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The Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) Technology Taskforce has published its Technology Today: Volume 7 January 2024 newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter is to seek out methods of supporting individuals with disabilities, family members, and providers with resources, events, and other important updates in the assistive technology world. This includes compilations of resources that support individuals through technology with software, hardware, funding, programs, and information as well as recommendations for starting your supportive technology journey.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-015.The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes to assistive technology and remote supports in the amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and Adult Autism Waivers. View the announcement and the forms below for details.

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December continues the PA Family Network series on Technology with VIRTUAL summits! Technology has become a major part of all our lives. For people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, technology can offer opportunities for independence, entertainment, choice, and control. Each Summit will be held from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Register for all summits below with ONE link and attend any day that works well for you! Those with disabilities, families, and support staff are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Register for the Summits here.
View information on the summits, which will be held at the below dates, here.

  • Monday, December 4: Northeast
  • Tuesday, December 5: Southeast
  • Wednesday, December 6: Southcentral
  • Thursday, December 7: Central
  • Friday, December 8: West

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared important workshops that continue the series on Technology. Technology has become a major part of all our lives. For people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, technology can offer opportunities for independence, entertainment, choice, and control. Remote Supports are now offered that provide more opportunities for services that can increase independence. Please join the discussion on Technology and Remote Supports and how they can impact an Everyday Life! These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates.

Register for upcoming events.

Community Engagement Workshops

LifeCourse Workshops

Waiver Workshops

Support Groups

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is proud to share their organization’s growth in their 2022–2023 Impact Report.

“Over the past year, we have successfully expanded our reach and developed innovative programs to meet the needs of people with disabilities and older adults, ensuring that they have access to the assistive technology (AT) and services they want.”

But that’s not all — 2023 marks a momentous occasion for Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF), as they celebrate their 25th anniversary! The Impact Report includes a timeline that details their amazing achievements in the disability community over the past quarter century.