providing referrals for individuals with developmental disabilities. CCATC is vendored to provide services through this center.
• United Cerebral Palsy San Luis ObispomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent non-profit organization that supports CCATC. UCP is a non-profit organization that supports children and adults with disabilities.
• California Foundation For Independent Living Centers - AT NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the AT Network connecting Californians to assistive technology devices through Device Loan and Demonstration Centers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ability Tools: California's statewide assistive technology program that funds the Device Loan and Demonstration Centers including CCATC's lending library. Operates the same AT device-lending and demonstration model and serves the same consumer population.
• Lighthouse Guild: National non-profit providing vision rehabilitation and assistive technology services including low-vision evaluations, device training, and technology access — directly overlapping with CCATC's Vision and Hearing Technology Library and low-vision referral program.
• Center for Accessible Technology (CFAT): Berkeley-based Center for Independent Living focused on assistive technology access, training, and advocacy for Californians with disabilities. Shares the same AT-evaluation, training, and device-lending service model as CCATC and serves overlapping California consumers.
• California Foundation for Independent Living Centers: Statewide association coordinating California's network of Centers for Independent Living and the AT Network that CCATC's lending library is part of. Comparable AT-network role and serves the same California consumer base.
• Perkins School for the Blind: National non-profit serving individuals who are blind or low vision with assistive technology, training, and educational services. Overlaps with CCATC's low-vision/blindness referral program and Vision and Hearing Technology Library offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National non-profit offering assistive technology services, vocational rehabilitation, and disability supports across many states. Operates a broader portfolio than CCATC but overlaps on AT evaluation, training, and ergonomic services for individuals with disabilities.
• The Arc of the United States: National disability advocacy and services organization with state and local chapters providing AT-related supports, employment services, and independent living programs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — the same population CCATC supports through Tri-Counties Regional Center.
• United Cerebral Palsy (National): National non-profit federation of which CCATC's parent (UCP of SLO County) is an affiliate. Provides AT, assistive technology, and disability services across many affiliates and states — the umbrella organization most structurally analogous to CCATC.

Regional players

• Center for Independent Living of San Luis Obispo: Local Center for Independent Living serving the same San Luis Obispo County catchment area, providing independent living, advocacy, and disability support services — and is referenced in CCATC's referral network. Comparable mission and overlapping consumer base.
• Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired: San Francisco Bay Area non-profit providing vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, and training for individuals who are blind or low vision. Mirrors CCATC's vision-AT specialization but serves a different California geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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