A Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience that empowers others. They  typically help people with mental health, developmental, intellectual, neurological, psychological, and substance use disorders to have a fulfilling self-direction in their lives. It is important for… Read More “Peer Support for Youth with a Disability”

  High school and college-aged youth sometimes feel overwhelmed when thinking about their futures.  When youth with disabilities are transitioning to adulthood, they may feel confused and unsure of themselves.  They may wonder what kind of jobs they will have… Read More “Job Coaching for Youth with Disabilities”

  Self-Advocacy is about how individuals speak up for themselves.  Self-Advocacy is learning how to speak up for yourself, making your own decisions about your own life, learning how to get information so that you can understand things that are… Read More “The Importance of Self-Advocacy for Youth with Disabilities”

During the past few months, I have written quite a number of blog posts for BRIDGES.  Every week I come up with a different topic and every week the articles have helped me in some way or another. It’s like… Read More “Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is Universal Design!”