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November is National Family Caregivers Month. When you’re the primary caregiver for a family member with disabilities, it can be hard remembering to take care of yourself, too. And there are extra challenges during holiday season, when even non-caregivers often try too hard to make things “perfect.” Today, we salute family caregivers by sharing tips for making Thanksgiving a little easier, and a little happier. ?? https://lnkd.in/eUe8huKC

Journaling Apps for Counting Your Blessings ????? App List → https://bit.ly/3Ofw4P5

Women Veterans in the Civilian World Blogpost ?? https://bit.ly/4hUVteq November is Military Family Appreciation Month as well as Veterans Day month. We salute all #Veterans and family members among our ESGH staff and clients, also the staff members providing military-connected services.

Health Passports: How to Help Doctors Give You the Best Care ?? Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/48YLVeb

November Is Native American Heritage Month Read the full blogpost → https://bit.ly/4frTr3E If you are in the Houston area, The Children’s Museum of Houston is hosting a Native American Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, November 16. Planned activities include art workshops, music, and Native American Storytime.

The wait is over! ?? Starting today, Be My Eyes is officially rolling out on Ray-Ban Meta glasses, bringing hands-free accessibility to our blind and low-vision community in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia. ?? Experience unprecedented freedom by simply saying, “Hey Meta, Call a Volunteer on Be My Eyes,” and get connected to one of our 8.1 million volunteers for real-time assistance. Update your Ray-Ban Meta glasses and start exploring a more accessible world today! Please note that the roll-out will take a few days, so if you don’t see the update immediately, rest assured it will be available to all users shortly! Learn more in our blog: https://lnkd.in/dS5MT6ve #Accessibility #Inclusion #Rayban #Meta #SmartGlasses #AssistiveTechnology

For National Family Caregivers Month: Our App Recommendations ?? https://lnkd.in/eUVCYQ7Q

Thanks to incredible support from the Next50 Foundation, BridgingApps will be expanding its #FinTech trainings for older adults. We're super excited to be able to help more older adults with disabilities navigate their finances online!

Happy Veterans Day and thank you to all who have served! After sacrificing for our freedom, veterans and their families need support to thrive in civilian life. Easterseals Veteran programs offer job training, reintegration, mentorship, and networking to empower individuals with the skills needed for stable employment. Family respite programs give caregivers the time to relax and recharge, and through counseling, peer support, and community partnerships, Easterseals tackles the unique mental health challenges veterans face, helping them feel supported and not alone in their fight. Join us in ensuring that our nation’s heroes get the support they deserve! BridgingApps Veterans Caregivers and Family Support App List ?? https://lnkd.in/eKFmXMHn

October is a big conference month for many organizations, and BridgingApps is no exception. Today, three of our team share their in-person experiences from this year. ?? https://lnkd.in/egzehrdb