Tired of being a nag? Done with negotiating screen time limits? We hear you! One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from parents, teachers and caregivers is how can I restrict my child’s access to their iPad, iPhone…
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Technology, Our Children and the 21st Century: A Father’s Reflections
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we would like to share a story of how technology has empowered a young man to create community, reach his goals and achieve his dreams. Technology, Our Children and the 21st Century: A…
If I Need Help Offers Creative Low Tech Solution for Those Who Wander
By Cristen Carson Reat So it happened one day when we weren’t expecting it. We weren’t expecting it because my son Vincent is not a wanderer or a runner. One spring afternoon when the whole family was home, an open…
Top 5 Apps & Technology for Special Needs from SXSW2015
We at BridgingApps know that statements like “good design benefits all†and “inclusion goes beyond equality to equity and access†are impactful, but do these assertions resonate outside of the disability community? Do technology companies, educators, and app developers truly…
Robert Rummel-Hudson Reflects on Special Needs Fathers
BridgingApps is pleased to welcome Robert Rummel-Hudson as a guest blogger this month in honor of Father’s Day. Rob shares his thoughts on fatherhood from the perspective of a man who has a daughter with special needs and cannot speak.…
Math Appy Hour at Houston Open House
Last week marked our spring open house that showcased our Assistive Technology Lab, ToyTech and BridgingApps program. Our come-and-go event featured interactive stations where volunteers showed participants creative ways to use mobile devices with people who have disabilities. Teachers, therapists…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Pixie by Tech4Learning
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Pixie is an app that can increase creativity and comes with folders filled with activities for every area of education. It is like having a Smart Board on your…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Write About This
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Are you looking for a way to increase your student’s writing skills? If so, check out the Write About This app. You can try the free version to see…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Jungle Geometry – learn shapes & angles; measure with ruler & protractor
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Jungle Geometry is a math app to help students learn through leveling how to understand measurement, angles and shapes. The app has a built in ruler, which can be used…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Learning Patterns – Help Kids Develop Critical Thinking and Pattern Recognition Skills
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Learning patterns is a precursor to learning mathematics. The app Learning Patterns introduces users to the concept of patterns and critical thinking skills. This concept helps users learn how…