The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI), in Austin, is a residential school for K–12 students and an education partner for Texas public schools. One of TSBVI’s regular programs is its annual Discovering the Future workshop, an educational…
Thanks to all who joined us this year for Walk With Me, Easter Seals Greater Houston’s annual fundraiser at the Houston Zoo. Despite fickle spring weather and a few late-morning showers, an estimated 3,500+ people turned out on Saturday, April…
Almost time! The 15th annual Walk With Me (WWM) is this Saturday, April 11, 2026. We’ll meet at the Houston Zoo, starting at 7 a.m. Reminders for Walkers If you’ve been meaning to join us but somehow missed planning for…
Thanks to all who read our first Walk With Me 2026 post on February 25, and took time to share the news, make a donation, and/or sign up as a walker! (If you didn’t see the earlier post—or if you…
As we count down from February to March, and to the official beginning of spring, we’re also counting down to a favorite annual event, Walk With Me. On the second Saturday in April, staff and supporters of Easter Seals Greater…
Our second article on the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Three BridgingApps team members and one client family were there: “I’ve heard about CES for years, always linked to the most exciting breakthroughs in consumer electronics, robotics, and communication. As…
Update on our teamup with Compudopt and the digital-skills classes offered through that partnership. Tara Rocha, BridgingApps Digital Learning Specialist, shares a report from the field. I wasn’t surprised by the tremendous level of interest, especially since every participant gets…
Ready for a Transformative Journey into Digital Accessibility? Join us in Washington, D.C., from October 6 to 8, 2025, at our new venue, the Crystal Gateway Marriott, for a three-day dynamic summit and exhibition. Connect with innovative thought leaders and trendsetters…
It’s been years in the making. Under a grant from AT&T, BridgingApps has teamed with Compudopt, a device refurbisher and fellow nonprofit that shares our goal of closing the digital divide. For eighteen years, Compudopt has supplied digital devices and…
This post is dedicated to the Abilities Expo, which held its annual Houston event August 1–3. Other expos featuring assistive technology (AT) include: If you don’t use assistive technology yourself, or if all your technology fits on a smartphone, your…
