ODP's Technology Taskforce has published its Technology Today: Volume 5 July 2023. The purpose of the newsletter is to seek out methods of supporting individuals with disabilities, family members, and providers with resources, events, and other important updates in the assistive technology world. This includes compilations of resources that support individuals through
August 9 and 10, 2023 Registration is still open for the 2023 Pennsylvania Community of Practice Transition Conference. The conference will offer in-person and virtual training opportunities to accommodate those who cannot travel. The in-person conference will be held at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA. The deadline to
Each year we celebrate July as Disability Pride Month. It’s a time to celebrate and advocate for a more inclusive world! What can YOU do to make a difference for someone with communication needs? Support access always!Ensure a person’s communication device is always available.Have interpreters available. If you notice someone does not
You may have heard the term “universal design” before, but do you really know what it means? Universal design is when products, buildings, public spaces, and even learning materials are designed in a way that make them accessible to people with a wide range of abilities. Basically, its inclusive design practices that
During this year’s National Library Week, the Dauphin County Library systems celebrated by adding new assistive technology into some of their libraries. They unveiled new high-tech reading equipment for the blind and visually impaired. This allows more individuals to have access to the printed word and other library materials. Three local Lions
In 2021, this Pennsylvanian family took a leap of faith and finally made a big decision regarding their daughter. Demi is 28 years old with Down syndrome and currently residing with her parents in their family home. However, she is living quite the independent life. During the winter months, Demi’s mother and
July 20, 2023Harrisburg Hilton1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission invites you to join register for the 2023 disAbility Conference. This conference is for individuals with disabilities, advocates, human resource mangers, supervisors, disability related organizations, or anyone looking to get more information on how individuals with disabilities
ODP's Technology Task Force surveyed qualified providers serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism about current experiences with Remote Supports, Assistive Technology, Teleservices, and Video Monitoring. The survey results can be found below. A printable document with the survey results can be found here. Number of Provider Respondents:94Survey Date Issued:April 17, 2023Survey
The Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health is pleased to announce and anticipated funding opportunity planned for release in summer 2023. GOALThe Bullying Prevention and Safe Relationships (BPSR) Program promotes appropriate relationship development and the reduction of bullying among 12 through 21-year-old CYSHCN, through understanding risk factors and preparing CYSHCN with
Please see below for two opportunities for autistic individuals to participate in the upcoming 2023 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (#PATCIgnite2023), held virtually November 7-9, 2023. 2023 Call for Personal Stories: PA Autism Training Conference Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023. Do you have a story to tell? Share it at the 2023 PA Autism
