My kids packed their own lunches starting in preschool. One day, my daughter’s teacher called in a panic: “Kate’s ‘lunch’ is nothing but strawberries!” She expected me to rush over with extra food, and was seriously surprised when I said…
Tag: IndependentLiving
On the Threshold of Independence: Recommended Apps for Young Adults
The digital age is a boon to assistive technology and the people who depend on it. For disabled youngsters entering legal adulthood, the new digital world is also a wider doorway to independent living. It’s no longer necessary to have…
Client Success Story: Learning Fast in the World of Digital Literacy
BridgingApps’ latest Client Success Story, told by Alejandra “Ale” Gonzalez, Digital Navigator. This story began when Malissa Dean, a visually impaired young-adult client, came to the BridgingApps open lab. Her goal was (and is) to become YouTube famous, and she…
VestLife: The Latest News
This article is a follow-up to “VestLife: An Organization Solution for Families,” published last May. The text below is adapted from comments contributed by Michael Pearce, VestLife Founder and CEO. The Vest system was created to help parents “save time,…




