BRIDGES

Improving Access; Enhancing Quality of Life for People with Disabilities

Welcome to BRIDGES

BRIDGES works to improve access and 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!

Comedy Night Flyer

COMEDY NIGHT!

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BRIDGES is excited to announce its first Comedy Night! Thursday, November 7, 2019 Get your tickets early to save! Space […]

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peanut butter falcon

Peanut Butter Falcon – Opinion Piece

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The Peanut Butter Falcon is a movie that can inspire the disability community. Zack Gottsagen is a disabled actor with […]

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Consumer Directed Personal Assistance

CDPA Programs Promote Independence for People with Disabilities

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Independent living, as a philosophy, emphasizes consumer control, including directing your own care.  The IL philosophy believes people with disabilities […]

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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.

Sharon Bailey, LCSW - Veteran Outreach Administrator
Yolette Vilsaint - Office Assistant
Kevin Ferrer - Bilingual Receptionist
Sofia Lamy - Office Assistant
Chrystelle Wade - Intake Coordinator
Judith Kornell - Office Manager
Mercedes Guzman - CDPA Program Specialist
Mary Zugibe - CDPA Program Specialist
George Vasquez - CDPA Coordinator
Nicole Prais – Workforce Development Specialist
Elizabeth Liz-Reynoso - CDPA Program Specialist
Joseph Quelch - Outreach Specialist
Taylor DeClerk - Re-Entry Case Manager
Sherine Jesuthasan - SAMHSA Administrative Assistant
Victoria Iglesias - IDDATI Case Manager
Dana Krengel - Rockland County Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator
Peter Duffy - Employment Advocate
Carlos Ramon - Independent Living Services Coordinator
Jessica Rodriguez - SAMHSA Project Director
Zachary Masters - Program Advocate
Ana Ponce - CDPA Program Assistant
Patrick Hennessy - Authorization Specialist
Jason Ross - Peer Specialist
Sabine Jacques - Bilingual Program Specialist
Dara Richter - Peer Specialist
Esther Laaninen - Re-Entry Case Manager
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

Lets Build BRIDGES Together

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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