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Serving Those Who Served: Houston-Area Resources for Veterans

This post is dedicated to all U.S. Veteran clients at Easter Seals Greater Houston. Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day in the U.S. For many Houston residents, that day is a big deal—and it deserves to be. Texas has the…

Digital Literacy Is for Everyone: BridgingApps at The Village Centers

Located in Kingwood, The Village Centers serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Clients, called “Villagers,” participate in program activities to expand their skills in: The Village Centers emphasizes innovative and enriching activities that promote inclusion. This summer, BridgingApps…

“I Can Hear!” Bringing Audio Technology to the Community

“Ever since I received the Ceretone hearing aid, it’s such a relief to know that I can hear and comprehend better.” – Phillip, BridgingApps client Ceretone is a leader in hearing-aid technology—and, like Easterseals, an organization that emphasizes making assistive…

OT in the AT Lab

On Monday, June 15, a group of Pima Medical Institute students under the leadership of Dr. Kyra Gainous (Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director at Pima) visited our Assistive Technology Lab at Loop Central. Alejandra Gonzalez, our BridgingApps Digital Navigator, shares…
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Looking Forward with Vision Disabilities: A Report From “Discovering the Future”

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…