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Canadian Assistive Technology
Who’s CAT Anyway?
Friendly humans. Serious about assistive tech.
We’re Canadian Assistive Technology — but you can call us CAT. For 33+ years we’ve helped Canadians find, learn, and love the accessibility tools that fit their lives. We’re based in Vancouver, BC, and we’ve likely tinkered with every gadget from braille displays to magnifiers to those mysterious “how does this even work?” devices.
We lead with empathy, ship with expertise, and support with a smile. Also: yes, we like cats. No, we don’t rescue them. We rescue people from bad tech choices.
What we bring to the table
Working with CAT gets you…
Honest Advice
If we don’t sell the best solution for you, we’ll still point you to it.
Price Match
Found a lower price? We’ll match it — simple as that.
30‑Day Guarantee
Try it. Return it if it’s not right. No guilt trips.
Real Support
Toll‑free phone help and servicing through Chaos Technical Services.
Demo Loan Pool
Test‑drive devices before you commit — because choosing well matters.
Meet the team
The cast of characters
Head Honcho of Helpful
Steve Barclay
Founder • AT veteran • Podcast host
If it exists, Steve has tested it, trained someone on it, or cracked it open to see how it works. He’s also the voice behind the AT Banter podcast. (Owns more braille displays than most national libraries.)
The Grumpy Bastard
David Bruce Andrews
Repairs • Logistics • Precision
Our in‑house fixer and logistics overlord. Handles repairs with precision and just enough grumble to keep us on our toes. Don’t worry — under the scowl, he’s all heart.
The Handsome & Charming One
Rob Mineault
Marketing • Podcast wizard • Viking vibes
Marketing guy, podcast wizard, and occasional Viking impersonator. He makes us look good (and sound even better). Rob also wears the best glasses in the building, hands down.
The Nice Guy
Ryan Fleury
Support • Calm • Problem‑solver
Patient, calm, and endlessly knowledgeable. Ryan is your anchor when tech frustrations strike. If Zen could be bottled and sold as tech support, it’d look a lot like him.
The Man About Town
Nelson Régo
Edmonton • Early adopter • Gadget scout
Based in Edmonton and always first to find the latest gadgets. Nelson’s the guy who says, “Hey, have you tried this yet?” weeks before anyone else even hears about it.
Ready when you are
Let’s find your perfect setup
Book a consult, drop by our showroom, or give us a call. We’ll meet you where you are and get you where you want to go.
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We’re real people. We love questions.