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How to Make Virtual Events More Accessible for Attendees

January 20, 2021 By BRIDGES

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.… Read More “How to Make Virtual Events More Accessible for Attendees”
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Sounds Good: The Role of Music in Medical Recovery and Rehabilitation

November 3, 2020 By Reji Matthew, PhD, LCSW

  Editor’s note: this article was originally published at on the author’s website and reprinted with permission by the author, Reji Matthew, PhD, LCSW   Music therapy is an evidence-based expressive arts intervention that is increasingly being integrated in health… Read More “Sounds Good: The Role of Music in Medical Recovery and Rehabilitation”
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BRIDGES BUILDERS- Entrepreneur Oliver Hilario

August 26, 2020 By Timothy Shin

Welcome to Bridges Builders, a new video series about people with disabilities in our community. Our first guest is entrepreneur, Oliver Hilario. Oliver is the owner of a clothing company, OhHats. In this interview with BRIDGES, Oliver shares insights about… Read More “BRIDGES BUILDERS- Entrepreneur Oliver Hilario”
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What Independence Means To Me

August 25, 2020 By Jason Ross

  One of the goals of Independent Living Centers is to assist people with disabilities to live independently in the community.  Independence means different things to different people.  I believe independence means living life on my own terms.  In order… Read More “What Independence Means To Me”
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