The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI), in Austin, is a residential school for K–12 students and an education partner for Texas public schools. One of TSBVI’s regular programs is its annual Discovering the Future workshop, an educational…
Our latest BridgingApps Client Story is from Michelle Johnson, a program participant with vision disability. I got information about BridgingApps through a mentor in the Blind Professionals Network (BPN) and a contact in the Houston Council of the Blind. They…
BridgingApps client Ossie Riley, a senior with low vision, has received digital-skills training plus a laptop, wireless mouse, plug-in keyboard, and extra monitor screen. Today, she shares her favorite things about the training and technology. I found out about you…
In recognition of Deafblind Awareness Week this June 25–July 1, today we look at assistive technology for people with impaired hearing and/or vision. Worldwide, over 1.5 billion people have hearing loss; at least 175 million have blindness or low vision;…
Plan to join us virtually Wednesday, February 23, from 12:00 – 12:30 pm. Many of us have already learned about the benefits of having articles and books read aloud to us. Did you know that you can have texts read…
What is it like to lose your vision? At BridgingApps we work with many clients who are blind or have low vision. Some of these clients were sighted and lost their vision slowly over time and others were born with…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: TeamTalk 5 is an Internet conferencing system that allows people to communicate using high quality audio and video. Users download the TeamTalk application for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, or…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Microsoft Soundscape is a wayfinding app for the iOS platform intended to be used by people who are blind or low vision. Unlike commonly used mainstream GPS apps, Soundscape…
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: OverDrive: eBooks & audiobooks allows you to borrow library books in book ebook and audio format. It is helpful for anyone with vision disorders, learning disabilities, brain injuries or developmental…
