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In older age, health issues can become overwhelming. Sometimes decisions need to be made in crisis situations, decisions that can define a person’s quality of life. Sifting through information to sort truth from propaganda is especially important at these times. Eileen Gambrill, UC…
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 16, when there will be a free health fair for seniors and Medicare beneficiaries. At the fair, student pharmacists from University of Pacific will: Evaluate your Medicare Part D plan, and potentially save you money. Review…
Break out the popcorn. Disability cinemas are coming to the Bay Area. First off, on Saturday, October 12, Superfest International, the longest running disabilities film festival, promises a fun evening filled with laughter and entertainment. New this year is an award called…
If finding suitable housing is a concern of yours, you should know about the Housing Workshop 101 offered by the Center for Independent Living (CIL). Conducted by Housing Consultant Max Dolan, some of the topics covered include: Housing subsidy information…
The Ed Roberts Campus (ERC) in Berkeley is best known for being a hub of non-profit organizations by and for people with disabilities, but it is also a significant venue for art exhibits by accomplished artists with disabilities. Just recently installed…
A six-part training series for transition-age youth with disabilities and their parents will begin in January at the Ed Roberts Campus. Designed for youth with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, etc., the Ramping Up for Independence series will be presented by…
The Center for Accessible Technology is looking for people 18 and older who are low-vision or blind to do product testing in January. Testers will be paid approximately $100 per session, which may last anywhere from 45-90 minutes. There are…
It’s fitting that the Ed Roberts Campus (a tribute to the late Ed Roberts, one of the primary leaders the Independent Living Movement) would itself represent yet another milestone in that movement. For the first time, a building specifically designed…
First CTP was a few classrooms at the old Vista College, now known as Berkeley City College. Then came our own building on Milvia Street, until it was judged to be seismically unfit. The image of flying wheelchairs and canes…
The Ed Roberts Campus mission is to ensure that people with disabilities can live independently and without discrimination.