Alanna Raffel

Assistive Technology Specialist

Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology, Philadelphia, PA

Alanna wearing a shirt that says "The future is accessible"

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Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?

– Frida Kahlo

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Alanna Raffel is an occupational therapist. She graduated from the University of Maryland with dual degrees in Psychology and Dance and from Thomas Jefferson University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Alanna has worked as an occupational therapist in acute rehab, early intervention, outpatient, and school-based settings. Alanna has facilitated accessibility in a variety of ways including autism-friendly Broadway performances and organizing mapping events to collect data on physical accessibility.