Institute on Disabilities

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We're here for you. Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development. Located in Philadelphia; serving all of PA. https://disabilities.temple.edu Profile images: C2P2 program cohort + bronze owl sculpture at TU

Several happy folks at the event pose together for a photo while flashing peace and victory signs with their hands
Disability Pride flag stripes in muted red, yellow, white, blue and green lead to the words Disability Pride month over a photo of people marching together with colorful pride flags in Philadelphia.
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development logo
Group of fun disabled people in a row on a lavender background. Text, some in rainbow colors, that reads, Towards Full Access: A Queer Disability Pride Social. Wednesday June 24. Logos for the Institute on Disabilities and WELL YES. Questions? Email iodhsp@temple.edu.
Grandparents laugh with their two young grandchildren. Text that reads, How can all generations in a family unit play a key role in early intervention and education?
Group of fun disabled people in a row on a mint green background. Text, some in rainbow colors, that reads, Towards Full Access: A Queer Disability Pride Social. Wednesday June 24. Logos for the Institute on Disabilities and WELL YES. Questions? Email iodhsp@temple.edu.
A young Samuel Habib sits on the lap of his father, Dan Habib, behind the steering wheel of his grandfather's sea plane as they prepare for a flight. Text reads, Including Samuel, a documentary by Dan Habib. 12 pm Tuesday, June 2 Join us for a virtual documentary screening of Including Samuel, a film by Dan Habib. Discussion follows. A Families First Session. Institute on Disabilities logo.
Person with red, black, white, and silver painted fingernails holds a square pin with red text that reads, C2P2.
Photo: Person taps on screen displaying their AAC app. Graphic: Webinars on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. May 13, 12 pm EDT - The Right to (NOT) Remain Silent: AAC in the Court and Legal System. May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.
A parent and their child, a young disabled adult, sit at home and chat together. May 11, 2026. - What is Sexual Health? - Barriers to Communicating - Human Sexual Development - Tips for Talking
Two cheerful adults sit close together while sharing coffee on a sofa. A mobility scooter is parked nearby.
Students walk on campus near flowering trees, with brick buildings in the background. Text reads, April 2026 Newsletter. Catch up on our work, upcoming events and opportunities, and more.
Photo: Person taps on screen displaying their AAC app. Graphic: Webinars on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. May 6, 12 pm EDT - Lives, Not Just Language: Supporting Engagement and Participation for Adult AAC Users. May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.
Rays of sunlight beam between the wings of a large bronze owl sculpture alongside Temple University's Founders Garden and main library. Bright red flowers bloom beneath the owl. Text that reads, Career Opportunities. Institute on Disabilities.
Text that reads, March 2026 Newsletter over a photo of Temple's campus in a snowstorm. Colorful food trucks form a line next to the student center where a red and white flag displays Temple's iconic T.
Nova stands at resource table with arms spread wide above giveaways and information sheets.
Parent and disabled teen chat in their family room
Parent and disabled teen chat in their family room
Photo: Two preschool or kindergarten-age children of color sit side by side in classroom using paper and colored pencils. Graphic: The Institute on Disabilities logo.
Temple University's iconic Bell Tower in near whiteout snow conditions and several vibrant cherry red Temple "T" banners that are whipped by wind.
A preschool-age child sits alone against a wall and clutches a stuffed toy while looking ahead with a serious expression. Institute on Disabilities logo. Text reads: 10 am to 12 pm January 13. Every Child Belongs: Using Trauma-Informed Strategies to Stop Exclusion for Preschoolers. A Families First Webinar
Illustration: A Northern Cardinal stands in a snowy background, its body filled with a bright and colorful abstract shapes and brush stokes. Text reads "warmth, hope and resilience." Photo: About thirty Institute staff, adults of mixed age, ability, gender, and ethnicity, smile warmly as they pose for a group photo. Many wear holiday attire. Graphic: Institute on Disabilities at Temple University logo.
Photo: A beaming parent pushes their disabled child in a playground swing. Graphic: The Institute on Disabilities logo.
Two adults tend to houseplants arranged on several shelving units, one of them using a powerchair. Text reads, Putting the "AT" in Art. Thursday December 11 webinars at 12 pm or 4 pm. Find out how low and high tech assistive technology transform recreation and daily living for people with disabilities.
Someone makes "heart hands"framing the bronze owl mascot sculpture in Temple U's Founder's Garden
A person at a desktop easel uses their prosthetic arm to brush paint onto paper using an adapted grip. Colorful paint palettes are arranged on the table next to a vessel of water for brush cleaning. Text reads, Putting the "AT" in Art. November 20 at 12 pm or 4 pm. Free webinar. Alex Lee, art therapist, will explore adaptive tools and technologies to expand artistic possibilities and promote access to art making. Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator: Tools for employment, independence, and socialization.
An adult wearing a Temple University t-shirt uses Smart Glasses while reading a document on the table in front of them. Text that reads, Low Vision and Blind Technology Event. November 17. What's new in low vision and blind technology?
C2P2 2025 graduates, a group of mixed age, ability, race, and gender gathered for a group photo in front of a cherry red wall. Text that reads, C2P2 2026 applications due November 25.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Proclamation by the Governor, with full text, ornate heading fonts, a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Proclamation by the Governor, with full text, ornate heading fonts, and the governor's gold seal with Pennsylvania's coat of arms. Text that says, November is Assistive Technology Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Full plain text available at the link in this post.
Logos of Liberty Resources, the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development, and TechOWL, Technology for Our Whole Lives. Tuesday, November 4, 10 am - 12 pm. Ritter Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122. RSVP today at bit.ly/VisionPhilly or call 215-634-2000 ext. 124
Text on a transparent gold background which reveals hints of a forest in autumn. The text reads, Supports Broker Newsletter. The Institute on Disabilities and the Office of Developmental Programs publish a quarterly newsletter for and about Supports Brokers. Read the current newsletter.
Photo: Orange and gold autumn leaves appear translucent before a gray sky. Text: AAC Awareness Month Webinar Series. October 22 at 12 pm: Access Granted: Exploring Alternative Access Modes for AAC. Logos for the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development and for Tech Owl.
View of Temple's campus with sunlight streaming through the wings of a bronze owl sculpture perched atop a Temple "T" among blooming red flowers. Students walk amid leafy trees in the background, with red and white Temple flags overhead. Text: December 3 Information Session. Leadership and Career Studies, Temple's inclusive 4-year college program for students with intellectual disability.
Photo of a Black gamer with limb difference enjoying a session while using adaptive controllers. Text: Adaptive controllers and accessibility settings for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Social and functional benefits of gaming, potential barriers to access, and how to get started. Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator. Tools for employment, independence, socialization.
People walk along Temple's Pollett Walk, a brick path running alongside trees, garden plantings, and a stone building that flies Temple's cherry red flag with a Temple "T."
Photo: C2P2 2025 graduates, a group of mixed age, ability, and gender, pose together in front of a cherry red wall. Graphic: Institute on Disabilites at Temple University logo. Text: C2P2 2026 - Apply Today
Photos: Students using AAC devices and wheelchairs mingle and chat outdoors on Temple's campus with others. One student holds their tablet that displays picture and text icons for communication. Text: AAC Awareness Month Webinar Series. October 8 at noon: Increasing Buy-In for AAC Across Teams and Settings.
Photos: Students using AAC devices and wheelchairs mingle and chat outdoors on Temple's campus with others. One student holds their tablet that displays picture and text icons for communication. Text: AAC Awareness Month Webinar Series with Speech-Language Pathologists Wednesdays at Noon this October. Institute on Disabilities logo.
Text: August 21 at 12 pm or 4 pm. Tools for Reading. This webinar will dive into the latest innovations designed to support people with reading disabilities. With Jennifer West, Temple University Disability Resources and Services. PENNSYLVANIA Tech Accelerator WEBINAR SERIES — TOOLS FOR Employment, Independence, and Socialization. Image of a younger adult using headphones and a notebook computer. Image of an older adult tapping on their tablet and using headphones. Images of an e-reader resting on a keyboard.
Photos: Students using AAC devices and wheelchairs mingle and chat outdoors on Temple's campus with others. One student holds their tablet that displays picture and text icons for communication. Text: AAC Awareness Month Webinar Series with Speech-Language Pathologists Wednesdays at Noon this October. Institute on Disabilities logo.
A grinning Black wheelchair user uses a joystick switch. A person holds a mobile phone and uses an app. Text: September 18 at 12 pm or 4 pm. Alternative Access and Switches. PA Tech Accelerator Webinars, Tools for Employment, Independence, and Socialization. Logos for Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator and the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.
“Disabled voters are part of every community.” The background shows an AANHPI mother and daughter in a bonding moment. A banner at the bottom reads: Disability Voting Rights Week, aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week.
Text over a geometric design: Save the Date: 09-25-2025. Disability Summit 2025. Change. Challenge. Celebrate. Mark your calendar and save the date for the 2025 Disability Summit at the Howard Gittis Student Center at Temple University on September 25, 2025 from 9 am to 5 pm. Logos: State Rep Joe Hohenstein, The Arc of Philadelphia, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University College of Education and Human Development, KenCrest, Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Comcast NBCUniversal, Vision for Equality
Two people in a kitchen happily sharing cupcakes. At least one is disabled. In person or online. FRIL Day on Inclusion and Transition. September 9 in Philadelphia. September 17 in Harrisburg. 10 am to 3 pm.
Text: August 21st at 12 pm or 4 pm. Tools for Reading. This webinar will dive into the latest innovations designed to support people with reading disabilities. With Jennifer West, Temple University Disability Resources and Services. PENNSYLVANIA Tech Accelerator WEBINAR SERIEs — TOOLS FOR Employment, Independence, and Socialization. Image of a younger adult using headphones and a notebook computer. Image of an older adult tapping on their tablet and using headphones. Images of an e-reader resting on a keyboard. Background image: orange glitter.
Photos 1 & 2: Nova, standing with her poster titled How to Build Healthy Relationships for the Path Ahead and smiling, has short wavy hair in an assymetrical cut and wears a magenta blazer over a leopard spot dress. Small groups of people talking have conversations in the large hotel conference room with other posters on display. 3: The Institute's information table in front of a window with a view of leafy trees, has a branded tablecloth covered with printed information sheets, fidget toys, keychains, notepads and pens, and candy treats. 4: The poster How to Build Healthy Relationships for the Path Ahead on display in a conference room has a photo of two wheelchair users high-fiving in a home setting and a photo of three young adult friends getting a selfie. Its main headings are Why Focus on Healthy Relationships During Secondary Transition, and Strategies for Teaching and Learning About Healthy Relationships. Strategies are listed in bullet points for educators, self-advocates, and families and caregivers.
Text over a geometric design: Save the Date: 09-25-2025. Disability Summit 2025. Change. Challenge. Celebrate. Mark your calendar and save the date for the 2025 Disability Summit at the Howard Gittis Student Center at Temple University on September 25, 2025 from 9 am to 5 pm. Logos: State Rep Joe Hohenstein, The Arc of Philadelphia, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University College of Education and Human Development, KenCrest, Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Screenshot of the Social Science & Medicine journal abstract on Elsevier's website. Title: the healthcare experiences of LGBTQ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States: A scoping review. Authors: Taye M. Hallock, Patrick J.A. Kelly, Aidan Campagnolio, Makhari Dysart, Rebecca Fulop, Izzy Kaufman, Nova McGiffert, Sally Gould-Taylor. Keywords: Health equity, Healthcare access, Intellectual and developmental disability, LGBTQ, Scoping review, Transgender
Tools for Hearing recording is now available with ASL, captions, and transcript. We'll explore a range of innovative tools designed to enhance communication, accessibility, and overall quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator Webinar Series - Tools for: Employment, Independence, Socialization. Logo: Institute on Disabilities at Temple University College of Education and Human Development. Icon 1, next to the text, "Employment": Person sitting at computer. Icon 2, next to the text, "Independence": Person with arms raised, inside a circle with an overlapping checkmark and other symbols that add sparkle. Icon 3, next to the text, "Socialization": Four separate people connected by short curved lines creates a circle.
Shirley and John in front of display of academic posters, wearing their conference lanyards and smiling. Shirley, using a power wheelchair, wears a bright pink dress and has short red hair. John, standing close by, wears a dark suit with a pink shirt and sports a clipped mustache and beard.
Text: July 17 at 12 pm or 4 pm. Tools for Vision. We'll explore innovative and empowering tools designed to support visual accessibility, plus features that you can access on a smartphone. Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator Webinar Series - Tools for: Employment, Independence, Socialization. Logo: Institute on Disabilities at Temple University College of Education and Human Development. Icon 1, next to the text, "Employment" - Person sitting at computer. Icon 2, next to the text, "Independence" -Person with arms raised, inside a circle with an overlapping checkmark and other symbols that add sparkle. Icon 3, next to the text, "Socialization" - Four separate people connected by short curved lines creates a circle.
Temple University's Bell Tower against a blue sky with rays of sun appearing through the tower near its bells
Five staff members pose at our information table
Two people wearing eyeglasses, face masks, and casual clothes at a table outdoors with a jigsaw puzzle, coffee mug, and a coloring book in front of them. They chat with a third person on the edge of the photo.
Two people wearing masks sit with a jigsaw puzzle, coffee mug, and a coloring book in front of them. They are both responding to a third person off-camera.
Text: June 19 at 12 pm or 4 pm. Tools for Hearing. We'll explore a range of innovative tools designed to enhance communication, accessibility, and overall quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator Webinar Series - Tools for: Employment, Independence, Socialization. Logo: Institute on Disabilities at Temple University College of Education and Human Development. Icon 1, next to the text, "Employment": Person sitting at computer. Icon 2, next to the text, "Independence": Person with arms raised, inside a circle with an overlapping checkmark and other symbols that add sparkle. Icon 3, next to the text, "Socialization": Four separate people connected by short curved lines creates a circle.
Two people wearing masks sit with a jigsaw puzzle, coffee mug, and a coloring book in front of them. They are both responding to a third person off-camera.
Photos: Disabled folks planting and watering in gardens. Text: Accessible Growing Microgrant. Working for accessible gardens across Pennsylvania. Apply.
Photo: Person taps on tablet's screen, interacting with their AAC app's display of pictures and words. Graphic: AAC Lunch & Learn Webinars 12 pm EDT. May 28: AAC Apps: Deep Dive & Demo. May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development logo.
Photo: An elder stands outdoors, concentrating on the screen of their mobile phone. Graphic: Session title: Connecting with Tech: Bridging the Digital Divide. Partner logos: Temple U College of Public Health, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University College of Education and Human Development, TechOWL— Technology for Our Whole Lives, TU Collaborative on Community Inclusion. Partner logos: Temple School of Social Work, Institute on Disabilities, TechOWL, TU Collaborative on Inclusion