Did you know that every state has a program to help people with disabilities to explore, find, and get the tools and technology they need? In Pennsylvania that program is TechOWL, part of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. TechOWL has 9 regional centers across the state and helps people discover,
Being able to safely get yourself a drink, snack, or even cook a full meal can allow for a new level of independence for many people. “Smart” kitchen appliances can be one way to help people achieve greater levels of independence in their own homes. Some examples of Smart Kitchen Devices are:
Is your organization interested in going more digital, such as using software for electronic health records and skill and behavioral data collection? Or maybe purchasing equipment to use that software on? There is still time to submit an application for the one-time supplemental payment through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA.) Both
The White House has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to assist eligible households with their internet bills. ACP provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Households with
Medication dispensers come in a variety of options from simple to high tech. Regardless of the style the purpose is the same: help people safely and correctly take their medications. According to the CDC, adverse drug events such as missed or improperly taken medications cause approximately 1.3 million emergency department visits and
