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Using High Tech to Plan a Low-Tech Retreat
In recognition of our BridgingApps team retreat this week, September 27–30. Retreat: A change of setting that makes time for doing less, experiencing more, and clearing your mind for long-term planning. For most experienced “retreaters,” the definition would also include…
No Need to Fear: Digital Security for Digital Newbies
Of everything that makes people nervous about the digital universe, the security issue is the most likely to have significant consequences—and the most likely to inspire fears far beyond the true risks. Knowledge is power, so BridgingApps has asked four…
The Facts on Orofacial Clefts
The term “orofacial clefts” comprises “cleft lip” and “cleft palate”—congenital abnormalities in facial tissue that leave gaps in the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth. Most clefts can be closed surgically, but even after treatment, the child is often…
How to Advocate Without Being Disagreeable: The Gentle Art of Winning Others to Your Point of View
Definition of an intimidating situation: needing to convince someone in authority that “the way things are done” is the wrong approach. It’s a situation all too familiar to many parents whose children have disabilities: Whatever your gut reaction may say,…
Tons of Fun: Ross McCann on ESGH Kids’ Activities
Easter Seals Greater Houston (ESGH) offers year-round group activities for kids of all ages. In today’s post, ESGH Camp Coordinator Ross McCann shares his observations (with a nod to our own Daryn Ofczarzak, whose many ESGH duties include Speech Language…
How to Video | Using Apple Notes to Help with Family Productivity
In this video tutorial you will learn how to create shared notes in the Apple Notes App to help with family productivity. Notes is a note-taking app that is included in all Apple devices. Jot down notes on the Notes…
Tech Shopping on a Budget
Inflation has hit the technology market—including the software department. Even inexpensive apps can make an ugly dent in your budget if you download a screenful of them. The good news is, many great apps are available at little or no…
The Working Pet Owner
Among the hundreds of thousands of pets adopted from U.S. animal shelters each year, are an unfortunate minority who are eventually returned to the shelters because they required more money, time, or responsibility than anticipated. The “return” problem got substantial…
Apps for Calming Hurricane-Season Anxiety
The annual hurricane season runs from June through November, and is at its worst in July–September. Along the Gulf of Mexico and the southern Atlantic coast, few people watch summer weather forecasts without some trepidation. Will a hurricane visit my…