A woman in San Luis Obispo was in need of Assistive Technology (AT) for members of her multigenerational family. She reached out to Central Coast Assistive Technology Center (CCATC) and connected with their Director, Paul Mortola. She was so pleased with her family’s experience, that she sent in a heartfelt letter to express what her…
Written By: Tatum Tricarico, Point Loma Nazarene University Student & Author Two hundred years ago, someone decided that what the world had to offer him and his disability wasn’t enough. So after putting in a lot of work, Louis Braille changed the world for all blind people. That is why today, and each year on…
AT Advocates are community based information and referral specialists who can assist consumers with a variety of assistive technology issues. They work at Independent Living Centers in California. Ability Tools wouldn’t be the program it is without these advocates and all their hard work. With the New Year approaching we asked our advocates to tell…
Felix Reges, a 10-year-old boy, is able to see clearly for the very first time with the help of wearable technology. His parents and teachers say, “It’s opened up a whole new world for him.” NuEyes Changing Felix’s Life The Sunrise Valley Elementary School 4th grader has had severely impaired vision his entire life, but…
Written by: Madeline Cowdell, News Producer “Red brick is actually red!” I exclaimed, when I walked out of a San Francisco Bay Area optometrist’s office, while trying on a pair of Enchroma sunglasses. That day was the first time I saw many colors and shades I had never seen before. To me, red brick was…
Written by: Emily Flynn, Ability Tools Staff Working for Ability Tools I am constantly looking for information on new and upcoming technology. One day while being sucked into an infinite worm hole of assistive technology information on the internet I came across “Team Tactile” and this really grabbed my attention. Team Tactile is a team…
Submitted by: Jackie Waters Many parents feel sleep-deprived and overwhelmed as their babies grow into toddlers. “Baby proofing” your home can prove tricky during this stage. Your little one is walking, learning the basics of communication, testing boundaries, and learning to navigate his or her environment. If your toddler is blind or visually impaired, this…
Written by: Emily Flynn Ability had the pleasure of participating in the 32nd annual CSUN AT Conference in San Diego, CA From March 1st-3rd. Our participation included having a table within the large exhibit hall. This was a fantastic opportunity to talk face to face with individuals with disabilities and answer their questions related to…
by: Republished from Assistive Technology Blog Did you know that the number of legally blind people who can read Braille keeps going down? In the ’50s, more than 50% of blind users could read Braille. Now, that number is down to less than 10%. In recent years, many blind children with visual impairment are…
Written by Venkat Rao, Assistive Technology Blog Live Braille: Lightest Travel Aid For Visually Impaired And Possibly A Cane Replacement We have heard about many 3D printed assistive technology solutions in the recent past, and Live Braille is the latest addition to that set of solutions. Developed by an Indian startup, Live Braille is worn…