You’ll find the Campus Accessible Tech Space (CATS) in Room L212 on the second floor of Mills Memorial Library—just north of the LAS office, near Elevator Two. Look for the keycard-accessible door!
CATS is designed to be a welcoming, low-distraction environment that supports a variety of disability needs. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
✅ Wheelchair-accessible space with wide pathways and low-profile thresholds
🪑 All desks are height-adjustable in the study area
🔕 Two sound-dampening couches for quiet, partially isolated study or downtime
📚 Library book renewals are available right at our service desk
🧩 De-stress zone with games, puzzles, and knitting kits
🧶 Get involved! Join our Squares 4 MacKids knitting and crocheting initiative—part of the Warm Hope Squares Program in partnership with Wellwood
Whether you’re here to study, recharge, or get creative, CATS is here for you.
Also, from our service desk, we can loan within CATS the following items:
Space Regulations
We ask that CATS users be mindful that other users of the space may have auditory or isolation needs. As such, we ask that sound levels be kept to a minimum while you enjoy our area. We also ask that users refrain from inviting non-registered guests into CATS as we are limited in our space.
How to Register
Our CATS space is only available to students who have formally registered with SAS. SAS-registered users may visit the CATS website to register for a CATS card. Otherwise, you may contact the Coordinator for Library Accessibility Services, Nancy Waite, or make an appointment at
About CATS
In the fall of 2018, Mills Library opened the doors to our new Assistive Technology Lab and was named our Campus Accessible Tech Space (or CATS) through a student naming contest. We seek to provide equitable resources, facilities, and services to foster dignity and independence for the McMaster University community.