Offers assistive technology programs and projects including TechOWL (Terchnology for Our Whole Lives), formerly known as Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT). PIAT is Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program. PIAT and the other assistive technology programs and projects create TechOWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT CLASS INCLUDE:

Free Special Phone Program (formerly TDDP) provides free, accessible land line phone devices for those who qualify.

Assistive Technology Lending Library (ATLL) provides free short-term loans of all types of equipment for individuals, company staff trainings, trials, and evaluations.

Used Equipment Exchange (formerly REEP) provides free statewide classified listing of items for sale and items wanted by individuals.

Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations.
CLASS is the site for the Southwestern PA Demonstration Center.

Offers assistive technology programs and projects including TechOWL (Terchnology for Our Whole Lives), formerly known as Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT). PIAT is Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program. PIAT and the other assistive technology programs and projects create TechOWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT CLASS INCLUDE:

Free Special Phone Program (formerly TDDP) provides free, accessible land line phone devices for those who qualify.

Assistive Technology Lending Library (ATLL) provides free short-term loans of all types of equipment for individuals, company staff trainings, trials, and evaluations.

Used Equipment Exchange (formerly REEP) provides free statewide classified listing of items for sale and items wanted by individuals.

Assistive Technology Device Demonstrations.
CLASS is the site for the Southwestern PA Demonstration Center.

Provides financial education services and information about assistive technology funding resources.

Offers two financial loan programs so that individuals can purchase assistive technology devices and services. Provides no-interest ($100 - $7,000) or low-interest ($7,001 - $60,000) loans for hearing aids, stair glides, smart home technology, wheelchairs, adaptive sports equipment, and other assistive technology.

Provides a two-month loan service of medical equipment, including wheelchairs, quad canes, walkers, portable toilets, and shower seats.

Offers loans of hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, shower benches, canes, crutches, reachers, lift chairs, and air conditioners.

Provides no cost vision exam with an optometrist and eye glasses.

The equipment training program allows individuals to borrow assistive technology and receive training on its use. Equipment is generally available for all areas of daily living.

Accessibility consultation technical assistance.
Housing data and referral.
Deaf action awareness program.
Information and referral concerning disability and community services.
Peer counseling.
Advocacy.
Service Coordination.
Brain injury outreach and support.

Specialized information and referral pertaining to disability issues.

Financial assistance via loans to purchase assistive technology equipment.