Learn more about how the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance (CDPA) program can help you or some you love improve their quality of life. BRIDGES offers CDPA services to residents of Rockland County, learn more here. Entrepreneur, Oliver Hilario, talks about the importance of CDPA and how the program played a role in […]
How to Make Virtual Events More Accessible for Attendees
Accessibility, or lack thereof, has long been a problem with in-person gatherings. According to a study on the inclusion of disabled individuals at events, only 59% of non-profit organizations admit that their events are hosted in physically accessible spaces. To add to that, only 14% use video captions, while 30% make accommodations to requests like the […]
PFC Joseph P. Dywer Veteran Peer Support Program Press Release (2021)
Vet to Vet Stalled by Federal and State Elected Officials Our Veterans, families and service members need your help. The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program was put in place to support our Veteran community by providing them with needed resources. The Dwyer Program is a critical peer resource that has been proven […]
BRIDGES Spotlight- Larry
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on food insecurity across the country and the world. There have been disruptions in food supply chains, food production. As a result, food pantries and feeding programs have felt the effects. This month BRIDGES recognizes one of its own; a staff member who isn’t often seen in […]