Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Commemorate Assistive Technology Awareness Month
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA—This month, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) hosts its fourth annual photo contest to celebrate Assistive Technology Awareness Month in the state of Pennsylvania. The contest, identified… [ Read Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Commemorate Assistive Technology Awareness Month ]
Resources for Spanish-Speaking Parents of Children with Disabilities
Written by Bonaia Rosado, PATF Program Manager Trying to find and utilize the range of services for children with disabilities can be overwhelming. Add to that a language barrier and… [ Read Resources for Spanish-Speaking Parents of Children with Disabilities ]
Jobs and Homes Aren’t Enough: The Missing Link in Promoting Independence for People with Disabilities
A lot of progressive work has been done over the last several years to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and in housing. Legislation like Employment… [ Read Jobs and Homes Aren’t Enough: The Missing Link in Promoting Independence for People with Disabilities ]
Not all Disabilities are Permanent – Simple Solutions to Make Surgery Easier
Guest post written by a previous PATF borrower When you have an adult son with an intellectual disability, every day is full of surprises, especially when you factor in changes to the… [ Read Not all Disabilities are Permanent – Simple Solutions to Make Surgery Easier ]
25 Home Modification Tips and Tricks
Making home modifications can feel like a daunting process. Sometimes you need to make them quickly and without a lot of time to plan, other times the process seems to… [ Read 25 Home Modification Tips and Tricks ]
How Smart Home Technology Fits in with Aging in Place
Written by Brooke Schipporeit, PATF Funding Assistance Coordinator and Regional Housing Coordinator at Self-Determination Housing Project Living where you want to live can be the difference between feeling vulnerable or feeling safe; feeling… [ Read How Smart Home Technology Fits in with Aging in Place ]
Resources to Support Farmers and Agricultural Workers
Written by Abbie Spackman, PATF Funding Assistance Coordinator “In winter’s chill or summer’s heat… farmers and ranchers work so the world can eat.” – Unknown AgrAbility PA assists farmers and other… [ Read Resources to Support Farmers and Agricultural Workers ]
Over 14,000 Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Helped Through Loans Valued More Than $36 Million Since 1998
Over 14,000 Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Helped Through Loans Valued More Than $36 Million Since 1998 Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation Celebrates is Twentieth Anniversary and releases its 2017-2018 Annual Report, “Funding… [ Read Over 14,000 Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Helped Through Loans Valued More Than $36 Million Since 1998 ]
Understanding Loans, Part 3: Loan Terms Matter
This blog post is the third in a three-part series. Read Part 1: How Loans Work and Part 2: Six Questions to Ask Before Taking Out a Loan. What exactly is the difference… [ Read Understanding Loans, Part 3: Loan Terms Matter ]
Financing Your Assistive Technology: What is an Alternative Financing Program?
Written by Josephine Tramontano, PATF Development Director At the recent Assistive Technology Financing Meeting 2018 last week, representatives from 18 different Alternative Financing Programs (AFPs) from across the nation met… [ Read Financing Your Assistive Technology: What is an Alternative Financing Program? ]