Technology First Initiatives


Current Systems Change Projects


 

 

PA Tech Accelerator Project

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.  

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.

To learn more about this project, please click here to visit the project's website.

 


Technology Solutions Data and Reports


 

Newly Released Technology First Reports

  • Cover of the Technology 2.0 Report.

    Technology 2.0: Understanding the advancements in access to technology solutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic

    Past Technology First Reports

    • Cover of the 'Advancing Technology Access for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and their Families' report.

      Advancing Technology Access for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and their Families

    • Front cover of the 'Technology for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families' report. Displays a woman on a smart phone.

      Technology for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families