PATF is hosting a fundraiser with the Philadelphia Phillies! Join us on September 25, 2026, at 6:40 PM for the Phillies versus Rays game. This game also celebrates Deaf Awareness Night, and the National Anthem will be performed in American Sign Language by students from the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. 

General Admission seats will be in section: 416 

Price: $46.41 per ticket 

We have five Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We have made every effort to put those seats as close to the section reserved for General Admission seats but recognize they will not be immediately adjacent. 

ADA seats will be in various sections in the 300 level. 

Price: $42.32 per ticket 

Register today by filling out this form. 

We will then email you our PayPal so you can purchase the tickets. If you do not receive an email, please make sure to check your spam/junk. As the game gets closer, we will send you your tickets through the Ballpark app. Please make sure the email you use is the email associated with your Ballpark app. 

Last day to register will be August 6, 2026. 

All money raised through this event will benefit PATF’s programs, so that we can continue to provide financial loans for assistive technology, resource navigation, and financial education. 

If you have any questions, please email Mary Kate at mkcassidy@patf.us. 

PATF is excited to announce that we will have an intern, Matthew, working with us starting July 21st through PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s program, Work Experience for Adults (WEXA). WEXA provides adults with disabilities who have limited work experience with the opportunity to gain job skills and strengthen their resumes through internships.

Outside of the internship, Matthew enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and painting miniatures. Since Matthew has limited work experience, he hopes this internship will give him the opportunity to explore his potential in the workplace. He is eager to build confidence, gain hands-on experience, and find success in a professional environment.

PATF attended various events over the past several weeks. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet with people and share more information about our programs and how we may be able to assist people with disabilities. Whether it is extending a loan for the purchase of assistive technology, assisting with navigating resources that are available to people, or providing financial education for empowerment, PATF may be able to assist you with your goals, and we are happy to connect to see how we may be able to do that.

PHFA Multi-Family Affordable Housing Conference on June 3rd

Disability Pride Philadelphia on June 13th

The Empowerment Expo on June 17th

Senator Rosemary Brown's Senior Expo on July 21st

LIFT: Disability & Senior Resource Expo on July 21st

PA ABLE is hosting two valuable upcoming webinars that provide resources to help people with disabilities navigate the PA ABLE Savings Program. We encourage you to register and join these informative sessions.

PA ABLE and Social Security Disability Programs  

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM 

Speakers: Diana Fishlock, Outreach Specialist for the PA ABLE Savings Program 

Frank Magni, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration 

Learn from experts about how the PA ABLE Savings Program and Social Security Disability Programs work together. While people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) face restrictions related to saving and maintaining benefits, ABLE accounts provide people with disabilities a way to save for disability-related expenses, including a home, vehicle, and other everyday needs while maintaining their SSI or SSDI benefits. 

If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, contact info@paable.gov. 

Register.

Learn About PA ABLE and PA Work Incentives for People with Disabilities 

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM

Learn how the PA ABLE Savings Program and Pennsylvania’s Work Incentive Programs can support people with disabilities. Experts will provide an overview of how PA ABLE accounts offer a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. The webinar will also highlight Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA), a benefits counseling service that helps people receiving SSA benefits understand their options and make informed decisions about employment. 

If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, contact info@paable.gov. 

Register.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters

PATF would like to thank FISA Foundation, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's (PHFA) Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) program, and Santander for providing PATF with programmatic grants for our lending program.

The FISA Foundation grant will cover Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, Westmoreland counties.

We thank them for supporting our mission of providing financing opportunities, education, and advocacy for people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians, helping them to acquire the assistive technology devices and services that improve the quality of their lives.

PATF held a fundraiser at Evil Genius Beer Co. on June 25th. We thank Evil Genius for providing us with a space to host this event and donating $1 for every beer sold during our time there. We had a highly anticipated raffle basket sponsored by Total Mobility Services, Weavers Way, and The Tomato Shack. Without their support, we would not be able to carry out our important mission.  

Gold Sponsor – Total Mobility Services 

Total Mobility Services provides leading mobility and accessibility products, such as adapted vehicles and adaptive driving equipment, for people with disabilities, so that people can have enhanced independence in all areas of life. They prioritize safety by maintaining equipment standards, and have highly trained, certified mobility experts. Many of PATF's borrowers have worked with Total Mobility Services to acquire an adapted vehicle. 

Host Sponsor – Evil Genius Beer Co. 

Evil Genius offers more than just great beers and fun events. They also give back to the community by offering an Evil Does Good program. They team up with nonprofits and provide a space and table where organizations can mingle with guests, sell merchandise, share resources, and more. They will also donate $1 for every beer sold to your organization during the hours that you are there. We thank Evil Genius for welcoming us and providing us with the opportunity to connect with the community at their venue.

Community Sponsor – Weavers Way 

Weavers Way is a member-owned grocery store that focuses on high-quality, local, and sustainable foods. They build community and foster strong relationships with members and local producers. They prioritize people and the planet by promoting environmentally friendly practices, committing to affordable food access, and more.

Community Sponsor - The Tomato Shack 

The Tomato Shack is a restaurant located in Manayunk, Conshohocken, West Chester, and will have a new location coming to Lancaster in 2027. They provide high-quality and healthy food using locally sourced, organic produce, and hormone/antibiotic-free meats. They also focus on community engagement by donating to events like this! They partner with local charities and non-profits to give back. In addition to providing gift cards for raffles, they also have a Dine-to-Donate fundraising program.

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) helps Pennsylvanians of all ages, all disabilities and health conditions, all income levels, and all communities and cultural backgrounds. We offer information about acquiring assistive technology (AT), funding resources, financial education, and financial loan programs. For more information, call 484-674-0506 or visit www.patf.us.

PATF is a state and federally-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and is the Commonwealth's designated Alternative Financing Program (AFP) under the federal Assistive Technology Act.