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At our December meeting we had a small, but dynamic group who shared information on apps we have been using in the past few weeks. Teacher Lindsey Williams demonstrated an app called Touch and Write by Fizzbrain. The Touch and…

The November Bridging Apps meeting welcomed new parents who were excited to learn more about apps fortheir six year old son with special needs.  As most young children, the parents said that the  iPad is a motivating tool but they…

At our November meeting we welcomed Alexa Bowers, Adaptive Technology Specialist at the Lighthouse of Houston. The Lighthouse is a private, nonprofit education and service center dedicated to assisting blind and visually impaired people to live independently. Alexa demonstrated some…

In the latest version of iOS (iOS6) there is a new accessibility feature called Guided Access. You can use it to turn of the home button via software, turn off sensors on the iPad and portions of the screen. It…

Our back to school Fall Open House was a great time for everyone.  Guests learned a little something and made connections with others using a mobile device to benefit someone with a disability.  Easter Seals Central Texas Occupational therapist, Quina…

Parent Tina Hill demonstrated how to use the Bluetooth Cordless Switch Interface by RJ Cooper http://rjcooper.com/ with the iPad 2 to access a variety of apps for those who need switch accessibility. Tina explained that this interface allows users to…

Rio Grande BridgingApps meeting was held at Easter Seals on August 23rd.  Therapists and parents got a nice introduction to the use of an iPad.  The group asked about apps to aid with specific skills.  As soon as the group…

Visitors to the School-Ready open house last week were treated to interactive iPad stations with volunteers ready to share information about favorite apps for academics. Our come-and-go event featured teachers from the Arbor School, T.H. Rogers, The Caroline School, and…