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Power On is a new assistive technology review show from The CIL. We take assistive technology products from around the world, then pit them head-to-head and help you decide which products to buy.
Watch full episodes from Power On and Power On: LIVE! below.
SmartDrive MX2 vs Rio Mobility Firefly
EPISODE 1
In our first episode, we travel to San Francisco and conquer its notoriously steep hills with a pair of wheelchair power assist devices.
Public Beach Wheelchair vs. Vipamat Hippocampe
EPISODE 2
In our second episode, we travel to sunny Alameda and conquer the sandy beaches with the Vipamat Hippocampe, and the Natural Access beach wheelchair.
Spinergy ZX-1 vs.
Alber Twion Wheels
EPISODE 3
In our third episode, we return to Alameda and log some miles along the island's scenic walkways with the Spinergy ZX-1 and the Alber Twion Wheels.
Microsoft Seeing AI vs. Be My Eyes
EPISODE 4
In our fourth episode, it's a race to make lunch with two free iPhone apps for the visually impaired - Microsoft's Seeing AI and Be My Eyes.
Freedom Scientific Topaz vs. Humanware Prodigi
EPISODE 5
In our fifth episode, we try to read the fine print with a pair of CCTV devices, or desktop video magnifiers, at The CIL's Alameda Office.
Freedom Scientific OpenBook vs. Prizmo iPhone App
EPISODE 6
In our sixth episode of Power On, we compare a $1600 scanning software package from Freedom Scientific to a $10 iPhone app and try to determine if it's worth it or not for users with low vision.
WHILL Model Ci
EPISODE 7
In our first solo product review, we head to Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, CA to take the brand new WHILL Model Ci out for a test drive. WHILL unveiled the Model Ci earlier this year at CES 2018.
Power On is currently filming more episodes. If there's a product that you'd like to see us review, let us know.
Saturday, April 14, 2018, from the main lobby at the Momentum Expo, The CIL aired the first-ever live episode of Power On. Host Rafael Siegel sat down with guests, speakers, AT specialists and more for over 3 hours of fun! Look below for highlights (now with subtitles) from
Power On: LIVE!
Power On: LIVE! Opening
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 in Berkeley, CA.
Invacare TDX SP2 on Power On: LIVE!
Steve Haines, Rehab Sales Manager for Invacare Corporation, stopped by Power On: LIVE! at Saturday's Momentum Expo and brought along the new Invacare TDX SP2, a power wheelchair loaded with cutting-edge technology, including Invacare's new LiNX Electronics.
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 our highlights from that interview.
To check your local PBS listings for ‘4 Wheel Bob’ showtimes, visit 4wheelbobfilm.com and click 'Watch'.
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 bi-monthly publication online, and what a fully-accessible version of the newspaper might look like.
Alameda County 2-1-1 on
Power On: LIVE!
Lars Eric Holm from Eden I&R stopped by the set of Power On: LIVE! at the Momentum Expo this past April to talk about the Alameda 2-1-1 service, which provides Alameda county callers with information and resources.
AC Transit Accessibility on
Power On: LIVE!
Kim Ridgeway from AC Transit stopped by the Power On: LIVE! set to discuss her Wheelchair Marking and Tether Strap Program as well as AC Transit's ever-evolving solutions to accessibility.