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The TOM Alumni Mentors are here to provide additional support as you navigate the Fellowship and make an impact this year. Check out their bios here, and access their contact info below! US Mentors Contact Info

In this session, we heard from Dr. Assaf Krebs about theories of disability to gain a deeper understanding of the social aspects of disability and their evolvement over the years. After the presentation, we also heard from past and present fellows about how they found Need-Knowers and started their communities. There was an open discussion, as well as a brief overview of TOM's community pages. Workshop 1

Attached is a TOM Toolkit video tutorial, which explains how to use the platform you are currently on! TOM Toolkit Tutorial

Below is an example of a TOM course syllabus, which integrates TOM methodologies and best practices into the classroom. See the TOM Playbook for more information about TOM in the Classroom, and the significance of this syllabus. TOM Course Syllabus Example

Below is the recording of the virtual TOM Fellowship Kickoff. This is a consolidated overview of TOM, the Fellowship, and additional information to be aware of this year. Virtual Fellowship Kickoff

The aim of this document is to assist the TOM Team to assess and evaluate a proposed challenge and to decide whether it should be developed or not. The decision is based on the TOM Product Development Strategy, and refers to the pillars of Human-Centered Design, Neglected Challenges, and Frugal Innovation. Choosing TOM Challenges

TOM Basic Square encompasses a set of guiding principles that serve as a guiding framework to ensure accessibility, affordability, simplicity, and replicability in the design and production of TOM solutions. It aligns with the concept of Frugal Innovation. Frugal innovation refers to the efficient utilization of resources throughout the entire product development lifecycle. It involves reducing costs, maximizing efficiency, and focusing on finding ways to crowdsourcing talent and knowledge. The resource below continues to dive into each of these topics at TOM. Frugal Innovation & Basic Square

Usability testing is an inherent part of the TOM Design Thinking process, as it provides direct feedback from the Need-Knower on the usability of the proposed solution. See below for an introduction into usability testing. Usability Testing Intro

A design brief is a concise and practical description of the solution. This is a living document that should be updated as the development process progresses. Please see below for the TOM design brief format. Design Brief

The aim of this document is to help you conduct market research to determine if you need to create a new TOM solution. Market Research

This is a resource that helps you get to know your Need-Knower and the challenge they are experiencing, so you are able to create a TOM solution for them. Need-Knower and Challenge Brief

This is an Inclusive Language Guide, which includes what to say and what not to say in the disability world. This guide was presented by Lindsey Flax as a part of the TOM Fellowship Kickoff training in Atlanta. Lindsey is the Jewish Abilities Atlanta Training Coordinator within the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.