Michelle Rosado, Program Coordinator II, and & Victor Mendoza, Membership & Logistics Administrator, for California Foundation for Independent Living Centers It’s that time of the year again where students are recharged and ready for the new school year. Being prepared and having the right tools is important so that students can thrive and succeed in…
If you are a student with a disability who needs specialized educational services, have completed high school and are moving into post-secondary education, you are no longer eligible for an Individualized Education Plan or IEP and must take steps to self-advocate to get the support you are entitled to. *Post-secondary education is ANY educational instruction…
If you are a student with a disability who needs specialized educational services, are under the age of 22 and have not yet graduated from high school with a typical diploma, you are eligible for an Individualized Education Plan or IEP. You can request Assistive Technology (AT) or AT assessments through your IEP. Eligibility will…
Staying active is important for everyone’s physical and mental health, especially children and teenagers in K-12. It is crucial for children to be active because it helps their muscles develop and grow, and it promotes a positive form of self-care. There are multiple ways to exercise and stay active, but some individuals need Assistive Technology…
If you are like most Californians, you might be finding yourself participating in your community in a much more “virtual” capacity. Many students, employees and family members are finding Zoom meeting invitations in their inboxes, and a good deal of them might not know exactly how to navigate this online meeting service. If you find…
By Carly Pacheco, Deputy Director of FREED Center for Independent Living Get your pencils, get your books, and don’t forget your assistive technology (AT) — it’s back-to-school time! I am an AT nerd, I’ll admit it. As a past Special Education Teacher turned Independent Living Center Deputy Director, I have seen firsthand how all…