For children with autism, the holidays aren’t always happy. Flashing lights, loud music, and strange aromas assault the senses. Noisy crowds are everywhere. Routines are disrupted. And with end-of-year school breaks, parents often bear a double burden: managing the children…
Tech Gifts for the Holidays is an article written by the BridgingApps Team and published by Parenting Special Needs Magazine. You can read the full article here. The holiday season is the perfect time to explore tech gifts that enhance…
Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving Day! You may also have observed some of the days attached to Thanksgiving: If you’re a churchgoer, you may know that in 2024, “Thanksgiving Sunday” (December 1) was also the first Sunday of Advent.…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are over 37 million family caregivers in the U.S. When you’re the primary caregiver for a family member with disabilities, it can be hard remembering to take care of yourself, too. And there…
Following up our recent “Biking with a Disability” post, Program Director Cristen Reat shares the full story of her family’s test ride on a Van Raam tandem. One of our regular family activities is to go for walks in our…
Remember our September 23 article, “Hiking in a Wheelchair”? Here’s another post for readers who love autumn and outdoor recreation. If you haven’t been on a bicycle since you reached driver’s-license age, you’re missing out. Bikes get you around faster…
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. If you or a family member have Down syndrome and need assistive technology for learning, time management, or long-term planning, check out these apps lists from our database: Growing Older with Down Syndrome As…
Change can be hard for everyone, but for those of us who care for someone who has physical or cognitive challenges, we know that change often brings about things we haven’t even thought of as our kids grow! What are…
As summer changes to autumn, the U.S. Gulf Coast anticipates the return of cool weather. Outdoor strolls are loaded with health benefits, even for those who can’t “walk” in the standard sense. Many wheelchair users enjoy regular outings, not just…
The brains behind this blog are all Gulf Coast residents, so we empathize if you’ve had more than enough of summer. In some places, summer is the most beautiful season: in the southeastern U.S., it’s mostly one long slog of…
