Please join us at noon, Wednesday, June 10 as BRIDGES hosts our “In My Shoes” Virtual Gala. The year “In My Shoes” focuses on sports and recreation. Pre-recorded videos will provide viewers the opportunity to see and hear personal stories of how sports and recreation have impacted the lives of people with disabilities. These reflections […]
BRIDGES is committed to our Community despite our current environment!
Social Distancing and Isolation are critical strategies for combating the spread of what we now face as COVID-19. However, social isolation is dangerous and in fact, for far too long, people with disabilities, including those with mental health concerns, as well as our seniors, ha ve known social isolation and have been subject to the […]
WHY DISABILITY TALKS ARE IMPORTANT FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
WHY DISABILITY TALKS ARE IMPORTANT FOR OUR COMMUNITIES One in every four people in our country have a disability. Various types, including; Mobility Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury or Acquired Brain Injury, Deafness/Hard of hearing, Blind or Low Vision, Cognitive/Intellectual or Learning , Mental Health or Psychological and the invisible disabilities which may include some of […]
The ADA is a Community Thing!
Friday July 26th was 29 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. BRIDGES took to the most accessible and public location to ensure all people would hear about the ADA and how important it is to our community! “The signing of the ADA was a monumental step forward, ensuring that people with […]
