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BridgingApps
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Bridging the gap between technology and people with disabilities. Apps and technology for special needs.
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We’re so grateful for an incredible year of impact at BridgingApps. From serving thousands of clients to expanding technology access and digital skills training, 2025 was a year to celebrate. 💙✨

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December 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Final report in our 2025 Expansion Pilot series is live, featuring how Easterseals PORT Health used the BridgingApps App Search Tool to support staff and clients.

Read more: bridgingapps.org/expansion-pi...
December 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Through its collaboration with @compudopt, BridgingApps is helping clients build essential digital skills and expand access to technology.

Read more: bridgingapps.org/meeting-clie...
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Expansion Pilot Report #4 features Easterseals Rio Grande Valley and their experience using the BridgingApps App Search Tool to support individuals and families.

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December 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Looking for tech gifts for kids with diverse needs? 🎁💙

Check out BridgingApps’ 2025 Favorite Tech Gifts guide for apps, adaptive tools, and sensory-friendly devices that support accessibility, learning, and fun.

Read more → parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com/articles/bri...
December 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Real stories, real impact. Check out our latest update from the BridgingApps Expansion Pilot with Easterseals Massachusetts: bridgingapps.org/expansion-pi...
December 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Wrapping up year 1 of our Expansion Pilot with Easterseals of SE PA! 🚀 Our App Search Tool is helping clients discover assistive tech that makes a real impact. Read more: bridgingapps.org/expansion-pi...
December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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🚜 Tomorrow is National Rural Health Day! Learn how we can better support rural communities: bridgingapps.org/happy-nation...
#PowerOfRural
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming. This quick guide offers practical tips for family caregivers to advocate with confidence.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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November is National Family Caregivers Month 💜 Today’s BridgingApps blog shares the story of an autistic caregiver navigating unexpected challenges after her mother’s cancer diagnosis. Insights for caregivers with disabilities: bridgingapps.org/the-autistic...
November 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Budgeting for a big purchase? 💡 Whether it’s a home, remodel, or making your space more accessible, the right fintech tools can help. Explore our latest post for top apps + smart tips.
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#FinTech #Accessibility #BudgetSmart #BridgingApps
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Honoring our veterans by helping bring tech closer to home! Check out BridgingApps’ curated app list for veterans and their families: bridgingapps.org/list-highlig... 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Everyone deserves the chance to use their talents and feel valued at work. Today's blog highlights practical tools, inspiring stories, and organizations helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and thrive in meaningful jobs.

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November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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💙 November is National Family Caregivers Month! 💙
63 million Americans care for loved ones while juggling jobs and daily life.

Check out our Caregiver Apps List for tools that make caregiving—and self-care—easier. 💪💗

search.bridgingapps.org/list/bridgin...

#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Apps can be powerful tools for independence! Our latest feature in Parenting Special Needs Magazine shows how tech helps young adults with special needs build confidence and life skills.

📖 Read more bridgingapps.org/how-apps-tec...

#AssistiveTech #Inclusion #ParentingSpecialNeeds
November 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🍂 Fall is in the air! Celebrate the season with BridgingApps’ Fun Fall Apps for Halloween, Thanksgiving & cozy autumn fun. 🍁

🎃 Check out the list & share your favorites!
Visit: bridgingapps.org/list-highlig...
October 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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🍂 October = awareness, celebration & accessibility! Explore apps, stories & tools empowering people of all abilities in our latest BridgingApps Newsletter.
💬 Read more: mailchi.mp/eastersealsh...
October 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Thanks to EHF for supporting our BridgingApps program to address #maternalhealth. Explore all our resources and our 4-part series on maternal health, tech, and access: You Are Not Alone, TLC for Moms, Is Sleep Time Tech Time?, You’re Not What You Eat. bridgingapps.org/blog-posts/
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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October is AAC Awareness Month. BridgingApps highlights the importance of both high-tech and low-tech AAC tools in supporting communication across diverse settings and needs.

Read the post here: bridgingapps.org/aac-awarenes...

#AAC #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion #Accessibility
October 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💙

Explore our top apps for kids with Down syndrome—fun and great for building cognitive and motor skills. 📱

🔗 search.bridgingapps.org/list/bridgin...

#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #BridgingApps #InclusiveTech
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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BridgingApps Co-Founder Cristen Reat is featured in SHOUTOUT HTX, sharing her journey and impact in the community.

Read more: shoutouthtx.com/meet-cristen...

#BridgingApps #SHOUTOUTHTX #AccessibilityMatters
October 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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📚 Library apps like Hoopla, Kindle & ElevenReader are making reading more accessible for all.

Just in time for #BannedBooksWeek — access matters.

Read more: bridgingapps.org/more-about-l...
October 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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🎉 October is AAC Awareness Month, and we’re excited to share that AssistiveWare’s AAC apps are currently on sale!

Learn more about the sale here: www.assistiveware.com/aac-app-sale

#AACAwarenessMonth #AAC
October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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October is Disability Employment Month.

80 years on, barriers remain.

Awareness is not enough — inclusion takes action.

BridgingApps supports access through tech, training, and advocacy.

🔗 bridgingapps.org/happy-annive...

#NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment
October 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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📚 Your library, anytime and anywhere. Apps like Libby make it easy to borrow books, audiobooks, and magazines with just a library card. Read more: bridgingapps.org/a-library-in...

#Libby #Accessibility #eBooks #DigitalAccess #Libraries
September 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM