BridgingApps helps clients with a variety of technology-related needs, including educational workshops, assistive technology demonstrations, and individual coaching. Our blogging schedule now includes monthly “Client Stories” from our team. We kick off this series with an account from Digital Navigator…
BridgingApps and Easter Seals Greater Houston are committed to your health and safety. We have been working hard to keep our Virus Prevention & Care App List updated with apps that can help you and your loved ones stay healthy.…
Even if you’ve used a smartphone for years, there are “digital literacy” differences between personal devices, laptop computers, and desktop computers. The World of Desktops and Laptops While few deny the advantages of carrying internet access in your pocket (or…
It’s the second week of the 2024 and thousands of people have made New Year’s resolutions; marked their calendars with the proper steps for getting started; plunged in with enthusiasm—then lapsed back into business-as-usual. The phenomenon is so common, January…
What actions would you take if your computer froze, your smartphone bookmarks disappeared, you couldn’t find the right document, or an online account refused your login? If you already know what to do, most technical issues can be resolved in…
The term “birth defect” is falling out of favor, as people rightly resent implications of being “defective.” This writer personally prefers “congenital disabilities”; the World Health Organization speaks of “congenital anomalies”; but for the present, “birth defects” remains the official…
BridgingApps is all about sharing a variety of possibilities so every individual can find their best options. Rather than wind up the year with a standard “Top 10” list, we’re presenting 9 top media items in three groups of three.…
Happy Holidays from the BridgingApps team! Enjoy this collection of our favorite tips and traditions. Cristen Reat, Co-Founder and Program Director: Growing up in rural Pennsylvania in the 1970’s, I remember spending hours looking through the Sears catalogue for toys…
With all the meltdown triggers in the world, the common element is stress: stress of unfamiliar situations, stress of physical discomfort, stress of unreasonable demands, stress of overload. Even minor stresses, when they pile up for too long, can trigger…
