Post-Thanksgiving days are here, and the next few weeks will be a blur of: Be sure to save time for the quieter traditions: the candles and meditations and peaceful family nights. However your family prefers to celebrate, there’s an app…
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Caregiver Apps List
Family Caregivers Month is officially ending; but a family caregiver’s work is never done. For help navigating the holidays and into 2024, browse our BridgingApps Caregiver Apps list. We have helpful-tech suggestions that cover: … Plus, most of the apps…
Did You Know? iOS 17 NEW Features Video Series
In BridgingApps newest “Did You Know?” 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 provides…
Parenting Special Needs Magazine Holiday Edition 🎄 Technology Empowerment
The holidays can mean different things to you and your family depending on your beliefs and traditions. Some families travel during the holidays, either to visit family or friends or just to unwind and relax a bit, while others stay home…
Journaling Apps for Counting Your Blessings
What are your Thanksgiving plans this year? Whatever your abilities or life situation, don’t forget the “thanks” part. Gratitude makes you happier and healthier, and it attracts other good things to your life. Writing or recording specific blessings helps thankfulness…
Family Caregivers and the Holiday Season
November is National Family Caregivers Month, but for most BridgingApps clients (and many of our team members), every day is a caregiver work day. As November segues into December, here are our best apps and tips for keeping the holiday…
Health Care Transition for Young Adults: The World of Family Medicine
Some healthcare apps for families and young adults: It’s hard to say which is harder: “graduating” from teenager to independent adult, or being the parent releasing a child into adulthood. If the “child” has an intellectual disability, there are even…
Speak Out Against Bullying and Abuse
In recognition of Anti-Bullying Week 2023 (November 13–17), and its theme “Make A Noise About Bullying.” Around one child in six experiences sexual abuse before age 18. About as many are bullied physically, verbally, or digitally. Bullies and abusers count…
Texas Children’s Hospital, Easter Seals Greater Houston, and the BridgingApps AT Lab
Much of BridgingApps’ work involves helping children and families find the best assistive technology (AT) to meet their unique needs. There are many pediatric MDs trying to do the same, but lacking full information on AT options. Now, BridgingApps and…
BridgingApps Teaches Veterans to Access Free Streaming Services
For Veterans Day 2023, let’s take a moment to remember those U.S. Veterans who still fight battles in their post-military lives: This post is dedicated to all Veterans, but especially to the struggling and those who serve them. BridgingApps and…