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Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech

Consumer technology: Any device, app, or software produced for and sold to the general-consumer market. Consumer electronics: The branch of consumer technology that deals with digital devices, screens, and related products. Digital assistive technology: Any digital/electronic technology that helps the…

Top Ten Things Not to Say to Someone with a Disability

Today’s post is dedicated to all lovers of “what not to do” lists—and to every person or family member who lives with a disability and is weary of hearing the same old clueless, unhelpful comments. For clarity on what actually…

Top Ten Resolutions for Pet Parents

It’s never too late to make New Year’s resolutions—which are, after all, just another form of year-round long-term goal. If you have (or plan to adopt) pets, here are some “resolution” ideas for nurturing the human-animal relationship. Resolution #1: I…

New Year’s Resolutions and Other Goals: How to Make Them Work

Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun late-December activity—but it deserves better than casual respect. The idea that “no one keeps resolutions for long” is so prevalent that January 17 has been designated “Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day,” a…

Help! I’m Allergic to My Best Friend

Pets are good for your health—unless you’re among those unlucky souls who get rashes and sneezing fits from animals. Cat allergies get the most attention, but for every two people who sneeze at cats there’s at least one who is…

Happy Holidays!

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without traditions, togetherness, and laughter. Today, our BridgingApps team members share favorite activities and memorable moments. Cristen Reat, Co-Founder and Program Director: When I was a kid, I was obsessed with frogs and toads…

STAFF PICKS: Ale Gonzalez on Pet Owner Apps

The winter holidays are family times—and for many people, pets are part of the family. Alejandra “Ale” Gonzalez, BridgingApps Digital Navigator and owner of multiple animals, shares her favorite apps for keeping pets happy and owners well-organized. 1. Chewy is…

Enjoying the Holidays When Someone Has Autism

The winter holidays are tons of fun … until they aren’t. Until you have one of those days when the weather is miserable, every store on the internet is sold out of the gifts your children want, you’re seeing more…

Gifts That Can’t Be Wrapped: Kindness, Respect, and Patience

“Joy to the world” and “Peace on Earth” are commonly heard phrases in December. If you’d like to help that spirit endure year-round, here are some habits to cultivate. To develop a lasting spirit of kindness: To develop a lasting…

young people sitting at table eating christmas food

Holiday Treats and Health Requirements

Ask most people to write down their favorite winter-holiday activities, and the list will include at least one item involving something edible. Chestnut latte. Chocolate truffles. Cranberry jelly. Eggnog. Fruitcake. Mashed potatoes. Peppermint bark. Pumpkin pie. Stuffed turkey. Most of…