Bridges News

COVID Update: Don Johnston, Clicker apps available for home
COVID Update: Don Johnston, Clicker apps available for home
  • Access
March 24, 2020

COVID Update: Don Johnston, Clicker apps available for home

With most schools across the country now closed as the result of the coronavirus outbreak, many...
"iGaze" is Here! Introducing Skyle Eye Gaze for iPad
"iGaze" is Here! Introducing Skyle Eye Gaze for iPad
  • AAC
January 21, 2020

"iGaze" is Here! Introducing Skyle Eye Gaze for iPad

Eye gaze is now possible for the iPad with the new Skyle eye gaze camera and case...
Symbolized Winter Rules and Vocabulary
Symbolized Winter Rules and Vocabulary
  • GAFE/ Chromebook
December 6, 2019

Symbolized Winter Rules and Vocabulary

Once the first snow falls, use this symbolized rule sheet and vocabulary in your classroom...
Bridges Vacation Notice - Happy Holidays!
Bridges Vacation Notice - Happy Holidays!
December 4, 2019

Bridges Vacation Notice - Happy Holidays!

As another year quickly comes to a close, we'd like to send a huge Thank...
Dyslexia Awareness Month: WIN C-Pen Class Set
Dyslexia Awareness Month and Make It Read Campaign
  • accessible text
October 3, 2019

Dyslexia Awareness Month: WIN C-Pen Class Set

October is International Dyslexia Awareness month and Dyslexia Canada is launching its second year of Mark It Read...
New iPad OS Tested with TrackBalls, Joysticks and other Alternative Access Devices
New iPad OS Tested with TrackBalls, Joysticks and other Alternative Access Devices
  • Access
September 27, 2019

New iPad OS Tested with TrackBalls, Joysticks and other Alternative Access Devices

TESTED:  new iPad iOS with alternative access tools including joysticks, trackballs, chin mouse and large...
Kurzweil Web License Special Pricing for Universities and Colleges
Kurzweil Web License Special Pricing for Universities and Colleges
  • Colleges/ Universities
June 18, 2019

Kurzweil Web License Special Pricing for Universities and Colleges

Many post-secondary students struggle with academic reading and writing, whether it's because they're learning English...
Mouse control added to the new iPadOS
Coming soon: mouse control added to the new iPadOS
  • Access
June 7, 2019

Mouse control added to the new iPadOS

Apple's newly announced iPadOS will add mouse control access to its accessibility features -- access that...
Access Hackers REJOICE! PowerToys are Back!
Access Hackers REJOICE! PowerToys are Back!
  • Access
June 6, 2019

Access Hackers REJOICE! PowerToys are Back!

Attention Windows power users, developers of assistive technology (AT) and access geeks everywhere -- Microsoft...
NEW K3000 Web: Improved test prep, research, plus more books
NEW K3000 Web: Improved test prep, research, plus more books
  • accessible text
June 4, 2019

NEW K3000 Web: Improved test prep, research, plus more books

Improve study and active reading strategies in Kurzweil web with more options to organize your...
Bridges, IDRC at OCADU Awarded Federal Grant for Accessible Inclusive Coding
Bridges, IDRC at OCADU Awarded Federal Grant for Accessible Inclusive Coding
  • Coding
May 29, 2019

Bridges, IDRC at OCADU Awarded Federal Grant for Accessible Inclusive Coding

“Coding to Learn and Create,” a joint project of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC)...
WOW! This has been an incredible and fast paced journey! -- Making a PPT with a braille display
WOW! This has been an incredible and fast paced journey! -- Making a PPT with a braille display
  • Blind and Low vision
May 24, 2019

WOW! This has been an incredible and fast paced journey! -- Making a PPT with a braille display

Recently a special education itinerant for an Ontario school board emailed us a story about a...