Video Communication with friends and family whether they are in your backyard or miles away is easy using Google’s app, Google Duo, for voice and video calls. Now it is even easier to connect Android devices and iOS with video…
Category: Accessibility
Use Switch Control to Navigate Your iOS Device & Newly Updated Switch Accessible App List
Built directly into iOS, Switch Control is a powerful accessibility technology for anyone with impaired physical and motor skills. Switch Control allows users to navigate sequentially through onscreen items and perform specific actions using a variety of Bluetooth-enabled switch hardware.…
Older Americans Month | App List for Older Adults
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” BridgingApps believes the use of technology, the ability to identify apps, combined with information and training will be…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2021
May 20th marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments. This day helps people figure out the…
Google Drive’s Newest Accessibility Features
Google Drive makes it possible to store, create, and share files on your computer or mobile device. Google has been working hard to improve accessibility features on all its platforms. Google Drive works with screen readers so you can store,…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Ava – 24/7 Accessible Life
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Ava – 24/7 Accessible Life provides real-time captioning on your mobile device. Keep your phone or tablet out and read the conversation what the other person is saying in…
Online Learning Tool | PDFescape
Is online teaching getting to you and your students? This is an awesome way to make worksheets easier to manage. Create form fields using a free web 2.0 tool called PDF Escape that allows students to type right into their…
Smart Home Technology For Individuals With Special Needs
Written By Guest Blogger & App Reviewer Christopher Wright Smart Home Technology is essentially taking everyday average appliances you would have in your home, and increasing their usefulness by connecting them to the Internet. They can also connect via Bluetooth technology, although this…
Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell for Older Adults or People with Disabilities
Ring Video Doorbell is a handy home automation device for older adults and individuals who are disabled. With a motion-activated camera, two-way audio and HD video, you will never miss a visitor again. See, hear and speak to anyone at…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Microsoft Soundscape
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Microsoft Soundscape is a wayfinding app for the iOS platform intended to be used by people who are blind or low vision. Unlike commonly used mainstream GPS apps, Soundscape…