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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…

When Your Parent(s) and Your Child(ren) Have Special Needs

Written By Katherine SwartsRead Time 7 Minutes The sandwich generation is defined as a subset of family caregivers who are taking care of both an adult loved one and a child. Even if your children are self-reliant for their age and your…

STAFF PICKS: Amy Barry on Holiday Apps

Amy Barry, Digital Marketing Lead at BridgingApps, shares her favorite technology for keeping the holidays happy—and manageable. 1. Spotify: My favorite way to get into the holiday spirit is listening to Christmas music; and Spotify is a great place to…

lady sitting beside window looking sad. dismal snowy day outside

Enjoying the Holidays When Someone Has Seasonal Affective Disorder

Many people believe that suicide rates soar in December, when nights are longest, and when “joy of the season” only seems to mock the unhappiness of major life challenges. But nonetheless, the popular belief is wrong: in reality, the greatest…

Pets Are Good for You

Around half a million people in the U.S. keep service dogs trained to help with physical or emotional disabilities. Some 200,000 people have registered emotional support animals that provide a calming presence to help manage mental illness. And often, the…

Choosing the Best Assistive Technology for You

“Assistive technology” may sound like something best left to engineers, but in fact it’s highly relevant to daily life. Scooter or hearing aid or smartphone app, any item becomes a form of assistive technology (AT) when used for a task…

Happy International Disability Day!

Today, December 3, International Disability Day, full name International Day of Persons with Disabilities, was first proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992. Worldwide, at least 1 person in 7 has disabilities that cause significant impairment to everyday functions. And…