As we count down from February to March, and to the official beginning of spring, we’re also counting down to a favorite annual event, Walk With Me. On the second Saturday in April, staff and supporters of Easter Seals Greater…
Author: Katherine Swarts
Digital Content Writer at BridgingApps since May 2022.
Celebrating Heart Health Month All Year
Every year, Heart Health Month (American Heart Month) is observed in February. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can ignore your heart’s needs from March 1 to January 31. Over 100 million adults in the U.S. have heart or “cardiovascular”…
AI and the Latest in Assistive Technology
Article #3 on the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Three of our BridgingApps team members, plus one client family, attended this year: The Show included over 4,100 exhibitors, only a handful of which can be mentioned here. Below, we highlight…
List Highlight: Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision
February is Low Vision Awareness Month (some add “Age-Related Macular Degeneration” to that name). Check out the app recommendations under BridgingApps for Blind and Low Vision Users and BridgingApps Low Vision Apps for Older Adults: there are suggestions for practical…
Expanding Inclusiveness and Accessibility: From CES 2026
Our second article on the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Three BridgingApps team members and one client family were there: “I’ve heard about CES for years, always linked to the most exciting breakthroughs in consumer electronics, robotics, and communication. As…
Starting the Year Off Right: CES 2026
BridgingApps loves to attend the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Thanks to generous support from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation, three of our team were able to go this year (January 6–9): They were accompanied by…
List Highlight: Valentine’s Day 💝
Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day, this Saturday! If you’re planning the perfect romantic evening/gift/love note, check our BridgingApps Valentine’s App List for technology that can help you out on February 14 (or any day of the year). There’s…
For Caregivers: Respite Without Guilt
Originally published February 20, 2025. Sharing again because this topic is still relevant for caregivers today! Taking Care of Everyone but Yourself For many people, caring for a disabled family member is less challenging than caring for oneself. Or, rather,…
Smart Glasses for Low Vision
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,…
What Is a Screen Extender?
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…