Katherine Swarts, BridgingApps Digital Content Writer, shares a “non-techie’s” notes from the Digital Navigator Training course held Wednesday, May 3, at The Menninger Clinic. Overview The Digital Navigator Training course was created for Digital Navigators and other professionals whose work…
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Join Our Team | Walk With Me Houston 2023
Walk With Me is back for 2023! We are so excited to welcome all our clients, staff, and supporters back to the Houston Zoo on April 23, 2022! This marks our 12th Annual Easter Seals Walk with Me Houston presented…
NDIA Conference Recap
February 28 through March 2 was the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s annual conference, Net Inclusion, held in San Antonio this year. BridgingApps was proud to send four of our team: For today’s article, they report on their favorite moments from…
TCEA Convention Recap
For many students with disabilities, thriving in school depends on a good Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the right assistive technology. Recently, BridgingApps’ Tara Rocha and Alejandra “Ale” Gonzalez attended the Texas Computer Education Association’s convention in San Antonio, where…
ATIA Conference Recap
The World of Assistive Technology Assistive technology (AT) comprises everything, except implanted medical devices, that can be used for improved daily functioning with a disability. AT items range from the most basic cane to the most sophisticated computer technology; and…
Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech
Consumer technology: Any device, app, or software produced for and sold to the general-consumer market. Consumer electronics: The branch of consumer technology that deals with digital devices, screens, and related products. Digital assistive technology: Any digital/electronic technology that helps the…
What to Do for Veterans Day
Veterans Day (this coming Friday) gets less attention than some other holidays. Perhaps you’ve even met someone who was outraged to find the bank or post office closed on November 11. Which is a shame: given the hardships many Veterans…
Pumpkin Patch 2022: Recap
Hope you saw our recent blog post on Celebrating Halloween with Disabilities! And thanks to everyone who made time to visit Easter Seals Greater Houston on Tuesday, October 25, when our in-person Pumpkin Patch party returned after a two-year pandemic…