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Assistive Technology Access Across America
Helping People With Disabilities Access Technology That Supports Greater Independence
The federal Assistive Technology Act supports a nationwide network of programs that help individuals with disabilities learn about, evaluate, access, and acquire assistive technology.
What Is the Assistive Technology Act?
Assistive technology can play an important role in helping people with disabilities live more safely, independently, and with greater dignity. Federal legislation created and continues to support a nationwide network of State Assistive Technology Programs.
Awareness
Helping individuals, families, professionals, and caregivers understand assistive technologies that may improve daily life.
Access
State programs may provide demonstrations, device loans, reuse programs, training, consultations, and other services.
Acquisition
Some states also help individuals acquire technology through alternative financing or low-interest assistive technology loan programs.
A Brief History of the Assistive Technology Act
Federal support for assistive technology has evolved over several decades, with an increasing emphasis on helping people with disabilities directly access the technologies that support independence, participation, and quality of life.
The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act established federal support for state-level assistive technology initiatives.
Congress enacted the Assistive Technology Act, strengthening the national framework for improving access to assistive technology.
Major amendments emphasized statewide programs and direct access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
The 21st Century Assistive Technology Act continued and modernized federal support for State Assistive Technology Programs.
Find the Assistive Technology Program in Your State
Every state operates its own Assistive Technology Program, and the services available can differ from state to state. The AT3 Center maintains a national directory where individuals and families can locate their state's program and contact information.
View the National State AT Program Directory →Carebidet & Assistive Technology
The Carebidet is an automated in-bed toileting care system designed to support individuals who have significant mobility limitations and may require assistance with toileting.
By automatically detecting, removing, washing, and drying following urinary or bowel elimination, the Carebidet can help reduce the need for repeated transfers to a toilet, bedside commode, bedpan, or traditional brief-changing routine.
Existing Toileting Care Solutions vs. Carebidet
Carebidet is designed as an automated in-bed toileting care system that detects urine and feces, removes waste, washes, and air-dries. The comparison below separates those functions so that unlike products are not presented as though they perform the same work.
Automated Urine & Bowel Care
The selected solution is shown beside Carebidet for each bedside need.
| What Matters at the Bedside | Assisted Toilet / Commode | Adult Briefs | Disposable Underpads | Bedpan | PureWick® | Condom Catheter | Indwelling Catheter | Sensor-Equipped Brief | Carebidet® |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moves urine away from the skin into a toilet or separate receptacle | ✓ | ● | ● | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ● | ✓ |
| Collects or removes a bowel movement from the skin area | ✓ | ● | ● | ✓ | — | — | — | ● | ✓ |
| Automatically detects an elimination event | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ● | ✓ |
| Automatically removes waste following elimination | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | — | ✓ |
| Automatically washes after elimination | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Automatically air-dries after washing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Avoids transfer to a toilet or commode during use | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reduces prolonged stool contact with the skin | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | ● | ✓ |
| Automatically handles repeated urine and bowel events while properly fitted | — | — | — | — | ● | ● | ● | — | ✓ |
| What the caregiver still does | Transfer and position; assist with clothing, cleansing, drying, and return transfer | Check and change; cleanse and dry skin; reposition and dispose | Reposition; replace the underpad; cleanse and dry skin | Position; place and remove; empty and clean; provide hygiene | Position and replace the external catheter; provide skin and perineal care; monitor tubing and empty the canister; provide separate bowel care | Apply and routinely replace; inspect skin; empty the drainage bag; provide separate bowel care | Provide catheter and perineal care; monitor drainage and complications; empty the bag; provide separate bowel care | Respond to alerts; change the brief; cleanse and dry skin; dispose | Fit and check the diaper cup; monitor the user, skin, system, and alarms; refill and empty tanks; clean and disinfect components; reposition according to the care plan |
Typical Manual Routine
- Caregiver responds
- Transfer or reposition
- Contain and dispose of waste
- Wash and clean
- Repeat as needed
Carebidet — Automated Routine
- User remains in bed
- Carebidet detects elimination
- Waste is removed
- User is washed and dried
- Cycle is complete
The difference: Carebidet automates several hands-on toileting steps while the user remains in bed.
Unlike existing products that typically address only one part of toileting care, Carebidet is designed to automatically detect, remove, wash, and dry after both urinary and bowel elimination— helping reduce caregiver burden while supporting dignity, cleanliness, and healthier skin.
For individuals with disabilities and the people who care for them, this can create meaningful functional, safety, caregiving, and quality-of-life benefits.
States Where Carebidet Has Been Acknowledged as Assistive Technology
COHealth is working with State Assistive Technology Programs throughout the United States to educate these organizations about the Carebidet and determine how it may support residents with disabilities.
Select a state below to learn more about its Assistive Technology Program and financing options that may be available.
Florida ✓ Carebidet Acknowledged
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
FAAST is Florida's statewide Assistive Technology Act Program and provides resources designed to help Floridians with disabilities learn about, access, and acquire assistive technology.
FAAST has acknowledged Carebidet as Assistive Technology for Daily Living.
Qualified Florida residents may also have access to assistive technology financing through FAAST's financial loan resources.
Visit FAASTArizona ✓ Carebidet Acknowledged
Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)
AzTAP is Arizona's statewide Assistive Technology Act Program and provides assistive technology information, demonstrations, device access, training, and related resources.
Carebidet has been acknowledged as an Assistive Technology within Arizona's assistive technology ecosystem.
Arizona residents may also be able to access low-interest assistive technology financing through the Arizona Loans for Assistive Technology program.
Visit AzTAPCOHealth is actively engaging with Assistive Technology Programs throughout the United States. Check back as additional states and assistive technology access pathways are added.
Explore Your Options
Could Carebidet Be the Right Assistive Technology for You?
Explore whether Carebidet may fit your situation and connect with assistive technology resources available in your state.