Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA ) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. Click HERE or on the photo on the […]
BRIDGES First Ever Accessible Family Picnic!
This event encapsulated the very essence of our vision; a barrier-free community for people with disabilities. BRIDGES looks forward to making this event bigger and better each year! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made the day fun! The picnic was filled with many accessible activities for all to enjoy! Check out […]
Disabled riders can’t access MTA station
News 12 investigative reporter Tara Rosenblum spoke with people who claim the train station in Suffern is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Among them was Zachary Masters, Program Advocate at BRIDGES.
#TakeTheMaskOff Campaign Created to Encourage Autistics to ‘Unmask’
View the complete article. Most everyone knows what it’s like to adapt to a social situation or change your behavior slightly to make a good first impression. Sometimes, this leads to what many in the autism community call “masking.” No matter if you’re neurodiverse or neurotypical, most of us have tweaked our personality in certain situations […]
