New Webinar: Resources for the 2026 Tax Season
In preparation for Tax Day on April 15, 2026, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) hosted the Resources for the 2026 Tax Season webinar, which provided information and tips on how to access… [ Read New Webinar: Resources for the 2026 Tax Season ]
Join Us for the 2025 Philadelphia Bilingual Disability Resource Fairs
Please join us for the Philadelphia Bilingual Disability Resource Fairs on Friday, September 12th at Concilio and Saturday, September 13th at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Date & Location: … [ Read Join Us for the 2025 Philadelphia Bilingual Disability Resource Fairs ]
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 ]
PA ABLE to Empower Your Future!
PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) is a tax-advantaged savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money without jeopardizing government benefits. However,… [ Read PA ABLE to Empower Your Future! ]
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 ]
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 ]
Press Release: Susan Tachau receives Ned Gramlich Award for passionate advocacy and pioneering finance work with disability community
Tachau’s work as CEO of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation has provided vital low-interest loans and supports to more than 15,000 Pennsylvanians with disabilities Washington, D.C. — Disability rights advocate and… [ Read Press Release: Susan Tachau receives Ned Gramlich Award for passionate advocacy and pioneering finance work with disability community ]
Press Release: New Micro-Financing Program to Help Pennsylvanians with Disabilities and Older Adults Purchase Assistive Technology During COVID-19
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation launches one-year pilot program to expand access to assistive technology that increases independence, safety, and health KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – On Monday, January 18, 2021… [ Read Press Release: New Micro-Financing Program to Help Pennsylvanians with Disabilities and Older Adults Purchase Assistive Technology During COVID-19 ]
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? ]