Garrett Groogan is a young-adult BridgingApps client with autism: he came to us through the Comcast Digital Literacy program (Year 3 cohort) and the Compudopt laptop grant. Garrett has earned multiple Certificates of Completion for Northstar Digital Literacy courses. Garrett’s…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Fable is a book tracking app that helps users track their reading, set up reading goals, and motivate themselves to read more through daily streaks. Users can create custom…
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. Today, we share an overview of this more-common-than-recognized disability. Just What Is Aphasia? If you’ve never even heard of aphasia, you’re not alone. According to research by the National Aphasia Association, “aphasia” is a…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: The Google Gemini app is an artificial intelligence assistant that allows users to ask questions, get information, brainstorm ideas, and receive step-by-step help using either text or voice commands.…
However much help they need with daily living, people with disabilities become legal adults at the same age as everyone else. An 18-year-old with cerebral palsy, low vision, or intellectual disability has the same rights and responsibilities as a “typically…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: This is an app for learning American Sign Language. You can enjoy a free trial prior to full app purchases. You can learn from short lessons on signs and…
Today, we look at a condition that often accompanies mental-health problems. “Exhausted” means “fatigued,” but in a more general sense it means “spent, out of energy.” You can exhaust yourself by working until you drop. You can also exhaust the…
May was Speech-Language-Hearing Month and June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. If you have a child with hearing disabilities, the following resources can help you find assistive technology, peer support, and valuable information. Texas Hands & Voices Texas Hands &…
Hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day on May 25! As we wrap up National Military Appreciation Month (May in the United States), take a look at the following apps and lists from BridgingApps’ App Search Tool. Besides topics directly…
Hodari Patton is a BridgingApps client, who has experienced mental health challenges and a schizophrenia diagnosis. He first connected with us in September 2025, through digital-learning classes at Fort Bend CONNECT and Hope Fort Bend Clubhouse. Anna Gonzales, Executive Director…
