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People

BRIDGES helps people with disabilities to self-determine their own lives and works to overcome barriers, stigma, indifference, and the quiet prejudice of low expectations.

Business

BRIDGES helps businesses to employ people with disabilities, increase access to their facility, and enhance their community profile.

Government

BRIDGES raises disability awareness and advocates for programs, services, and legislation that promote fairness and equality.

Education

BRIDGES works with individuals and educational systems to maximize learning and to ensure effective accommodation standards.

News, Blogs and Events

Check out the latest news and events for BRIDGES as well as blogs written by our very own staff!

OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities)

By BRIDGES | August 29, 2024

What are the benefits to getting OPWDD services ? OPWDD SERVICES include : Independent Living Housing – rent subsidies Community Habilitation – Provides an individual who works with client on independent living goals (navigating transportation systems, basic living skills, shopping, time management etc) Day-Hab – client attends a community facility for group activities and […]

ROCKLAND RESOURCES

By BRIDGES | August 29, 2024

MENTAL HEALTH / DISABILITIES GREATER MENTAL HEALTH of NY : 845-267-2172 (Ext 296 for Questions / Intake) MHA Health Homes : Angela Valles (Ext 203) WALK IN CLINIC : 311 N. Midland Ave Nyack, NY (Fridays only) Greater Mental Health of NY appointments : 914-345-0700 ext 7350 Greatermentalhealth.org DIAL 988 for any crisis […]

How Technology Can Empower People with Limited Mobility

By Bryan | July 7, 2023

The one thing that can make it difficult to live your day-to-day life are physical impairments. That’s the reality experienced by the 12.1% of Americans who have limited mobility and therefore need to resort to other solutions just to be able to live independently. However, trying to maintain that independence without much success may […]

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What People are saying about BRIDGES

“BRIDGES is a place where the D-I-S in disabilities is silent giving you the ABILITY to be independent and feel empowered.”

Candida, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance recipient

“If not for BRIDGES’ help, I couldn’t get to my appointments.” “It’s good to know I can count on BRIDGES.”

Francisco

Veteran Transportation recipient

“BRIDGES has a wonderful program. They are top notch…I live alone so it is very important for me”

Rita

CHORE Program recipient

"I want to thank BRIDGES and the wonderful man that drove me to Montrose for my radiology appointments, thank you!.”

Rogozik

Veteran Transportation recipient

Our Incredible Team

Carlos Martinez, LMSW – CEO/Executive Director

Cassandra Gourlay, Orientation and Mobility Therapist

Employee photo of Madonna Towns Veterans Directed Care Manager

Employee photo of Amanda Krasinski Veteran Directed Services-Case Manager

Judith Kornell, Executive Administrative Assistant

Mayra Bonilla, C-D-P-A Team Lead, Bilingual Spanish

Ketrisha Leger, Housing and Transition Specialist

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Community Support Specialist S-S-A-N, Mari Rodriguez, Benefits Counselor

Emilia Canto, Director of Independent Living Services

Kevin Ferrer, Welcome Center Bilingual Spanish

Emily Rocks, Youth Empowerment Specialist Pre E-T-S

Our Incredible Team

Madonna Towns, Veterans Directed Care Manager

Amanda Krasinski, Veteran Directed Services Case Manager

Emily Rocks, Youth Empowerment Specialist

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