We are working on a new AI chatbot to aid Pennsylvanians in finding assistive technology funding resources. We are looking for a friendly character for our AI chatbot that personifies PATF’s brand, and we want your input! 

THE GREAT AI CHATBOT PERSONA SEARCH, which is a competition to create a new character for PATF, is now underway. AI chatbot character design entries will be accepted through July 31, 2025. The AI chatbot’s name is Aida the AT Funding Navigator, but we will consider alternative name suggestions with submissions. The winner will receive $500 and bragging rights! Terms and conditions apply. 

Details:  

The original character should be based on PATF’s brand. Colors for the graphic must be PATF-approved brand colors. You can email communications@patf.us to receive more details about our brand colors and fonts. In the subject line please write “The Great AI Chatbot Persona Search.” 

Please submit the graphic as a PNG or SVG format with 1000 x 1000 resolution. 

The character should reflect PATF’s core beliefs: 

• All people have intrinsic worth. 
• All people can and should be as involved in the decisions that affect their lives. 
• All people, including people with disabilities, should have the opportunity, if they choose, to live independently, go to work and school, communicate, play, and participate in the community. 
• Assistive technology can play an important role in making that possible 
• People with disabilities should be able to get the device they want, that works for them, from where they want to get it, regardless of age, income level, disability, or health condition. 
• Knowledge is power. With information and understanding, people can be empowered to make their own decisions for their future. 
• Financial education is the foundation for independent living. 
• In an equitable and inclusive society where people with disabilities are full members, part of the financial mainstream, and have an equal voice. 

The character should represent PATF’s brand personality: 

• Empowering 
• Approachable 
• Passionate 
• Kind 
• Inclusive 
• Knowledgeable 
• Equitable 
• Person-centered 
• Community-driven 
• Forward thinking 



AI chatbot character design entries should be submitted to PATF by emailing communications@patf.us. 

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We headed to Washington, D.C. to attend the 12th Annual Credit Builders Alliance Summit. This event took place from June 22nd - June 24th. This was an opportunity for forward-thinking financial and credit professionals to come together to help shape the future of credit. 

Some of the topics discussed were how to read credit reports, how the current macroeconomics in the United States affect the future of lending, different aspects of lending and wealth building in underserved communities, how trauma influences our financial well-being, and more.  



We had the pleasure of attending the 1st Annual Charity Kickball Tournament and Vendor Fair!

The event was sponsored by We Are One and hosted by the Fairmount Sports Association on Saturday, June 28th. This inclusive kickball tournament also featured a sensory zone, cool down zone, soccer zone, food and drinks, arts and crafts, vendors and resources, and more. There were special appearances from Swoop, the Philadelphia Eagles' mascot, and Elmo!

We are hiring a Senior Finance Manager to perform the day-to-day finance and accounting functions of PATF and assist the CFO with financial planning and long-term needs.  

To learn more about the position, please visit our website. 

Thanks for the Support!

We remain committed to our partnership with Penn Community Bank!

With Penn Community Bank's support, we are able to continue and improve our Lending and Information & Assistance programs.

We look forward to the new opportunities we will be able to create for our borrowers, thanks to these partnerships!

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.