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Pennsylvania Technology Summit Wrap-Up

About the PA Technology Summits

Expanding Awareness and Access: The Pennsylvania Technology Summit‘s goal was to expand the awareness of, and access to, assistive technology and remote technologies in order to build capacity of technology users throughout the Commonwealth.

We held the summit on two dates in two locations and invited:

  • People with disabilities and their families
  • Direct Supports Providers and professionals working with people with disabilities, such as Direct Care Workers, Direct Support Professionals, Support Service Professionals, Supports Coordinators, Job Coaches, and healthcare professionals
  • Organizations and Providers who serve people with disabilities
  • Policymakers, advocates, and allies for people with lived disability experience
  • Students looking to work in disability-related fields
  • Anyone interested in technological supports for people with disabilities

Summit Strands:

  • From Advocacy to Action: Policies and Funding for Assistive Technology
  • Innovative Remote Supports for Everyday Living
  • Technology for Access and Community Living
  • Technology Accelerator: Into the Future

Photo Galleries

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Philadelphia March 6, 2025 at Temple University

Philadelphia Closing Panel: Real Stories from AT Users, with panelists Alexa Brill, Yvonne Hughes, Liam Holland, Suzanne Erb, and Victoria Nedza

More about the PA Tech Summit in Philadelphia, including full speaker list

Pittsburgh March 13, 2025 at Carlow University

Closing Panel: Real Stories from AT Users, with panelists Suzanne Erb, DJ Stemmler, Teri Owens, and Lester Bennett

More about the PA Tech Summit in Pittsburgh, including full speaker list