The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) held their annual Net Inclusion conference May 20–22, at the Gila River reservation in Phoenix, Arizona. BridgingApps delegates were Amy Fuchs, Program Manager; Alejandra “Ale” Gonzalez, Digital Navigator; and Tara Rocha, Digital Learning Specialist.…
If you follow BridgingApps and/or Easter Seals Greater Houston on social media, you’ve no doubt heard of Walk With Me, our annual fundraising event. April 12 was Easter Seals’ 14th Walk With Me, at the Houston Zoo, and we were…
ESGH’s annual Walk With Me (WWM) fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at the Houston Zoo. If this is your first time joining WWM (or visiting the Zoo), here’s what you should know. Getting Around What’s This “Afterparty,” Anyway?…
The Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) holds an annual Convention & Exposition to help educators keep their tech knowledge updated. The 2025 Convention was February 1–5 in Austin. Tara Rocha, BridgingApps’ Digital Learning Specialist, is also our annual TCEA delegate…
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) hosts a conference each year to showcase the latest in assistive technology. For 2025, the conference was held January 30–February 1 in Orlando, Florida, and had: In-person attendees included BridgingApps’ own Amy Fuchs (Program…
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held January 6–10 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association Foundation (CTA Foundation or CTAF), this gigantic expo showcases the latest in technology for the everyday consumer. Over 4,500 exhibitors and…
Today we recognize November as Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month. Native American interests are relevant to BridgingApps and Easter Seals Greater Houston because: Now BridgingApps is building a partnership with the American Indian Center of Houston (AIC). From…
“Despite [Hurricane] Beryl’s best efforts, the NRG Center structure remains strong and Abilities Expo Houston will proceed on August 2–4.” –Announcement on the Houston Abilities Expo website, July 2024 Houston’s 2024 Abilities Expo had over 20 live programs and nearly…
Walk With Me is back for 2024! We are so excited to welcome all our clients, staff, and supporters back to the Houston Zoo on April 20, 2024! This marks our 13th Annual Easter Seals Walk with Me Houston presented…
(Note: For purposes of this article and in line with NDIA practice, “inclusion” comprises all human-diversity categories, not just those related to disability and accessibility.) Billed as “The Nation’s Premiere Digital Inclusion Conference and Community,” the annual Net Inclusion event…
