“The problems of deafness are deeper and more complex … than those of blindness. Deafness … means the loss of the most vital stimulus—the sound of the voice that brings language, sets thoughts astir and keeps us in [human] intellectual…
Author: Katherine Swarts (page 35)
Make the First Five Count
Life inevitably includes unwelcome surprises; and for parents, among the most dreaded surprises is hearing that their baby isn’t as physically and mentally “perfect” as hoped. But if this happens to you, don’t let anyone tell you that your child’s…
STAFF PICKS: Tara Rocha on Education
Time for another “Staff Picks” list of Top 5 recommended apps. Featured topic: Education. “Staff Picker”: Tara Rocha, BridgingApps Digital Learning Specialist. 1. Canva A “go-to” favorite: you can create all types of content on the go, including presentations, videos,…
Staying Healthy with a Disability
Do “disability” and “healthy” sound mutually exclusive? They shouldn’t be. An impairment to one physical or mental function doesn’t render the whole body useless: if anything, other functions become more effective as they’re exercised to compensate. Still, if the person…
The World of Forest Bathing
The Japanese term is shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest immersion” or “forest bathing.” In English, it’s often called “forest therapy” or “nature therapy,” but “forest bathing” is popular enough to have put an International Forest Bathing Day on the calendar…
Getting Veterans Connected: Easter Seals Greater Houston and Recenter Houston
Not long ago, the military Veteran was seen through one of two stereotyped lenses: forever tough, gruff, and set apart from “ordinary” civilians; or indistinguishable from other civilians, hardly remembering his service years except as stories to entertain his grandchildren.…
Making Technology Accessible to Older Adults
Grandparents’ Day is coming up on Sunday the 11th. Whether you’re a literal grandparent, a foster grandparent, a great-aunt or -uncle, or an honorary relative for a friend’s grandchildren, we wish you and the kids a special day sharing special…
Back to School, Second Stage: Settling in for the Long Term
Once a new school year isn’t quite so new, students and parents often discover new problems. The fresh routine becomes a rut. The syllabus looks as impossible as emptying the ocean with a teaspoon. The new friends turn unfriendly at…
STAFF PICK LIST: Amy Fuchs on Education 🍎
Every other Friday, our blog will feature a “Staff Pick List” of one BridgingApps team member’s favorite apps in one category. To celebrate the beginning of the 2022–2023 school year, today’s topic is “education.” This week’s app list is contributed…
Polypharmacy: Too Much of a (Usually) Good Thing
(This article is partly adapted from “Polypharmacy: What Is It and Are You at Risk?,” a workshop presented by Jay Gupta at the Houston 2022 Abilities Expo.) Polypharmacy: the simultaneous use of multiple drugs by a single patient, for one…