Dates and Locations
Thursday March 6, 2025
Philadelphia at Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center (Temple maps and directions)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Pittsburgh at Carlow University, A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science and Technology (Carlow maps, directions, and parking)
- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Lunch is provided.
- Cost: Free
Expanding Awareness and Access
The goal of the Summit is to expand the awareness of, and access to, assistive technology and remote technologies in order to build capacity of technology users throughout the Commonwealth.
The Technology Accelerator Summit will be held on two dates at two locations with very similar content and presentations.
Who is Invited
- People with disabilities and their families
- Direct Service Providers/Professionals working with people with disabilities
- Organizations who serve people with disabilities
- Students looking to work in disability
- Anyone interested in technological supports for people with disabilities
Keynote
Presenter: Rebekah Taussig, Ph.D.
Rebekah is an author, educator, and disability rights activist dedicated to changing cultural narratives around disability, motherhood, and what it means to live in a human body. She believes storytelling can change the world, Literally.
Four Concurrent Strands
Funding/Leadership/Advocacy/Policy
Remote Technologies
Accessible Living supports (including Assistive Technology)
Technology Accelerator: Into the Future
Panel Discussion
A panel of technology users will give advice, share their own stories of how technology has helped them, and answer questions.
Vendors
Invited vendors will showcase their services and devices, and share solutions with attendees.
Questions?
Please email Kristy Crocetto at kristy.crocetto@temple.edu or call 215-204-1356.
About the Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development is partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Long-Term Living, Department of Human Services, and the University of Kansas Center on Disabilities' State of the States team on a statewide initiative called PA Tech Accelerator.
The goal of the program is to expand the awareness of, and access to, assistive technology (AT), to build capacity of AT users and to measure effectiveness around AT use, access and service across the Commonwealth.
This project is made possible by Pennsylvania's Department Human Services through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.
