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Updated Legislation and Affordable Medication

Free enterprise is a noble concept so long as everyone, regardless of income level, can afford the true necessities of life. In the U.S., where drug manufacturers have traditionally had free rein in setting their prices for maximum profit, prescription…

Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: ReBokeh

Welcome to the second week of our “Favorite 5” series, which showcases items of interest among the latest technological offerings. For the full “Favorite 5” list, see “BridgingApps Picks for the Best New Consumer Technologies,” the last section in our…

Virtual Gamers, E-Sports, and Disabilities

Since the earliest days of video games, non-gamers have fretted about children or partners “wasting time” on such allegedly mindless activities. Even now that gaming is a multibillion-dollar global industry, serious gamers are often pictured as unemployed, reclusive, overweight, squinting…

Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: my-own-voice

Roughly every other weekday through the rest of January, BridgingApps will publish a blog post featuring one “Favorite 5” item from our recent article “Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech.” (For the full list, see the…

Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: Badger

Roughly every other weekday from January 20 to January 27, BridgingApps will publish a blog post featuring one “Favorite 5” item from our recent article “Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech.” (For the full list, see…

Empowerment, Inclusion, and Equality

As the U.S. celebrates Martin Luther King Day, let’s take a minute to consider how the principles of civil rights and equality apply to disability inclusion. Civil Rights and Disabilities Challenging the status quo has never been an easy path.…

STAFF PICKS: Katherine Swarts on Apps for Everyday Living

In today’s Staff Picks post, Katherine Swarts—the BridgingApps team’s Digital Content Writer and self-described “least technical” member—shares her favorite apps for managing everyday life. Each app is as easy-to-use as it is practical.

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…