There is already a lot of pressure surrounding creating and presenting a PowerPoint. Fear of public speaking is certainly a thing, as is concern regarding the quality of your content. However, one concern we hope you will take into consideration is: Is this material accessible to everyone who might wish to interact with it? If…
When beginning to review a Word document for accessibility, it can be easy to quickly become overwhelmed with the task. Where do I start when looking for accessibility issues? How do I modify existing accessibility issues? What does it even mean to have an accessible Word document? If this is where you are (don’t fret,…
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, Where it’s AT would like to reflect on the particular experiences voters with disabilities have when “going” to the polls, whether “going” to the polls means physically visiting a polling place, voting by mail, or any of the new emerging options. As our country progresses toward utilizing necessary…
Reaching out to your community is an important practice when you write for a blog that covers such a wide range of disability as “Where it’s AT”. Honestly, the broad scope of experience across the disability community is so vast, that to only offer the perspective of the “Where it’s AT” staff would be a…
Ability Tools, the program that produces this blog, is a program of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC). CFILC has many other programs, including the statewide disability advocacy network, DOnetwork. Ability Tools and DOnetwork are always looking for ways to collaborate and support one another. This is because we know that if it…
For most individuals with disabilities, life is all about adaptation. Narrow scope of imagination when environments and objects are being designed and constructed are, more often than not, the true cause of accommodation needs. As a result, individuals with disabilities are some of the most innovative and creative people you will ever come across. So,…
If you are a member of the disability community, you may have noticed that not all facemasks are accessible to make or to wear. You might not have sewing supplies or might have challenges manipulating materials with your hands. You might utilize face-worn AT, such as a ventilator mask, that make it impossible for typically…
When low vision ended Zuby Onwuta’s military and medical career, he turned his focus to engineering and used his problem-solving skills to develop a device that allows people to enlarge something, just by thinking. Pursuing A Dream Zuby grew up in Onitsha, Nigeria, dreaming of becoming a medical doctor in the United States. After high school,…
This September an older adult in Long Beach had the good fortune of connecting with Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist Samantha Mam at Disabled Resources Center, not far from his home. His lovely letter warmed our hearts and reminded us of why we love serving our community. Dear Samantha,Thank you for the help, first with information…
Featured App: Evernote By Jay AquinoAdministrative Projects CoordinatorDisability Community Resource Center Evernote is a note-taking app that allows the user to access information they input exactly when they need it. Although there is a default note-taking app available for smart devices, this is a more robust option that can assist people with memory loss or…