Joan Hager

HDI CATS Coordinator

HDI Center for Assistive Technology Services (CATS)

Phone: (859) 218-7979

Email: joan.hager@uky.edu

Responsibilities: Assisting individuals with utilizing our assitive technology services, maintaining accurate records of visitor interactions, inventory, and demonstrations, providing a welcoming and efficient center for our clients, continuing to learn about all things AT

Experiences: BSW; Youth Care Worker at Mother/Baby Home Administrative Asst.

Reason: Growing up with a parent with a disability gave me a window into the world of disability. I saw the need for better services and support. In this job I get to help in providing this need and positively impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities as well as their families and communities.

Research:

Interests: Spending time with family (especially my 5 grandchildren), crafting, reading, and cooking, researching and learning more about assistive technology

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