MEDIA – The Ability Center for Independent Living

VIDEOS

INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES EXPLAINED–Video that explains IL services.

ADVOCACY SERVICES–Video outlines some of the advocacy services the Ability Center offers.

COVID-19 VACCINE REGISTRATION–brief video on how to do initial online registration for COVID-19 vaccine.

DIAL, the Disability Information and Access Line–DIAL will connect people with disabilities to local resources that can provide information and assistance in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID VACCINE MYTHS DEBUNKED–Brief video debunking some common COVID vaccine myths.

PET FOOD PANTRY–distribution of pet food to ensure Consumers follow stay-at-home orders during COVID 19 spike.

SPACE HEATER SAFETY–tips to remain safe during the winter when using a space heater to keep a room warm.

WINTER WEAR DISTRIBUTION 2020–Distribution of Winter Wear to people with disabilities in Doña Ana County to cope with extreme winter temperatures.

THANKSGIVING 2021–TAC provided a Thanksgiving meal to 70 Consumers.

HOME REPAIRS–Consumer in dire needs is assisted by The Ability Center staff and volunteers to rebuild his bathroom.

AVOIDING SCAMS–Tips to avoid falling victim to telephone and internet scams.

FOOD PANTRY–Food is delivered to Consumer vehicles.

FOOD PANTRY PROCESSES–video that highlights our food pantry’s process from delivery to distribution.

SPACE HEATER DISTRIBUTION, GRANT COUNTY–Space Heater distribution in Silver City, NM.

SPACE HEATER DISTRIBUTION, SIERRA COUNTY–Space heater distribution in Truth or Consequences, NM.

SPACE HEATER DISTRIBUTION, GRANT COUNTY II–Space heater distribution in Mimbres, NM.

AVOIDING HEAT STROKE–tips for avoiding heat stroke during NM’s extreme summer heats.

KEEPING HOME COOL DURING SUMMER–tips to keep home cool during summer heat.

LAPTOP LOAN BANKS–getting started

HOTSPOT LOAN BANK–how to get started with the hotspot loans borrowed from The Ability Center.

FOOD INSECURITY–Food insecurity in NM continues to be a great problem. The video describes the issues faced by people with disabilities and how food pantries like the Ability Center try to help those in need.