Ready for a Transformative Journey into Digital Accessibility? Join us in Washington, D.C., from October 6 to 8, 2025, at our new venue, the Crystal Gateway Marriott, for a three-day dynamic summit and exhibition. Connect with innovative thought leaders and trendsetters…
“What’s up with these ‘Suspend Holds’?” That was a question/complaint on many lips in the third week of September, when the popular Libby app changed its “Deliver Later” feature to “Suspend.” The purpose was to improve the library app’s efficiency…
The latest in wearable assistive technology is Meta AI glasses. Today, Alejandra “Ale” Gonzalez, BridgingApps Digital Navigator, shares her experience training clients on this technology. The Meta AI glasses are smart glasses with a Meta AI assistant. They provide hands-free…
It’s been years in the making. Under a grant from AT&T, BridgingApps has teamed with Compudopt, a device refurbisher and fellow nonprofit that shares our goal of closing the digital divide. For eighteen years, Compudopt has supplied digital devices and…
September is National Deaf Awareness Month. The purpose is to increase awareness of deaf issues, people, and culture. BridgingApps has created a list of apps for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Some of the apps were designed for…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Clarify: ADHD Organizer, Timer offers coaching from real life specialists, immersive to-do lists, an intensive 5 week program and group sessions for peer support. Visually, the app is appealing,…
Rideshare services are very practical—except when they’re confusing and frustrating. Because most drivers are independent contractors and many own the cars they drive, it’s hard to ensure a uniform, well-supervised experience every time. Common passenger complaints include: For passengers using…
Whether you’re aging in place, recovering from an accident, or raising a child with special needs, accessible housing is in high demand these days. And while accessible homes still include traditional features such as ramps and shower benches, much of…
Remember our Partner Resource article on MindApps, the mental-health-app recommendations tool from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)? Earlier this August, our BridgingApps team joined Dr. John Torous and his Digital Psychiatry team, the brains behind MindApps, for a virtual…
Accessibility isn’t just a concern of the three-dimensional world: it’s also important to websites and apps. And not just the “practical” ones. People with disabilities enjoy digital gaming as much as anybody; but some game apps still cause problems because…
