Organizing an event or social meet-up for the general public requires a lot of planning.  Including people with disabilities is important.  Some venues  are not accessible so thinking outside the box may be needed. It is important to consider… Read More “How To Host an Accessible Event”

Program Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION:   BRIDGES operates a variety of programs guided by the Philosophy of Independent Living to provide services and supports for individuals with disabilities to experience autonomy in all areas of living. BRIDGES acts as a Fiscal Intermediary… Read More “Program Specialist- Temporary /Full Time”

Imagine this: It’s 8 AM. You’re released from a correctional facility near the Canadian border. You’ve got $40 from the facility and a single bus ticket to Peekskill to report to parole in the first 24 hours. You are leaving… Read More “Coming “Home”: Barriers to Housing and Community Reintegration”