by Jose Guerrero, CFILC Creative Designer & Web Developer Re-integrating into civilian society is not an easy task for any veteran, let alone a veteran with a disability. Fortunately through programs, benefits, and support groups, this veteran managed a moderately successful transition. One might ask – why only moderately? Well, for as many programs as…
By Nubyaan Scott, Program Coordinator 1. BARD Mobile The BARD Mobile app offers access to Braille and audio books from the National Library Service (NLS) Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD). BARD includes almost 50,000 books, magazines, and music scores in audio and Braille formats; and new choices are added daily. If you connect…
by Kirk Aranada, YO! Disabled and Proud Youth Advocate It’s that time of the year again, the events that kick-start the holiday shopping season: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. ‘Tis the season to start your holiday shopping! iPad Mini, Kindle, & Nook TVs and computers are not the only things on sale this week. There…
The AT Network collaborates with many other disability-related groups to make sure that people get their hands on accessible technology; YO! (Youth Organizing) Disabled and Proud is one of those groups. YO! connects, organizes and educates youth with disabilities. One of the ways in which YO! does this is by helping youth develop leadership and…
By Kim Cantrell,CFILC’s Program Director My husband shared a photo with me last weekend that stopped me in my tracks. Check out the photo below. If you are like me, your initial response might be, “What was the photographer thinking? How could the teacher allow this?” I am especially sensitive because I worked at two…
by Dane Geer, AT Advocate at the Independent Living Center of Kern County LookTel Money Reader is a helpful mobile assistant that’s simple and easy to use. While shopping I use the application to verify money while checking out or to ensure I am getting the right amount of change back. It can also be…
written by Mazuri Colley, CFILC’s Information & Assistance Advocate Congratulations to all of the youth organizers who worked tirelessly on the Disability History Week Campaign. The bill passed unanimously by both the Assembly and Senate because of all of their hard work and dedication! The bill was introduced by Assembly Member Beall. The 2nd week…
Summer time is a great time to take trips and visit new places. Read one Disney aficionado’s review below of the assistive technology features at Disney World. Disney is planning to unveil the same audio description technology at Disneyland Resort in California in 2011. Sample Disney’s new theme park outdoor audio description assistive technology by…
By Princess Rehman, Youth Advocate, CFILC Did you know that many community college students with disabilities around California are not getting their accommodation needs met? They registered with Disability Students Services. They followed the proper protocol. Yet many students are having their requested accommodations delayed. Some students are not receiving their accommodations at all.…