TRIPIL is an Assistive Technology Resource Center!
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology devices allow persons with disabilities to live,
work, and play more independently and effectively. TRIPIL is an
Assistive Technology Resource Center under
Pennsylvanias Initiative on Assistive Technology 
- a statewide program whose goal is to increase the availability and
utilization of assistive technology devices and services for
all Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Most services are provided
at no cost to people with disabilities, their family members and
advocates.
TRIPIL's ATRC serves Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Somerset and Washington counties.
If you need assistance in another county, please visit the
listing of all
ATRCs
What does an "Assistive Technology Resource Center" do?
- Public Awareness
- TRIPIL can provide information and assistance relating to Assistive Technology. We can help you find service providers, select devices that may help, and acquire Assistive Technology of your own.
- TRIPIL also conducts public awareness events to introduce the scope and potential for AT devices and services. TRIPIL can come to your agency or organization to explain more about Assistive Technology programs and resources, and can participate inconferences and expos to increase awareness of Assistive Technology.
- Device Demonstrations
- Device demonstrations are hands-on opportunities for people with disabilities and family members to explore Assistive Technology devices. Device demonstrations can help you decide if certain devices (or types of devices) are right for you.
- Assistive Technology Lending Library
- Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library is a free, statewide program that provides loans of Assistive Technology. The Lending Library allows you try a device for a limited time ( typically 2-8 weeks) to find out if it can help you before you buy it! If needed, you can try many devices to find which Assistive Technology devices meet your needs. You can also use the Lending Library to get a "loaner" device while your own is being repaired.
- The Lending Library is also a resource for providers who want to borrow devices for evaluations, or who simply become more informed about the devices that are available.
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TRIPIL can help you utilize this valuable resource - please contact us
for more information. The fully-searchable
Lending Library
- Training and Technical Assistance
- TRIPIL offers training to service providers in order to increase their knowledge of Assistive Technology in order to better assist people with disabilities. TRIPIL also provides technical assistance to public and private agencies to develop and improve policies related to access to AT devices and services, including AT involved in the transition from school to work or from nursing home to community.
What resources are available?
Funding Assistance
Recycled and Exchanged Equipment Partnership (REEP)
The Recycled and Exchanged Equipment Partnership (REEP) is a classified listing of used devices to be sold or donated. The listing is updated quarterly and is available here REEP Listing
Information about the REEP program can be found via the link below for Tempe Universities, Assistive Technology, Recycled and Exchanged Equipment Partnership (REEP).
REEP partners include:
For questions regarding any of these services or programs, please call:
Voice: (724) 223-5115TTY: (724) 228-4028
PIAT is the Commonwealth's Assistive Technology Act Program, funded through a grant from Rehabilitation Services Administration, US Department of Education.
