Comments from our Interim Executive Director
posted: June 2020
"We can't expect others to take up the anti-ableist fight with us, if we aren't anti-racist. ... I am so proud of our work and our staff's continued commitment to creativity, flexibility and social justice."
Comments by Sally Gould-Taylor and letter from Temple's College of Education Dean, Gregory Anderson:
Celia Feinstein Receives Service to the Field Award
posted: June 2020
The award is given annually by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) for "contributions to improved service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities."
Feinstein receives award
Institute Adapts during COVID-19 to Continue and Improve its Work for and with People with Disabilities
update: May 2020
Our existing programs have adapted, and in response to needs, we introduced new programs and provided important resources.
Read the latest updates about our work
Salute Your Supports
posted: May 2020
Join the #SaluteOurSupports movement to recognize your support service professional, direct support professional, or personal care attendant.
Learn how to join the Salute Our Supports movement
Institute's Project Encourages Full Census Participation
posted: April 2020
Community Conversations, Connections and Counting project engages with undercounted Latinx and disability communities to enhance Census participation.
Census project - how to follow and learn
New Program Gets Tech to the People Who Need It
posted: April 2020
TechOWL's new program, "Connect With Tech," sends unused devices to people with disabilities in Pennsylvania to help them communicate with others while social distancing.
Donate or apply for technology
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Webinars in April
posted: April 2020
New – A series of free webinars on Home and Community Based Services led by Jamie Ray-Leonetti, Associate Director of Policy, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.
Learn more and register for HCBS webinars
New PDS Webinars
posted: April 2020
New – Two webinars about Person Directed Services (PDS).
April 9: Building a ​Virtual Community
April 27: Basic Employment Law
Learn more and register for PDS webinars
Institute Awarded Art & Culture Grant
posted: March 2020
Philadelphia Cultural Fund awards grant to the Institute's Media Arts & Culture program.
Learn more about the grant
Vocabulary Board for COVID-19 Coronavirus
posted: March 2020
TechOWL, a program of the Institute on Disabilities, developed a vocabulary board with key words around the COVID-19 pandemic topic.
Download the COVID-19 vocabulary board
COVID-19 Information and Resources
posted: March 2020
A list of websites and other resources for people with disabilities and others in Pennsylvania and beyond.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Updates on the Institute's Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic and How We Will Continue to Serve You
posted: March 2020
The COVID-19 virus is rapidly changing the way we all interact and support one another, and the way we do our work. Please read our updates regarding our events and services for the upcoming weeks/months.
Read the updates about our work
Institute Names Interim Executive Director
posted: March 2020
Sally Gould-Taylor, PhD has been named Interim Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education.
Full story about Dr. Gould-Taylor
Announcing 2020 Disability and Change Symposium - March 25 at Temple University
posted: February 2020
Register now for the one-day symposium, Disability and Change - Combating Implicit Bias: Employment on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Read more about the Disability and Change Symposium
Community Forum About Person-Directed Services March 18, 2020 in Harrisburg
posted: January 2020
Learn more about Person-Directed Services (PDS) and share your experience directing your services at this free community event.
Read more and register for the PDS community forum
Save the Date - 2020 Disability and Change Symposium
posted: January 2020
The 2020 Disability and Change Symposium – Combating Implicit Bias: Employment – is scheduled for March 25, 2020 at Temple University.
More information about the upcoming symposium
AAIDD Awards Institute Executive Director
posted: January 2020
Celia S. Feinstein has received AAIDD's 2020 Service to the Field Award.
Read more about the AAIDD award
"Community Strong" Rally on January 7
posted: January 2020
Pennsylvania's legacy to citizens with disabilities and their families should be full and inclusive lives in the community with supports and services...
Community Strong rally details
