Going to college as a disabled person can be challenging. When people start college, there are many unknowns – What will I major in? Can I handle the workload? Will it be too stressful? People with disabilities have additional considerations for this new experience. Young people with disabilities have to think about whether they need […]
YAY! Youth and You Social Network at BRIDGES
Dear Rockland County Youth, BRIDGES would like to invite you to the first meeting of our social group YAY! (Youth and You) YAY! is for young people ages 12 and 18 with disabilities. Through this group, we will create our own social network for fun, enjoyment, sharing resources, education, and getting ready to transition to […]
Language Makes a Big Difference!
An image of a white caption bubble showing a still wheelchair An image of a black thought bubble showing a still wheelchair The way people use language is important. People should think about the language they choose when interacting with others and in their everyday conversations, writing, and media content. Language is sometimes problematic for […]
Transitioning from Institutional Settings to the Community
People who have been in institutional settings like hospitals, psychiatric units, prisons, or the military, often struggle when it’s time to leave these settings and return to the community. For people with disabilities who enter an institutional setting, it can be even harder to transition back into the community when the institution officially discharges them. […]
