Let’s Talk about Sex – AAC and Me
Let’s Talk about Sex – AAC and Me Learn and talk about sexuality, sexual expression, sexual behavior, and intimacy with AAC ACES 2021 – Let’s Talk about Sex Join us for a 6-week ACES Online Strand for AAC users. Learn…
Donate to TechOWL
Donate to TechOWL How to Donate to TechOWL The best and easiest way to donate to TechOWL is to send a check. Make the check out to: “Temple University” Write this in the memo line: “TechOWL” Mail the check to…
Learning Media Assessment for Blind and Low Vision Students
Learning Media Assessment for Blind and Low Vision Students What is a Learning Media Assessment? A Learning Media Assessment is a way to find the best format for a student with a visual impairment to learn. A learning media assessment…
Back to School Series
Back to School Series Below are several blog posts all about assistive technology in schools! We hope that this will help you know about all the options and opportunities out there to get your child or loved one the assistive…
Me and My AT
Me and my Assistive Technology 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 made a quick resource page to fill out…
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 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 the amazing work that we do at TechOWL!
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…
Assistive Technology and Early Intervention
Assistive Technology and Early Intervention Assistive Technology helps kids learn, play, and grow Presentation This is the slide deck from the presentation. You can access the slides on the website or download them for your convenience. Recording This webinar was…
I’m Worried About My Aging Parent
I’m Worried about my aging parent The baby boomer generation, often referred to as the “gray tsunami”, is growing in leaps and bounds. The 2020 Census now estimates this generation born after WWII (from 1946 to 1964), is around 73…
Sensory Kits at Philly Vaccine Sites
Sensory kits make getting the COVID-19 vaccine more accessible. According to the CDC, 2.2% of adults in the United States have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). That is five and a half million adults. Many people with autism might be…