Scam: (n) a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation. (v) (1) to deceive and defraud. (v) (2) to obtain something, such as money, by a scam. –Merriam-Webster.com Such dictionary definitions don’t begin to capture the emotional pain of realizing one…
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BYOC (Bring Your Own Captioning) for Conference Speakers
Like many forms of assistive technology, screen captions have gone mainstream. Many people with typically functional hearing are turning on the captions for a variety of reasons: private viewing in public environments, poor sound quality on individual devices, or just…
BridgingApps Nutrition App Favorites 🍊
What’s the single most important thing to remember about nutrition? Eating your vegetables? Staying within a healthy calorie range? Starting the day with a good breakfast? Enjoying regular at-home dinners combined with quality family time? All of these are invaluable,…
Did You Know? iOS 17 NEW Features Video Series in Spanish
In BridgingApps newest “Did You Know?” Spanish Video Series we have created new videos that will help guide users to identify, customize and set up helpful new iOS 17 features on a mobile device one already owns. Each short video…
Report from Net Inclusion 2024
(Note: For purposes of this article and in line with NDIA practice, “inclusion” comprises all human-diversity categories, not just those related to disability and accessibility.) Billed as “The Nation’s Premiere Digital Inclusion Conference and Community,” the annual Net Inclusion event…
Field Report: TCEA Convention 2024
The Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) held its 2024 Convention & Exposition February 3–7, in Austin. The following material comes from Tara Rocha, our BridgingApps Digital Learning Specialist, who also presented the workshop “Reading with Tech: I’m All Ears.” TCEA…
Read Across America | Dr. Seuss Day 2024 | BridgingApps Reading App List
Books possess the magical ability to transport us to alternate realities, ignite our imaginations, and nurture a lifelong passion for knowledge. Read Across America Day, affectionately known as Dr. Seuss Day, commemorates this enchantment by inspiring individuals of all ages…
Client Success Story: Small-Business Owner in Training
Walter Prescher, BridgingApps Digital Navigator, shares the story of a client’s journey finding the best digital options to manage a small business and expand her career. Q: For many people today, the best work-from-home option is a business they build…
Join Our Team | Walk With Me Houston 2024
Walk With Me is back for 2024! We are so excited to welcome all our clients, staff, and supporters back to the Houston Zoo on April 20, 2024! This marks our 13th Annual Easter Seals Walk with Me Houston presented…