PA Assistive Tech Foundation Story: Garvin
Known by his friends as “Butch,” Garvin grew up on Schaffer Farms and began farming at a young age alongside his father. After his father passed, he inherited the farm and eventually transitioned it from dairy and crops to beef cattle…
PA Assistive Tech Foundation Story: Chris
Chris, who just turned 30, has a love for music. He has worked as a volunteer at local radio station Wired 96.5 and continues to stay up-to-date on the latest news involving his favorite artists. Since the built-in social network of college has passed, Chris works hard to maintain a sense of connection with friends, both old and new. When he heard about PATF’s…
PA Assistive Tech Foundation Story: Carol
Carol has a zest for life that is nearly palpable. She is a member of the Red Hat Society, she loves to crochet and she has a cat named Annie. But, what lights her up the most? Her family. She lives in Erie and is the mother of five adult children and 18 grandchildren. Her family is spread out across the United States and she enjoys catching up with them as often as possible. They are the most…
PA Assistive Tech Foundation Story: Alexa
Like many other college graduates her age who are living back home, 25 year-old Alexa is ready to move out onto her own. While grateful for the support of her parents during this transition, Alexa has two exciting part-time jobs and she’s ready for a change. And, a change is imminent – Alexa and her parents recently purchased a ranch-style house in their…
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