When Covid-19 was first declared a pandemic and restrictions were implemented, I heard many from the disability community say, “welcome to my world.” It was a stark reminder of the reality many with seen and unseen disabilities live through on a day to day basis prior to any pandemic. For people with medical conditions […]
BRIDGES Spotlight: Sharon and the Dwyer Program
In this episode of Spotlight, Veterans Outreach Administrator, Sharon talks about her role at BRIDGES and how she helps Veterans in our community break down barriers. June is PTSD awareness Month, we have included a segment on how PTSD impacts Veterans. To learn more about the Veteran services that BRIDGES provides, visit www.bridgesrc.org/vet2vet
Carlos Corner- What is BRIDGES?
Why does BRIDGES exist? With so many different disability service organizations, one might ask, what makes BRIDGES different from the others? To understand why BRIDGES exists we must shine some light on our history which is a major contributor to our purpose and our mission. In the 60’s, people with disabilities had long realized that […]
Carlos’ Corner: A Letter to Consumers Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine
Dear Consumer, Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects. At BRIDGES, we have felt the pain and loss in our own community. We’ve supported families who have been affected and mourned those we have lost. While the pandemic has kept us apart, there is hope, a light at the end of the […]
