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…
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 Rachel Anderson Happy Disability History Week! To celebrate this week, we will be highlighting the history of a few different AT devices. No one knows exactly when the first wheelchair was invented, however its origins date back to ancient times. The earliest records of a wheeled transportation device were found in a stone carving…
by Rachel Anderson Happy Disability History Week! To celebrate this week, we will be highlighting the history of a few different AT devices. Did you know hearing aids have been around for centuries? Hearing Aid “Trumpet” The earliest known hearing devices date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. They were horn-shaped and made from…
by Kirk Aranda, Youth Advocate for YO! Disabled & Proud It’s that time of the year everyone! It is officially the start of Disability History Week 2013. For this entire week, YO! members from all across the state will be going into different schools to educate students and teachers about disability history. Lesson plans include…
by Shannon Coe, AT Network Program Coordinator As people are traveling home from their summer vacations, it is helpful to know what to expect when arriving at the airport. Travelers with disabilities that use AT devices may have additional concerns about how their devices will be screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). I recently…
by Samantha Garcia, CFILC’s Office & Logistics Coordinator Celebrating the ADA: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sG4chDHL2kA/TE4-OaANvuI/AAAAAAAAAQc/ObhnKTId1KE/s1600/ada.jpg Signed into law on July 26th, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is “one of the most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation,” in American history (www.ada.gov). Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the ADA…
By Christina Mills, CFILC’s Deputy Director There are several different types of baby carriers on the market. Fortunately, they come in all different shapes and sizes. In my opinion, some are relatively easy to take on and off while others are more complicated and take some practice in tying, wrapping around or buckling independently. My…
by Henry Contreras, CFILC’s Public Policy Director “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money.” —Late U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen” As we’re all painfully aware, California has experienced a decade of state budget deficits. They’ve caused massive budget cuts reducing or eliminating vital programs and services for people with…
Do you use devices, software, technology, or apps to live more independently or serve people who do? Do you want to learn more about different types of assistive technology (AT), AT-related services, and AT funding sources? Are you interested in learning more about a particular AT issue? If you answered “Yes” to any of these…