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 ]
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 ]
New Video: George’s Smart Home Journey
In this video, George, who relies on an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device, showcases how smart home technology has transformed his life. With the help of his AAC device,… [ Read New Video: George’s Smart Home Journey ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Bonaia’s Blog: Sharing Tips For People With Autism
We are sharing various tips and resources for people with autism. The recommendations are from PATF’s Senior Program Manager, Bonaia Rosado, who is autistic. Bonaia has been with us for… [ Read Bonaia’s Blog: Sharing Tips For People With Autism ]
Governor Wolf Proclaims: November is Assistive Technology Awareness Month
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) hosts 7th Annual AT Photo Contest, “Show Us Your Tech,” with two $500 Grand Prizes and ten $100 Runner Up Prizes, to raise awareness for Assistive Technology (AT)! PENNSYLVANIA – To… [ Read Governor Wolf Proclaims: November is Assistive Technology Awareness Month ]
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 ]
Smart Homes for the Holidays
6 Ways to Use Your New Smart Speaker for Greater Independence Smart home technology is earning an important place among the ranks of assistive technology. There are a variety of… [ Read Smart Homes for the Holidays ]