November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are 63 million family caregivers in the U.S.—around 25 percent of the adult population—and many struggle to balance unpaid caregiving with paid jobs; have health issues of their own; or face other special…
As the air dries and cools, it’s finally beginning to feel like fall in Houston. Fall also means outdoor fun, cozy nights, tasty treats, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. To help your family get into the seasonal spirit, check out our BridgingApps…
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. BridgingApps has put together an app list for children with Down syndrome. Use these apps to not only make mobile device activity fun, but to help with cognitive and motor development. See our full list…
October is National AAC Month (also International AAC Awareness Month), with AAC standing for “augmentative and alternative communications.” Or in more everyday language, assistive technology for people with verbal-speech disabilities. If you’re looking for the right AAC, or are curious…
September is National Deaf Awareness Month. The purpose is to increase awareness of deaf issues, people, and culture. BridgingApps has created a list of apps for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Some of the apps were designed for…
Accessibility isn’t just a concern of the three-dimensional world: it’s also important to websites and apps. And not just the “practical” ones. People with disabilities enjoy digital gaming as much as anybody; but some game apps still cause problems because…
The annual hurricane season runs from June through November, and is at its worst in late August – mid September. Along the Gulf of Mexico and the southern Atlantic coast, few people watch summer weather forecasts without some trepidation. Will…
Going anywhere this summer? Vacation trips are tons of fun, but often tons of bother as well: what-to-bring lists; heavy suitcases; delayed flights; rental cars; navigating unfamiliar locations; perhaps meltdown-provoking chaos, misplaced medications, or older buildings that lack modern accessibility…
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Here are some fun facts and activities for keeping your brain healthy. 1. Brain-Health Quiz True or False? Alzheimer’s disease is the same thing as dementia. False! As many as 40 percent of dementia cases may have…
Navigating adulthood with autism presents unique challenges, but technology can be a powerful ally. BridgingApps has curated a comprehensive list of apps designed to support adults with autism in various aspects of daily life. This collection emphasizes skill development over…
