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Provides specialized equipment to individuals who have disabilities which impede them from having independent access to telephone services. Individuals with disabilities includes people who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, blind or have visual problems, have physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities.

Enables individuals with disabilities to have greater control over their own lives and to participate in and contribute more fully to activities in their home, school and work environments, and in their communities.

Assists persons with disabilities with working around their challenges and perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Provides specialized devices, equipment, and software along with procurement, installation, training / instruction, and repair. Services include in-home, individualized, person-centered evaluations and assessments; trial uses of devices; and follow-up evaluations to ensure technologies are meeting needs.

Provides clients with exposure to adaptive software that will enable them to operate many of the more popular software programs available, such as MS Windows and Internet Explorer. Through training in the use of adaptive software, clients will gain skills that will help them become marketable in their job search.

Provides assistance to individuals with hearing loss. Services include access to affordable hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other technology; telephones designed to work with hearing aids and cochlear implants; assistive technology programs that provide accessibility in public and private facilities; and advocacy efforts to improve access and public understanding.

Offers evaluation with a Low Vision Specialist, demonstration of assistive aids and appliances, digital talking book (a free library service), assistance with handicap placard, Telephone Directory Assistance exemption, and purchase of low vision aids such as UV shields, magnifiers, large print items, etc.

Provides adult day programs and training, supportive employment services, children’s services-three approved private schools, medical rehabilitation, camp and respite programs, and residential and veterans’ services. The essential tools and resources provided enable individuals with disabilities to live their best life.

Serves as an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC). Assists consumers looking for Assistive Technology devices and information to increase their independence. Distributes devices through the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and Assistive Technology Lending Library. Also maintains a Reuse Program where consumers can borrow equipment when in need.

PASS AT ON (formerly the Reused and Exchange Equipment Partnership-REEP) isa free online classifieds for assistive technology devices. Items listed can be for sale or for free. Free to buy, sell, or browse. PASS AT ON also operates at UCP of NEPA as a free in-house reuse program for gently used Assistive Technology (AT). This program takes AT donations and provides them to individuals of all ages and varying (even age-related) disabilities to obtain for no cost through UCP's ATRC.

Assistive Technology Lending Library a free, statewide program through which individuals can borrow different types of devices to find what works best for them. Choose up to five items and we will ship items to you at no cost. If the item is checked out or not available, we will get it touch with you and give you some options. Most items are on loan for 2 weeks but check our catalog for the loan length of specific items.

Provides clients with an opportunity to use assistive music technology for self-expression and skill development.

Provides education about blindness, referral services, scholarship information, publications, and any aids, appliances, or adaptive equipment needed. Also provides advocacy services, counseling, guidance, and support for the blind and their families.

Offers two financial loan programs so that individuals can purchase assistive technology devices and services.

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

Provides information and referral services to individuals who are blind or vision impaired.

Offers loans to help individuals get assistive technology devices and services.

Provides assistance to individuals with hearing loss. Services include access to affordable hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other technology; telephones designed to work with hearing aids and cochlear implants; assistive technology programs that provide accessibility in public and private facilities; and advocacy efforts to improve access and public understanding.

Serves as an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC). Assists consumers looking for Assistive Technology devices and information to increase their independence. Distributes devices through the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and Assistive Technology Lending Library. Also maintains a Reuse Program where consumers can borrow equipment when in need.

Serves as an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC). Assists consumers looking for Assistive Technology devices and information to increase their independence. Distributes devices through the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and Assistive Technology Lending Library. Also maintains a Reuse Program where consumers can borrow equipment when in need.

Serves as an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC). Assists consumers looking for Assistive Technology devices and information to increase their independence. Distributes devices through the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and Assistive Technology Lending Library. Also maintains a Reuse Program where consumers can borrow equipment when in need.

Provides specialized equipment to eligible Pennsylvanians who have disabilities which prevent them from using regular telephone equipment. Types of equipment available include amplified telephones, voice carry over (VCO) telephones, teletypewriters (TTYs), hearing carry over (HCO) telephones, CapTel telephones, speakerphones, voice-activated dialers, hands-free headsets, picture phones, electronic aids, and signaling devices.

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, accessible land line phone devices for those who qualify; short-term rentals of assistive technology equipment; assistive technology device demonstrations, and a free statewide classified listing of devices for sale and wanted by individuals.

Offers opportunities for people with disabilities to learn how SMART technology can enhance their ability to live inclusively and independently in the community. Provides a SMART tech library, demonstrations, and outreach services. Also offers short term socialization and assistance in multiple areas of support and advocacy.

Serves as TechOWL's Assistive Technology Resource Center for South Central Pennsylvania. Provides services including demonstrations of devices, promoting PA's free special phone program for people with disabilities, helping people borrow items from TechOWL's assistive technology lending library, and operating the Changing Hands equipment reuse program, which provides gently used durable medical equipment and assistive technology to people in need at no charge.

Serves as an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC). Assists consumers looking for Assistive Technology devices and information to increase their independence. Distributes devices through the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and Assistive Technology Lending Library. Also maintains a Reuse Program where consumers can borrow equipment when in need.