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“I Can Hear!” Bringing Audio Technology to the Community

“Ever since I received the Ceretone hearing aid, it’s such a relief to know that I can hear and comprehend better.” – Phillip, BridgingApps client Ceretone is a leader in hearing-aid technology—and, like Easterseals, an organization that emphasizes making assistive…

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On the Go with Attainment Company’s AAC Apps

Attainment Company, a family-owned assistive-technology business in Wisconsin, is known for its apps geared toward students with intellectual disabilities and autism. Our App Search Tool includes several items from Attainment’s GoTalk® and GoVisual apps series: Good apps, especially apps with…

AI and Public Education: A Parent’s Resource for the 2026–27 School Year

It’s hard enough deciding which assistive technology best helps your child manage a disability. It’s even harder balancing that task with school rules and accommodations. Especially when much technology is now AI-based, and the question of whether AI enhances learning…

Apps as Assistive Technology for Learning

With the school year still young, now is a good time to discuss assistive technology with your children and their teachers/IEP team. Here are some recommendations for apps to use in schoolwork, project organization, or post-graduation planning. Recommended Apps Recommended…

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Jacob’s Computer Journey: A BridgingApps Client Story

Today’s Client Story is shared by Tara Rocha, BridgingApps’ Digital Learning Specialist. Jacob Dizon (pronounced DYE-zun) is extremely bright and very good with computers. Right now, he’s enrolled in his school district’s 18+ program for transition to independence, and is…

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The Human Factor: How to Work with AI for Great Results

This article was inspired by “Preparing Students for an AI Workforce,” a June 10 workshop from the Texas Computer Education Association’s 2026 virtual conference. For more on the conference, see our blog post The New World of Educational AI. Humans…

Expansion Pilot Report: Oak Hill

The latest in our summer 2026 series on what Easterseals affiliates across the country are learning from BridgingApps and our Expansion Pilot project. Today’s report is from Gannon Olson, Accessibility Specialist at the Oak Hill affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut. Q:…

How to Keep Physically Active in Summer Weather

It’s not only academic skills that can suffer from “summer slide.” As every Houstonian knows, a summer heat wave—which can strike anytime from May to September—can make it a challenge just to walk to your car without collapsing. So if…

Expansion Pilot Report: Easterseals Rehabilitation Center

Our latest post on the Expansion Pilot project and this year’s participating Easterseals affiliates. Today’s comments are from Jonathan May, Occupational Therapy Assistant and technology professional at the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. (The affiliate’s official service area…

Tips for Travelers of All (Dis)abilities

Have you or a family member ever flown with a wheelchair? Or navigated a noisy bus terminal with low vision? Whatever the specific impairment or mode of transportation, traveling with a disability means extra challenges and extra planning. Here’s a…