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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Carlos Corner- Giving Tuesday

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Giving to non-profit organizations or causes occurs with an intention and a motivation behind the gift. On most occasions I […]

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Association for Visually Impaired, Inc. is now an affiliate of BRIDGES!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (West Nyack, NY August 31, 2021 – Association for the Visually Impaired, Inc. (AVI) is now an […]

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Why You Should Give Talk Therapy and Art Therapy a Try

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  The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 61 million Americans are currently living with a disability. But despite the passage […]

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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.

Barbara Zeko – SAMHSA Re-Entry Project Director
William Jelen – Director of Finance/Controller
Carlos Guzman – Billing Specialist
Crystal Welch – IDDATI Case Manager
Elevena Allen - CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)
George Vasquez – CDPA Coordinator (Bilingual: Spanish)
Jamel Wright – SAMHSA Re-Entry Case Manager
Joseph Quelch – CDPA Specialist
Judith Kornell – Office Manager
Kevin Ferrer – Welcome Center (Bilingual: Spanish)
Lorraine Greenwell, LMSW, MPH – Deputy Executive Director
Matt Castelluccio – Director of Independent Living Services
Mayra Bonilla– CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)
Mercedes Guzman – CDPA Senior Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)
Merlyne Beauvoir – Staff Accountant
Nicole Prais – Rockland County Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator
Patrick Hennessy – Authorization Specialist
Phil Strangolagalli – Workforce Development Specialist
Lee Ann Littlejohn--SAMHSA Case Manager
Sabine Jacques – CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Creole)
Sharon Bailey, LCSW – Veteran Outreach Administrator
Nanci Goldman--Director of Special Events
Sofia Lamy- Office Assistant
Matthew Townsend – Youth Employment Specialist (Pre-ETS)
Sue Cibirka – Human Resources Manager
Nicole Sirignano, MA, CHC, ACTCP – Director of Operations/Compliance Officer (ADA Certified, Compliance Certified)
Tamiko Sergio - Authorization/Billing Specialist
Tim Shin, M.S. – Digital Media Specialist
Yolette Vilsaint- Office Assistant
Peter Duffy – Employment Services Specialist
Carlos Martinez, LMSW – CEO/Executive Director
Chrystelle Wade – Information & Referral Coordinator - (Bilingual: French)
Ivette Santiago - CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)
Nailah Cooper--Employment/Education Advocate (BOCES)
Mari Rodriguez – Benefits Counselor / Community Support Specialist (SSAN)
Esther Choi--Peer Advocate for the Deaf
Regina DiOrio, J.D. – Director of Grants Administration & Communications
Marise Fede – Housing Transition Specialist, Olmstead & Open Door Services
Amber Madison--Administrative Assistant

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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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