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Author: Tom DiAgostino

Author: Tom DiAgostino

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Mr. Reid – Consumer Highlight

Posted on: February 18, 2021 Last updated on: February 18, 2021 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter About Mr. Reid Thomas Reid (He/Him) Mr. Reid is from the Bronx, NYC, but currently live in the Poconos in Northeast PA. He is a Freelance Audio Producer, Voice Over Artist, Audio Description Narrator, Consultant & Advocate. He hosts…
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Adaptive Toy Drive

Posted on: November 18, 2020 Last updated on: December 22, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
Adaptive Toy Drive This project is a partnership between TechOWL, Temple University student organization TemPO, Franklin Institute, and local disability service providers. You can participate by: Donating a toy! We’re collecting toys that move, light up, or make music. Find…
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AAC in the Time of COVID 19

Posted on: May 13, 2020 Last updated on: June 18, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
Welcome Access this 1 hour and 15-minute webinar via the buttons below! After viewing the webinar, please fill out the short 2-minute “Evaluation Form” so that we know how to best improve this webinar and future webinars. We greatly appreciate…
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COVID_19 Resources and the Census

Posted on: April 6, 2020 Last updated on: April 9, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
Recursos para Coronavirus/Resources for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tiene el derecho a comunicarse en su idioma preferido. La ciudad de Filadelfia se compromete a garantizar que todas las personas, independientemente del idioma, tengan acceso a los servicios y la información de la…
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Census FAQs and Resources

Posted on: April 6, 2020 Last updated on: April 9, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
Census FAQs – Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Censo ¿Necesita ayuda? Haga click para completar el Censo En línea Guías de idiomas de la Oficina del Censo Accesible: una guía de video en ASL Haga click para recibir internet gratis Para…
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World Autism Day

Posted on: April 2, 2020 Last updated on: April 2, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
World Autism Day  Today, April 2, is World Autism Day. To celebrate we are sharing fun facts about autism and examples of tools autistic people use.  Strengths of Autism  Autistic people have many strengths. You might be good at paying attention to…
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Cleaning Your Electronic Devices to Fight COVID-19

Posted on: March 27, 2020 Last updated on: April 13, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
Wash your hands and your devices! Are you washing your hands a lot? That is the most important thing to do now. You can also do more to help stop the spread of viruses and germs. When it comes to…
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Virtual Game Night – Stay connected during COVID-19

Posted on: March 20, 2020 Last updated on: March 26, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
Technology can bring us together during this trying time. Today is Friday, which normally I would celebrate by playing board games with my friends. With the COVID-19, it is important stay home and maintain social distancing. However, with some creative…
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Philly wants to count you! Census 2020 is here!

Posted on: March 18, 2020 Last updated on: April 14, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino Comments: 0
El Censo 2020 Census 2020 Obtenga su dinero. Obtenga su poder. Complete el Censo. Get your money. Get your power. Fill out the Census. Philly gains $20,000 toward community services for each person that completes the Census! The Census provides…
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Annual Report 2018-2019

Posted on: February 27, 2020 Last updated on: March 2, 2020 Written by: Tom DiAgostino
Here is TechOWL’s most recent annual report reflecting the service that we provided from July 2018 to June 2019. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. TechOWL ANNUAL REPORT 2018 – 2019
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