May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20.6 million people in the country belong to one or more of these ethnicities, not counting those who…
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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…
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…
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,…
App List for Senior Mothers
Children grow up, but moms never stop being moms. Why not introduce your mother or grandmother to some of our favorite seniors apps for Mother’s Day? There are options for all needs and interests: recreation; social connections; physical and mental…
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?…
National Stroke Awareness Month–App List for Managing Stroke and TBI Effects
Is someone in your family affected by a stroke or a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Are you concerned that you or someone close to you might have a stroke? May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Mark a day or a…
An Array of Autism Apps
Today’s digital world is loaded with targeted apps for managing life with autism. Our app reviewers have recommendations for planning an exercise program, managing money, playing educational games, and much more. When choosing (or helping your child choose) an app,…
Autism Assistive Technology: Items of Interest
Many people find apps, smart devices, and other assistive technology a big help in managing autism—but there’s so much assistive tech out there, sometimes you have no idea where to start looking for the right item. Even where the tech…
BridgingApps for Traveling Over the Holidays 🚙🎄🎁
The holiday season is upon us! 🎄⛄️🎅🏼 For many families, that means traveling to see their loved ones. Whether it is by plane, train, car, or bus, holiday travel can be stressful and it helps to have something to pass the…