Posterized style acrylic painting titled - Unsung Hero

The New Aged Veteran

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…

Free iPad Apps

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…

AT for Black Friday/Cyber Monday

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…

Looktel Money Reader–a user’s perspective

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…

Enjoy the wonderful world of Disney through Assistive Technology!

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…

Take Action 4 Accommodations

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.…