If you have never checked out any TED talks before… now is the time to start. I promise you that you will be hooked! TED‘s mission statement begins: We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So we’re building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge…
by Allan Friedman When it comes to mobile devices, Apple’s iOS (operating system) has had better accessibility features and supports more accessibility apps than phones and tablets that run on the Android OS. But that is changing. The Wireless RERC (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center) surveyed 452 people with a disability and found that 92 percent owned or…
By Christina Mills, Deputy Director of CFILC Function and style don’t always go together. I used to think it was sort of funny that stores carried so many different baby swings and highchairs. I mean, besides the color and theme, who cares…right? I was completely oblivious to all the bells and whistles that each swing…
The Assistive Technology Network will be at the Los Angeles Abilities Expo from Friday, March 15th to Sunday, March 17th 2013. The event will be at the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall A, located at 1201 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, CA 90015. The Abilities Expo is a celebration of what you…
Valentine’s Day is this week and we can think of no better time to express our love for some of the amazing assistive technology (AT) devices that have changed our lives for the better. Members of the AT staff had the following to say about some choice AT devices that they LOVE… Christina’s handy-dandy wheelchair…
By Alexa McBride, YO! Disabled and Proud Volunteer Alexa McBride, YO! Disabled and Proud Volunteer Hi! My name is Alexa McBride. I have cerebral palsy and have found a few adaptive devices that have helped me get through life easier. For example, when I was in high school I started using a laptop computer. However,…
Why, the AT Network’s ‘Show Off Your AT Video Contest’, of Course! Our thanks go out to all the wonderful people who sent in some really great videos for our contest. Difficult as it was, we’ve picked five finalists for the public to vote for beginning on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013. It might be a…
Damary Bustos, YO! Volunteer Hi! My name is Damary Bustos and I am from Hayward, California. I just turned 21 years old last month. I was born with Cerebral Palsy which affects my walking and it’s hard to control my hands movements sometimes. I also have a speech disability which makes it really hard for…
by Rachel Anderson, Program Coordinator Luis had always loved playing video games. However, in 2007, he was in an accident and became a quadriplegic. Speaking in regards to video games, Luis felt passionate that being able to play video games again was an important part of his independence that he strongly desired. “I need to…
by Rachel Anderson, Program Coordinator for the AT Network There are still a few more shopping days left and there are some good sales going on right now – so it is a great time to purchase some useful AT devices. Here are some last minute gift ideas for everyone on your list. For more…