Why Informed Consent Matters When Using Remote Supports
Everyone has a right to privacy, including people with disabilities who may want remote supports [1] in their home to increase their independence, health, and safety. But certain kinds of… [ Read Why Informed Consent Matters When Using Remote Supports ]
PATF AWARDED 2023 EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION (EIFLE) AWARD
We are excited to announce that Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy. On… [ Read PATF AWARDED 2023 EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION (EIFLE) AWARD ]
Great News! PATF is Committed to Keeping Interest Rates Low
For the last year, the Federal Reserve has been increasing interest rates to bring inflation under control. As a result, many Americans are paying more on their credit cards, mortgages,… [ Read Great News! PATF is Committed to Keeping Interest Rates Low ]
A Mobility Device That Provides Newfound Independence
Anomie is a professional musician who has a passion for singing, dancing, and performing on stage. She is 34 years old and has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue condition… [ Read A Mobility Device That Provides Newfound Independence ]
Understanding The Federal Debt Limit Debate
There are many stories in the news lately about the federal debt limit and many discussions about whether it should be raised and what the consequences of raising or not… [ Read Understanding The Federal Debt Limit Debate ]
Dive into PATF’s New Financial Education Publications
We have published two new editions of our fully accessible financial education guides – Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management, 7th Edition and the Educator Companion Manual, 2nd… [ Read Dive into PATF’s New Financial Education Publications ]
President Biden signs ABLE Age Adjustment Act into law
Exciting news! President Biden signed the ABLE Age Adjustment Act on December 24, 2022. This bill passed Congress with bipartisan support. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act will increase the number… [ Read President Biden signs ABLE Age Adjustment Act into law ]
Do You Have Student Debt Forgiveness Confusion?
If you are bewildered by the status of student loan forgiveness, you are not alone. Two court cases, one brought by six Republican-led states, and another brought in Texas by… [ Read Do You Have Student Debt Forgiveness Confusion? ]
Assistive Technology for Hearing Loss and How to Fund It
In November 2022, PATF Outreach Director Wendy Davis hosted a webinar, Assistive Technology for Hearing Loss and How to Fund It, for the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) Chapters… [ Read Assistive Technology for Hearing Loss and How to Fund It ]
How to Access Funding for Sports Equipment
All people, including people with disabilities, should have the opportunity, if they choose, to play sports. We recently reached out to Keith Newerla to talk about how to access adaptive… [ Read How to Access Funding for Sports Equipment ]