Another accessibility feature found within Apple’s new iOS6 is Voice Over. Â BridgingApps Co-Founder Sami Rahman has created a video to help explain this feature and how it can be beneficial for people with disabilities.
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Gab n Go Harness with Bluetooth Speaker
It’s no secret that your iPod/iPhone with an AAC app can bring the world of a language to a non-verbal child.  What’s not as known, however, is how to overcome the biggest challenge of investing in one – getting your child to actually use…
Touchfire Screen-Top Keyboard
How it Works The Touchfire Screen-Top Keyboards fits right over the iPad’s on-screen keyboard and is completely transparent, so you can always see the keys underneath it. It is soft and supple if you swipe through it horizontally – you…
BridgingApps Now Offers 3 Levels of App Selection Service
Do you have an iPad, but struggle to figure out which apps will work best for you or someone you know with a disability? Let BridgingApps help with your unique situation. Â We are now offering 3 different app selection services.…
John’s Success Story
My son John is 6 years old and has Autism and ADHD. Â He uses an iPad and the iPod Touch. Â One of the programs that he uses is called Footsteps2Brilliance. Â The following is our experience with this program after about…
Wipad
Are you frustrated that you cannot walk around your class with your iPad? Â Are you sick of all the wires? Â Stop and look at the Wipad! Â The Wipad has 3 models and offers a 25% educational discount. Â If you are…
Yogi Pose Able Stand for iPad2
Gorilla Mobile has created a pose able case/stand for iPad2.  With this stand you are able to adjust the legs into any position to prop up your iPad on your desk or any other surface at any angle you want, either…
BridgingApps Austin and Easter Seals Central Texas Host Back to School Open House
Our back to school Fall Open House was a great time for everyone. Â Guests learned a little something and made connections with others using a mobile device to benefit someone with a disability. Â Easter Seals Central Texas Occupational therapist, Quina…
Jaime and Jeff’s Success Story
My son Jaime is 21 and has Autism. We moved into the city of Anchorage a little less than two years ago from Chignik Lagoon, which is a village with just 10 students and fewer than 70 residents. My name…
Apple Unveils iPhone 5
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 5, its sixth-generation smartphone.   Pre-order online starting September 14.  Or buy at your  Apple retail store starting at 8:00 a.m. on September 21.  Below are the improvements that Apple has made to the iPhone 5. Thinner,…