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Author: Katherine Swarts

Digital Content Writer at BridgingApps since May 2022.
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Smart Glasses for Low Vision

Categorized in: Assistive Technology, Hardware Posted on: January 29, 2026 Last updated on: January 29, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
Follow-up to last September’s article “What Are Meta AI Glasses?” Created for hands-free digital access, Meta glasses have become common assistive technology (AT) for users with vision impairments. They can describe a user’s surroundings, send text messages, access the internet,…
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What Is a Screen Extender?

Categorized in: Hardware Posted on: January 21, 2026 Last updated on: January 21, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
Screen extender: a portable monitor that attaches to a laptop or other digital device, adding one or more displays to the setup. May fasten directly to the device’s built-in screen, or stand separately with a cable or wireless connection. Alternate…
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List Highlight: BridgingApps Planning and Goal-setting Apps

Categorized in: App Lists Posted on: January 20, 2026 Last updated on: January 20, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
January being the month of new beginnings, BridgingApps invites you to check out our recently updated list of Planning and Goal-setting Apps. A few highlights:
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New Assistive-Technology Resource: Access Navigator

Categorized in: Assistive Technology Posted on: January 14, 2026 Last updated on: January 14, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
There are more assistive-technology (AT) options than ever before. There are also more areas of potential confusion. And, unfortunately, there are still teachers/therapists/healthcare providers who take a “one size fits all” attitude. If a technology works for one client, they…
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The Art of Turning Dreams into Strategies

Categorized in: Autism, Feature, Tips & Tricks Posted on: January 13, 2026 Last updated on: January 13, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
Happy January! Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year—or are you cynical about resolutions to begin with? Achieving any goal requires more than a dream: it requires sound judgment, planning, perseverance, and motivation. A challenging list for most…
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BridgingApps List Highlight: Virus Prevention and Care

Categorized in: App Lists Posted on: January 12, 2026 Last updated on: January 12, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
Flu. COVID. RSV. The common cold. Chances are you know someone who has had one of these recently—or that you’ve been smacked by a virus yourself this season. You know the basic rules of preventing viruses and/or encouraging quick recovery:…
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“I Can’t Stop Thinking!” Or, Autism Is a Workaholic Brain

Categorized in: Autism Posted on: January 7, 2026 Last updated on: January 7, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
If I don’t obsess about something then it doesn’t get done. Unfortunately, I’m not always able to pick my obsessions. –David Finch, author of personal-experience book The Journal of Best Practices I Do It My Way Obsessions are a common…
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Raising Independent Kids in a Protective Society

Categorized in: Feature, Special Needs Family Posted on: January 5, 2026 Last updated on: January 5, 2026 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
My kids packed their own lunches starting in preschool. One day, my daughter’s teacher called in a panic: “Kate’s ‘lunch’ is nothing but strawberries!” She expected me to rush over with extra food, and was seriously surprised when I said…
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List Highlight: BridgingApps New and Updated Apps

Categorized in: App Lists, Feature Posted on: December 27, 2025 Last updated on: December 22, 2025 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
To celebrate the transition from 2025 to 2026, we highlight our BridgingApps New and Updated Apps list (call it a “Top 40” list if you like). A few high-rated apps that could help with New Years’ resolutions and other life…
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Holiday Cyberhumor

Categorized in: Feature Posted on: December 23, 2025 Last updated on: December 22, 2025 Written by: Katherine Swarts Comments: 0
’Tis the season to be jolly. We wish you a lighthearted holiday, and this collection of “cyberhumor” is our gift to you.  Carols for the Digital Age Riddles Groaners Holiday Apps That Bring Chuckles Lots of apps offer humorous videos,…
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Recent Posts

  • Smart Glasses for Low Vision January 29, 2026
  • BridgingApps Reviewed App | one sec | screen time + focus January 26, 2026
  • What Is a Screen Extender? January 21, 2026
  • List Highlight: BridgingApps Planning and Goal-setting Apps January 20, 2026
  • New Assistive-Technology Resource: Access Navigator January 14, 2026

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