Always On Our Own, Inc.

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🍴 Accessible Cooking Class 🍴

Join us tomorrow, October 25th, from 12:30 to 2 PM for a fun and informative hybrid cooking class

Learn how to:

- Embrace healthy eating and lifestyle habits: including physical activity and smart snacking.
- Create delicious burritos with various options, including vegetarian and different types of tortillas.

📍 Location: 3211 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110

🔗 Join Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83849770397?pwd=TF6oPujam6KFHSZhuFb1nn9AfPY36X.1

Whether you join us in person or online, we can't wait to cook with you! 🍽️

Thank you to all that came to our extra fun meeting today!

Special Needs Registry

Join us for A Day on Person-Directed Services (PDS), September 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Zoom.

This free virtual learning opportunity is for anyone interested in learning more about participant-directed services. Presenters include representatives from ODP (Office of Developmental Programs), PPL (public partnerships), supports brokers using the LifeCourse framework, and more.

** Please register in advance: https://buff.ly/4e057Ko .
Email accommodation requests to Denise at [email protected] by September 14. **



Image: A young man accompanied by his support staff uses a wheelchair with a mounted AAC device, outside in a park-like setting.

How can Assistive Technology help with daily living? Where to find it? Our free Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator project webinar on the basics of Assistive Technology, "A Day in the Life – Work, Home, and Community" will help you learn what's available and define your next steps.

Join us at 12 noon or 4 p.m. on September 19.
Register on our website: https://disabilities.temple.edu/assistive-technology/pa-tech-accelerator

Presented by Tech OWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives staff!

Interesting post by our friends in Warren at White Cane Coffee Company! Give it a read!

📣 Calling all youth aged 14 to 24! 📣

We’re excited to announce the “Youth with Disabilities: Nothing About Us Without Us” Pilot Program. This program is designed to empower young individuals with disabilities, providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate life’s challenges.

The event will cover a wide range of topics, including:

Self Advocacy: Learn how to speak up for your rights and needs.

Disability Rights: Understand the laws and protections in place for individuals with disabilities.

Healthy Relationships: Discover the keys to building and maintaining positive relationships.

Finances 101: Get a handle on managing money, budgeting, and financial planning.

Housing and Transportation: Explore options for independent living and getting around.

Post-Secondary Life: Prepare for the transition from high school to college or the workforce.

Health and Wellness: Prioritize your physical and mental health with practical tips and resources.

Volunteering: Find out how giving back can enrich your life and your community.

Community Care: Learn about the support systems available in your community.

Accessible Recreation and Hobbies: Discover fun and accessible ways to spend your free time.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers, learn new skills, and prepare for the future. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Em at [email protected].

We hope to see you there! 🌟

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LAMP | Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians LAMP circulates over 1.5 million titles in accessible formats like digital & braille, large print and audio described DVD’s to Pennsylvanians.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/health-groups-aim-to-improve-care-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities/ar-BB1jPrC7?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=d1ca911e71594ae383a5ba6dfedaaa8f&ei=23

Health groups aim to improve care for people with intellectual disabilities Most health providers get very little training on how to care for the millions of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but a new coalition is trying to change that. Why it matters: Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome and AD...

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Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Staring at the sun for even a short time without wearing the right eye protection can damage your retina permanently. It can even cause blindness. There is only one safe way to look directly at the su

Pennsylvanians with a disability can develop advocacy and team-building skills and to learn to talk with policy makers about Home and Community Based Services.

Register to be a part of the HCBS Gather for Change Learning and Advocacy Team.

Funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
https://disabilities.temple.edu/programs-services/community-integration-and-supports/hcbs-gather-change

Transition Education Project The Transition Education Project was designed to support students with disabilities and their families as they navigate the transition to adulthood, by providing the information, resources, and skills needed to access adult services in the community.

Let us know!

Have you used the Pennsylvania assistive technology lending library? What was your experience like? We want to hear from you!

Share in the comments, message us, or email [email protected].

32% of people with disabilities in PA want to go out more often for entertainment.

IM4Q interviews thousands of people with disabilities, family members and support professionals throughout Pennsylvania each year, to provide information that might help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. The Institute on Disabilities analyzes the data, then creates and distributes reports. https://disabilities.temple.edu/im4q

If in need please check out this list.

bit.ly/AdaptedToyDrive

Request a switch adapted toy for your child or donate to help make our toy drive a success!

Photos: Child and adult playing with blocks. Child has a switch mounted near their head on their wheelchair. Two people working on 3D printed switches. TechOWL/Institute on Disabilities logo.

37% of people with disabilities in Pennsylvania say Community Employment is a goal in their plan.

IM4Q interviews thousands of people with disabilities, family members and support professionals throughout Pennsylvania each year, to provide information that might help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

The Institute on Disabilities analyzes the data and creates and distributes reports. https://disabilities.temple.edu/im4q

So many smiles last night at our large group event.