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ATIA Conference Recap

The World of Assistive Technology Assistive technology (AT) comprises everything, except implanted medical devices, that can be used for improved daily functioning with a disability. AT items range from the most basic cane to the most sophisticated computer technology; and…

Seasonal Affective Disorder in Late Winter

(Thanks to our Digital Learning Specialist, Tara Rocha, for connecting me with Mandy C. in Anchorage, Alaska. Mandy contributed the “far North” perspective for this article.) Depending on how close to the equator you live, February may be the month…

Introducing Tech to Rural Areas: A Digital Navigator’s Perspective

In September 2022, Easter Seals Greater Houston/BridgingApps became one of 18 organizations in the new Digital Navigator Corps, a national program formed under a $10 million investment from Google.org. The purpose of the Corps is to help rural residents gain…

When—and How—to Take a Mental Health Day Off

Mental health day: a day that an employee takes off from work in order to relieve stress or renew vitality. –Merriam-Webster.com As far as employers are (or should be) concerned, a mental health day is little different from any other…

Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: XanderGlasses

Here’s the last article in our “Favorite 5” series, which showcases items from “Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech.” (For the full “Favorite 5” list, see the last section of the Consumer Technology article: “BridgingApps Picks…

Digital Privacy: A Vital Consideration

January 28 was Data Privacy Day—also the last day of Data Privacy Week (January 22–28). The annual commemoration, first observed in North America in 2008, focuses on raising awareness to prevent cybercrime, safeguard private information, and help everyone utilize the…

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Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: RememberStuff

The “Favorite 5” BridgingApps series showcases items mentioned in our recent article “Consumer Technology, Assistive Technology, and the Latest in Electronic Tech.” (For the full “Favorite 5” list, see the last section of the Consumer Technology article: “BridgingApps Picks for…

STAFF PICKS: Walter Prescher on Staying Organized

Our latest Staff Picks list from our newest BridgingApps team member, Walter Prescher. Besides being a professional Digital Navigator, Walter is a retired Army officer and the father of twelve kids. These are his go-to apps for staying organized and…

Updated Legislation and Affordable Medication

Free enterprise is a noble concept so long as everyone, regardless of income level, can afford the true necessities of life. In the U.S., where drug manufacturers have traditionally had free rein in setting their prices for maximum profit, prescription…

Consumer Electronics Favorite 5: ReBokeh

Welcome to the second week of our “Favorite 5” series, which showcases items of interest among the latest technological offerings. For the full “Favorite 5” list, see “BridgingApps Picks for the Best New Consumer Technologies,” the last section in our…