October is AAC Awareness Month. The goal is to raise awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and to inform the public about the many different ways in which people communicate using communication devices. BridgingApps has created a new list…
This week—October 7–11—is Digital Inclusion Week, powered by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. It’s a week for celebrating the advantages of digital access; advocating universal accessibility; and recognizing those who work to ensure access for all. Among these workers are Digital…
In our recent Program Update from Tara Rocha, we shared the latest news on BridgingApps’ digital-literacy training for high school students and recent graduates, especially those with intellectual/neurological challenges. Today, we take a closer look at one participant: his digital-training…
“Google” is a trademark, a proper noun, and a verb. You probably “Google” for online information every day. And that’s fine—for most everyday information. Or for entertainment. But trusting Google is risky if you need really important information, such as:…
September is Healthy Aging Month. Today’s article touches on three aspects of healthy aging: minimizing transition stress; minimizing financial stress; and self-care. The U.S. senior population continues to grow; and so does the number of seniors who want to “age…
As summer changes to autumn, the U.S. Gulf Coast anticipates the return of cool weather. Outdoor strolls are loaded with health benefits, even for those who can’t “walk” in the standard sense. Many wheelchair users enjoy regular outings, not just…
The BridgingApps YouTube Channel is an excellent resource for using mobile technology. Visit and subscribe to view virtual tech sessions, app reviews, success stories and how-to videos. We have recently added new content and have even more videos coming soon.…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Bookshare Reader is a simple app for accessing books from the www.bookshare.org website and service. Bookshare is a library for people with qualifying print disabilities that make it difficult…
The brains behind this blog are all Gulf Coast residents, so we empathize if you’ve had more than enough of summer. In some places, summer is the most beautiful season: in the southeastern U.S., it’s mostly one long slog of…
Today’s post is written by Andi Fry, our BridgingApps Coordinator for Montgomery County Outreach, in partnership with her adult daughter Megan. Megan was born with severely limited muscle control, which ruled out both verbal speech and sign language for communication.…
