The Institute Has a New Home

Our new address is:
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
1755 N 13th Street
Student Center, Room 411S
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Our other contact information—telephone number, email address, fax number, etc.—has not changed.

November is Assistive Technology Awareness Month in Pennsylvania

Read the Governor's Proclamation

Important Communication Aids for Emergency Responders and Shelters

During an emergency, communication is vital. For that reason, the Institute on Disabilities has developed, and offers for download, a series "communication aids" for use in emergency situations.

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Download the communication aids : http://disabilities.temple.edu/aacvocabulary/e4all.shtml

Publications

Highlights from our list of publications

Four compelling DVDs by award-winning film makers Sharon Snyder and David Mitchell, Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities.

Choose from:
"Disability Takes on the Arts"
"Self Preservation—The Art of Riva Lehrer"
"Vital Signs: Crip Culture Talks Back"
"A World Without Bodies"
http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/

NOW AT A NEW, REDUCED PRICE

Self-Determination: In Search of Everyday Life. This video introduces four remarkable people, Giff, Carolyn, Cindy, and Richard, who have found real independence through self-determination. (VHS) Was $29 NOW $10
http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/

NEW! Emergency Communication Aids

Emergency Communication Aids for people with significant communication disabilities or for people who do not speak English. Designed for use in emergency shelters and by first responders, these communication aids are invaluable in times of emergency or disaster. For more information or to order Emergency Aids.

Order Now!

Complete list of products and publications