Roughly every other weekday from January 20 to January 27, BridgingApps will publish a blog post featuring one “Favorite 5” item from our recent article “Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech.” (For the full list, see…
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How to Keep Resolutions “Ditch-Proof”
It’s been almost three weeks since our blog post on “New Year’s Resolutions and Other Goals: How to Make Them Work.” During that time period, thousands of people have made New Year’s resolutions; marked their calendars with the proper steps for…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Ring – Always Home
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: The Ring – Always Home app works in conjunction with the Ring doorbell and camera security system. The app is free with the purchase of the doorbell or security…
Empowerment, Inclusion, and Equality
As the U.S. celebrates Martin Luther King Day, let’s take a minute to consider how the principles of civil rights and equality apply to disability inclusion. Civil Rights and Disabilities Challenging the status quo has never been an easy path.…
STAFF PICKS: Katherine Swarts on Apps for Everyday Living
In today’s Staff Picks post, Katherine Swarts—the BridgingApps team’s Digital Content Writer and self-described “least technical” member—shares her favorite apps for managing everyday life. Each app is as easy-to-use as it is practical.
Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech
Consumer technology: Any device, app, or software produced for and sold to the general-consumer market. Consumer electronics: The branch of consumer technology that deals with digital devices, screens, and related products. Digital assistive technology: Any digital/electronic technology that helps the…
Top Ten Things Not to Say to Someone with a Disability
Today’s post is dedicated to all lovers of “what not to do” lists—and to every person or family member who lives with a disability and is weary of hearing the same old clueless, unhelpful comments. For clarity on what actually…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Tip Check – Calculator & Guide
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Tip Check – Calculator & Guide is a great app to allow young adults or individuals with cognitive disabilities, to calculate an appropriate tip to leave for their server.…
Top Ten Resolutions for Pet Parents
It’s never too late to make New Year’s resolutions—which are, after all, just another form of year-round long-term goal. If you have (or plan to adopt) pets, here are some “resolution” ideas for nurturing the human-animal relationship. Resolution #1: I…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Rover—Dog Sitters & Walkers
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Rover—Dog Sitters & Walkers is a pet sitting and dog walking app. Rover is a great pet sitting app that allows you to be part of your pet’s day…