FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (West Nyack, NY August 31, 2021 – Association for the Visually Impaired, Inc. (AVI) is now an affiliate of Rockland Independent Living Center, Inc., also known as BRIDGES. AVI assists persons of all ages who are visually impaired or blind to lead independent lives in their homes as well as in the […]
Why You Should Give Talk Therapy and Art Therapy a Try
The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 61 million Americans are currently living with a disability. But despite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, many still experience discrimination. Many also experience social challenges where they are isolated or excluded from invitations to social events […]
Carlos Corner: How the Pandemic Brought the World to People…
When Covid-19 was first declared a pandemic and restrictions were implemented, I heard many from the disability community say, “welcome to my world.” It was a stark reminder of the reality many with seen and unseen disabilities live through on a day to day basis prior to any pandemic. For people with medical conditions […]
BRIDGES Spotlight: Sharon and the Dwyer Program
In this episode of Spotlight, Veterans Outreach Administrator, Sharon talks about her role at BRIDGES and how she helps Veterans in our community break down barriers. June is PTSD awareness Month, we have included a segment on how PTSD impacts Veterans. To learn more about the Veteran services that BRIDGES provides, visit www.bridgesrc.org/vet2vet
