What do you give a graduating student about to make their first foray into employment, post-secondary education, or independent living? How about an app (or a new device preloaded with apps) to help them in the transition?
Apps for graduates heading from high school to college:
- Khan Academy (thousands of resources for skill building and research)
- myHomework (the planner designed for all things academic)
- Otter (records and transcribes lectures so nothing is missed)
- Social Success (interactive tutorials on relating to peers and using technology)
Apps for graduates seeking or starting their first full-time jobs:
- BridgingApps for Employment (apps list)
- BridgingApps for Working from Home (apps list)
- Computers at Work (app for practicing work skills)
Apps for graduates moving into full independent living (apartment or house not shared with family):
- BridgingApps for Independence (apps list)
- Everyday Skills (guides users through routine matters of independent living)
- Living Safely (“what to do” information on all aspects of safety and security)
- Medisafe Medication Management (reminds users to take their prescriptions)
- My SOS Family Emergency Alerts (enables near-instant contact when needed, and can be easily customized)
One caution: if you don’t know what technology the graduate already uses, find out before deciding on an app gift! It’s easy to inadvertently choose something they already have—or something they’ve tried and disliked. Don’t hesitate to ask graduates (or their parents) for specific suggestions: a non-surprise beats the wrong kind of surprise.
For resources to help graduates transition to independence with disability, visit our sister site, TexasYouth2Adult.