We can’t meet in person this summer for our usual ACES summer institute. So, ACES is offering classes through the computer. The first series will focus on Talking with Doctors. Together, we find ways to get your doctors to listen…
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Telehealth in the time of COVID19
Social distancing requires a lot of creativity in how we handle our day to day business, and one of those adaptations is through visits with a medical professional remotely rather than in person. But how do we help the consumer…
Assistive Technology for One Handed Cooking- Basic Food Prep
People are always amazed that I can cook when they learn my left hand is paralyzed from a stroke. I love to cook even though I only learned how to about 15 years ago. My top 5 Assistive Technologies for…
Need To Know
Imagine this worst-case scenario. Someone you love needs to go to the hospital or otherwise be separated from you. Imagine, that this person can’t communicate. Maybe they are too sick. Maybe they are unable to speak. Maybe they use a…
COVID_19 Resources and the Census
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…
ACES 2020 Postponed
To Our ACES Community, We hope that you are keeping safe and healthy. These times force us to be, grow, learn, laugh and create in new ways that were hard to imagine just a few weeks ago. We have good…
Census FAQs and Resources
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…
World Autism Day
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…
Connect with Tech – Donate or Get!
Because of the pandemic, many Pennsylvanians with disabilities are struggling. We can’t see or communicate with familiar people, friends, and family. This new reuse project can help people be able to handle anxiety and fear at this time. Check out…
Cleaning Your Electronic Devices to Fight COVID-19
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…