“If the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool, you would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” –Dr. Temple Grandin “Autism Awareness Month” (April) has roots reaching…
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Reasonable Accommodations in Your Own Home Office: Dealing with Kids, Pets, Non-Work Devices, and Distractibility Issues
Thanks to Walter Prescher, BridgingApps Digital Navigator, who provided the idea for this article. Walter’s household includes six kids (ages 16 to 4), two cats, multiple dogs (including one service animal), and a turtle. For nearly 14 percent of working…
Youth2Adult Breaks New Ground: Introducing the Virginia Transition Tool
Our TexasYouth2Adult website/tool, “created to empower youth with special health care needs to transition successfully into adulthood,” now has a sister site for Virginia. Why a Transition Tool? For those used to individualized education programs, the world beyond high school…
Top 5 BridgingApps Blog Posts of 2024: Inspiring Stories and Practical Insights
BridgingApps continues to be a vital resource for families, educators, and professionals seeking to use technology to support individuals with disabilities, special needs, older adults and Veterans. This year, the blog has featured success stories, practical advice, and insights into…
BridgingApps 2024 | A Year of Impact
In 2024, BridgingApps reached new milestones, continuing to bridge the gap between technology and accessibility. Here are the highlights: Record Website Visitors500,000 visitors explored our resources for accessible technology solutions. Supporting Veterans33% of the 1,960 clients we served were U.S.…
Tech Gifts for the Holidays | BridgingApps’ Top Picks for All Abilities 🎁
Tech Gifts for the Holidays is an article written by the BridgingApps Team and published by Parenting Special Needs Magazine. You can read the full article here. The holiday season is the perfect time to explore tech gifts that enhance…
Voting with a Disability
For people with disabilities, it is critical to have a voice. Voting is my loudest voice. No question our government leaders have good intentions of providing support and resources, but they often fail on follow-through. We have so much to…
Family Outdoor Activities and Assistive Technology: A Personal Story
Following up our recent “Biking with a Disability” post, Program Director Cristen Reat shares the full story of her family’s test ride on a Van Raam tandem. One of our regular family activities is to go for walks in our…
Looking Back: Assistive Technology in the Last Quarter of the 20th Century
Would it surprise you to learn that assistive-technology engineering began long before the age of apps? And long before the Americans with Disabilities Act? And even before computers became household appliances? My Father the Pioneer I grew up close to…
Super-Accessible Digital Games: Any Ability Level Can Play
***UPDATE*** Since the original publication of this article in June 2023, the Overjoyed Accessible Game Controller has completed its beta-testing period and been officially released to the public. See details on Our Odyssey’s Overjoyed Software page. Digital games are as…