# UK expands assistive technology services to Morehead **Published:** 2026-06-25T18:15:09.000Z **Source:** [University of Kentucky News](https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/new-appalachian-center-assistive-technology-expands-services-eastern-kentucky) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/uk-expands-assistive-technology-services-to-morehead MOREHEAD, Ky. — The University of Kentucky and UK St. Claire have opened a second location of the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology in Morehead, extending specialized services to more residents of Eastern Kentucky. The new center, located at 336 Pinecrest Drive, celebrated its official opening on June 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, elected officials and university representatives. [The first ACAT facility opened in Hazard in 2022](https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/new-appalachian-center-assistive-technology-expands-services-eastern-kentucky), serving the region through [demonstrations, consultations, device loans and workforce training](https://chs.uky.edu/karrn/services/acat). The center helps people with mobility, communication and daily living challenges. Services include assistive technology demonstrations and consultations, a short-term loan program for equipment, maker space services, workforce training and device refurbishing. Through this technology, individuals can better participate in school, recover from injuries or maintain independence at home, center officials said. "By bringing these services to Morehead, we are connecting individuals and families with the support they need closer to home," said Donald H. Lloyd II, president and CEO of [UK St. Claire](https://www.st-claire.org/), which became part of UK HealthCare in 2024. "This center is another example of our commitment to advancing health, improving quality of life and strengthening the communities we serve." Patrick Kitzman, Ph.D., director of ACAT and professor in the UK College of Health Sciences, emphasized the expansion's significance. "This expansion strengthens our ability to meet the needs of more people across the region. Together, we are creating new opportunities for collaboration, service and learning." [ACAT operates as part of the Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network](https://www.katsnet.org/), a statewide system providing access to assistive technology devices and services. The new Morehead location complements the existing Hazard facility and extends the center's reach to serve more individuals and families across Eastern Kentucky. ## Sources - [University of Kentucky News](https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/new-appalachian-center-assistive-technology-expands-services-eastern-kentucky) - [ACAT services and programs description](https://chs.uky.edu/karrn/services/acat) - [UK St. Claire HealthCare website](https://www.st-claire.org/) - [Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network](https://www.katsnet.org/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from University of Kentucky News, enriched with 3 web searches. The original source is available at https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/new-appalachian-center-assistive-technology-expands-services-eastern-kentucky.