PATF Receives a Generous Grant
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has just been awarded a $700,000 grant through the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The funds will be used to expand our zero percent… [ Read PATF Receives a Generous Grant ]
PA AgrAbility Newsletter – Spring 2014
For the first time since 2010, AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians received a USDA-NIFA grant to provide services to farmers and agriculture workers with disabilities so that they can remain in production… [ Read PA AgrAbility Newsletter – Spring 2014 ]
OVR’s PA Farming Policy
A significant portion of the Pennsylvania economy and workforce consists of farming or farming-related jobs. PA’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is sensitive to the needs of farmers who have a… [ Read OVR’s PA Farming Policy ]
PA AgrAbility Has New Website
You can access the PA AgrAbility website by going to www.AgrAbilityPA.org The mission of AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians is to assist farmers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities or long-term health… [ Read PA AgrAbility Has New Website ]
PATF Releases 2013/2014 Annual Report
We are pleased to release our 2013 PATF Annual Report: Loans That Change Lives. This Report highlights how assistive technology devices have helped over 205 Pennsylvanians with disabilities go to… [ Read PATF Releases 2013/2014 Annual Report ]
Pennsylvania AgrAbility Program Kicks-Off
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Penn State University as a project partner to promote and raise awareness… [ Read Pennsylvania AgrAbility Program Kicks-Off ]
PATF Executive Director Receives Honorary Doctorate for Her Work on Disability Issues
The Board of Trustees of Colorado College presented PATF’s Executive Director, Susan Tachau, with a Doctorate in Humane Letters, honoris causa, on September 2, 2013. This degree was awarded to… [ Read PATF Executive Director Receives Honorary Doctorate for Her Work on Disability Issues ]
Hot off the Press! PATF Announces the 2nd Edition of Financial Education Booklet
PATF is very pleased to offer a revised edition of Cents and Sensibility. This booklet is a guide to money management, and specifically designed for people with disabilities. The interactive… [ Read Hot off the Press! PATF Announces the 2nd Edition of Financial Education Booklet ]
PATF Releases 2012 Annual Report
PATF is happy to release our 2012 PATF Report: Loans That change Lives. This report highlights how assistive technology (AT) devices have helped over 245 Pennsylvanians with disabilities go to… [ Read PATF Releases 2012 Annual Report ]
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Two PATF staff recently participated in a training session and received certification to work as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax return preparers for low-income individuals. The VITA Program generally… [ Read Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program ]