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…

Yellowstone National Park’s Accessibility Features

by Kevin Hansen, Information & Data Specialist photo courtesy of nps.gov Are you looking for a vacation in the great outdoors but unsure if going to a National Park is right for you? I recently traveled to Yellowstone National Park and the following is what I found in regards to park accessibility. One of the…

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…

AT and Independence – What Does Independence Mean to You?

A School Photo Tells the Story of Disability Incompetence

By Kim Cantrell,CFILC’s Program Director My husband shared a photo with me last weekend that stopped me in my tracks. Check out the photo below. If you are like me, your initial response might be, “What was the photographer thinking? How could the teacher allow this?” I am especially sensitive because I worked at two…

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…

Check Out the New Things Available on the AT Exchange!

If you have never checked out the AT Network’s AT Exchange website, or if you haven’t looked at it in awhile, now is the time to do so! We have many new and exciting items for loan, for sale and some items that centers are giving away for free. You might just find the AT…

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,…

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