Twenty-Three Years with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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…

Which AT Devices Signify Independence to You?

by Samantha Garcia, CFILC’s Office and Logistics Coordinator In celebration of Independence Day, we asked some of our colleagues and friends to chime in on what AT makes them feel more independent, what they wish existed that would make them feel more independent, or even just what independence means to them.  We loved hearing from…

woman in wheelchair with floppy hat using a grab tool.

Gardening Access & Assistive Technology

By Christina Mills, Executive Director California Foundation for Independent Living Centers Our backyard has become a sanctuary for our family during the warm Spring/Summer months.  It’s our family’s favorite place to host guests for celebrations and perfect for impromptu picnics with our daughter. The diversity of plants, trees and the spacious layout of our backyard…

AT News From Around the Web

Here at the AT Network, we love seeing what other AT-focused organizations are doing.  We also like to keep up with AT news around the nation and the world.   Here are some other blogs and interesting articles related to assistive technology that we have found on the internet. Feel free to tell us about another…

Baby/Toddler Assistive Technology Carriers

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…

Disabled Community College Students Fight Budget Cuts in Classroom AT and Other Academic Supports

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…

Wheelchair Accessible Baby Bathing Station

by Shannon Coe, Program Coordinator One of my favorite activities with my 5 month-old baby is bath time.  This bonding activity would not have been possible if my husband had not built a wheelchair accessible bathing station in our bathroom.    Before our daughter was born, we researched different types of tubs for babies. However,…