Disability Pride Lehigh Valley was held Saturday, July 20. Our Institute executive director Sally Gould-Taylor staffed the table and provided information about the Institute— and some treats, too.

Learn, share and grow with TechOWL! As a part of the IOD, the new public TechOWL Community Space offers a variety of hands-on experiences.

Join us for our upcoming webinar on August 1 at 2:30 PM (ET) to learn about the #ADA Accessibility Guidelines for licensed medical care facilities including hospitals & rehabilitation facilities, licensed assisted living facilities, & more. Register here: accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/sess…

Assistive Tech: 10/10 🏅

"Creating a better world for everyone is all about community."

Today 2-4 p.m. ET the U.S. Access Board will hold a federal agency and industry practitioner hearing with AI leaders to learn about the risks and benefits of AI. Captioning and ASL provided. zoomgov.com/j/1605754619

Join our free opening celebration and explore Anthropology of Motherhood: Intersections with Disability, a selection of works by disabled artists practicing in multiple genres and media. Registration required, as space is limited buff.ly/3Z8Ie2C #DisabilityArt #motherhood

Advancing Equity in Schools through Leadership Sept 19 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple University. Professional development for educational leaders in the Philadelphia region, with leading scholars and practitioners in leadership. RSVP forms.office.com/r/w3BJfH7n2W

Get #InsideThinkCollege with a new blog post from AUCD’s Liz Weintraub, the Westchester Institute for Human Development’s Nichole Hastings, and ThinkCollege’s Mindy Lingo. Check out the full article 👉 bit.ly/4giuiJV

Owl mail from Paris 📩 Get ready to cheer on Temple senior Gemma Wollenschlaeger at the 2024 Paralympic Games! Watch USRowing starting tomorrow, Aug. 30. Streaming on NBC & Peacock.

Free opening celebration! Works by Deaf and disabled artists practicing in multiple genres and media. ✨ September 19, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Temple U. ASL, Sighted Guide, accessible restroom, noise-canceling headphones, more. Registration required: buff.ly/3Z8Ie2C

National Disability Voting Rights Week is here! 🗳️ Every vote matters, and when we come together, we can ensure that voting is accessible for ALL. aapd.com/disability-vot… #NDVRW2024 #DisabilityVoting #REVUP #AccessibilityMatters #EveryVoteCounts #Inclusion #EqualRights

Voting by mail is safe and secure, and no evidence exists of widespread mail voting fraud in Pennsylvania. After every election, counties conduct two audits to ensure the accuracy of all results. Learn more about voting by mail in PA by visiting our fact-checking webpage:

Register and join us a dynamic professional development designed for educational leaders in the Philadelphia region. Engage with leading scholars and practitioners in leadership to explore promoting equity in schools. Registration is free: ow.ly/6anu50Thy8r

How can Assistive Technology help with daily living? Where to find it? Our free webinar on the basics of Assistive Technology can help you learn what's available and define your next steps. September 19 at noon or 4 p.m. disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-tech…

Disability Voting Rights Week is a great time to review your plan to vote! See the resource from AAPD bit.ly/m/REV-UP #DisabilityVote #RevUp2024

A DAY ON PDS, September 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Zoom Free virtual learning opportunity for anyone interested in learning about participant-directed services. Register in advance: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Email accommodation requests: [email protected] by Sept. 14.

A Day on Person-Directed Services (PDS), September 19, 10 - 2 on Zoom! For anyone interested in learning more about PDS. Presenters from ODP, PPL, Supports Brokers using the LifeCourse framework, more. Register: buff.ly/4e057Ko Questions: [email protected]

🧏 How to register to vote in Pennsylvania video, in ASL (American Sign Language). Closed captions are available. youtube.com/watch?v=Vr9tMt…

Congratuliations to Jamie Tyeptanar!