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‘Tis the Season for Festive Feasting!

As the Holiday Season approaches, it evokes a time of diverse traditions worldwide. Despite the cultural differences, there’s a common thread that unites us all: these occasions are marked by gatherings of loved ones, expressions of gratitude, and of course heaps of delicious FOOD! So, in the spirit of the holidays get ready to chow…

Wrapping up the Holidays

With the holidays around the corner, there are many gifts being exchanged. However, gift wrapping and opening can sometimes be the “most stressful time of the year” ::Andy Williams playing in my mind::. Here is some AT that might help with gift giving: Wrapping! Supplies: A hands free tape dispenser is the perfect tool to…

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AT for Your Holiday Meals

Victor Mendoza, Program Coordinator II, and Inae Mendoza, I&A Specialist, for the Ability Tools team, a program of California Foundation for Independent Living Centers Cooking with loved ones is a tradition for many households, especially during the holidays. With the busy holiday season right around the corner, the Where It’s AT Team is here to…

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Adaptive Pumpkin Carving

With Halloween fast approaching, the Where It’s AT Team knows many of you might have pumpkin carving on your agenda for this weekend. With that in mind, we have put together some tips for a safe and accessible pumpkin carving experience for everyone joining in on the fun! If you have a disability that interacts…

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Our Staff’s Favorite Things

The staff at The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) who work with the Ability Tools program are no strangers to using assistive technology (AT) themselves. As part of the annual Ability Tools tradition, some of our staff members are sharing their favorite AT devices and tools this year. Pressure Point Massage Hook I couldn’t image my…