02/27/2020
From ASPIRE Magazine, Winter 2020 - Profile: 2020 Ed Roberts Award Winner, Ali Stroker.
READ: https://www.thecil.org/post/profile-2020-ed-roberts-award-honoree-ali-stroker
Learn more about ASPIRE Magazine at thecil.org/aspire
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The Center for Independent Living (TheCIL), the world's first organization of its kind, is a national leader in supporting disabled people in their efforts to lead independent lives. As an organization founded by people with disabilities, we understand the challenges faced by our consumers. This motivates us to achieve immediate and long-term solutions -- be it assistance with finding housing or a job, equipping a home with assistive technologies, or enhancing independent living skills.
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02/25/2020
In Photos: Relive the sights of the 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards.
TheCIL is proud to have brought together the Ed Roberts Awards' biggest lineup ever for a evening to remember at the UC Theatre in downtown Berkeley, CA.
In Photos: Relive the sights of the 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards.
TheCIL is proud to have brought together the Ed Roberts Awards' biggest lineup ever for a evening to remember at the UC Theatre in downtown Berkeley, CA.
02/20/2020
All WheelChair Stuff
All WheelChair Stuff
Tag someone who can use this #wheelchair that is equipped with adapted nerf guns
Follow ➡️ All WheelChair Stuff for more #wheelchair #fun #pictures, movies and information 😁👍
And don't forget to check out our shop:
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This wheelchair was designed by Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT)
02/19/2020
TheCIL’s Aspire Winter 2020 Magazine is now available in our offices and online.
To read and download the magazine online, visit TheCIL.org. For directions to our office to pick up a copy, go to TheCIL.org/visitus.
02/04/2020
TheCIL's Winter 2020 Entertainment edition of "Aspire" Magazine is now available at our offices. You will soon be able to get a copy of it at the Alameda County Public Libraries and our website.
02/03/2020
TheCIL's "Aspire" Winter 2020 Magazine is out now! Check out our Entertainment edition for profiles on the 4th annual Ed Roberts Awards honorees, stories on Hollywood inclusion and local filmmaking, and more! It is available in print at our Alameda and Berkeley office and will be available online soon.
02/01/2020
TheCIL proudly introduces our new 1-on-1 mobility training program, Momentum. It supports individuals with mobility impairments navigate environments and travel independently around their communities using mobility devices.
This program offers assistive technology consultation, travel training, object maneuvering, wheelchair maintenance and repair, wheelchair marking and tether strap, and peer counseling.
For more info and to sign up, visit TheCIL.org/Momentum.
01/23/2020
The countdown is almost over. ONE DAY left until the Ed Roberts Awards take over the UC Theatre in Berkeley, California. See you there!
A few last-minute tickets are available for tomorrow's gala event at http://EdRobertsAwards.org.
01/21/2020
Get a copy of TheCIL's Aspire Magazine when you arrive this Thursday at the 4th Ed Roberts Awards.
Inside the Aspire Winter Edition: Exclusive honoree profiles for each of the five honorees at the Ed Roberts Award.
This entertainment-themed edition features interviews with actors and producers - like Owen Kent, who discusses the making of his new film, Angels of Mercy.
Get your copy at the 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards.
Buy your tickets today: EdRobertsAwards.org.
01/18/2020
Tickets are going fast! Don't miss out on the Ed Roberts Awards' biggest lineup yet.
Buy your tickets now at http://EdRobertsAwards.org.
01/18/2020
The 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards | Berkeley, CA
Tickets are going fast! Don't miss out on the Ed Roberts Awards' biggest lineup yet.
Join the celebration. Get your tickets now: EdRobertsAwards.org
01/15/2020
Honoring Ali Stroker | The 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards
This past summer, Ali Stroker made history as the first wheelchair user to win a Tony award.
"That night, I thought a little bit about if I were to win, what I wanted to say..."
Hear Ali's story on January 23rd as we honor her at the 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards in Berkeley.
Tickets on sale now: http://EdRobertsAwards.org
01/12/2020
Honoring Jim Fousekis | The 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards
“The job of being in this world is not just to take care of yourself, but it’s to do something for somebody else along the way.”
Join us in honoring Jim Fousekis at the 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards. Buy Tickets Now: EdRobertsAwards.org
In this video, Jim tells the story of how he became involved with TheCIL in the 1980s. On January 23rd, Jim will receive a Special Recognition Award for his generosity and service as head of the Friends of CIL from 1984-1988.
Jim is a retired lawyer (BA UC Berkeley; LLB Yale Law School), who practiced commercial litigation in San Francisco for over 40 years until retiring 11 years ago. A long time supporter, Fousekis chronicled TheCIL's early history in his book, "Spiro & Marie - Looking Back and Giving Back"
01/09/2020
KTVU Fox 2
KTVU Fox 2
SCOOTERS FOR THE DISABLED: The scooter adds an adjustable bicycle-style seat on the standing platform of the scooter and widens the handlebars.
12/27/2019
Next Wednesday starts a new year, a new decade, 2020. Check TheCIL.org/calendar to see what events are coming up in January. Hope to see you at one or more of them. Happy New Year.
12/20/2019
TheCIL's 2019 Annual Report titled, "Progress" is now available online at https://www.thecil.org/financial
12/18/2019
TheCIL's CoCo program attended Fruitvale's Posada and Carols event hosted by Unity Council, OakLuv, and Councilmember Noel Gallo on Saturday, December 14th. At our table, we conducted an activity for the kids which was making Rudolph the Reindeer masks. The goal was to normalize disabilities and have conversations with children regarding the topic. Children received candy and kept their masks. Parents received information about CoCo and TheCIL's programs. With over 200 people in attendance, the CoCo Team Carmen & Denise were able to speak directly with 84 families.
12/15/2019
TheCIL's Holiday Soiree 2019 at Pinot Palette
TheCIL team went to Pinot's Palette to paint, "Moonrise Lake" on November 12 in Alameda, CA. while celebrating the holiday season and the end of the year.
Pinot Palette explains, "Nothing is more peaceful then relaxing by a lake as the moon rises and the sounds of the forest begin to sing their songs. This is a fun and easy painting that will have everyone leaving happy."
And it most certainly was fun and we left happy. In this video, you will see how each person painted their own interpretation of this scene.
12/14/2019
TheCIL team celebrated this holiday season in Alameda on November 12. We ate lunch at Trabocco and painted, “Moonrise Lake” at Pinot Palette.
TheCIL team celebrated this holiday season in Alameda at Trabacco and Pinot Palette.
12/13/2019
Job Details
TheCIL is committed to making sure everyone is counted during the upcoming 2020 Census. If you want to help our community get funding for vital services and the political representation we deserve...and earn extra income, consider becoming a 2020 Census Taker (Enumerator. Jobs are now available in Alameda County! Census Takers earn $25 per hour plus paid training!
To learn more about Enumerator job qualifications and requirements, please watch at https://youtu.be/Yhxv-MHP4o8
For additional information, please visit:
https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/job-details.html
Apply Now through December 31, 2019
Work period: March through July 2020
Have more questions? Contact:
Alessia Simmonds
Outreach Manager for Alameda County Complete Count Committee
Email: [email protected]
The 2020 Census is Important to Our Community! Get Counted!
In advance of the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people for temporary jobs across the country.
12/13/2019
Thank you Pinot's Palette for having us.
The fabulous people from @thecilofficial stopped by the studio today to spread a little holiday cheer.
12/11/2019
Interested in learning how to become travel coaches for seniors or people with disabilities? TheCIL will be hosting free train-the-trainer workshops. Contact our Community Connections team at [email protected] for more information.
12/11/2019
The 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards are just around the corner! Help us honor disability in the world of entertainment and media on January 23rd with honorees Ali Stroker, RJ Mitte, Zack Gottsagen, and Stephanie Thomas.
Attend or Sponsor at EdRobertsAwards.org
12/10/2019
Thanks for helping us raise over $700 on #GivingTuesday to provide students with disabilities the resources necessary to pursue careers that they'll love.
If you'd still like to donate, it's not too late! Visit thecil.org/donate to see how you can support Bay Area students with disabilities.
12/06/2019
Google Disability Support now includes American Sign Language
Google Disability Support now includes American Sign Language
The Google Disability Support team is launching American Sign Language (ASL) support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
12/04/2019
We're on our way to our $1,000 goal to support students with disabilities with resources like career counseling and résumé workshops.
Will you help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal?
http://www.thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
An $800 #GivingTuesday donation provides a Disability Employment Panel at a local college or university, where students are able to hear from working professionals with disabilities about how disability can be considered an asset in the workplace.
Fund a Disability Employment Panel: www.thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
A generous donation of $500 for #GivingTuesday provides a full day Disability Employment Strategies Workshop where students with disabilities learn how to apply for jobs, build relationships in the workplace, and even have headshots taken for their LinkedIn profiles.
Thanks for your support this #GivingTuesday! www.thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
Right now, you can support students with disabilities by donating $200 to provide a half day résumé workshop to help them stand out from the crowd.
Support students with disabilities on #GivingTuesday: www.thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
Today, just $50 for #GivingTuesday can provide one hour of career counseling to help a student with a disability find a career that they'll love.
Support Bay Area students with disabilities: www.thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
Food for Thought: For $25, you can provide lunch for three students with disabilities while they learn to use public transportation throughout the San Francisco Bay Area during one of TheCIL's group travel training sessions.
Support Students with Disabilities: www.thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
Today for #GivingTuesday, just $10 can pay for a student with disabilities to learn how to navigate local public transportation systems, like BART and MUNI, at one of TheCIL's travel training sessions.
Support students with disabilities: http://thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
For #GivingTuesday, we’re raising money to support students with disabilities with resources like career counseling, resume workshops, and disability employment panels where students hear first-hand from people with disabilities with competitive jobs.
Support Students with Disabilities: www.thecil.org/donate
12/03/2019
For #GivingTuesday, we’re raising money to support students with disabilities by providing resources like career counseling, resume workshops, and disability employment panels where students hear first-hand from people with disabilities with competitive jobs.
Visit www.thecil.org/donate
11/28/2019
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We are so grateful for all of your support this year. Stay tuned next Monday for the announcement of our #GivingTuesday campaign.
11/22/2019
Assistive technology that we're #grATeful for:
- Wheelchairs
- White Canes
- Prosthetic Limbs
- Eyeglasses
Want to add to the list? Leave a comment and use the hashtag #grATeful and show us what assistive technology you're grateful for!
11/14/2019
The Peanut Butter Falcon
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Critics agree, #ThePeanutButterFalcon is a must see. Watch it now on Digital. On Blu-ray & DVD 11/12.
11/12/2019
2020 California Youth Leadership Forum For Students With Disabilities | Disability Rights California
The 2020 California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities application is now available. Go to https://dor.ca.gov/home/ylf for more information and to apply.
Nov 12, 2019 Develop your leadership skills, and learn how to reach your academic, career, and independence goals. Announcement 2020 California Youth Leadership Forum For Students With Disabilities November 12, 2019 Date: July 12 to 17, 2020 (Dates subject to change.) Develop your leadership skills,...
11/11/2019
All of TheCIL offices are closed today, November 11 for Veterans Day. We will reopen tomorrow, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. Thank you to our veterans for your service. We salute you.
11/05/2019
ABC7 News
ABC7 News
The Adaptive Climbing Group is helping individuals with disabilities reach new heights --- literally! Members are challenged to climb based on their existing abilities and form new friendships in the process.
11/01/2019
Happy Halloween from TheCIL
10/30/2019
October is just about over. November is two days away. Check TheCIL.org/calendar to see what events are coming up next month.
10/30/2019
Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom
NEW: We just announced a new resource website available for those needing support due to the #CaliforniaFires.
👉response.ca.gov👈
Get the latest on how power shutoffs may affect you, road closures, evacuation centers, and wildfire updates.
Please share widely.
10/30/2019
Apple's iOS 13.2 introduces more inclusive emoji, privacy features and camera tools
Apple's iOS 13.2 introduces more inclusive emoji, privacy features and camera tools
After previewing new emoji this summer, Apple released nearly 60 new characters on Monday, many with a focus on inclusion and diversity.
10/29/2019
TheCIL conducted two Disability Awareness Trainings (DAT) in the month of October. We worked with Alameda County Library staff members at the Fremont Main Library, and nursery school children at Kensington Nursery Schooll. We introduced both groups to different aspects of blindness, various ways to use a wheelchair, and multiple options of assistive devices available for people with disabilities. Learn more about our DAT program at thecil.org/dat.
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The 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards | Berkeley, CA
Tickets are going fast! Don't miss out on the Ed Roberts Awards' biggest lineup yet. Join the celebration. Get your tickets now: EdRobertsAwards.org
Honoring Ali Stroker | The 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards
This past summer, Ali Stroker made history as the first wheelchair user to win a Tony award. "That night, I thought a little bit about if I were to win, what I wanted to say..." Hear Ali's story on January 23rd as we honor her at the 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards in Berkeley. Tickets on sale now: http://EdRobertsAwards.org
Honoring Jim Fousekis | The 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards
“The job of being in this world is not just to take care of yourself, but it’s to do something for somebody else along the way.” Join us in honoring Jim Fousekis at the 4th Annual Ed Roberts Awards. Buy Tickets Now: EdRobertsAwards.org In this video, Jim tells the story of how he became involved with TheCIL in the 1980s. On January 23rd, Jim will receive a Special Recognition Award for his generosity and service as head of the Friends of CIL from 1984-1988. Jim is a retired lawyer (BA UC Berkeley; LLB Yale Law School), who practiced commercial litigation in San Francisco for over 40 years until retiring 11 years ago. A long time supporter, Fousekis chronicled TheCIL's early history in his book, "Spiro & Marie - Looking Back and Giving Back"
TheCIL's Holiday Soiree 2019 at Pinot Palette
TheCIL team went to Pinot's Palette to paint, "Moonrise Lake" on November 12 in Alameda, CA. while celebrating the holiday season and the end of the year. Pinot Palette explains, "Nothing is more peaceful then relaxing by a lake as the moon rises and the sounds of the forest begin to sing their songs. This is a fun and easy painting that will have everyone leaving happy." And it most certainly was fun and we left happy. In this video, you will see how each person painted their own interpretation of this scene.
30 years ago today in 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay Area, and with the recent earthquakes, TheCIL demonstrates in this video recorded by Cal OES in 2015 on how a person with a disability can protect themselves during an earthquake.
Accessible Travel Agent Tami Blockman on Power On: LIVE!
At April's Momentum Expo, we spoke with Certified Accessible Travel Advocate Tami Blockman about planning vacations for people with disabilities, specifically kids with special needs. Looking to plan a vacation for yourself or your family? Email Tami at [email protected]
Humanware's Rachel Feinberg on Power On: LIVE!
Product Specialist Rachel Feinberg from assistive technology giant HumanWare stopped by our live stream at last month's Momentum Expo. Hear about the latest and greatest in low vision and blindness products on this clip from Power On: LIVE!
Eden I&R's Lars Eric Holm on Power On: LIVE!
Lars Eric Holm from Eden I&R /211 Alameda County joined us on Power On: LIVE! at last month's Momentum Expo to talk about compiling information in the digital age, plus how to 'MacGyver' your own emergency preparedness kit in case of floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and whatever else California might throw your way.
The Berkeley Times' R. Todd Kerr on Power On: LIVE!
Berkeley Times' editor and publisher, Ross Todd Kerr stopped by TheCIL's Power On: LIVE! at Saturday's Momentum Expo for the second straight year. This time, he discussed what defines a community newspaper and what it's like "delivering double rainbows" around Berkeley, California. For more clips from Power On and Power On: LIVE!, subscribe to TheCIL's YouTube channel at YouTube.com/TheCIL.
GERALD BAPTISTE | 2019 Ed Roberts Awards
In 1979, Gerald Baptiste joined TheCIL with the intention of being here for six months. Gerald explains how those six months became a lifelong career in this video, "Empowerment Through Service" from the 2019 Ed Roberts Awards. Gerald was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement award at the 2019 Ed Roberts Awards, January 23, 2019.
The Honorable THELTON E. HENDERSON | Ed Roberts Awards 2019
In the mid-'90s, The Honorable Thelton E. Henderson traveled to Pelican Bay Prison with three law clerks to investigate reports of poor living conditions at the prison. The three clerks told their story and honored Judge Henderson in this video from the 2019 Ed Roberts Awards, "Empowerment through Justice". Judge Henderson was the 2019 Ed Roberts Award Honoree for his successful efforts at championing the civil rights of some of the most marginalized and vulnerable segments of American society.
Best of CES 2019 | POWER ON
Last week, The CIL traveled to Las Vegas to attend the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. We went not for the ping-pong robot, or even the Lamborghini Massage Chair. On this episode of Power On, we'll be reviewing the top 5 assistive technology products at CES 2019.
Berkeley Firefighters and The CIL | Preview
A few months ago, the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association got in contact with The CIL about local resident's need for access into and out of their home. Hear the full story of Julia's lift, next Wednesday at the Third Annual Ed Roberts Awards, January 23, 2019. Visit EdRobertsAwards.org for tickets.
3rd Annual Ed Roberts Awards Announcement
Join The CIL in the 3rd Annual Ed Roberts Awards, an amazing evening planned atop the California Memorial Stadium to honor three outstanding individuals. There will be delicious bites, libations, jazz music, and an exciting silent auction. We hope to you see you there! RSVP at edrobertsawards.org
WHILL Model Ci | POWER ON
Power On is back! The CIL's #AssistiveTech review show, POWER ON, returns with a solo review of the new WHILL Model Ci, featuring host, Rafael Siegel. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGtvBEOaW7w … If you'd like to demo the WHILL Model Ci or any other products from Power On, visit http://thecil.org/ATConsult to schedule your one-on-one consultation in Berkeley or Alameda, CA.
WHILL Model Ci // Power On - Coming next Friday
Next Friday, we're taking the WHILL US Model Ci out for a test drive around the City of Berkeley and Ed Roberts Campus on The CIL's assistive technology review show, POWER ON. Catch all of our new videos by subscribing at http://youtube.com/TheCIL .
Margie & Luis | The CIL Residential Access Program
In 2016, Luis, a young teenager from Oakland was shot in the back and paralyzed. A little over a year later, his situation came to the attention of The CIL - specifially, our Residential Access Coordinator, Margie Cochran. In our video, "Margie & Luis", Margie explains the process behind designing a new ramp at Luis's home. Then, we sit down with Luis as he shares how The CIL's ramp has changed his life for the better. Watch "Margie & Luis" below. To support and empower people with disabilities like Luis, visit www.thecil.org/donate.
The CIL honored staff who have worked for us 10+ years on Thursday. Thank you for your dedication and support in our mission to empower people who aspire to achieve beyond the boundaries. Learn how to get involved at thecil.org/getinvolved.
Support The CIL When You Shop on Amazon
Support The CIL when you shop on Amazon! For every purchase you make, the Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the cost to The CIL. There’s no catch - just visit smile.amazon.com to get started. Watch the new video from our Information and Referral Specialist, Alexander Sing, to learn more (Closed Captioning Available).
Happy Father's Day from The CIL
HELP US HELP DADS: The CIL Executive Director, Stuart S. James, is back with a special Father’s Day video honoring his late father, Carl. Support us in our mission to help dads understand quality of life issues for their children with disabilities. www.thecil.org/donate. #OI
Lars Eric Holm from Eden I&R on Power On: LIVE!
At April's Momentum Expo, Lars Eric Holm from Eden I&R /211 Alameda County joined us on Power On: LIVE! to talk about the Alameda County 2-1-1 program, his job as Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, and how to "MacGyver" your own disaster preparedness kit. Check it out:
The CIL Summer Rugby Announcement
The CIL's Wheelchair Rugby summer schedule is out now! Come and learn how to play wheelchair rugby in Alameda, CA. Practices start this Sunday, Jun 10. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. See the full schedule now: www.thecil.org/sports.
Accessible Voting in Alameda County - The CIL Information Desk
Tomorrow is Election Day in California! Learn from our Information and Referral Specialist, Alexander Sing, about what to expect at your Alameda County Registrar of Voters polling place tomorrow, if you’re a voter with a disability.
4 Wheel Bob on Power On: LIVE!
At last month’s Momentum Expo, we sat down with Livermore City Council Member Bob Coomber to talk about hiking in a wheelchair, adjusting to life with a disability, and starring in the new documentary, 4 Wheel Bob. Check out highlights (now with subtitles) from the interview below. To check your local PBS listings for ‘4 Wheel Bob’ showtimes, visit 4wheelbobfilm.com and click 'Watch'. For more clips from Power On and Power On: LIVE!, visit www.thecil.org/poweron.
Help Us Help Moms - A Mother's Day Message from TheCIL
Our Mother's Day video "Help Us Help Moms," features TheCIL staff saying what their moms mean to them. Support us in our mission to help mothers understand quality of life issues for their children with disabilities. thecil.org/donate. For more information about TheCIL services, call us at (510) 841-4776.
Support The CIL in Supporting Moms
Check out this preview of our Mother's Day video, "Help Us Help Moms," featuring TheCIL's Executive Director, Stuart James. Support us in our mission to help moms understand quality of life issues for their children with disabilities. www.thecil.org/donate.
Freedom Scientific OpenBook vs. Prizmo App - POWER ON
In our sixth episode of Power On, we compare a $1600 scanning software package to a $10 iPhone app and try to determine if it's worth it or not for users with low vision. Products: OpenBook Software from Freedom Scientific, Inc., Prizmo App by Creaceed.
Power On: Episode 6 Teaser
First look at this Friday's brand-new episode of Power On, The CIL's assistive technology review show! In this week's low vision episode, a $1600 scanning software package from Freedom Scientific, Inc. will go head-to-head with a $10 iPhone app from Creaceed. Subscribe to The CIL's YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/thecil!
AC Transit Accessibility on Power On: LIVE!
Learn more about AC Transit's Wheelchair Marking and Tether Strap Program, as well as their ever-evolving solutions to accessibility in our live interview with AC Transit's Accessible Services Specialist Kimberly Ridgeway! Live from the Momentum Expo in Berkeley, CA. April 14, 2018. To learn more about AC Transit Accessibility, visit http://www.actransit.org/rider-info/rider-guides/accessibility/. For more clips from Power On: LIVE!, visit www.youtube.com/thecil.
Invacare TDX SP2 Power Wheelchair on Power On: LIVE!
Saturday on Power On: LIVE!, Steve Haines, Rehab Sales Manager for Invacare Corporation, stopped by with the new Invacare TDX SP2, a power wheelchair loaded with cutting-edge technology, including Invacare's new LiNX Electronics. From the Momentum Expo at Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, CA. For more information about Invacare, visit http://www.invacare.com/cgi-bin/imhqprd/index.jsp. Invacare International on Facebook: Invacare Europe Invacare UK Invacare España More Power On: LIVE! clips at www.youtube.com/thecil.
2nd Annual Ed Roberts Day Awards Highlights
On January 23, 2018, the Center for Independent Living celebrated Ed Roberts Day, a California State Holiday, at a gala event where it honored three outstanding individuals for their contributions to the independent living movement: Raymond Lifchez, Cory Lee Woodard, and Zona Roberts.
Berkeley Times Editor Todd Kerr on Power On: LIVE!
Saturday on Power On: LIVE!, we sat down with Todd Kerr, the BERKELEY TIMES founder and editor to talk about his long-standing relationship with the disability community, his reluctance to put the bimonthly publication online, and what a fully-accessible version of the newspaper might look like.
Power On: LIVE! Opening
Host Rafael Siegel opens up our first ever live episode of Power On with a monologue outlining the events and activities available at the Momentum Expo, this past Saturday in Berkeley, CA. Stay tuned for more interviews, demos, and exclusive Power On videos from Saturday's special live episode!
Power On: LIVE!
Power On is LIVE from the Momentum Expo in Berkeley California. Join us for interviews, demos, and exclusive Power On videos with our host, Rafael Siegel.
Happy Birthday, Zona Roberts!
"Any jokes about April Fools you can make and then I'll disregard." Happy Birthday to Zona Roberts, 2018 Ed Roberts Day Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Thanks for all that you've done for the independent living movement!
Sneak peak of "Intergalactic" music video
Here's a sneak peak of Inclusive Media Arts's remake of Beastie Boys music video, "Intergalactic". The full length version will be screened on April 19 at Ed Roberts Campus. It will then debut online on April 26. Stay tuned for more info.
WHILL Demonstration
WHILL, whose mission is to deliver fun and innovation to pedestrian travel, will be at the Momentum Expo to demonstrate their power wheelchair on April 14, 2018 at the Ed Roberts Campus. For more information and to register, go to momentumexpo.org. This is not the first time they showed us the power wheelchair of the future. WHILL, an innovative wheelchair company, visited TheCIL in 2015 and allowed us to kick the tires on their Model A wheelchair. This baby features multi-terrain access (grass, dirt, wood chips, even small curbs, no problem), remote control via your smart phone and all direction 4WD that provides the most compact turning radius on the planet... Plus it's just sexy looking.
Power On - Episode 5: Humanware Prodigi vs. Freedom Scientific Topaz
An all-new POWER ON is here! In the latest episode from The CIL's assistive technology review show, we compare and contrast a pair desktop video magnifiers for people with low vision. It's the HumanWare Prodigi vs. the Topaz from Freedom Scientific, Inc. Check out Prodigi technologies on Humanware's website: https://store.humanware.com/hus/low-vision/prodigi-digital-vision-assistant/ Shop Freedom Scientific video magnifiers, including the Topaz family of products: https://store.freedomscientific.com/collections/video-magnifiers Humanware has recently released the Prodigi Duo, an updated version of the Prodigi which allows you to disconnect the camera and take it on the go as a portable OCR. This has lowered the price of the original Prodigi, dropping it well below the Topaz. Freedom Scientific also now offers a Topaz model with built-in OCR software, like the Prodigi, though one of these will run you about $3900. Be sure to leave a comment if there's a product you'd like to see us review and stay tuned for another low vision episode of Power On coming soon!
Power On Episode 5 Promo
This Friday: Two desktop video magnifiers for people with low vision, Humanware Prodigi and Freedom Scientific Topaz, go head-to-head on an all-new POWER ON! Freedom Scientific, Inc. TOPAZ is simple to use, yet packed with features. It is a wide magnification range standard-definition camera that read lines and masks, focus locks, freeze frames, and has a unique enhanced full color mode. HumanWare Prodigi makes reading as easy as 1-2-3! It magnifies, reads, and listens to whatever you want, save and retrieve your family photos and important documents that is sleek, lightweight, and reads your documents out loud in seconds. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch this and other great content at www.youtube.com/TheCIL
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Kacey Carpenter - ADEM Delegate Candidate for
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2150 Allston Way, Ste 460
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1840 Alcatraz Ave
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Vision Science Department at UC Berkeley
524 Minor Addition, UC Berkeley -
Forest Research and Outreach, University of C
130 Mulford Hall, # 3114 -
2335 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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1 Cyclotron Rd
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University of California Police Department, B
1 Sproul Hall -
2001 Center St, Ste 500
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Consortium for Data Analytics in Risk - CDAR
585 Evans Hall, UC Berkeley
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I have a paid opportunity for 2 accessibility switch users in Palo Alto.
The participants will just be sharing their experiences, with designers, about how they use their device, what problems they encounter, and demonstrating their device. The payout is $320 for 16 hours of participation. They need to participate in all 16 hours in person. I need to sign these participants up as soon as possible, and coordinated non-disclosure agreements. It’s basically 1st come 1st serve.
In case anyone needs clarification, here are some examples of accessibility switch’s: https://axesslab.com/switches/
Here are the event details:
It takes place on Tuesday, February 4th, from 1 PM to 5 PM on Wednesday, February 5th, from 9 AM to 5 PM and on Thursday, February 6th, from 8 AM to 12 PM.
The address is the VMWare Hilltop Campus at 3431 Hillview Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304. Have your ride drop you off in the parking garage at one of the disability parking spaces and we will escort everyone, as a group to the building, Building E, which is 200 yards away. It's a highly secure campus and this is as close as vehicles are allowed to get.
Participants need to be there all 3 days, and sign Non-disclosure, and media release, forms
If interested please email me, david fazio at [email protected]
CIL phone # = (510) 841-4776?
What's the phone number of Berkelet CIL?
Referrals for a divorce attorney who is familiar with disability issues? Trying to help a friend out.
Hi, I'd still like to find the previous owner of this phone that was found in the parking lot under TheCIL...
Hi all! I'm sharing an upcoming free webinar that will be of interest to some of you! You can register now. 😀
Do you employ a home care attendant for yourself or a family member? This is for you!
From the basics of having someone work in your home to the unique questions that home attendant employers confront, we'll cover everything you need to know to help build positive, mutually respectful employment relationships that make you happy and your life a little more stable.
Hand in Hand leader, therapist, and disability justice activist Nikki Brown Booker will lead.
https://www.facebook.com/events/675781662838352/
My latest article for the Daily Californian explores the experiences of several Disabled Staff and Faculty at UC Berkeley
We usually talk about the Disabled Students at Universities and not about the Disabled Employees. However, with our aspiration to higher education lies the implicit hope of employment after college ends.
My latest article explores the experiences of several Disabled Staff and Faculty at UC Berkeley.
We usually talk about the Disabled Students at Universities and not about the Disabled Employees. However, with our aspiration to higher education lies the implicit hope of employment after college ends.
Healthy seniors needed to complete an anonymous sleep survey!
We are a group of graduate students conducting research and we could use your help! As part of our graduate program in Occupational Therapy, we are conducting a survey on sensory processing, sleep, and emotional well-being. We are looking for healthy participants that are 65 years of age or older who are living independently in the community. If that is you and you would like to help us out, we would really appreciate it!
This research study is SO important in order to help provide more effective sleep interventions and increase the quality of life for older adults which is a population often overlooked in research. Please help us by participating or passing it along to others who may qualify! Thank you so much!
I would appreciate it if you would read and share my GoFundMe Campaign, www.gofundme.com/a-promise-made. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
BRAND NEW Invacare full-electric hospital bed is now available for a person in need. Bed has weight capacity of 350-lbs. and has never been used. Located in San Jose.