During the 2023 Charting The LifeCourse Showcase held in Kansas City, Missouri, two representatives of Pennsylvania's support professional cohort were recognized for their work. Francine Hogan, Director of PA Family Network, and Christine Breakstone, Western Coordinator for Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) each received awards at the national conference recognizing their
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a new landing page at GetInternet.gov for its Affordable Connectivity Program. AffordableConnectivity.gov will still exist as a resource for consumers and digital navigators with more detailed information about the program. The FCC is continuing its efforts to promote the program by providing grants to community
Research has shown that effective communication is key to positive mental health. Communication drives our ability to form relationships and share our wants and needs with another person. It also allows us to discuss our deeper thoughts and feelings as we build relationships. In fact, a Harvard study showed that the people
Throughout May 2023, the TechOWL is hosting several learning opportunities about alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and related topics. Speech, Language, and Communication:When to Consider AAC? May 17—Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Better understand speech, language, and communication with a focus on supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and when intervention may be considered.REGISTRATION FOR MAY
Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Technology For All invites you to register for its free technology summit on June 15, 2023. Technology For All is a technology training consortium who aims to increase technology literacy for individuals with disabilities and their families. Keynote speakers include: Dr. Shea Tanis
Each of us has a story to tell. This is an opportunity for you to share yours. Showcase your own Personal Story at the 2023 PA Autism Training Conference (PATC)! We’re looking for both written and video stories from individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to showcase at the statewide conference, held
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wants your feedback! The anonymous Supporting Families Survey seeks input from individuals who receive support from a Supports Coordinator (SC also known as a case manager or case worker), and family members of people who receive support through an SC. The survey helps ODP learn whether
ODP's Technology Taskforce has published its Technology Today newsletter for April. 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 technology
Disability Pride PA is hosting a series of events in the Philadelphia region for self-advocates, family advocates, and other disability community allies. April 19, 2023 - Philadelphia's Mayoral Candidates Town Hall on Disability, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, in-person tickets are sold out but registration is still available for livestream tickets. Register.
November 7th to November 9th, 2023 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to save the date for the 2023 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference: PATC Ignite. The conference will be held virtually from November 7th to November 9th 2023. Registration information to follow.
