Written by Megan Fry Being in a wheelchair and nonverbal while trying to become an independent adult is very challenging. The simple things such as grocery shopping are almost impossible. Instacart has been a key part of my independence. Instacart…
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Go for the Goal – Your Story | Please Vote for a Winner
It is time to vote for a Goal for the Goal – Your Story Winner! Here are the finalists: John Nelson Braxton Vaughan Cassie Stotzer Shelby Beard Katie Hebert Please go to the BridgingApps Facebook Page and VOTE by ‘liking’…
Go for the Goal | Your Story
With the summer games just around the corner, we invite you to share a story – your story or that of a loved one or client – of reaching a personal goal. No goal is too small, no milestone too…
From Problem “Fixer” to Tech Assist – Connecting with My Daughter
Written By Peter Fry I promise this is not an article that is going to focus on the hardships of being a dad who struggles with a child with a disability. I’m also not going to sugar coat my world…
Technology, Our Children and the 21st Century: A Father’s Reflections
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we would like to share a story of how technology has empowered a young man to create community, reach his goals and achieve his dreams. Technology, Our Children and the 21st Century: A…
Mom Reflects on Finding (and Working for!) Tech Tool that Works
Written by Guest Blogger Julie Laurent CommunicoTool Country Manager, North America Julie here! I am a French geek living in the Bay Area with over 15 years of communication and marketing experience. But more importantly, I am a mother to…
Sean’s Autism Success Story | StartDOT Handwriting App
Written by Tricia McKenzie, OTR/L | StartDOT Author As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, we are delighted to share the success story of Sean. Sean is in the 1st grade and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Like…
Dillian’s Success Story | Apple Features Teen with Autism and How the iPad Has Changed His Life
Autism Acceptance Month is dedicated to the stories of people like Dillan. His words remind us how important it is to ensure everyone has a voice that can be heard. [youtube id=”oMN2PeFama0″ mode=”normal”] BridgingApps acknowledges that every person with a diagnosis…
World Down Syndrome Day | Cole’s Success Story
To honor World ‪Down Syndrome‬ Day BridgingApps is sharing the success story of Cole and some app lists we have compiled for individual’s with Down Syndrome. Cole’s Success Story When our speech therapist, Betsy Furler, began working with Cole two…
Rachel’s Success Story
Rachel was diagnosed with Fibrous Dysplasia (overgrowth of the bone on her skull) at the age of 5. She underwent years of treatment and surgery and ultimately was told that there was nothing else that could be done in Rwanda. She was connected…