Written by: Members of the ODP Tech Taskforce Technology advances happen so quickly that it can be hard to keep up with the newest trends and devices. To celebrate the beginning of a new year, we’re highlighting some of the newer devices and technologies available to help people live their best lives.
PA Technology For All, a PADDC funded group who aims to bridge the digital divide for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, invites you to register for their free virtual training series on using technology. Participants can expect to learn about Zoom, Facebook, email, web browsers, Google search, smartphones and tablets. The
Written by: Members of the ODP Tech Taskforce The holidays can be a wonderful time of year. They can also be very stimulating, even over-stimulating. There can be parties with new or unfamiliar people. There are bright lights lining the streets, new decorations around every corner, and smells of meals made for
Written by: Members of the ODP Tech Taskforce "Charting the LifeCourse" is a comprehensive framework that helps individuals and families plan and achieve their life goals by providing a person-centered approach to planning. It offers a range of tools and principles to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their desired outcomes and
Technology For All is offering free technology training to individuals with disabilities. Technology For All is an organization that helps people with disabilities learn how to navigate the internet and new technology safely and productively. This project is funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC). The free weekly training series will
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has released its new publication A Family Companion to Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management. PATF's mission is to help people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians get the assistive technology they need with low-interest and 0% interest financial loans, and information and assistance about
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) in collaboration with Mercer Government Human Services Consulting have released an initial report on the Behavioral Health Telehealth Services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism Project. The project seeks to: Outline recommendations to optimize
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
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
