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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.

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

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

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

News, Blogs and Events

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

OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities)

By BRIDGES | August 29, 2024

What are the benefits to getting OPWDD services ?   OPWDD SERVICES include :  Independent Living Housing – rent subsidies Community Habilitation – Provides an individual who works with client on independent living goals (navigating transportation systems, basic living skills, shopping, time management etc) Day-Hab – client attends a community facility for group activities and […]

ROCKLAND RESOURCES

By BRIDGES | August 29, 2024

  MENTAL HEALTH / DISABILITIES   GREATER MENTAL HEALTH of NY : 845-267-2172 (Ext 296 for Questions / Intake) MHA Health Homes : Angela Valles (Ext 203) WALK IN CLINIC : 311 N. Midland Ave Nyack, NY (Fridays only) Greater Mental Health of NY appointments : 914-345-0700 ext 7350 Greatermentalhealth.org DIAL 988 for any crisis […]

How Technology Can Empower People with Limited Mobility

By Bryan | July 7, 2023

  The one thing that can make it difficult to live your day-to-day life are physical impairments. That’s the reality experienced by the 12.1% of Americans who have limited mobility and therefore need to resort to other solutions just to be able to live independently. However, trying to maintain that independence without much success may […]

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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

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

Francisco

Veteran Transportation recipient

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

Rita

CHORE Program recipient

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

Rogozik

Veteran Transportation recipient

Our Incredible Team

Carlos Martinez, LMSW – CEO/Executive Director
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Sofia Lamy, Office Assistant
Jerry Ganz
Cassandra Gourlay, Orientation and Mobility Therapist
Employee photo of Madonna Towns Veterans Directed Care Manager
William Jelen, Controller
Employee photo of Amanda Krasinski Veteran Directed Services-Case Manager
Judith Kornell, Executive Administrative Assistant
Mayra Bonilla, C-D-P-A Team Lead, Bilingual Spanish
Kimberly Rivas-Adames, Peer Counselor
Ketrisha Leger, Housing and Transition Specialist
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Community Support Specialist S-S-A-N, Mari Rodriguez, Benefits Counselor
Emilia Canto, Director of Independent Living Services
Kevin Ferrer, Welcome Center Bilingual Spanish
Liz Encarnacion, Social Worker
Emily Rocks, Youth Empowerment Specialist Pre E-T-S
Yolette Vilsaint, Office Assistant

Our Incredible Team

Carlos Martinez, LMSW – CEO/Executive Director
A head shot of a young asian woman
Sofia Lamy, Office Assistant
Amanda Vitacco
Danielle McIvor
Staff member
Jerry Ganz
Maribel
Abigail Perry
Cassandra Gourlay, Orientation and Mobility Therapist
Nicole Sirignano
Vicki Caramante
Madonna Towns, Veterans Directed Care Manager
William Jelen, Controller
Amanda Krasinski, Veteran Directed Services Case Manager
Judith Kornell, Executive Administrative Assistant
Mona
Mayra Bonilla, CDPA Team Lead, Bilingual Spanish
Kimberly Rivas-Adames, Peer Counselor
Ketrisha Leger, Housing and Transition Specialist
Staff member
Devon Quinn
Staff member
Franceksa
Staff member
Mari Rodriguez, Benefits Counselor
Sue Cibirka
Emilia Canto, Director of Independent Living Services
Dayana
Staff member
Kevin Ferrer, Welcome Center Bilingual Spanish
Carlos Guzman, Billing Specialist
Staff member
Liz Encarnacion, Social Worker
Regina
Emily Rocks, Youth Empowerment Specialist
Sam Torres
Yolette Vilsaint, Office Assistant
Marc Carlo

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