Who's Who at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University:
Mailing Address:
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
1601 N. Broad St.
University Services Building, Ste. 610
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6090
Physical location:
University Services Building
1601 N. Broad Street, Ste. 404
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6090
Voice: 800-204-PIAT (7428)
TTY: 866-268-0579
215-204-9371 (fax)
atlend@temple.edu
Staff members involved with program aspects of Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library:
Ann Dolloff
215-204-0452
adolloff@temple.edu
Demo email: ATdemo@temple.edu
Ann is Assistant Director, Accessible and Assistive Technologies. She coordinates the efforts of the Mid-Atlantic Consortium on Accessible IT in Education. She also coordinates the AT trainings and demonstrations for the southeastern region as well as statewide with our AT Resource Centers. Contact Ann if you want to host or conduct AT related training events, or have other questions regarding AT training.
Amy Goldman
215-204-3862
piat@temple.edu
Amy is directly responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Lending Library activities at the Institute on Disabilities and for coordination of activities with those of the Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGA). She coordinates the selection and purchasing of assistive technology devices to be added to the inventory. She interacts with the Department of Labor and Industry and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, regarding daily operations. Ms. Goldman works with Hiram G. Andrews project staff to oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Zona Jackson
215-204-4914
zjackson@temple.edu
Lending Library e-mail: atlend@temple.edu
Zona is the Project Assistant for Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library, organizing mailings, updating resource books, compiling materials, participating in product reviews and determinations for purchasing new additions to the inventory, ordering equipment, verifying equipment orders, corresponding with local branches, overseeing the on-site equipment loan program for assistive technology resources centers and local branches, updating the Lending Library website and performing all the support activities that make a program run smoothly!
Janice L. Knuth
215-204-5397
jknuth@.temple.edu
Jan is the Assistive Technology Funding Advocate at Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology program at the Institute on Disabilities. She helps people find funding for Assistive Technology (AT). Contact Jan if you need information or assistance in obtaining funding for AT.
Sandi McNally
215-204-3370
smcnally@.temple.edu
Information & Referral email: ATinfo@temple.edu
Sandi coordinates the provision of consumer-responsive information and referral activities, and handles special projects for Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library. As activity grows from the southeastern region Sandi is increasingly involved with consumers requiring assistance in selecting and borrowing devices. She also participates in product reviews, determinations for purchasing new additions and conducts follow-up with current and delinquent borrowers of the inventory.
Who's Who at the Hiram G. Andrews Center
Mailing Address:
727 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905-3092
800-762-4211, extensions 8506 or 8266
814-255-8200 (voice/TTY) 814-255-8357 fax 877-722-8536 (toll-free)
This
list reflects staff members who are involved with aspects of
Pennsylvania's
Assistive Technology Lending Library involving circulating equipment
and maintaining the inventory.
Rick Bicko
814-255-8506
ribicko@state.pa.us
Rick is Assistant Coordinator
of Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library. He is responsible for the day-to-day shipping and receiving of assistive technology available through PA's AT Lending Library. He processes requests and maintains the database of assistive technology inventory. Rick works closely with the Assistive Technology Resource Centers to approve extensions, send call tags, and ship equipment.
Brenda Cover
(814) 255-8216
Brenda is the Allied Health Services Director for Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGA). She oversees the operation of Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library at HGA. She develps the budget, provides guidance and assistance in developing policies, procedures, forms, etc., and promotes the Lending Library throughout the Commonwealth, especially within OVR.
William "Greg" Simmons
(814) 255-8355
wisimmons@state.pa.us
Greg is the HGA Information Technology Technician. He is the technical support person and assistive technology technician for Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library. He is responsible for checking, charging and repairing the equipment to ensure that it works properly before and after the loan period. Greg also provides phone support to users of assistive technology.
Larrie Graham
Larrie provides support services for the Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library program as directed by the coordinator.
Robert Robinson
814-255-8506
roberrobin@state.pa.us
Robert is the Coordinator of Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library. He directs the day-to-day activities involved with circulating equipment for the Lending Library. He is also responsible for receiving and logging all equipment into the database.
Remember that most communication regarding the status of device loans should be between Hiram G. Andrews Center and the Assistive Technology Resource Center serving your county.
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