Assistive technology (AT) can be costly and, as most of you know, is not often covered in full or even partially by insurances. Furthermore, it can be frustrating to spend a lot of money on a device that one believes will work for them or a loved one, only to find out that it is…
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 Jorge Ruiz, Assitive Technology Coordinator at Central Coast Center for Independent Living Living in California, the possibility of a high magnitude earthquake hitting and affecting our lives is very likely! In fact this past fall in October there was a small 5.3 magnitude earthquake that originated in San Benito County and was felt in…
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…
by Rosemarie Punzalan, AT Network Training Specialist Zebreda Dunham and Martin Sweeney recently presented at the AT Network’s Southern California Quarterly Regional Meeting on November 20, 2012 at the California Endowment in Los Angeles, CA. To the delight of all of the individuals interested in AT at this meeting, they explored the low-tech, low-cost, down-and-dirty…
by Kirk Aranda, Youth Organizing! Disabled and Proud Youth Advocate Are you deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision? Have you ever gone to the movies and requested accommodations and been told by the employees at the theatre that they did not have any options or had very limited options? Well, Regal Entertainment…