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Pathways to Funding Guide: The Resource Development & Pilot Implementation Process
Mahal, Jessika Kaur
Mahal, Jessika Kaur
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2025-06-24
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Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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https://doi.org/10.34944/0rnw-h937
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Assistive Technology (AT) devices improve the daily functional living of individuals with disabilities (Cook et al., 2020). The state of Pennsylvania’s AT Act Program is Technology for Our Whole Lives (TechOWL), which is an institution designed to increase accessibility to AT through providing opportunities for exploring, learning, and receiving AT. Multiple barriers limit access to AT, with cost being a significant one among those barriers. This entry-level occupational therapy capstone project aims to develop a centralized and user-friendly document, the Pathways to Funding (PTF) guide. The PTF guide is a compilation of funding information and resources to support TechOWL staff when working with clients trying to access AT devices. Throughout the project development, methods to survey AT devices inquired about among clients, and feedback on the development of the guide showed results emphasizing accessibility of the guide. Thus, the purpose of the capstone project was to create a strong foundation for the PTF guide, to ensure the document’s usability and sustainability by being a buildable resource.
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Mahal, J.K. (2025). Pathways to Funding Guide: The Resource Development & Pilot Implementation Process. Presented at Temple University's 2025 Occupational Therapy Academic Festival, Philadelphia, PA.
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