Assistive Technology Available Through TechOWL PA

By Christina Kraemer Did you know that every state has a program to help people with disabilities and others explore, find and get the tools and technology they need? These tools may be needed for school, work, and life in the community. TechOWL PA is our state program. The “OWL” stands for Our Whole Lives. … Read more

Getting the Care You Need: A Guide for People with Disabilities (Resource)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health recently released “Getting the Care You Need: A Guide for People with Disabilities.” In an effort to improve accessibility of care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health recently released Getting the Care You Need: A Guide for People with Disabilities. … Read more

Deafblind People and Support Service Providers in the 21st Century

an update of the original 2006 Support Service Provider (SSP) White Paper.  The writing team included six – three deafblind and three hearing/sighted SSPs – 28 additional people shared their experiences, thoughts and opinions. Their contributions gave the paper its heart, strength and power. The paper is published online by the National Center on Deaf-Blindness and … Read more

Adults with Deaf-Blindness Resource Guides

The guides were a collaborative effort between the National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB), the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, and the Perkins Research Librarian, Jennifer Arnott. They are the result of ongoing conversations about the need for resources for adults with deaf-blindness and their families and include an overview of programs and services and information about … Read more

AA meetings in ASL on virtual platforms

It is often hard to find AA meetings with interpreters.  New resources exist which are available on line for Deaf people who struggle with substance abuse.  Below are some resources and active meetings that you can participate in which are offered in American Sign Language.  https://www.sardiprogram.com/dodameetings/ Deaf Off Drugs & Alcohol (DODA) MeetingsAnnouncement: If you … Read more

PA Relay Trial – Be part of the new way to Relay!

Pennsylvania Relay is excited to announce the launch of our desktop Real-Time Text Trial. We are looking for testers in Pennsylvania who meet the following criteria: This trial will test first-of-its-kind technology that brings Real-Time Text (RTT) capabilities to a digital desktop phone. RTT phones may be a replacement for TTY machines and an enhancement … Read more