ARC Human Services reached out to the disability community and the aging population by sponsoring an Assistive Technology Fair. The event was designed to alert citizens about the array of services available and the specialized mechanical and electronic devices that can be used to make a person’s life easier. Michael Brownlee is the Director of Communications and Development for ARC Human Services. He wants to remind people that they are available not just for people diagnosed with disabilities, but for all people. He says they are able to help senior citizens that wish to age in place in their homes. They offer simple device solutions that can help with opening cans, turning on lights and magnifiers. They also have electronic solutions like medication dispensers, speech to text programs and programs for wearable devices that monitor health vital signs and geofence a property that can protect it from damage if a door is left unlocked and you leave the area. Organizations such as TRIPL provided information on their access to mechanical and electronic technology. Empowerment programs led by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs, Pennsylvania Training and Assistance Network and Duquesne University’s Institute for Disability Empowerment and Advocacy were there to help the developmentally disabled. For information on these and other programs available go to archumanservices.org.