by Rachel Anderson, Program Coordinator If you have looked into making your bathroom accessible for a wheelchair user, you already know that this can be a very costly investment. Whether you are looking to install a walk-in tub or a roll-in shower, equipment and installation costs can be upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.…
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 Kim Cantrell, CFILC’s Program Director Oscar Pistorius running on his Cheetah blades The Olympic Games begin this week in London, and the stories of aspiring athletes hoping to win a medal are all over the news. The controversial buzz surrounding one track star representing South Africa stems from the fact that he is a…
by Shannon Coe, Program Coordinator The AT Network often gets phone calls from individuals looking for funding to purchase modified vehicles. Unfortunately, there are not many funding sources out there. Depending on whether the vehicle is new or used, the make and model, and the modifications needed, the cost of modified vehicles can go up…
by Rosemarie Punzalan, CFILC’s Training Specialist On a very hot Sunday afternoon I stopped by a local store to purchase a battery for my garage door opener remote control. As I exited I noticed a couple that appeared to be in their late 50s. The husband opened his trunk and began taking out a scooter…
The AT Network will be one of 32 exhibitors at the upcoming Disability Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 30th , 2012 on the State Capitol grounds in Sacramento, CA. This event coincides with the 9th annual Disability Capitol Action Day organized by the Disability Action Coalition. The DAC has planned a full day of great…
By Elizabeth Pope, Graduate Student at San Jose State It has been seven months since I landed in San Jose. Being a graduate student at San Jose State, working part-time, and sitting on the city’s Disability Advisory Commission keeps me busy. I do a lot of research. I am taking Public Administration classes that involve…
By Shannon Coe, Reuse and Finance Coordinator As you are crossing the street, many of you may notice the yellow dots on the curb ramps. You may even notice them covering the entire crosswalk from the front of the shopping mall to the parking lot. The yellow dots, also known as truncated domes, are an Americans…
Safeway thinks people are trying to take advantage of service animal laws… what do you think? There is an option to ‘vote’ after you read this article. Click here to read the article titled “Safeway tris to enforce service animal rule” at SFGate.
By Derek Zarda, Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco Being the newest Assistive Technology Device Lending Library (DLL) on the AT Network, I can say that these past few months following its inception here at ILRCSF have been truly remarkable. We at ILRCSF are very thankful for the opportunity to participate in this program and…