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• The Center for Assistive Technology Resources and Popularization (CATR@P) in ROC (Taiwan) is a national center for integration and popularization of resources of assistive technology. It plays a key role on the formulation of national policies of assistive technology and education and development of the assistive technology related affairs. To enhance life quality of people with disabilities, CATR@P assists the central government to improve the provision of services associated with assistive technology, both in quality and quantity. The major duties of CATR@P include:

  1. Popularizing and Educating the public with utilization of Assistive Technology.
  2. Integrating Resources of Assistive Technology among Users, Professionals, Academia, Industries, & Governments.
  3. The Staff Works of National Assistive Technology Policies.

In 2001, ROC Ministry of Interior entrusted the establishment & management of CATR@P to “Research Center on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and Assistive Technology (RICFAT)” of National Yang-Ming University. The center’s competent authority was changed to “Social and Family Affairs Administration, Ministry of Health & Welfare” due to reorganization of the Executive Yuan in July, 2013. CATR@P serves central and local governments and the society by providing professional consultation in terms of services, research, development and application of AT related to welfare, long-term care, special education, job accommodation, healthcare, and rehabilitation, and by assisting in policy making. CATR@P contributes to the achievement of central and local governments of building up the network of local AT centers all around the nation and provides seamless support for enhancing AT services. The most important thing is to establish great infrastructure for the society. CATR@P "Think Globally, Act Locally” and wish Taiwan experience of AT services soon will be seen by the world.

• On-line service of “Resource Portal of Assistive Technology” (https://newrepat.sfaa.gov.tw)
• Guided tours to Exhibition Hall of Assistive Devices
• Publication of the Journal of Assistive Technology (the first assistive technology journal in Taiwan), the E-paper of Assistive Technology, and social educating flyers & booklets.
• Public Education Activities about Assistive Technology and services.
• Education, development, and credentials evaluation of Assistive Technology Professional.
• Research on the National Policies and Regulations of Assistive Technology.
• Communication Platform among Users, Professionals, Academia, Industries, & Governments.

Guided tours to Exhibition Hall of Assistive Devices & Public Education Activities about Assistive Technology and services.

Publication of the “ Journal of Assistive Technology”

CATR@P & Local AT Resource Center

• Address： 112 B1, No. 322, Section 2, Shipai Road, Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan(R.O.C)
• Route：MRT (Tamsui Line or Beitou Line) Shipai Station – Section 2 of Shipai Road bus stop (224, 508, 536, 601) – Rongguan New Village – The Rehabilitation Center Building
• TEL： +886-2-28743415
• FAX：+886-2-28743386
• E-mail：repat.sfaa@gmail.com