BRIDGES new Deaf Peer Advocate, Esther, explains her services. Hi, my name is Esther Choi. I am BRIDGES Deaf Peer Advocate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Rockland County. I am a Deaf Plus (Deaf with other disabilities) person who has experienced challenges with disability services and accessibility issues. I’m here to assist […]
Carlos’ Corner-Housing
HOUSING in Rockland is known by many of us to be unaffordable and inaccessible. Like a broken record, this is a never ending issue that is far from workable solutions. The reality is that we need better housing opportunities and community solutions especially in areas with walkable living environments, including shops, medical offices and recreation. […]
Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Program Media Release (2022)
Immediate Release: Thursday, February 24, 2022 Contact: Gavin T. Walters Sr. | Gavin.walters@hvcvr.org | 845-616-2570 Ulster County, New York – On Wednesday, March 2nd, Senator John E. Brooks, Chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, and Assemblymember Didi Barrett, Chair of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee will join […]
Carlos Corner- Giving Tuesday
Giving to non-profit organizations or causes occurs with an intention and a motivation behind the gift. On most occasions I believe it happens because of a tug, the kind of tug society identifies as “Pulling the Heart Strings” — services and community organizations that do amazing work to transform lives and lift people up from […]