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Introduction to Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology 101 For most people technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, however, technology makes things possible. ~Mary Pat Radabaugh, Director of IBM National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities, 1988 How to use this site? The big question: “Where…

More Money for the Lending Library

We have exciting news! Governor Wolf and the PA state government passed a budget for 2019-2020. This is good news for TechOWL and the people we serve. The budget includes more money for our AT lending library. We can purchase…

Apply for a Special Phone

You can complete the application form online – or – download and print out the forms. Before you apply online, gather the documents listed in “Next Steps”. Apply For A Phone Online If you would rather fill out a printable…

Consider Communication

Consider Communication Free Open Access Learning Opportunity Consider Communication is a special project for those of us who support people with complex communication needs. Consider Communication is promoting better communication for people who do not talk. Consider Communication is a special project…

Access and Functional Needs Awareness Course

Access and Functional Needs Awareness Level Course The material created was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ mission is to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania’s…

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Annual Report 2017-2018

Here is TechOWL’s annual report reflecting the service that we provided from July 2017 to June 2018. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments TechOWL ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

Tools for Aging Independently

As we get older, we might need tools to help us stay independent and capable to take care of ourselves. Here is a starting place to explore what is available to help with problems that arise as we get older.…

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Augmented Reality (AR) for Learning

What is “Augmented Reality (AR)”? Through the wonders of technology, we can overlay computer-generated content on objects in the real world. This is a little different from “virtual reality”. Virtual reality is a completely computer-generated environment and AR uses the real…

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Alt-Communication

Looking for resources for people who communicate without talking? Check out our sister site Want to talk to a specialist? Perhaps in ASL – or – talk with a speech therapist about a communicating without talking. You can schedule a video…

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Our Lending Library Today

The AT Library is a statewide library for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. People can borrow tools and technology in order to find solutions that work for them. Someone picks the items they want to borrow from our catalog. We ship the…

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