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  • 2290 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994

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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In My Shoes Gala Celebrates Entrepreneurship

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BRIDGES’ annual In My Shoes fundraising gala, an evening dedicated to dispelling preconceived notions of disability, will be held May […]

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“Spotlight on Inspiration” Featuring Carlos Martinez

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CEO/Executive Director of BRIDGES, Carlos Martinez was featured in the Hudson Valley News & Events “Spotlight on Inspiration” series highlighting […]

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Carlos’ Corner: National Family Caregivers Month

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  The work of a caregiver is unlike any other. Caregivers are the backbone of our healthcare system. Without them, […]

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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.

Crystal Welch – IDDATI Case Manager
Kevin Ferrer – Welcome Center (Bilingual: Spanish)
Sabine Jacques – CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Creole)
Sue Cibirka – Human Resources Manager
Mercedes Lopez – Bookkepper
Jamel Wright – SAMHSA Re-Entry Case Manager
Heather Hartog – CDPA Support Specialist
Patrick Hennessy – Authorization Specialist
Nicole Sirignano, MA, CHC, ACTCP – Director of Operations/Compliance Officer (ADA Certified, Compliance Certified)
Kimberly Rivas-Adames – Peer Counselor
Cassandra Gourlay – Orientation and Mobility Therapist
Shahneeyiah Rodriguez – CDPA Authorization Specialist
Merlyne Beauvoir – Staff Accountant
Yolette Vilsaint – Office Assistant
Lorraine Greenwell, LMSW, MPH – Deputy Executive Director
Carlos Guzman – Billing Specialist
Danielle McIvor – Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)
Jessie Agen – SAMHSA Re Entry Case Manager
Mayra Bonilla – CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)
Elevena Allen – CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)
Judith Kornell – Executive Administrative Assistant
Maura Rosado – Director of Independent Living Services
Regina DiOrio J.D. – Director of Grants Administration & Communications
Nicole Prais – Rockland County Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator
William Jelen – Controller
Ada Vasquez Vargas - CDPA Program Specialists
Kaitlyn Scilla – Housing and Transition Specialist
Sofia Lamy – Office Assistant
Alison Malecot – Digital Media Specialist
Rita Sabido – Office/Café Manager
Carlos Martinez, LMSW – CEO/Executive Director
Barbara Zeko – SAMHSA Re-Entry Project Director
Emily Rocks – Youth Employment Specialist (Pre-ETS)

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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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