BRIDGES

Improving Access; Enhancing Quality of Life for People with Disabilities

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Independent Living Centers Serve:

People

BRIDGES helps people with disabilities to self-determine their own lives and works to overcome barriers, stigma, indifference, and the quiet prejudice of low expectations.

Business

BRIDGES helps businesses to employ people with disabilities, increase access to their facility, and enhance their community profile.

Government

BRIDGES raises disability awareness and advocates for programs, services, and legislation that promote fairness and equality.

Education

BRIDGES works with individuals and educational systems to maximize learning and to ensure effective accommodation standards.

News, Blogs & Events

Check out the latest news and events for BRIDGES as well as blogs written by our very own staff!

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How to Make Virtual Events More Accessible for Attendees

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Accessibility, or lack thereof, has long been a problem with in-person gatherings. According to a study on the inclusion of disabled […]

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PFC Joseph P. Dywer Veteran Peer Support Program Press Release (2021)

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Vet to Vet Stalled by Federal and State Elected Officials Our Veterans, families and service members need your help. The […]

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BRIDGES Spotlight- Larry

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on food insecurity across the country and the world. There have been […]

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What People are saying about BRIDGES

“BRIDGES is a place where the D-I-S in disabilities is silent giving you the ABILITY to be independent and feel empowered.” – Candida, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance recipient

Rita

“BRIDGES has a wonderful program. They are top notch…I live alone so it is very important for me”

CHORE Program recipient

Francisco

“If not for BRIDGES’ help, I couldn’t get to my appointments.” “It’s good to know I can count on BRIDGES.”

Veteran Transportation recipient

Rogozik

"I want to thank BRIDGES and the wonderful man that drove me to Montrose for my radiology appointments, thank you!.”

Veteran Transportation recipient

Our incredible team

The BRIDGES Team & Board of Directors work to provide advocacy and leadership towards an accessible, integrated community, promoting health and autonomy for people with disabilities.

Phil Strangolagalli – Workforce Development Specialist
Kevin Ferrer - Bilingual Receptionist
Elevena Allen, Welcome Center Manager
Mayra Bonilla – Bilingual Program Specialist
Sue Cibirka, Human Resources Specialist
Barbara Zeko, SAMHSA Project Director
Chrystelle Wade - Intake Coordinator
Mercedes Guzman - CDPA Program Specialist
Katie Strickland - SAMHSA Re-Entry Case Manager
Matthew Townsend, Pre-ETS Specialist
George Vasquez - CDPA Coordinator
Nicole Prais – Rockland County Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator
Matt Castelluccio, Director of Independent Living Services
Joseph Quelch - CDPA Program Specialist
Judith Kornell - Office Manager
Tamiko Sergio - IDDATI Case Manager
Peter Duffy - Employment Advocate
Yolette Vilsaint - Office Assistant
Carlos Roman - Independent Living Services Coordinator
Patrick Hennessy - Authorization Specialist
Jason Ross - Peer Specialist
Sofia Lamy - Office Assistant
Sabine Jacques - Bilingual Program Specialist
Sharon Bailey, LCSW - Veteran Outreach Administrator
William Jelen - Director of Finance/Controller
Regina DiOrio, J.D. - Grant Administrator
Carlos Guzman - Billing Specialist
Nanci Goldman - Director of Special Events
Nicole Sirignano, MA - Director of Operations
Lorraine Greenwell, LMSW, MPH - Deputy Executive Director
Carlos Martinez, LMSW - Executive Director
Merlyne Beauvoir, Staff Accountant
Timothy Shin - Digital Media Specialist

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The Mission of BRIDGES is to provide ADVOCACY and LEADERSHIP towards an accessible and integrated community, promoting health and autonomy for people with disabilities.
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