Technology is changing how seniors can age in place. And sometimes they can be a challenge to use. BridgingApps, a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston helps seniors connect to and learn to use the technology that can enhance and…
Category: Speaking Engagements
Assistive Technology Update Podcast | Featuring BridgingApps Cristen Reat 🎙
This week BridgingApps Co-Founder Cristen Reat is featured on the Assistive Technology Update podcast. She shares a little about our team and more about our program and what’s new at BridgingApps. There are three easy ways to listen to the episode: 1.…
Decoding the Wide World of Enabling Apps Webinar
Decoding the Wide World of Apps for People with DisabilitiesHow many apps do you use on a daily basis? How many are being used by the people you support? We are hosting this workshop to close the gap between your…
Seniors Caring for Seniors
BridgingApps was invited by SeniorCorps, a network of national service programs for Americans 55 and older, to share information about how to leverage mobile technology and apps with an energetic group of volunteers. Jana Rodriguez and Amy Fuchs gave an…
New BridgingApps YouTube Content
The BridgingApps YouTube Channel is an excellent resource for using mobile technology. Visit and subscribe to view virtual tech sessions, app reviews, success stories and how-to videos. We have recently added new content and have even more videos coming soon.…
CTA Foundation and BridgingApps
Steve Ewell, executive director of the CTA Foundation, speaks with Cristen Reat, co-founder and program director of BridgingApps out of the Easter Seals of Greater Houston, about their CTA Foundation grant and helping people find apps to meet their needs.
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…
BridgingApps Goes to TCEA 👩â€🏫
Tara Rocha, our Digital Learning Specialist, attended TCEA 2018 – Texas Computer Education Association, a conference held each February in Austin, Texas. Thousands of educators come together from all over the country, showcasing over 1,000 informative, interactive, and engaging sessions/hands-on…
BridgingApps Attends Lone Star College-Tomball’s 13th Annual Disability Awareness Day
On October 25 Lone Star College-Tomball hosted its 13th Annual Disability Awareness Day, a day of exploration, education and celebration of those differences with students, employees and community members. BridgingApps’ Outreach Coordinator Andi Fry was honored to represent Easter Seals Greater…
Vote for BridgingApps at SXSW 2017
Earlier this year we had the honor to participate in panels at both SXSWInteractive and SXSWedu, and we need your help to present at SXSW again in 2017! We are excited to share that we have BridgingApps representatives on several proposals for SXSW…