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COVID_19 Resources and the Census

By Tom DiAgostino | April 6, 2020
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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ACES 2020 Postponed

By Kim Singleton | April 6, 2020
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…
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Census FAQs and Resources

By Tom DiAgostino | April 6, 2020
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

By Tom DiAgostino | April 2, 2020
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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Meet an AAC Specialist Online

By Kim Singleton | April 2, 2020
It’s easy to schedule a time with one of the speech-language pathologists with an AAC specialty.
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Connect with Tech – Donate or Get!

By Kim Singleton | March 30, 2020
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…
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Cleaning Your Electronic Devices to Fight COVID-19

By Tom DiAgostino | March 27, 2020
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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Communication Assistant for COVID-19

By Kim Singleton | March 24, 2020
Please feel free to share this simple communication assistant when people can’t talk. Extra words added about the coronavirus with common core words. To download the board… You can print, glue the board to oaktag or cardboard, and laminate.  If you don’t…
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Equipment Reuse – Locations in Pennsylvania

By Kim Singleton | March 23, 2020
UPDATED: Thursday, March 26, 2020  Emergency plan in place: The following organizations have created plans for distributing reused equipment for emergency needs. All plans include following existing sanitization policies and have instituted procedures for contactless equipment distribution. This list will be updated as needed.  EASTERN PA  Abilities…
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Zoom on Mobile App for Blind/Low Vision Users

By Kim Singleton | March 20, 2020
Zoom Meeting is an on-line platform to communicate over distances. Zoom allows anyone to join a meeting from their computer, mobile phone or home phone line.   Getting an Invitation  Meetings are created by a host who will invite members to…
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Zoom in Apple Mac for Blind/Low Vision Users

By Kim Singleton | March 20, 2020
Zoom Meeting is an on-line platform to communicate over distances. Zoom allows anyone to join a meeting from their computer, mobile phone or home phone line.     Getting an Invitation Meetings are created by a host who will invite members to…
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Zoom in Windows for Blind / Low Vision Users

By Kim Singleton | March 20, 2020
Zoom Meeting is an on-line platform to communicate over distances. Zoom allows anyone to join a meeting from their computer, mobile phone or home phone line.   Getting an Invitation  Meetings are created by a host who will invite members to…
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Virtual Game Night – Stay connected during COVID-19

By Tom DiAgostino | March 20, 2020
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!

By Tom DiAgostino | March 18, 2020
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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Request an Appointment

By Kim Singleton | March 17, 2020
A person who can help will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.