Who Are We?
AT Network is a project of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers funded by the Department of Rehabilitation.
What Is Our Mission?
The AT Network is dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
What's New
AT Network News
ADA Celebrations Planned Across the State
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July 26th marks the 20th anniverary of President George H.W. Bush's signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The landmark legislation will be honored with parades, luncheons, even a luau! For a list of celebrations, see the calendar at cfilc.org
Corbet Introduces Resolution Celebrating 20 years of ADA
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Senator Ellen Corbett (D. San Leandro) introduced a joint resolution to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilites Act in the California legislature yesterday. The resolution (SJR 35) would commemorate the 20th anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, encourage all Californians to recognize and celebrate the important historical significance of the act,and reaffirm the Legislature’s commitment to, and urge Congress to reaffirm its commitment to, the civil and constitutional rights of Americans with disabilities. Read more...
Smartphones Flunk for Blind Users
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Blind users see digital divide in new generation phonesfor many in the blind and visually impaired community, the absence of physical buttons on most smartphones makes interactions with some devices virtually impossible. Read more...
DGS Announces Certified Access Specialist Program Exam
- DSA will be conducting the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program examination on August 3 and 4, 2010. The August 3 examination will be held in Sacramento while the August 4 exam will be held in San Diego. There will be a morning and afternoon session for both examination dates and locations. for move information visit http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Access/casp.htm
Center seeks Participants for Survey on Wheelchair Repairs
- The Center for Independent Living in Berkeley is trying to reach wheelchair and scooter users with a survey on repair issues. Those who complete it online will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Amazon or a local grocery store. It can be found at: http://surveys.photowahl.com/survey/wheelchairs.html
AT Network Launches The AT Blog
- The AT Blog is a new, interactive feature of atnet.org designed not only to keep you updated on the latest assistive technology news from around California, it is also a forum for you to have your say and connect with others. Visit the AT Blog now!