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 ]

Featured image for How to Access Funding for Sports Equipment

How to Access Funding for Sports Equipment

All people, including people with disabilities, should have the opportunity, if they choose, to play sports. We recently reached out to Keith Newerla to talk about how to access adaptive… [ Read How to Access Funding for Sports Equipment ]

Featured image for Student Loan Debt? READ. THIS. NOW.

Student Loan Debt? READ. THIS. NOW.

If you have or are working for a government (think federal, state, local, schools, etc.) or non-profit organization AND want to take advantage of the limited-time Public Service Loan Forgiveness… [ Read Student Loan Debt? READ. THIS. NOW. ]

Featured image for DISABILITY CHAMPION SUSAN TACHAU RETIRES FROM PATF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS BEN LAUDERMILCH AS NEW CEO

DISABILITY CHAMPION SUSAN TACHAU RETIRES FROM PATF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS BEN LAUDERMILCH AS NEW CEO

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Lifelong disability advocate and Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF), Susan Tachau, is retiring on September 30, 2022. In her new role… [ Read DISABILITY CHAMPION SUSAN TACHAU RETIRES FROM PATF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS BEN LAUDERMILCH AS NEW CEO ]

Assistive Technology (AT) to Stay Active in the Garden

Written by PATF’s Outreach Director, Wendy Davis Gardening can be physically exhausting and difficult work for anyone. For my friend, Deb Habermann, gardening was no longer an option, according to… [ Read Assistive Technology (AT) to Stay Active in the Garden ]

PRESS RELEASE: PATF elects Philadelphia-based journalist and disability advocate Lisa Bryant to Board of Directors

During PATF’s Annual Board Meeting on June 21, 2022, long-time disability advocate, Lisa Bryant, joined PATF’s Board of Directors after a unanimous vote. KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Philadelphia-based journalist… [ Read PRESS RELEASE: PATF elects Philadelphia-based journalist and disability advocate Lisa Bryant to Board of Directors ]

Featured image for Bonaia’s Blog: Sharing Tips For People With Autism

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 ]

Featured image for Top 5 Funding Resources for Assistive Technology for Children with Physical Disabilities

Top 5 Funding Resources for Assistive Technology for Children with Physical Disabilities

When someone calls us looking for help getting their assistive technology (AT), one of the first questions we ask is whether they are enrolled in a waiver – that is,… [ Read Top 5 Funding Resources for Assistive Technology for Children with Physical Disabilities ]

Free Financial Education Webinar: Part Two: Shared Experiences: What Worked For Us – People Share Their Experiences

Free Financial Education Webinar Part Two: Shared Experiences: What Worked For Us – People Share Their Experiences See Part One: Best Practices That Work – Expert Panel Shares Techniques Hosted by:… [ Read Free Financial Education Webinar: Part Two: Shared Experiences: What Worked For Us – People Share Their Experiences ]

Free Financial Education Webinar: Part One: Best Practices That Work – Expert Panel Shares Techniques

Free Financial Education Webinar Part One: Best Practices That Work – Expert Panel Shares Techniques Hosted by: PA Treasury, PA Department of Banking and Securities, and Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation… [ Read Free Financial Education Webinar: Part One: Best Practices That Work – Expert Panel Shares Techniques ]