Do you need help preparing for the November Election? Register now for an important webinar to learn about the offices, candidates, ballot measures, and voting rights. It’s perfect for voters who want to be well-prepared and confident on Election Day.

The one-hour webinar will include a presentation by the Committee of Seventy and a question-and-answer period. The Committee of Seventy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that has promoted, supported, and facilitated government ethics and election integrity for over a century.

Date and time: Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM EST

The session will cover these key issues:

• How to research candidates
• Tips for making informed decisions, and
• Your rights (including accommodations) as a voter.

This webinar will be fully accessible, and recordings and slides will be made available after the webinar. Registration is required.

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer above or click the link: https://bit.ly/VOTE_2024.



If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please contact PATF at 484-675-0506 or communications@patf.us.

Pennsylvania voters who are casting their ballots for the first time must know their ID requirements.

They should only be asked for ID the first time that they vote in their precinct. All mail-in or absentee voters must provide an ID number or copy of an accepted ID.

Read the details below and go to VoteRiders.org/PA for more information.

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has published the

latest edition of the award-winning Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management.

There is so much more in this edition that responds to issues like student loans, guardianship, investing,

scams, identity theft, and more. In Chapter 8, you'll learn how you can protect yourself online.

Although public Wi-Fi is convenient, make sure your information is safe. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), most websites are encrypted which means your information is scrambled into a code so others can't get it.

More valuable information from the Guide to help keep your identity secure online:

• If the web address starts with “https," your information is encrypted before it's sent. Look for the “https” on every web page.

•. Never share financial information like account, credit card, or Social Security numbers over public Wi-Fi.

•. You can find tips for staying safe online with Homeland Security's Stop. Think. Connect. Student Tip Card.

Pennsylvania has guaranteed all high school students in the 2026 -2027 school year will have to have a ½ credit course in personal finance before graduating.

Teachers – Cents and Sensibility can help educate your students!

The Guide can be used to introduce financial wellness concepts. It is a valuable classroom resource for Pennsylvania educators teaching personal finance to students with disabilities. The content is appropriate for Grades 9 through 12 and older adults who want to develop a plan for their financial future.

The updated publication concentrates on the unique financial needs of students with disabilities; however, every learner will benefit from the information and activities contained in this publication.

Download a 508-compliant, fully fillable version or request a print version of the 8th edition.

Click here to request a print copy of Cents and Sensibility.

Download El Dinero y la sensatez (Cents and Sensibility) – Spanish version (PDF).

(Please Note: The Spanish translation of the 8th Edition of Cents and Sensibility and the worksheets will be available later in the Fall of 2024.) 

If you would like more information about Cents and Sensibility, please contact Karen Hassett, Director of Financial Education at khassett@patf.us. 

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.