There’s more to workplace success than just having the right tech. With the right funding, training, and self-advocacy tools, powerful support is within reach; you just need to know where to find it. Assistive technology (AT) can open doors, but real success comes with the right support. Across California, programs exist to fund, train, and…
Access to the right assistive technology (AT) can make a big difference in someone’s daily life—but new devices aren’t always easy to come by. In this edition of AT-titude is Everything, we explore how AT Reutilization is such an important resource. Across the state, many Independent Living Centers accept gently used AT devices and repurpose…
In celebration of Earth Day, Ability Tools hosted a special webinar highlighting accessible, eco-friendly technology that supports independent living. We were thrilled to welcome guest presenter Kellie Hampton, Assistive Technology Coordinator and Remote Supports Specialist from Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD), who gave us an exclusive virtual tour of their impressive Smart Home…
In celebration of AT Awareness Day, we’re sharing real stories in our AT-titude is Everything series that show just how life-changing assistive technology (AT) can be. Finding the right AT solution isn’t always instant, but with a little persistence, creativity, and the right support, independence becomes a lot more achievable. For 5-year-old Romeo, communicating with…
Leading up to AT Awareness Day on April 30th, here is the next edition of our “AT-titude is Everything” series, celebrating the power of assistive technology and highlighting one individual’s journey to confidence. When living with a mobility disability, the right assistive technology can be a game-changer, offering the support needed to transform obstacles into…
In celebration of AT Awareness Day, we’re spotlighting AT-titude is Everything, a new 4-part blog series dedicated to real stories that demonstrate the life-changing impact of assistive technology (AT). This special edition highlights the persistence, creativity, and collaboration that drive successful AT outcomes. Finding the right solution isn’t always immediate—but with informed choices, personalized options,…
If you made it to Abilities Expo 2025 and stopped by the Ability Tools booth, you couldn’t miss the top-secret, spy-themed experience! Our team went all out to engage attendees of all ages, making sure everyone got a mission briefing on the latest and greatest in assistive technology (AT). The Expo was packed with incredible…
For most individuals with disabilities, life is all about adaptation. Narrow scope of imagination when environments and objects are being designed and constructed are, more often than not, the true cause of accommodation needs. As a result, individuals with disabilities are some of the most innovative and creative people you will ever come across. So,…
Written by: Luke C. Hsieh, Assistive Technology Advocate, Community Access Center While there has been little exciting news in the realm of high-tech consumer electronics – other than the soul-eating-time-devouring-productivity-killing Pokemon Go – there is some news in the tablet word. Sometimes masquerading as a therapeutic app for people with agoraphobia, or, more generally, a…
By Rachel Anderson, Ability Tools With temperatures still skyrocketing in California, we thought it would be a good time to talk about some AT, including DIY AT, for dealing with this heat. Our definition of assistive technology, or AT, is very broad, and to us means any object, device or tool used to make life…