What has summer camp looked like in 2020? Though many programs were unfortunately cancelled, some had the ability to adapt to digital means from the safety of home. Our very own Easter Seals Greater Houston Camp Smiles even went virtual…
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Easy Scroll App with Andi & Megan
In a recent video, BridgingApps team member, Andi, and her daughter, Megan, share how they worked together to find a solution for a technology problem. Megan uses a Tobii eye gaze device with a Microsoft Surface tablet as her primary…
Weather Apps: Dark Sky, AccuWeather, and Emergency
In a recent Facebook Live video, Jana shares weather apps Dark Sky and AccuWeather, as well as an app to keep you prepared for a natural disaster such as a hurricane or flood, Emergency from the Red Cross. Click the…
A Speech Therapist Shares Tips & Tricks for Keeping Kids Engaged During Teletherapy
Read Time: 5 minutes We are all adjusting to the new normal, learning how to maintain social distancing, and preparing to return to virtual learning. Understandably, that can feel a bit overwhelming. As a speech therapist, I have been providing…
BridgingApps Partners with Easterseals Crossroads for Apps, Apps, Apps
BridgingApps recently participated in a webinar hosted by Easterseals Crossroads INDATA project, “Apps, Apps, Apps”. The July webinar took place via ZOOM and was a full day of helpful information about mobile technology and apps. Among the topics covered by…
Practical Tools for Learning Anywhere| Parenting Special Needs Magazine
As we have covered in previous back to school articles, for students with special needs, transitioning back into school can be challenging. At the time of this writing in early summer 2020, many states are only just beginning to ease…
Parenting Special Needs Magazine | Medical Tech Support: Managing Your Family’s Health Care
Taking care of the health of a family includes taking care of not only their physical health, but also emotional and mental health needs, and can be time consuming! Managing the health of a child with a disability or special…
Parenting Special Needs Magazine | Back to School Tech Tips
By: Amy Fuchs and Amy Barry As we get ready for school to start back up again, we begin thinking about the tasks our children are likely to be faced with soon. Has your child been reading or listening to…
BridgingApps Best Road Trip Apps for Traveling with Kids 🚙
Roooooooad Trip! Summer time bring thoughts of getting away from routine – vacations, camps, visiting relatives and that inevitable time in the car called: The Road Trip. We know from experience and our own childhood that road trips can sometimes…
Smart Home Technology For Individuals With Special Needs
Written By Guest Blogger & App Reviewer Christopher Wright Smart Home Technology is essentially taking everyday average appliances you would have in your home, and increasing their usefulness by connecting them to the Internet. They can also connect via Bluetooth technology, although this…