Which statement is correct? Actually, both are correct with regard to certain aspects of screen use. What are “people” actually using their screens for? What educational or career fields are they in? What age groups? And perhaps most important, where…
“As we celebrate Independence Day, I think it aligns with our mission perfectly. Supporting clients and their families as they gain strength, skills, resources, and information to build the life they want is what independence is all about. Our work…
Thursday, May 18, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023. Observed on the third Thursday in May since 2012, GAAD is a favorite with Digital Navigators, disability-savvy web developers, and everyone else who believes the digital world should be as universally…
ALS. Short for “amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.” Also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” for the baseball player who died from it in 1941. By any name, it’s a nightmare to be diagnosed with: it eats away the brain’s motor neurons, progressively…
Many people find apps, smart devices, and other assistive technology a big help in managing autism—but there’s so much assistive tech out there, sometimes you have no idea where to start looking for the right item. Even where the tech…
In today’s interconnected world, you never know when you might find a digital resource in a language you can’t read. Or need to share a resource with someone who barely knows your language. Fortunately, you don’t have to hunt far…
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…
At BridgingApps, we are constantly gathering, researching, and trialing not only mobile apps for your tablet and smartphone, but also devices, web-based software tools, accessories, and more. We were recently invited to attend and present at the ATIA (Assistive Technology…
Welcome to Part II of “Traveling with Mobility Impairments,” based on Andi Fry’s New York trip with her family last fall. Andi is our BridgingApps Coordinator for Montgomery County Outreach; her daughter Megan is a graduate student who uses a…
In autumn 2022, BridgingApps team member Andi Fry visited New York City with her husband and daughter Megan, a University of Houston graduate student. Typical leisure travel adventure, except for one thing: Megan has extensive physical paralysis and limited verbal…
