More on PIAT may be found at http://trfn.clpgh.org/srac/resources/piat/
Phone 1 800 204-7428 for more information
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As you may know, PIAT has been designated as the implementor of the PA
Assistive Technology Lending Library, funded by $700,000 state
appropriation to establish this program. The program must be cross-age,
cross disability, and focus on the lending of devices in order to (1)
enable Pennsylvanians with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians to "try
before you buy" and identify the type or model of device which will work
for them, (2) assess the appropriateness of a device, (3) have a loaner
in the event of repair, breakdown, or funding delays in procuring their
own device, etc.
In an effort to respond to
consumers of assistive technology devices and services and to learn from
the experiences of current lendors and borrowers, PIAT has had three days
of stakeholder meetings in late October. Additional meetings have been
set up, as follows:
Note: AM session is targeted at providers, PM at consumer
organizations/individuals
Wednesday, December 17, 1997
Avalon Hotel
Erie, PA
10:00 - Noon
1:00 - 3:00
Friday, December 19, 1997
UCP NE
Scranton, PA
10:00 -Noon
1:00 - 3:00
If you are interested in attending, please
contact PIAT at [log in to unmask], or call 800-204-7428 or TTY
800-750-6428 to let us know you will attend. Attendance is limited to 25
per site. Please let us know what accomodations you require. If you
cannot attend, you should know that you can feel free to contact PIAT's
project director, Amy Goldman, to discuss your input, or request a
questionnaire (available in all formats).
Please let Amy know if there are particular individuals/entities which
should be sure to be invited.
Thank you for your interest.
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* Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology *
* Temple University -- Institute on Disabilities/UAP *
* 423 Ritter Annex (004-00) *
* Philadelphia, Pa 19122 *
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