Institute on Disabilities

Philly residents with disabilities struggle with uncleared snow and ice Uncleared snow and ice on sidewalks and crosswalks are making it difficult for Philadelphians to get around, especially those with disabilities.

Places to go, things to do, barriers everywhere.

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Talking About Sexuality - Virtual workshop for parents, guardians, caregivers, and family members of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Two dates available: February 11 and May 11. Space is limited, so don't wait to register. disabilities.temple.edu/programs-ser...

Parent and disabled teen chat in their family room

Talking About Sexuality - free virtual workshop for parents of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Two dates available: February 11 and May 11. Space is limited, so register early: disabilities.temple.edu/programs-ser...

Photo: Two preschool or kindergarten-age children of color sit side by side in classroom using paper and colored pencils. Graphic: The Institute on Disabilities logo.

Transition to Kindergarten - Online or in person at Temple University!

Tuesday, February 17, 10 am - 12 pm ET
Is your child transitioning to Kindergarten in September? Our panel will go over everything you need to know. Seating is limited. Register: disabilities.temple.edu/families-first

More information: www.temple.edu/inclement-we...

*Stay safe! ☃️

Temple University's iconic Bell Tower in near whiteout snow conditions and several vibrant cherry red Temple "T" banners that are whipped by wind.

As part of Temple University, the Institute on Disabilities and our Tech OWL programs and Community Space will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to severe weather conditions.

Staff safe and warm, all! 🦉

Families First Become an informed, active part of your child's team.

Register: disabilities.temple.edu/families-first ( link in bio )

A preschool-age child sits alone against a wall and clutches a stuffed toy while looking ahead with a serious expression. Institute on Disabilities logo. Text reads: 10 am to 12 pm January 13. Every Child Belongs: Using Trauma-Informed Strategies to Stop Exclusion for Preschoolers. A Families First Webinar

Every Child Belongs: Using Trauma-Informed Strategies to Stop Exclusion for Preschoolers

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, January 13 from 10 am to 12 pm ET.
Register: disabilities.temple.edu/families-first

Illustration: A Northern Cardinal stands in a snowy background, its body filled with a bright and colorful abstract shapes and brush stokes. Text reads "warmth, hope and resilience." Photo: About thirty Institute staff, adults of mixed age, ability, gender, and ethnicity, smile warmly as they pose for a group photo. Many wear holiday attire. Graphic: Institute on Disabilities at Temple University logo.

Wishing you a season of rest and a new year filled with resolve, collaboration, and impact.

— With solidarity from the IOD team at Temple University College of Education and Human Development and Executive Director, Sally Gould-Taylor

Credit: Rachel Goldberg, artist at Center for Creative Works

Photo: A beaming parent pushes their disabled child in a playground swing. Graphic: The Institute on Disabilities logo.

Filling Your Cup: A Holistic Approach to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Children with Disabilities

Wednesday December 10th,10 am -12 pm ET. Register today for this Families First webinar! disabilities.temple.edu/families-first

Two adults tend to houseplants arranged on several shelving units, one of them using a powerchair. Text reads, Putting the "AT" in Art. Thursday December 11 webinars at 12 pm or 4 pm. Find out how low and high tech assistive technology transform recreation and daily living for people with disabilities.

Thursday, December 11 – Putting the "AT" in Recreational Therapy!
Inglis team members will highlight how low and high tech assistive technology are transforming recreation and daily living for people with disabilities.

Webinars at 12 pm or 4 pm EST
RSVP disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

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Together, we can make a difference! Join us this #GivingTuesday to support our work with Pennsylvanians with disabilities as we create and share knowledge, change systems and society, and promote self-determined lives.

Learn more and donate: disabilities.temple.edu/about/giving

A person at a desktop easel uses their prosthetic arm to brush paint onto paper using an adapted grip. Colorful paint palettes are arranged on the table next to a vessel of water for brush cleaning. Text reads, Putting the "AT" in Art. November 20 at 12 pm or 4 pm. Free webinar. Alex Lee, art therapist, will explore adaptive tools and technologies to expand artistic possibilities and promote access to art making. Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator: Tools for employment, independence, and socialization.

You still have time to register for today's 4 pm webinar, Putting the "AT" in Art! disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

"AT" is assistive technology. Art therapist Alex Lee will explore how adaptive tools and technologies can expand artistic possibilities and promote access to art making.

An adult wearing a Temple University t-shirt uses Smart Glasses while reading a document on the table in front of them. Text that reads, Low Vision and Blind Technology Event. November 17. What's new in low vision and blind technology?

What’s new in low vision and blind technology? The Institute's TechOWL program celebrates Assistive Technology Awareness Month with 2 presentations on Monday November 17.

9 am: Low Vision and Braille Technology Vendor Exhibit
2 pm: Using Smart Glasses for Daily Tasks
techowlpa.org/low-vision-a...

C2P2 2025 graduates, a group of mixed age, ability, race, and gender gathered for a group photo in front of a cherry red wall. Text that reads, C2P2 2026 applications due November 25.

Need to finish your C2P2 application? You have until November 25, but why wait?

C2P2 is leadership training in PA for:
🟣 Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities / autism
🟣 Family members of a school-age child with intellectual/developmental disabilities /autism buff.ly/SFhPf9T

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Proclamation by the Governor, with full text, ornate heading fonts, a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Proclamation by the Governor, with full text, ornate heading fonts, and the governor's gold seal with Pennsylvania's coat of arms. Text that says, November is Assistive Technology Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Full plain text available at the link in this post.

November 2025 is Assistive Technology Awareness Month in Pennsylvania!

Read Governor Shapiro's proclamation and learn about the Institute's TechOWL program that helps people with disabilities find and access assistive technology devices and services. disabilities.temple.edu/news/2025/11...

How one legal team is building support for people with cognitive disabilities The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has an unusual unit at its office: A team dedicated to working with defendants who have cognitive disabilities. The office helps these people access tre...

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Tuesday, November 4 is Election Day in PA. Polls will be open from 7 am - 8 pm.

We've put together resources focused on disabled Pennsylvanians: Voting Plan Checklist, helplines, links to info about accessible voting, ID requirements, and more. disabilities.temple.edu/resources/pe...

Logos of Liberty Resources, the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development, and TechOWL, Technology for Our Whole Lives. Tuesday, November 4, 10 am - 12 pm. Ritter Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122. RSVP today at bit.ly/VisionPhilly or call 215-634-2000 ext. 124

Share your vision for a more accessible Philadelphia! Join Liberty Resources and our TechOWL program for an important community conversation on shaping a more inclusive and accessible city for people with disabilities.

RSVP today at bit.ly/VisionPhilly or call 215-634-2000 ext. 124.

Text on a transparent gold background which reveals hints of a forest in autumn. The text reads, Supports Broker Newsletter. The Institute on Disabilities and the Office of Developmental Programs publish a quarterly newsletter for and about Supports Brokers. Read the current newsletter.

Read our latest Supports Broker Newsletter for a story of self-advocacy, upcoming certification and recertification dates, a podcast recommendation, and more.

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Photo: Orange and gold autumn leaves appear translucent before a gray sky. Text: AAC Awareness Month Webinar Series. October 22 at 12 pm: Access Granted: Exploring Alternative Access Modes for AAC. Logos for the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development and for Tech Owl.

What options are available when an individual is unable to activate an AAC device using their fingers? On Wednesday, October 22 at 12 pm ET our AAC Awareness Month webinar topic will be "Access Granted: Exploring Alternative Access Modes for AAC."

RSVP: buff.ly/AEo5Vdq

View of Temple's campus with sunlight streaming through the wings of a bronze owl sculpture perched atop a Temple "T" among blooming red flowers. Students walk amid leafy trees in the background, with red and white Temple flags overhead. Text: December 3 Information Session. Leadership and Career Studies, Temple's inclusive 4-year college program for students with intellectual disability.

Join us December 3 on Main Campus and learn about Leadership & Career Studies, Temple University's inclusive four-year college program for students with intellectual disability. Tour Temple's campus after the session!

RSVP today: disabilities.temple.edu/information-...

Photo of a Black gamer with limb difference enjoying a session while using adaptive controllers. Text: Adaptive controllers and accessibility settings for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Social and functional benefits of gaming, potential barriers to access, and how to get started. Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator. Tools for employment, independence, socialization.

October 16: Learn about Adaptive Gaming! Webinars at 12 pm and 4 pm Eastern.
RSVP: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

🔴 Adaptive controllers and accessibility settings for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation
🔴 Social and functional benefits of gaming, potential barriers, how to get started

People walk along Temple's Pollett Walk, a brick path running alongside trees, garden plantings, and a stone building that flies Temple's cherry red flag with a Temple "T."

Two new career opportunities are open for applications at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development. We're searching for:

🔴 Grants Administrator
🔴 Administrative Specialist

Learn more and apply: disabilities.temple.edu/careers-at-iod

Photo: C2P2 2025 graduates, a group of mixed age, ability, and gender, pose together in front of a cherry red wall. Graphic: Institute on Disabilites at Temple University logo. Text: C2P2 2026 - Apply Today

C2P2 2026 application period is open! C2P2 offers free leadership training for:
▪️ Adults in PA with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism
▪️ Family members of a school-age child in Pennsylvania with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism. buff.ly/SFhPf9T

Photos: Students using AAC devices and wheelchairs mingle and chat outdoors on Temple's campus with others. One student holds their tablet that displays picture and text icons for communication. Text: AAC Awareness Month Webinar Series. October 8 at noon: Increasing Buy-In for AAC Across Teams and Settings.

Want to learn about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) or increase your knowledge? On October 8 at 12 pm Eastern our webinar topic will be "Getting Everyone on Board: Increasing Buy-in for AAC Across Teams and Settings." Join us!

RSVP: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

Photos: Students using AAC devices and wheelchairs mingle and chat outdoors on Temple's campus with others. One student holds their tablet that displays picture and text icons for communication. Text: AAC Awareness Month Webinar Series with Speech-Language Pathologists Wednesdays at Noon this October. Institute on Disabilities logo.

Today at 12 noon Eastern Time our topic will be Funding AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Across the Lifespan. We'd love you to join us!

Sign up: disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-te...

All in-person seats for tomorrow's Disability Summit @temple.edu are filled, but a livestream will be available!

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