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PA Tech Accelerator

Temple University
Philadelphia , United States
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Computer Engineering
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Information and Communication Technologies | Engineering
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Program Overview

Institute on Disabilities

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development, is partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Long-Term Living, Department of Human Services, and the University of Kansas Center on Disabilities' State of the States team on a statewide initiative called PA Tech Accelerator.


About the Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator

The goal of the program is to expand the awareness of, and access to, assistive technology (AT), to build capacity of AT users and to measure effectiveness around AT use, access and service across the Commonwealth.


Overview of PA Tech Accelerator Activities

  • Training and Resources about Technology Solutions: Conduct a series of trainings and deliver resources to build capacity to stakeholders and across County Behavioral Health/ID and Autism Offices and Community Health Choices Managed Care Organization.
  • Develop Readiness Evaluation and Tools for Providers: Development of a readiness evaluation for the successful adoption of remote supports and assistive technology solutions by Pennsylvania disability provider agencies.
  • Advance Technology First Statewide Assessment and Planning: Development of a Technology First Systems Change state plan through benchmarking and evaluation.
  • Statewide Technology Solutions for Provider Assessment: Survey of approximately 2,000 providers on technology awareness, planning, implementation, and training resources.
  • Enhance Technology Resources for Stakeholders: Sustainability evaluation of TechOWL's CATS – Consider Assistive Technology Solutions and DOGS – Devices Offering Great Solutions online tools.
  • Develop Technology First Policies Alongside Technology Champions: Engage a group of Technology Champions to participate in the modernization and harmonization of statewide technology-related policies.
  • Technology Summits: Technology summits held in the spring of 2025 in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh brought together project partners, people with disabilities, family members, and support and other professionals to increase awareness of current and emerging technology solutions.

PA Tech Accelerator Webinars

Available whenever you are: Watch, re-watch, and share presentations by the Institute on Disabilities' TechOWL staff and invited guests. Explore 15+ webinars designed to build and enhance knowledge of the ways assistive technology can change lives by increasing access to employment, social interaction, and everyday life.


PA Tech Accelerator On-Demand Webinars

What assistive technology is available? Who is it for? Where do you find it? Presenters delve into ways that assistive technology can change lives by increasing access to employment, social interaction, and everyday life. Explore the Webinars on various topics related to assistive technology.


Funding

This project is made possible by Pennsylvania's Department Human Services through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.


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