Joshua was born in March of 1999. He was diagnosed at 2 weeks of age after several EEGs with total ACC (Absence of the Corpus Callosum). Â The Corpus Callosum is the section of the brain that connects the two hemispheres…
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BridgingApps Fort Worth Hosts Their First Local Meeting!
BridgingApps Fort Worth met for the first time on April 9, 2014 from 6-7 p.m. It was a diverse group that included parents (with kids ranging in age from preschool to adult), speech therapists, special education teachers, representatives from disability-related organizations,…
Ryan’s Success Story
“That’s amazing!  We’ve never seen this type of progress before!  Ryan has made up two and a half years of language development in just one year… fantastic!”  These were the words from the Texas Children’s Hospital Speech Therapist that felt like…
Apps Aren’t Just for Kids
Rio Grande Valley local meeting had a great discussion about how apps aren’t just for kids. Â There are so many apps out there for adults as well. Â Even some that can benefit kids and adults alike. One app that is…
Austin Local Meeting Talks App Lists
BridgingApps Austin Local Meeting talked about app lists at our recent gathering. Â One of the great features of our Insignio App Tool is the ability to make app lists. Â You can publish these lists for everyone to see, or you…
Ways to Get an iPad
For a person with a disability, an iPad or other mobile device can be a powerful tool that assists them in reaching their goals.  But what if you can’t afford one? Tammy Eisenrich of the itaalk Autism Foundation has shared…
Killion Assistive Technology Lab Opens its Doors to Montgomery County for Open House
February 28th, 2014, Bridging Apps showcased it’s Killion Assistive Technology Lab by opening it’s doors to a community that is interested in knowing more about Assistive Technology. Visitors were educated on how the BridgingApps website can help users determine what applications will help achieve their communication and therapy…
Big Grips Hipster Carry Bag
Big Grips Hipster travel bag allows you to transport your iPad/iPad mini with less worry. Â It is made of a nice stretchy material that is comfortable for the carrier and is designed to accommodate the Big Grips Frame. Â They offer…
Bump Armor iPad Case and Stand
Bump Armor is a soft and durable case for the iPad.  This case is made of specially formulated closed cell EVA foam that absorbs impact when the iPad is dropped.  It is ergonomically designed with style and safety in mind…
Finger Stylus
Control your tablet and smartphone with this “extended finger”; a highly conductive cone shaped stylus. This stylus features natural extension of your finger; plug-and-play, flexible cone shaped silicone kernel, and highly conductive fabric; no drag, no pressure required. The designer…