If you hate the sensory overload of mall shopping, there’s no need to force yourself. Digital shopping has been a convenient alternative for years—all the more so now that most stores have their own apps. Using an App for Shopping…
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Assistive Technology for Holiday Events
Typical “holiday fun”—flashing lights, music, big parties—isn’t fun for everyone. With autism, epilepsy, or sensory processing disorder, even grocery shopping can be a trigger-loaded environment in December. And what do you do if everyone in your family is eager to…
Accessibility and Sustainability: Considering the Global Picture
“New York City, Las Vegas are among the 10 most accessible cities in the world for people with disabilities,” reported CNBC.com in November 2022. Orlando is the only other North American city among the top ten: the remaining seven are…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar is a beautifully made interactive digital advent calendar with daily surprises. Each day click or tap on a numbered ornament to find an animation or…
Seasonal Health Apps
Changing seasons bring new health concerns. Right now, as fall turns into winter, those concerns include: To help you take care of yourself, we’ve compiled a list of the best apps for managing seasonal health needs. Enjoy your December, and…
Expanding Digital Access: Making New Contacts, Looking Ahead
Did you know that in the digital age, one in five U.S. households still lack adequate broadband service? And in the age of accessibility, many digital resources still lack accommodations for users with disabilities. Much of the solution lies in…
In Honor of Special Education
December 2, the 48th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), is officially recognized as Special Education Day. Take time this week to congratulate a special-education student, teacher, or advocate. While “special education” usually means disability accommodations, everyone…
How Digitally Literate Are You?
Briefly defined, “digital literacy” is a working grasp of skills needed to navigate the internet, send texts and emails, join video calls, use various apps, and otherwise take advantage of digital technology. But there’s more to it than that. You…
BridgingApps Lists, Highlight: Holiday Favorites
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…
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…