Tech Tools to try in 2024
Many people associate the beginning of a new year with a time of renewal, starting fresh, and setting new goals or resolutions. We at BridgingApps like to take time to...
Transitions & Life
Empowering Students: The Growing Landscape of Inclusive Higher Education
The potential is real for students with intellectual disabilities to go to college and pursue true employment. We are excited to highlight postsecondary education options that are available to them...
Solutions to Make Moving Easier with Your Special Needs Child
Moving to a New Home Individuals with special needs (and let’s be honest, most of us) can display difficulty with transitions and may have a tough time adjusting to change....
What Now? Making the Transition to the Empty Nest
For most young adults in their 20’s there comes a time when an adult child lets you know, it’s time to move out and establish a life away from their...
Ford Motor Company’s Steps to Prepare Special Needs Kids for Driving with Confidence
In this video, Dr. Niambi Powell, a diversity, equity, and inclusion manager at Ford Motor Company, shares valuable advice for parents of special needs children. Learn how to help your...
5 Essential Interview Etiquette Tips to Share with Your Loved Ones
Professional Etiquette teacher Lisa Richey, founder of the American Academy of Etiquette, shares quick and effective tips to improve your interviewing skills. Learn about eye contact, handshakes, clear communication, posture,...
Why Volunteerism Matters for Individuals with Special Needs!
WATCH NOW Discover the positive impact of volunteer work for individuals with special needs in this transformative video. Jeff Hancock from Employee U shares insights on how volunteerism brings purpose,...
Ready, Set…School: Strategies for Parents of Infant and Toddlers to Prepare for the Upcoming School Year
[K-12+ Beyond] Summer is a time to slow down, kick back and lean into all that summer family fun. As a parent, I know you’re thinking, “slow down …hey, no...
The Vital Role of Freely Given Relationships in the Health of Our Loved Ones
A s social creatures, our survival and well-being are heavily reliant on connection. But, as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, isolation and disconnection can take a toll on our mental...
Research to Practice: Teaching Peers to Improve Conversation with Autistic Teens
Even in inclusive settings, high school can be a very lonely place for autistic teens or students with intellectual disability. Unlike struggling in an academic area where accommodations are typically...
