Temple University Institute on Disabilities

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About the Institute on Disabilties

Working alongside Pennsylvania's people with disabilities and their families to promote self-determined lives, the Institute is one of sixty-seven University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service, and home to TechOWL, Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Act program.

About Us

What's Going on at the Institute

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Putting the "AT" in Art

November 20 webinar at 12 pm or 4 pm: Alex Lee, art therapist at Jefferson Moss Magee, will explore how adaptive tools and technologies can expand artistic possibilities and promote access to art making.

Register for Putting the AT in Art November 20

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December 3 Leadership & Career Studies Information Session

Visit Temple University's Main Campus and learn about Temple's inclusive four-year college program for students with intellectual disability.

Open house details and RSVP

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Let's Talk About Sexual Self-Advocacy

November 2025 – March 2026. Learn and grow together at online workshops for adult self-advocates (18+). Get helpful tips, activities, and topics to explore in a safe online space. Hosted by the Institute's Healthy Sexuality Project.

Details and Registration

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Temple experts reflect on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35 years later

Sally Gould-Taylor and Shirley Baker from Temple’s Institute on Disabilities explain the significance and impact of the ADA.

Read the Article

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Accessible Growing Microgrant

Our Goal: to help make gardens and growing spaces in Pennsylvania more accessible for everyone. Funds can be used for tools, renovations, and other accessibility improvements.

Microgrant Application