Recently, Disability Action Center (DAC) has developed a youth group game night for individuals with disabilities between the ages of 14-25. This was made possible by funding from the State of California. DAC will be hosting these game nights every Friday from 3pm-7pm. This Game Night is a great opportunity for youths to socialize outside…
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…
By Jose Alan Cruz I may have started using assistive technology (AT) in junior high, but my ‘relationship’ with technology did not start until I got to my first year of college. Throughout my junior high and high school years, I used my BrailleNote to do almost all my homework. A BrailleNote is device that…
The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) and its programs are partnering with California disability communities to celebrate October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The purpose of NDEAM is to educate the community about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme…