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The New World of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Hearing loss is worse than an inconvenience: its side effects include social isolation, increased vulnerability to depression, and increased risk of injury. Not to mention higher stress and frustration levels, especially when dealing with people who dismiss the struggle with,…

Assistive Tech for Coping with Hard Reality

Today’s post is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month this May. People with autism, major depression, or similar conditions often feel they’re fighting a daily battle against panic/hysteria/despair. Digital technology can help: Sometimes, the primary barrier to improved mental health…

Mental Health Apps Lists: Life Management

Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, today we highlight BridgingApps lists that focus on keeping life under control. Of course no life can ever be brought completely under control, but mental and emotional stress are significantly reduced by committing…

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BridgingApps Favorite AAC Apps

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, which means heightened interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology. Try the apps on this list for help with speech-to-text/text-to-speech communications, vocabulary exercises, skill evaluations, or organizing tasks in visual format. Click…

Coming Right Up: Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Thursday, May 18, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023. Observed on the third Thursday in May since 2012, GAAD is a favorite with Digital Navigators, disability-savvy web developers, and everyone else who believes the digital world should be as universally…

What’s Trending in Financial Tech?

Financial technology (“fintech” for short) has fads and trends like everything else. Digital money-transfer options are no longer limited to credit card payments, bank withdrawals, or even bank/store apps. While cryptocurrency has lost some momentum, peer-to-peer money transfer apps are…

Fun Rabbit Holes: Exploring New Technology Without Losing Your Place on Your To-Do List

Apps and other digital technology are great—until they aren’t. You may have heard worst-nightmare stories: fatal accidents due to someone’s being distracted by a smartphone; suicides triggered by cyberbullying or doomscrolling. On a less dramatic note, just about everyone has…

Digital Navigator Training Recap

Katherine Swarts, BridgingApps Digital Content Writer, shares a “non-techie’s” notes from the Digital Navigator Training course held Wednesday, May 3, at The Menninger Clinic. Overview The Digital Navigator Training course was created for Digital Navigators and other professionals whose work…

Modern Mothers with Disability in the Family

A special Happy Mother’s Day to all hardworking moms! Remember the family images in classic sitcoms? Every mother a full-time housewife who had it all together; every kid healthy and happy; every grandparent a bottomless source of wisdom and encouragement,…

Favorite Apps for Busy Moms

A mother’s work is never done, but a good app (or two or several) can help you at least keep pace with the urgent and the important. Want to sign up for grocery delivery? Planning a long day of errands?…