Has there been a recent death in your family? Or a terminal diagnosis and a journey into “anticipatory grief”? It’s a hard journey for anyone; and there are extra concerns when a family includes adults with IDD (intellectual/developmental disabilities). Points…
Aging in Place Week (sometimes called Active Aging Week) is October 5–11 this year. Thinking about aging in place means thinking about home accessibility. And thinking about accessibility means thinking about “smart” assistive technology. No End of Options A “smart…
Remember our “Technology for Households” classes with Harris County’s ELQN initiative? The one-year contract was completed this past summer. Today, two of our BridgingApps Team members share about their experiences. The Specifics (by Amy Fuchs, BridgingApps Program Manager) We held…
Note: Today’s article focuses on Independence Day because that was the big recent celebration. However, the information is relevant to most large-scale outdoor events. Even before the Declaration of Independence was finalized, founding father John Adams envisioned an annual celebration…
“Since going to Technology for Households (which we heard about through my child’s school), I’ve learned how to manage my kid’s time and apps on the iPad. He is eager to learn, and pays attention.” –Tomicka Charles, Technology for Households…
However much help they need with daily living, people with disabilities become legal adults at the same age as everyone else. An 18-year-old with cerebral palsy, low vision, or intellectual disability has the same rights and responsibilities as a “typically…
May was Speech-Language-Hearing Month and June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. If you have a child with hearing disabilities, the following resources can help you find assistive technology, peer support, and valuable information. Texas Hands & Voices Texas Hands &…
The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI), in Austin, is a residential school for K–12 students and an education partner for Texas public schools. One of TSBVI’s regular programs is its annual Discovering the Future workshop, an educational…
March is National Reading Month. Any time is a good time to teach the joys of reading. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one in five U.S. adults is “functionally illiterate” and cannot: What Does It Mean to…
As we count down from February to March, and to the official beginning of spring, we’re also counting down to a favorite annual event, Walk With Me. On the second Saturday in April, staff and supporters of Easter Seals Greater…
