NEAT is about access: access to information, to products and equipment, and to the manufacturers and vendors of equipment. The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Marketplace was formed because limited access to equipment and devices that can minimize the effects of disabilities is, in itself, a disability. 

NEAT was established to provide information and access to equipment and devices that can change the lives of people of all ages, with all types of disabilities, both temporary and permanent. We operate under the auspices of Oak Hill, a 109 year old non-profit organization located in Hartford, CT. 

NEAT began as a pilot project in 1999 with funding from CIB/Oak Hill. In 2000, the CT Department of Social Services provided start-up funding for the Equipment Restoration Center component of the project. Within just a few months, it became obvious how important the services we offered were to people with disabilities, their families and the individuals who work with them. We reached over 18,000 people during the pilot phase - in audiences, individually, over the phone and via the Internet.

The new headquarters building of the NEAT Marketplace provides 25,000 square feet of space for product demonstrations, expos, classes, computer use, research and equipment restoration.  Our staff is available to help you find what you need.

NEAT is open Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
and the first Saturday of every month from 9:00am-2:00pm. Other hours by special arrangement.

Consult the Calendar for our scheduled events.

Please contact us for information by calling (866) 526-4492 toll free in Connecticut or (860) 243-2869 in the Hartford area. You can also email us at info@neatmarketplace.org, or contact our staff at the email addresses listed below.

Our really NEAT staff:

Bruce Stovall, Director, is responsible for developing, coordinating, scheduling, and supervising all aspects of the NEAT Marketplace. Bruce has worked within the parent organization, Oak Hill, for the past 18 years. His background includes new program development, day services, and job development. Previous to Oak Hill, he worked in the financial services field. Bruce can be reached by email at stovallb@ciboakhill.org

Jennifer Baker , Program Coordinator, handles the day-to-day office responsibilities to keep The NEAT Marketplace running smoothly and efficiently. She organizes expos, trainings and workshops, with responsibility for vendor recruitment and the creation and distribution of our marketing materials. Jennifer can be reached at bakerj@neatmarketplace.org.

Steven Famiglietti – Blind Services Vocational Manager. Steven is responsible for identifying, training and assisting blind individuals to obtain gainful employment. This includes comprehensive computer training using the following adaptive software: JAWS, Window - Eyes, Open Book and Kurzweil 1000.
Prior to joining Oak Hill, Steven worked at Vision Dynamics as a sales manager and trainer. He is a graduate of Western CT. State University with a BA in communications. Steven can be reached at Famigliettis@ciboakhill.org.

Don Hoerman, ATS (Assistive Technology Supplier) - Equipment Manager, oversees the day-to-day operation of the Equipment Restoration Center, including equipment repairs and cleaning.  He schedules pick-ups of donated equipment and works closely with our member vendors on equipment sales, producing an updated inventory every month.  Prior to joining NEAT, Don was a regional sales manager at Electric Mobility Corp., where he sold Rascal* scooters and powerchairs and supervised sales reps throughout New England. Don can be reached by email at neatrestore@neatmarketplace.org.

Amy T. Norton, ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) - Assistive Technology Specialist , is responsible for providing up-to date information, training, technical assistance and consultation on the continuum of assistive technology devices and services. She has been working in the field of assistive technology for the past eight years. She has experience working with districts and schools on building their capacity to meet the assistive technology needs of students with disabilities through in-district training and technical assistance. She has presented numerous workshops on assistive technology devices and services for a variety of audiences. Prior to joining NEAT, Amy was a consultant at the State Educational Resource Center, SERC, where she coordinated the Technology in Education Initiative. Amy can be reached at nortona@neatmarketplace.org. nortona@neatmarketplace.org

Karin Agritelly, Information and Resource Coordinator, Karin coordinates the information and resource library and assists with scheduling, training and tours. She has worked within the parent organization, Oak Hill for the past 13 years as a Deaf/Blind Recreation Specialist and Day Program Manager. She can be reached at agritellyk@ciboakhill.org.