(This article was largely drafted as Houston sat out the “sideswipe” by Hurricane Beryl, and was completed in a public “cooling center” the next day.) An Emergency in Strange Territory: One Family’s Story As most ESGH clients know, Houston has…
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STEAR: State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, and many Houstonians are already preparing and bracing. All predictions for 2024 indicate an “active” season: 54 percent chance of at least one hurricane landing somewhere along the Texas Gulf Coast, and a…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | My H-E-B
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: My H-E-B app allows users to create a shopping list, place an order and pick up items at H-E-B. The app and service are great for caregivers, busy moms, individuals…
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…
Parenting Special Needs Magazine Holiday Edition 🎄 Technology Empowerment
The holidays can mean different things to you and your family depending on your beliefs and traditions. Some families travel during the holidays, either to visit family or friends or just to unwind and relax a bit, while others stay home…
Family Caregivers and the Holiday Season
November is National Family Caregivers Month, but for most BridgingApps clients (and many of our team members), every day is a caregiver work day. As November segues into December, here are our best apps and tips for keeping the holiday…
Healthcare Transition for Young Adults: The World of Family Medicine
Some healthcare apps for families and young adults: It’s hard to say which is harder: “graduating” from teenager to independent adult, or being the parent releasing a child into adulthood. If the “child” has an intellectual disability, there are even…
November Is Military Family Month
Not only is Veterans Day on November 11: November as a whole is an official month for military families. Started in 1996, Military Family Month recognizes the “home front personnel” who fight their own daily battles: It’s important to thank…
Top Apps for Family Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month 👨👩👧👦 Disability rarely affects just one person. Where special challenges are involved, the whole family is involved—and often the challenges take a toll on everyone’s health. According to the CDC, over a third of family…
How to Advocate Without Being Disagreeable: The Gentle Art of Winning Others to Your Point of View
Definition of an intimidating situation: needing to convince someone in authority that “the way things are done” is the wrong approach. It’s a situation all too familiar to many parents whose children have disabilities: Whatever your gut reaction may say,…