As the 2022–23 school year winds down, many parents’ thoughts are turning to family vacations, or to heading off the dreaded “summer slide” (the problem of kids forgetting what they’ve learned before school resumes). If your child has a disability…
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Autism Awareness: How Do People with Autism Want to Be Seen?
Understanding of autism has come a long way since doctors began researching it in the 1940s. However, it’s still easier to get a job without autism; there are still schools that refuse needed accommodations; and there are still too few…
Assistive Technology Update Podcast
For keeping up with the latest in assistive technology, BridgingApps recommends the Assistive Technology Update podcast from our partner organization, Easterseals Crossroads in Indianapolis. In addition to interviews with tech developers and experts, each weekly installment features an app review segment…
Autism Awareness: How It Started, How It’s Grown
April is Autism Awareness Month—also known as Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Advancement Month, or World Autism Month. Official name and focus are still evolving half a century after the observation was founded, but few would disagree with the goal of…
Digital House Calls for Spanish Speakers
National Doctors’ Day was March 30. This post is dedicated to all healthcare workers and the amazing work they do, virtually and in person. Our popular Digital House Calls program is now available in Spanish! For anyone who’s put off…
BridgingApps Featured Autism App | Avaz
April is observed as Autism Acceptance Month across the world. In honor of this observance, Avaz offers deep discounts across their entire range of Avaz products. This year is no different! Team Avaz is proud to celebrate Autism Pride and…
Ping’s Progress Journey
BridgingApps is a proud follower of our student clients as they transition to higher education and employment. Today, Digital Learning Specialist Tara Rocha shares an update on one student who graduated high school in May 2022. Our client Ping started…
BridgingApps Featured App | Time Timer
Most kids start asking, “When?” and “How much longer?” as soon as they can speak in sentences. But, as many a frustrated parent knows, preschoolers have difficulty grasping the difference between “in fifteen minutes” and “next week.” The same is…
Watch Your Head: About Brain Injuries
We wrap up Brain Injury Awareness Month (March) with an overview of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): what causes them, how to recognize them, and how to prevent them. Causes The best-known causes of brain injury are blows received in war…
Judy Heumann, Mother of Disability Rights: A Tribute
“Judy Heumann was a trailblazer [who dedicated] her life to fighting for the inherent dignity of people with disabilities. … Her legacy is an inspiration to all Americans, including many talented public servants with disabilities in my Administration.” –President Joe…