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Learning Media Assessment for Blind and Low Vision Students
Learning Media Assessment for Blind and Low Vision Students Literacy is important for all people of all abilities. What is a Learning Media Assessment? A Learning Media Assessment is a way to find the best format for a student with…
Me and My AT
Me and my Assistive Technology Share your assistive technology needs with your teachers Assistive Technology is incredibly important. It is even more important that teachers know about this technology and how to best support students with their technology. TechOWL has…
Augmentative and Alternative Communication and the IEP
Augmentative and Alternative Communication and the IEP ***Please note these are suggestions. All IEPs MUST be individualized to meet the unique needs of each student. If a student needs Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), then it is important for that…
Assistive Technology and the IEP/IFSP
Assistive Technology and the IEP/IFSP Including Assistive Technology (AT) in the IEP/IFSP is important to student success. It should be a collaborative team effort to determine which types of AT would be most beneficial. Including AT wherever appropriate will ensure…
Assistive Technology in School
Assistive Technology in Schools It’s almost back to school time! That means new backpacks and school supplies. For some students, it also means making sure that you have everything you need to be successful at school. Assistive technology (AT) allows…
Insights Newsletter
Insight Newsletter Keep up with all that’s TechOWL is doing! TechOWL wants you to know about the amazing work that we do! We will publish a new insights newsletter every 3 months for everyone to keep up with all of…
TechOWL Insights Spring 2021
TechOWL Insights Spring 2021 Pennsylvania’s designated Assistive Technology Act Program 9 regional centers across the Commonwealth of PA. Funded by the federal and state governments as well as other grants TechOWL helps Pennsylvanians find technology, tools and gadgets to live…
Annual Report 2019-2020
Here is TechOWL’s annual report reflecting the service that we provided from July 2019 to June 2020. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. TECHOWL ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020
How I Became a Better Occupational Therapist: 10 Ways to Engage with the Disability Community and Grow as a Clinician and Advocate
About eight years ago, as a recently graduated occupational therapist, I began my career working in an acute rehab hospital. The patients on my caseload had recently experienced a stroke or brain injury, and I was completely overwhelmed. I desperately…