Real-Life Stories: Smart Wearables and Smart Home Technology for Everyday Life – a Smart Home Technology Webinar
Smart home technology has quickly become ubiquitous in homes across the world for entertainment, safety, and convenience; but for people with disabilities, this technology is far more impactful in its… [ Read Real-Life Stories: Smart Wearables and Smart Home Technology for Everyday Life – a Smart Home Technology Webinar ]
PATF Awarded Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) Grant
We are pleased to share that Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has been awarded an Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) grant. The $700,000 AFP grant, provided by the… [ Read PATF Awarded Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) Grant ]
Understanding Loans: Part 3 – Loan Terms and Conditions Matter!
This blog post is the third in a three-part series. Read Part 1: How Loans Work and Part 2 – Know This Before Taking Out Any Loan. In the first two parts of… [ Read Understanding Loans: Part 3 – Loan Terms and Conditions Matter! ]
Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Financial Education and Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money
We are highlighting mothers of PATF who have children with disabilities, as part of our ongoing efforts to increase awareness of disability representation within our organization. Bonaia Rosado is a Senior… [ Read Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Financial Education and Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money ]
Empowering Children With Disabilities Through Advocacy and Education
We continue to feature mothers of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) who have children with disabilities, as part of our ongoing efforts to increase awareness of disability representation within our… [ Read Empowering Children With Disabilities Through Advocacy and Education ]
A Mother of a Child With a Disability and PATF Board Member Talks About Her Dedication to Advocating for Disability Rights
During May and in celebration of Mother’s Day, we are highlighting mothers of PATF who have children with disabilities, as part of our ongoing efforts to increase awareness of disability… [ Read A Mother of a Child With a Disability and PATF Board Member Talks About Her Dedication to Advocating for Disability Rights ]
PATF Board Member Shares Firsthand Experience of Being a Person With Low Vision
At PATF we believe that to best serve and support Pennsylvanians with disabilities and health conditions, we need to start from a position of firsthand experience and understanding. And we… [ Read PATF Board Member Shares Firsthand Experience of Being a Person With Low Vision ]
A Family’s Adapted Van Makes Traveling Much Easier and Safer
Drew is seven years old, loves bright lights and music, and enjoys good food. And she needs plenty of room to roll around while playing at home. Drew was born… [ Read A Family’s Adapted Van Makes Traveling Much Easier and Safer ]
Real-Life Stories: Smart Home Technology for Entertainment & Exercise
In June 2023, PATF Director of Marketing and Outreach Wendy Davis hosted a webinar, Real-Life Stories: Smart Home Technology for Entertainment & Exercise. Two people with disabilities share how they… [ Read Real-Life Stories: Smart Home Technology for Entertainment & Exercise ]
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 ]