by Nubyaan Scott, Program Coordinator for the AT Network There are many different definitions for “Assistive Technology (AT)”. I usually rely on a fairly simple explanation: AT is any tool used by a person with a disability to do things for themselves that might otherwise be difficult to do. Under that definition many things can…
by Shannon Coe, Program Coordinator for the AT Network Over the 2013 Christmas Holiday, I went on a 7-day Caribbean cruise with my husband and 1-year old daughter. It was our first family vacation together and our first time on a cruise. I use both a manual and a power wheelchair, so I informed…
by Samantha Garcia, CFILC Office & Logistics Coordinator Growing up, I would frequently spend a couple of weeks each summer in San Diego with my aunt, uncle, cousins and an old family friend who was wonderfully sweet. She would always take my cousin and me for a special treat at the start of the trip…
by Nubyaan Scott, Program Coordinator for the AT Network Do you know someone who loves to cook and is limited by mobility in the kitchen? Do you love to cook and want to make kitchen tasks easier on yourself? Here are a few ideas for some kitchen AT that can help make you and your…
This is the time of year when many of us strive to be better – better in our mental and physical health, with our relationships, with our finances, etc. Have you already made some New Year’s resolutions? Are you worried about breaking them? Let AT help you achieve your goals and stay on track for the…
by Christina Mills, CFILC’s Deputy Director Homemade ZipZac Thank goodness there is handy, easy-to-use assistive technology available for people of all ages. The best part is that it’s gotten better looking and more portable over time. It may sound ridiculous to some who came before me, but I when I think about my first wheelchair…
by Kirk Aranada, YO! Disabled and Proud Youth Advocate Cross country skiing Greetings folks! It’s time for another installment of accessible sports. With the cold hitting us early this year -and to gear up for the Paralympics- we will be highlighting three competitive sports of the Paralympics: cross country skiing, sled hockey and biathlon. All…
By Kim Cantrell, CFILC’s Program Director “Kim, I’ve been stuck against the closet for nearly 3 hours. I think, I think I dislocated my hip…yeah, I think so…. And I just called an ambulance and they are coming. I’ve been yelling for hours….wait, they are here…gotta go…” Mom wearing mobile medical alert device And then…
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Keep the Wheels Rolling Repair Fund (KWRF), sponsored by Clearinghouse CDFI and Batteries Plus. Keep the Wheels Rolling Repair Fund is designed to provide small grants of up to $300 for the purchase of parts and/or repairs needed to refurbish a wheelchair or scooter so…
by Kirk Aranada, YO! Disabled and Proud Youth Advocate It’s fall again, and it’s during this time of the year that lots of people start watching and playing team sports again. There are many, many different sports and sport activities that individuals with disabilities can participate in and oftentimes that means searching for some helpful…