Are you missing your public library? It is unbelievable to think that it has almost been a year since most public libraries closed due to COVID-19. Even though some have since reopened for curbside pickup, many of us are missing…
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How To Find Summer Apps Using the BridgingApps App Search Tool Video ⛱
It’s summer! ☀️ In this video, we show you how to search for summer apps using the BridgingApps App Search Tool. Be sure to check out BridgingApps Summer App List here: https://search.bridgingapps.org/lists/0ed50d50-ef09-41e5-8396-f1a53b0de4f6
How to Make a Social Story Using Microsoft Word
We want to show you an easy way to make a Social Story using Microsoft Word. Download our social stories to use on your own here: Going to an appointment DOC: https://staging.bridgingapps.org/wp-conte… Wearing a mask DOC: https://staging.bridgingapps.org/wp-conte… Going to an…
Staying at Home | Tech Tips to Help Throughout Your Day | Parenting Special Needs Magazine
During this unprecedented time of facing a worldwide pandemic, many of us are suddenly working from home and navigating the challenge of schools, therapy clinics, recreational and sports facilities temporarily closing. We, at BridgingApps, have been busy gathering technology resources…
Keeping Kids Safe on iPhones & iPads | Set Up Screentime, Downtime, & Restrictions
During this unusual time in our world, we are all learning how to adapt to the new normal. For many families this means parents figuring out how to work remotely while also trying to learn to homeschool children with and…
Remote Learning with Khan Academy During COVID19 School Closures
Khan Academy is a free resource for students, teachers, and parents. Khan Academy is having daily (weekdays) 9am PST/12 EST live streams on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for students, parents and teachers navigating school closures. Here are guides they have created for you: Parents • Daily…
Digital Safety Tips for Parents & Caregivers
During this unusual time in our world, we are all learning how to adapt to the “new normalâ€. For many families this means parents figuring out how to work remotely while also trying to learn to “homeschool†children with and…
Use Switch Control to Navigate Your iOS Device & 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.…
Financial Tech Apps Video
Filmed live in BridgingApps AT&T Assistive Touch Lab in Houston, Texas, Jana Rodriquez and Jenny Martinez share some great financial tech apps.
Disaster Preparedness Using Smartphone Apps & Features Part 2
Filmed live in BridgingApps AT&T Assistive Touch Lab in Houston, Texas, Jana shares some great tips and tricks for disaster preparedness using smartphone apps and features. Preparing for emergencies and extreme weather events can be overwhelming for individuals with disabilities…