High school and college-aged youth sometimes feel overwhelmed when thinking about their futures. When youth with disabilities are transitioning to adulthood, they may feel confused and unsure of themselves. They may wonder what kind of jobs they will have and whether they will be successful at work. For youth with disabilities who feel ready […]
The Importance of Self-Advocacy for Youth with Disabilities
Self-Advocacy is about how individuals speak up for themselves. Self-Advocacy is learning how to speak up for yourself, making your own decisions about your own life, learning how to get information so that you can understand things that are of interest to you, finding out who will support you in your journey, knowing your […]
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is Universal Design!
During the past few months, I have written quite a number of blog posts for BRIDGES. Every week I come up with a different topic and every week the articles have helped me in some way or another. It’s like it is building a resource for me and many others to use whenever a topic […]
Social Networking for Youth with Disabilities
A social network is important because it helps individuals to connect with one another, have fun, and be in discussions. When connecting with a social network, we form supportive relationships that are there for us when we need them. Socialization reduces isolation and depression. Social networks include all kinds of people. Social networks can even […]
