Filling Your Cup: A Holistic Approach to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Children with Disabilities Wednesday December 10th,10 am -12 pm ET. Register today for this Families First webinar! disabilities.temple.edu/families-first

Thursday, December 11 – Putting the "AT" in Recreational Therapy! Inglis team members will highlight how low and high tech assistive technology are transforming recreation and daily living for people with disabilities. Webinars at 12 pm or 4 pm EST RSVP disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

Together, we can make a difference! Join us this #GivingTuesday to support our work with Pennsylvanians with disabilities as we create and share knowledge, change systems and society, and promote self-determined lives. Learn more and donate: disabilities.temple.edu/about/giving

You still have time to register for today's 4 pm webinar, Putting the "AT" in Art! disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te... "AT" is assistive technology. Art therapist Alex Lee will explore how adaptive tools and technologies can expand artistic possibilities and promote access to art making.

What’s new in low vision and blind technology? The Institute's TechOWL program celebrates Assistive Technology Awareness Month with 2 presentations on Monday November 17. 9 am: Low Vision and Braille Technology Vendor Exhibit 2 pm: Using Smart Glasses for Daily Tasks techowlpa.org/low-vision-a...

Need to finish your C2P2 application? You have until November 25, but why wait? C2P2 is leadership training in PA for: 🟣 Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities / autism 🟣 Family members of a school-age child with intellectual/developmental disabilities /autism buff.ly/SFhPf9T

November 2025 is Assistive Technology Awareness Month in Pennsylvania! Read Governor Shapiro's proclamation and learn about the Institute's TechOWL program that helps people with disabilities find and access assistive technology devices and services. disabilities.temple.edu/news/2025/11...

Tuesday, November 4 is Election Day in PA. Polls will be open from 7 am - 8 pm. We've put together resources focused on disabled Pennsylvanians: Voting Plan Checklist, helplines, links to info about accessible voting, ID requirements, and more. disabilities.temple.edu/resources/pe...

Share your vision for a more accessible Philadelphia! Join Liberty Resources and our TechOWL program for an important community conversation on shaping a more inclusive and accessible city for people with disabilities. RSVP today at bit.ly/VisionPhilly or call 215-634-2000 ext. 124.

Read our latest Supports Broker Newsletter for a story of self-advocacy, upcoming certification and recertification dates, a podcast recommendation, and more. disabilities.temple.edu/programs-ser...

What options are available when an individual is unable to activate an AAC device using their fingers? On Wednesday, October 22 at 12 pm ET our AAC Awareness Month webinar topic will be "Access Granted: Exploring Alternative Access Modes for AAC." RSVP: buff.ly/AEo5Vdq

Join us December 3 on Main Campus and learn about Leadership & Career Studies, Temple University's inclusive four-year college program for students with intellectual disability. Tour Temple's campus after the session! RSVP today: disabilities.temple.edu/information-...

October 16: Learn about Adaptive Gaming! Webinars at 12 pm and 4 pm Eastern. RSVP: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te... 🔴 Adaptive controllers and accessibility settings for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 🔴 Social and functional benefits of gaming, potential barriers, how to get started

Two new career opportunities are open for applications at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development. We're searching for: 🔴 Grants Administrator 🔴 Administrative Specialist Learn more and apply: disabilities.temple.edu/careers-at-iod

C2P2 2026 application period is open! C2P2 offers free leadership training for: ▪️ Adults in PA with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism ▪️ Family members of a school-age child in Pennsylvania with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism. buff.ly/SFhPf9T

Want to learn about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) or increase your knowledge? On October 8 at 12 pm Eastern our webinar topic will be "Getting Everyone on Board: Increasing Buy-in for AAC Across Teams and Settings." Join us! RSVP: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

Today at 12 noon Eastern Time our topic will be Funding AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Across the Lifespan. We'd love you to join us! Sign up: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

All in-person seats for tomorrow's Disability Summit @temple.edu are filled, but a livestream will be available! Save this URL: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis....

Upcoming FISA Foundation webinar: Fostering Inclusive Healthcare Practices www.eventbrite.com/e/fostering-...

Reading disabilities can present significant challenges, but tools and technologies are transforming the landscape of accessibility. Tools for Reading is now available in our PA Tech Accelerator archive, with ASL and text captions plus full transcript. Watch: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

Wednesday webinars at noon for AAC Awareness Month this October: Speech-Language Pathologists from our TechOWL program will present one-hour sessions to help participants enhance their knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Register: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

SEPTEMBER 18 PA Tech Accelerator Webinar - join live at 12 noon or 4 pm Eastern TOPIC: Alternative Access and Switches PRESENTER: RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional Mike Marotta will explore alternative access and switches REGISTER: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

Don't miss out—register now. disabilities.temple.edu/programs-ser...

Disabled voters are part of every community, but barriers that prevent many people with disabilities from accessing their right to vote still exist. It's Disability Voting Rights Week, and there are many ways to join this cross-disability movement! aapd.com/disability-v... #RevUp2025

Registration now open for Disability Summit 2025 on September 25! Register today: disabilities.temple.edu/news/2025/08...

Save the date: The 2025 Disability Summit will be held on September 25 from 9 am to 5 pm at Temple University's Howard Gittis Student Center. Open to the public and registration required. Come learn and build community!

FRIL Day on Inclusion and Transition 2 days, 2 locations. Join online if you prefer! Sign up today: disabilities.temple.edu/programs-ser... Tues, 9/9 Temple U Center City Philadelphia Weds, 9/17 Temple U Harrisburg 🎤 Panel 🗨️ Speaker 🥙 Networking + lunch Funded by @paddc.bsky.social

Free live Tools for Reading sessions today at 12 pm and 4 pm Eastern. Sign up now! disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

Ready for it? Speak now to attend the brand new Tech Accelerator webinar this Thursday the 21st. Long story short, we've got a blank space where you can RSVP. Before August slips away. Join a live session at 12 noon or at 4 pm Eastern disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

In July, Nova McGiffert, Healthy Sexuality Project Coordinator at the IOD, presented a poster she authored with Sexuality Educator Izzy Kaufman. "How to Build Healthy Relationships for the Path Ahead" offers strategies to help youth build relationship skills. Request digital version: [email protected].

Please mark your calendar for the 2025 Disability Summit at Temple University's Howard Gittis Student Center on September 25, 2025 from 9 am to 5 pm.  This event is open to the public and registration will be required.

There is still time during Disability Pride Month to share your story by taking the NSHD! Take the NSHD online: kuhealthsurvey.org or call: 1 855 556 6328 #DisabilityResearch #ShareYourVoice #DisabilityPrideMonth

Temple experts reflect on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Sally Gould-Taylor and Shirley Baker from Temple’s Institute on Disabilities explain the significance and impact of the ADA. Baker: "I remember when few SEPTA buses were accessible..." news.temple.edu/news/2025-07...

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, which raises awareness about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding, we’re hosting a webinar to discuss how to support new parents with a variety of disabilities in lactation and breastfeeding their child. Register on Zoom: zurl.co/UMvAl

Inside the IOD: This week, our staff and collaborators published a review on the healthcare experiences of LGBTQ people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. 1/2

Today at noon or at 4 pm Eastern: Tools for Vision.

Missed the live session? We got you! Tools for Hearing is now available on our website with ASL, captions, and transcript. Discover technology that's assisting the way we approach hearing loss. disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

IOD staff John Suarez and Shirley Baker presented their work at the 2025 conference for the American Association on Intellectual Disabilities (@aaidd). Congratulations, John and Shirley!

Sign up to get emergency and severe weather alerts by text or email from ReadyPhiladelphia. www.phila.gov/departments/...

🔴 Professionals 🔴 Caregivers 🔴 Anyone seeking solutions for vision challenges July 17, 12 pm or 4 pm ET Tools for Vision, a Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator webinar. We’ll explore innovative tools designed to support visual accessibility. Sign up: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

Great news! The age range for PA ABLE savings/investment accounts expands in 2026 to include those whose disability began before age 46. Learn more: www.paable.gov/news/news-st...

The Institute on Disabilities, and TechOWL will be closed for the national holiday on July 3rd and 4th. Photo: Temple University's Bell Tower against a blue sky with rays of sun appearing through the tower near its bells

Pennsylvania Disability History Collaborative Has Inaugural Meeting The state-wide group convened people with disabilities, family members, and representatives from many disability organizations and universities. Find out more about the collaborative: disabilities.temple.edu/news/2025/06...

The Institute celebrated Disability Pride in Philly on 6/6. We were proud to advocate, uplift, and celebrate disability pride on Saturday—and every day. Photos: Staff at our information table and smiling for selfies along the Parkway. People carry US flag with stars in shape of wheelchair user.

What does Disability Pride mean to you? www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWk9...

Remote Supports 101 is now available on our website, with both text and ASL captions. Enjoy! disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

This piece by @6abcactionnews.bsky.social perfectly captures the vibrant, welcoming scene at our TechOWL Community Space. We're open to the public and easy to access @temple.edu. Hours and location: techowlpa.org. Make a plan to come through or collab! 6abc.com/post/techowl...

PADDC funds a project at The Institute on Disabilities to promote universal design in Pennsylvania communities, community spaces that work for everyone. Below is the Accessible Growing Microgrant program to help make community gardens across Pennsylvania more inclusive & accessible to all!