Disabilities aren’t always visible to the naked eye, and people don’t often realize how common they are. In the United States, data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 61 million Americans are disabled. Accessibility, understanding, and support are paramount to improving their quality of life. On some level, we are working towards a […]

By: Esther Choi My name is Esther, and I am a person who has multiple disabilities; I am Deaf, I have Cerebral Palsy (CP). I was born Deaf, and was diagnosed with CP. In 2009, I had severe swelling in my right foot, and made the decision to have ankle fusion surgery to relieve the […]

You’ve thought long and hard about starting your own business, and you’ve decided to go for it. Perhaps you’re a little nervous because of your disability, but don’t let that stop you. You’re more than qualified, so check out the following tips and tricks from BRIDGES, and then take the plunge into starting your own […]

July 26 is celebrated as National Disability Independence Day.  On this day, we look back and celebrate the passage of a civil rights act that banned discrimination against people with disabilities. Thirty-two years ago on July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA). The ADA aims to ensure […]