Assistive Technology

Temple opens innovative TechOWL Community Space

Type: News Story

The space serves as a hub for people with disabilities.

May 1, 2024

ACES 2023 participants in front of the Owl statue

Temple ACES program empowers young adults using communication for nonspeakers

Type: News Story

Temple’s TechOWL at the Institute on Disabilities hosts a two-week residential program assisting and encouraging young adults using communication for nonspeakers.

August 8, 2023

Six people at a wheelchair repair workshop. The instructor is repairing a manual wheelchair. One of the students is using a wheelchair.

TechOWL receives a $500,000 grant to open a community lab in North Philadelphia

Type: News Story

TechOWL, Pennsylvania’s designated Assistive Technology Act program, has received a $500,000 grant to create a community space in North Philadelphia.

March 22, 2023

Image of various assistive technologies.

Temple announces landmark gift in support of students with physical disabilities

Type: News Story

The endowed fund will help pay for accommodations, such as assistive technology.

February 1, 2023