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Happy National Rural Health Day!

November 20 is National Rural Health Day. Started in 2011 and overseen by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), this annual observation honors the “Power of Rural” and highlights the unique health challenges of rural communities.…

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Patient Advocacy 101 for Family Caregivers

Did you know that “patient advocate” is an official job title at many hospitals? If you have a family member receiving inpatient care, a professional advocate can help you communicate with medical-center and insurance representatives. Advocates are trained to: Many…

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The Autistic Caregiver

November is National Family Caregivers Month. This post is dedicated to all family caregivers, but especially to those with unusual challenges. Most people think of “caregiving” as something done for disabled people by non-disabled people. But there are caregivers who have disabilities…

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Tech Notes: Fintech Apps and Major Purchases

Fintech (financial technology) is an important part of digital literacy, whether you’re planning a monthly budget or saving for a major purchase. If someone in your household has disabilities, there are even more budget items to consider. Including such major…

List Highlight: BridgingApps for Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, take a look at our BridgingApps for Veterans list. It features over 70 apps (including over 30 with 5-star reviewer ratings) serving a variety of needs: Mental wellness (meditation, mindfulness, suicide prevention). Physical wellness (fitness,…

On the Job with IDD: Employment Resources

Jobs can be hard to find when you have a disability. Especially an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). In the United States, fewer than 1 in 5 people with IDD have full-time jobs; and several thousand of these jobs are…

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List Highlight: BridgingApps Caregiver Apps

November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are 63 million family caregivers in the U.S.—around 25 percent of the adult population—and many struggle to balance unpaid caregiving with paid jobs; have health issues of their own; or face other special…

Easterseals-Reviewed Apps: Thanks to Our Affiliate Partners

Thanks to our partner Easterseals affiliates from the Expansion Pilot program, who have recently contributed several new reviews to the App Search Tool. Thanks also to Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, for their generous support of the Expansion program. Amy Barry, Digital…

List Highlight: BridgingApps Fun Fall Apps

As the air dries and cools, it’s finally beginning to feel like fall in Houston. Fall also means outdoor fun, cozy nights, tasty treats, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. To help your family get into the seasonal spirit, check out our BridgingApps…

AAC Awareness Month: High Tech and Low Tech

What comes to mind on hearing the word “technology”? A smartphone full of apps? The latest in artificial intelligence? Any number of things that use motors, chargers, or virtual connections? Technology—including assistive technology—is all that; but it’s also a garden…