If you have never checked out the AT Network’s AT Exchange website, or if you haven’t looked at it in awhile, now is the time to do so! We have many new and exciting items for loan, for sale and some items that centers are giving away for free. You might just find the AT…
by Henry Contreras, CFILC’s Public Policy Director “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money.” —Late U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen” As we’re all painfully aware, California has experienced a decade of state budget deficits. They’ve caused massive budget cuts reducing or eliminating vital programs and services for people with…
Do you use devices, software, technology, or apps to live more independently or serve people who do? Do you want to learn more about different types of assistive technology (AT), AT-related services, and AT funding sources? Are you interested in learning more about a particular AT issue? If you answered “Yes” to any of these…
If you are in California and haven’t heard of the California Telephone Access Program, you could be missing out on a free and specialized landline phone. Funded by the small surcharge on every phone bill in CA, CTAP provides free phones for people who live in California, have telephone service, and are deaf or hard…
by Allan Friedman When it comes to mobile devices, Apple’s iOS (operating system) has had better accessibility features and supports more accessibility apps than phones and tablets that run on the Android OS. But that is changing. The Wireless RERC (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center) surveyed 452 people with a disability and found that 92 percent owned or…
by Jorge Ruiz, Assitive Technology Coordinator at Central Coast Center for Independent Living Living in California, the possibility of a high magnitude earthquake hitting and affecting our lives is very likely! In fact this past fall in October there was a small 5.3 magnitude earthquake that originated in San Benito County and was felt in…
by Rachel Anderson, Program Coordinator for the AT Network There are still a few more shopping days left and there are some good sales going on right now – so it is a great time to purchase some useful AT devices. Here are some last minute gift ideas for everyone on your list. For more…
by Kirk Aranda, Youth Organizing! Disabled and Proud Youth Advocate Are you deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision? Have you ever gone to the movies and requested accommodations and been told by the employees at the theatre that they did not have any options or had very limited options? Well, Regal Entertainment…
by Allan M. Friedman,Communications & Technical Assistance Manager There was a time when flying was fun, simple, and easy to do. However, since 9/11, the heightened security measures enforced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made travel a nightmarish gauntlet for everyone, especially people with disabilities. What I am referring to here is the…
by Rosemarie Punzalan, Training Specialist Earthquakes can happen at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation. It is important that you, your loved ones, your pets, your co-workers and millions of others are prepared for any kind of disaster that could take place – especially an earthquake. Last Thursday, October 18, 2012 at…