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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!

Three women in an office setting. A man sitting in a wheelchair typing on a laptop, and two women standing next to them looking at the screen.

How Technology Can Empower People with Limited Mobility

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  The one thing that can make it difficult to live your day-to-day life are physical impairments. That’s the reality […]

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Achieving Career Success: How to Find Work if You Have a Disability

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By: Suzanne Tanner Job-seeking has always been challenging, but for people with disabilities, it can seem even more daunting. However, […]

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Entrepreneurship and People with Disabilities

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Entrepreneurship offers individuals with disabilities a unique opportunity to take control of their own careers, pursue their passions, and create […]

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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.

Employee Photo Anne Shustack
Danielle McIvor – Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)
Kimberly Rivas-Adames – Peer Counselor
Nicole Sirignano, MA, CHC, ACTCP – Director of Operations/Compliance Officer (ADA Certified, Compliance Certified)
Sabine Jacques – CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Creole)
Sofia Lamy – Office Assistant
William Jelen – Controller
Kaitlyn Scilla – Housing and Transition Specialist
Shahneeyiah Rodriguez – CDPA Authorization Specialist
Lorraine Greenwell, LMSW, MPH – Deputy Executive Director
Regina DiOrio J.D. – Director of Grants Administration & Communications
Employee Photo Adriana Bermudez
Emily Rocks – Youth Employment Specialist (Pre-ETS)
Employee Photo Emilia Canto
Patrick Hennessy – Authorization Specialist
Sue Cibirka – Human Resources Manager
Yolette Vilsaint – Office Assistant
Employee Photo Wladimir Joseph
Heather Hartog – CDPA Support Specialist
Cassandra Gourlay – Orientation and Mobility Therapist
Merlyne Beauvoir – Staff Accountant
Alison Malecot – Digital Media Specialist
Employee Photo George Vasquez
Carlos Martinez, LMSW – CEO/Executive Director
Judith Kornell – Executive Administrative Assistant
Kevin Ferrer – Welcome Center (Bilingual: Spanish)
Carlos Guzman – Billing Specialist
Nicole Prais – Rockland County Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator
Employee Photo Amy Castillo
Mayra Bonilla – CDPA Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)
Employee Photo Barbara Zeko

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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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