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Tech Toolbox
This Tech ToolBox comes with nearly 500 technologies and applications aimed to assist the I/DD community in living to their fullest potential.
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Technology for Our Whole Lives (TechOWL)
Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology, or "PIAT" has many innovative assistive technology programs and projects, including Technology for Our Whole Lives - also referred to as TechOWL.
Read moreTemplates for Personalized Teaching Stories
A template that families can use to make their individualized social stories for their child on the spectrum. These templates are for common occurrences that you may need to teach your child about, such as going to a restaurant.
Read moreTemple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion: Parenting
These resources provide information on custody rights of parents with mental illnesses, as well as strategies to support the parenting skills of individuals with mental health conditions.
Read moreTemple University Resources: Employment
A wide range of materials reviewing the continuing problem of widespread unemployment for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. This includes tool-kits and training guides for consumers who want to return to work, and current research on supported employment and other program approaches.
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Ten Strategies for Traveling with a Child with Autism
Traveling can be challenging for children and adults with autism. The changes in routine, unpredictability, crowds, new noises, and sights can all make the experience difficult for people on the spectrum and their families. We hope that with a little planning and information using the resources below, the doors will open to new travel opportunities for you and your family.
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The ACCESS Home Modification Program
The ACCESS Home Modification Program is dedicated to aid persons with disabilities or families with a household member who has disabilities in purchasing a home that has needs accessibility modifications. The program provides families with a no interest, deferred payment loan.
Read moreThe ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook
This ADA handbook provides an overview of the rights and obligations of federal disability laws.
Read moreThe Advocacy Alliance
The Advocacy Alliance promotes mental well being by providing advocacy and culturally competent services.
Read moreThe Arc Autism Now: Housing Issues for People with Disabilities
This article outlines some the problems that people with disabilities, including people with I/DD, face when looking for housing as well as providing a list of services that can be of aid and are looking to increase affordable housing options.
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