Computer Technologies Program The Bridge to a Career

In 2002 the Help America Vote Act was passed. Designed to help people with disabilities to exercise their right to vote more easily, it also, for the first time, granted individuals with disabilities the right to vote “independently and privately”.  Yet here we are, more than a decade later, finding that barriers are still widespread–legal,  physical and attitudinal. A new report …

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 all of your medications to make sure they are safe together. Immunize you with the seasonal flu and pneumococcal vaccines. …

Berkeley’s Center for Independent Living (CIL) is hosting a workshop on Safety and Self-Defense for seniors and people with disabilities.  Participants will be taught how to: Assess situations and respond quickly Project awareness and confidence Stop unwanted attention Use voice as a safety tool Deal effectively with verbal aggression Get help – and persist until you get it The workshop …

CTP needs your old laptops, desktops!  This equipment makes a big difference in the important work that we do. We use this equipment to support our classes and transitional employment program for people with disabilities. Our easy drop off location is at the Ed Roberts Campus, above the Ashby BART station.  A tax deductible donation letter will be provided.  We wipe all …

With the federal government shutdown dragging on, you might be wondering how this effects people with disabilities.  A good summary appears on the Disability Scoop website, so I’ll just refer you there.