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Parenting Special Needs | Summer Travel & Outdoor Fun with Apps
Whether you are traveling out of town this summer or planning a staycation, let the kids take an active part in the planning process. In doing so, they will feel a sense of ownership and likely enjoy doing the activities…
BridgingApps Featured on Weekly Podcast
BridgingApps features an app review segment on a podcast called the Assistive Technology Update. The weekly podcast is a dose of information that keeps users up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist…
Top 5 Apps & Technology for Special Needs from SXSW2015
We at BridgingApps know that statements like “good design benefits all†and “inclusion goes beyond equality to equity and access†are impactful, but do these assertions resonate outside of the disability community? Do technology companies, educators, and app developers truly…
Using Apps to Help Individuals with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace
Earlier this year while attending the Texas Computer Education Association Conference in Austin, Texas, we met Bruce Bloom, who works as a Vocational Consultant. Bruce assists adults with disabilities–as well as students with disabilities, who are nearing transition age out of…
Watch the Recorded Version of the Houston Local Meeting!
The BridgingApps Houston local meeting taught guests all about apps for executive functioning and organization. Â If you weren’t able to join the meeting in person or via google hangout, we have a recorded version where you can learn all about…
George Foundation AT Lab in Stafford Hosts Homeschool Playgroup Field Trip
The George Foundation Assistive Technology Lab in Stafford is a great place to take a field trip! A local preschool homeschooling group in Fort Bend County recently took a small group of 3-5 year olds to learn more about assistive technology…
Call for Healthcare App Reviewers!
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Transition and Independence: App List for People with Down Syndrome
Transition can be stressful, but taking adequate time to prepare and plan for transition can make for a much smoother process. For families and individuals with Down Syndrome it is important to start planning ahead. To help you along, our…
Celebrations Big and Small: Apps for Miles of Smiles
Oh summer, how we have waited for you–a time to relax with family and friends, a time for vacation (or staycation), and endless lazy days… Celebrating the summer season can be full of excitement, new adventures and steps toward independence…