2019 Cover Winner: Clayton Pelkey
The handsome young man on our cover, Clayton Pelkey, started college this fall at a small college in Florida Keys. He quickly had to learn how to adjust to a...
Jan/Feb 2019
Mommy’s Timeout: Coral Reefs
Take a time out and use Visualization Meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoy this aerial view of the ocean, sea, and coral reefs. Take a couple of deep breaths and...
Proud Moments: Christian & Jade Signing Possibilities
Christian & Jade Sign along with us… I am so proud of Jade and Christian. Jade (big Sis, 17) is passionate and determined to make the world a more inclusive...
College Bound: A Journey to Independence
College Bound: A Journey to Independence Our son, Clayton, started college this fall along with three of his closest friends. Originally, we planned to create a supported living residence for...
What the Federal Tax Overhaul Means for Families with Special Needs
Late last year, Congress passed the biggest federal tax overhaul in decades, a change which is unofficially referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Originally intended...
Multitasking the Right Way: How You Can Make the Most of Your Time
Multitasking There are just not enough hours in the day to get everything you need to do done. If you are like most parents reading this right now, chances are...
Tech Tips for Your Smart Home
Did you purchase or receive a smart home device during the holiday season? Here at BridgingApps, we look at everything through the “How can this help people of all ages...
A Story of Inspiration: How Vernon Changed My Perception of Disability
How Vernon Changed My Perception of Disability It was the summer after my freshman year of high school and I had decided that I wanted to volunteer for the Special...
Is It Meatless Monday Or Taco Tuesday? Chickpea & Butternut Squash Tacos
Chickpea & Butternut Squash Tacos from the “Taco Tuesday Cookbook” Yield: 4 servings These simple, budget-friendly tacos work just as well for Meatless Monday as Taco Tuesday! You’ll will love...
Big Picture of Parent Participation in an IEP Meeting
Parent Participation in an IEP Meeting As you walk into your IEP meeting, you see 6, 8, or 10 school/district personnel already seated at the table. Yes, you “expected” that...
