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 Allan M. Friedman,Communications & Technical Assistance Manager There was a time when flying was fun, simple, and easy to do. However, since 9/11, the heightened security measures enforced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made travel a nightmarish gauntlet for everyone, especially people with disabilities. What I am referring to here is the…
by Rosemarie Punzalan, Training Specialist Earthquakes can happen at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation. It is important that you, your loved ones, your pets, your co-workers and millions of others are prepared for any kind of disaster that could take place – especially an earthquake. Last Thursday, October 18, 2012 at…
Written by Rosemarie Punzalan, Program Coordinator for the AT Network The Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology (CART), located at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, CA, is one of the largest medical rehabilitation centers in the United States. CART staff – including physical, speech, occupational, and recreational therapists and engineers – offer…
Sample of CTAP phones Regional In-Person Meetings are held quarterly and are now open to all AT Network members and others interested in joining the network and/or assistive technology topics and presentations. The purpose of the meetings is to bring AT professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts together to build professional relationships, problem-solve, share resources and collaborate.…
Are you looking for a quick and easy-to-navigate list of accessible apps? Searching through the reviews and descriptions of the hundreds of thousands of apps in existence can be an exhausting and daunting task, but thanks to Yahoo! Accessibility and Ted Drake, there is a list of notable apps that stand out for their accessibility…
by Rachel Anderson, Program Coordinator There are many different reasons and ways for people to use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices. There are high-tech and low-tech communication devices utilizing graphics, text or a combination of both. With all of the new and ever-advancing digital communication options, choices and cost can be overwhelming. Are you…
by Allan Friedman, CFILC’s Technologies Manager Can the Internet ever be truly accessible for people with disabilities? Will there ever be a time when people who use adaptive software or hardware have equal access to all websites and online applications, when they won’t have to deal with workarounds, alternative sites and just plain inaccessible content?…